Pinwheel launches a 'kid-safe smartphone' in Canada

Teens and even younger kids are diving headfirst into social media, but the risks of cyberbullying, predators, and sexting have parents and educators scrambling for solutions. School boards are suing social media giants, and Ontario recently banned phones in classrooms.

Enter Pinwheel, a U.S. company offering Canada's first "kid-safe smartphone" for ages 8-14. It boasts features like photo sharing, curated apps, texting, and games—all within a controlled environment.

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visionOS 2: Beyond the virtual theater

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The latest update to Apple Vision Pro's operating system, visionOS 2, goes beyond replicating a movie theater experience. It unlocks a new dimension of immersive computing.

visionOS 2 lets you breathe life into your memories. Convert any photo in your library to a stunning spatial photo, adding depth and realism. Navigate the system with intuitive new hand gestures, letting you jump to the home screen, control volume, and check battery life in a flash.

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Zotac steps into the ring: The Zone aims for high-end handheld glory

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Move over, ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI Plus! Zotac—the graphics card giant—has officially thrown its hat into the second-generation Windows gaming handheld ring with the Zone. This newcomer brings unique features to the table, setting itself apart from the competition.

The Zone boasts an OLED screen, a rarity in the PC handheld space (only the Steam Deck OLED offered it previously). It also features innovative two-stage adjustable triggers like an Xbox Elite controller, drift-resistant Hall effect joysticks, and symmetrical PlayStation-style joysticks. But wait, there's more! The Zone packs in programmable dials around each joystick, twin Steam Deck-like trackpads, a built-in kickstand, a secure Windows Hello camera, and conveniently placed USB4 ports on both the top and bottom.

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Apple Watch gets smarter and healthier with WatchOS 11

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Apple unveiled its latest Apple Watch software update, WatchOS 11, at its annual WWDC event. The update focuses on fitness, health, and improved usability.

WatchOS 11 introduces "training load," a metric that measures the intensity of your workouts and their impact on recovery. It uses heart rate, pace, elevation, weight, and height to provide a score (1-10) reflecting your training effort. You can adjust the score if it doesn't match your perception.

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