Apple Pencil for Vision Pro?

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Rumours suggest Apple is testing a new Apple Pencil compatible with the Vision Pro headset. This information comes from MacRumors, citing an anonymous source. While details are scarce, the possibility is exciting. Imagine turning the world into your canvas with the Apple Pencil in augmented reality!

The report suggests the Pencil would work on real-world surfaces like desks, with pressure and tilt sensitivity for precise control in Vision Pro's art apps. Software updates would be needed (potentially with visionOS 1.2 or the upcoming visionOS 2 at WWDC 2024), but the exact timeline remains unclear.

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BOYA's BOYAMIC promises professional audio for content creators

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BOYA unveils the BOYAMIC, a new wireless microphone made for content creation. It's not just a microphone; it's a comprehensive solution offering effortless compatibility with most devices, on-board recording, and studio-quality sound.

BOYAMIC boasts 3-in-1 functionality, consolidating multiple tools into one. It seamlessly connects to cameras, smartphones, and computers, eliminating the need for separate equipment. Plus, the 8GB memory allows up to 15 hours of onboard recording, ensuring you capture every detail without worrying about audio frame drops and losses.

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Samsung Galaxy Ring: Your smart kitchen assistant (maybe)

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We got a glimpse of the Galaxy Ring at MWC 2024, but details were scarce. Now, a leaked feature hints at its potential: personalized meal planning. Korean reports suggest Samsung is teaming up its Mobile eXperience division with the Home Appliance department to connect the Galaxy Ring with Samsung Food. This could translate to the ring tracking your daily activity and Samsung Food, linked with a smart Samsung fridge using AI image recognition, recommending meals based on your calorie burn and BMI.

Imagine a futuristic kitchen where your Samsung oven automatically adjusts cooking based on the recipe, and your fridge can order missing ingredients through Samsung e-Food center. Sounds amazing, right?

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Sonos expected to unveil new portable speaker and app in June

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Sonos has a busy June planned, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter, Gurman reports that the company will launch a successor to its popular Roam portable speaker. Alongside the new speaker, Sonos is expected to introduce a dedicated app designed specifically for its portable offerings. This app will supposedly support Sonos' rumoured high-end headphones, potentially launching in June as well. However, support for existing portable speakers like the Move and older Roam models will arrive later, as Sonos reportedly encounters software integration challenges.

Details on the new Roam are scarce, but Gurman suggests it might feature top-mounted touch controls similar to those found on the Era 100 and 300 speakers. This leak also hints at Sonos' broader hardware ambitions, including a potential TV set-top box and updated versions of the Sub, Era 100 speaker, and Arc soundbar. These rumoured products suggest Sonos is focused on bolstering its hardware revenue streams.

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