'Forza Horizon 5' celebrates the release of 'Barbie The Movie' with two exclusive cars

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The summer is heating up with the arrival of the most anticipated film of the season, Barbie The Movie, which takes audiences on a dazzling journey to the colorful world of Barbie Land—where every day is the best day ever! To mark this occasion, the Horizon Festival is inviting all Forza Horizon 5 players to join the fun by offering them two stunning cars featured in this bold movie adaptation.

You can now claim the Barbie iconic 1956 Chevrolet Corvette EV and the Ken 2022 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup for free in your Forza Horizon 5 Message Center. These cars are stylish and fast. But they're also eco-friendly, as they run on electric power. Whether you want to cruise around Mexico in Barbie’s signature pink Corvette, or explore the rugged terrain in Ken’s powerful Hummer, the choice is up to you!

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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2: What to expect from the next-gen tracker

Samsung is reportedly working on a new version of its smart tracker, the Galaxy SmartTag 2, which could offer significant improvements over the previous model. The device, which helps users locate lost items using Bluetooth and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, has recently appeared for its Bluetooth SIG certification, hinting at an imminent launch.

According to MySmartPrice, the Galaxy SmartTag 2 has the model number EI-T5600 and will support Bluetooth 5.3, a newer and more efficient version of the wireless standard than the Bluetooth 5.1 used by the original SmartTag. This could mean that the SmartTag 2 will have better battery life, connection quality, and security features.

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Nothing shines brighter with the Phone 2’s enhanced Glyph interface

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Nothing is revamping its unique Glyph interface for the upcoming Phone 2 smartphone. The phone is set to debut on July 11. YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) has shared an early hands-on video with the new smartphone that showcases the light interface embedded in the back of the phone, and the enhancements Nothing has made to it since last year’s Phone 1.

The Glyph interface has a similar pattern. But it now features more zones of LED lighting, which should enable it to offer more refined control of the phone’s lighting effects. The Phone 2 has almost triple the number of zones, with 33 zones compared to 12 on the Phone 1.

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Meta's Twitter rival might be coming on July 6

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Meta's Twitter rival Threads is reportedly coming to iOS on July 6. The app, which was first reported in May, is a text-based conversation platform that integrates with Instagram. A listing was spotted on the iOS app store with that estimated release date. 

Based on the screenshots posted in the listing, users can keep their Instagram handle and follow the same accounts they follow on the photo-sharing app. They can also choose who can see their posts, and interact with others by hearting, sending, and sharing messages. 

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