Thursday
May162024

Ditch the bucket: Dyson WashG1 is a high-tech mop

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Dyson, the company known for its high-performance fans, beauty tools, and vacuums, is venturing into new territory with the WashG1. This isn't your average mop; it's a cordless, battery-powered machine designed to tackle dirt and grime on hard floors with a unique approach.

Unlike traditional mops that simply spread dirty water around, the WashG1 boasts a clever system. It constantly pulses clean water onto its two counter-rotating microfiber rollers, ensuring you're always cleaning with fresh water.

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Thursday
May162024

Fujifilm unveils X-T50: A fresh take on APS-C

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Fujifilm's recent X Summit in Sydney became grounds for the launch of new products, including the intriguing X-T50. This camera isn't a direct replacement for the X-T30 II, which remains available, but rather a new option with a distinct feature set.

The Fujifilm X-T50 boasts a stylish, rounded design unlike anything else in the X-Series. A first for Fujifilm cameras, it features a dedicated film simulation dial for quick access to these popular effects. You can choose from several preset film sims or customize the three available slots (though custom film recipes aren't supported). This dial highlights the importance Fujifilm places on film simulations, a core element of its brand identity.

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Wednesday
May152024

The future of PlayStation Parties? Sony unveils new PS5 multiplayer invite system

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Forget clunky friend codes and endless username exchanges! Sony is introducing a game-changer for PS5 multiplayer. A new feature arriving later this year lets you invite anyone to join your game, even if they're not on their console or PlayStation app. 

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Wednesday
May152024

Google tests AI for scam detection, raising privacy concerns

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Google is testing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scam calls in real-time. Announced at Google I/O, the feature would analyze phone conversations for patterns associated with scams and alert users when a scam is suspected.

During the demonstration, Google Vice President for Engineering Dave Burke received a call from someone impersonating a bank. His phone displayed a notification: "Likely scam: Banks will never ask you to move your money to keep it safe."

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