Amazon Prime Day doubles down: Four days of deals kick off July 8

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Get ready, shoppers! Amazon's Prime Day is expanding to four days this year, offering Prime members an extended opportunity to snag hundreds of thousands of deals across virtually every category imaginable. The massive savings event officially kicks off on July 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT, promising the "longest and most value-packed Prime Day in Amazon's history."

Can't wait until July 8? You're in luck! Prime members can already unlock exclusive discounts on a variety of items. It's a great time to support Canadian brands and small businesses with special offers on products from companies like Organika, MalloMe, Gala Houseware, IMGadgets, and Only One Treats.

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Design changes coming to iOS 26

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Apple introduced a new look to iOS 26 at this year's WWDC. The new Liquid Glass look is said to be inspired by the physicality we get with VisionOS. It introduces a new translucent, glass-like design.

Liquid Glass is expected to be more reactive to your gestures and taps, with some interfaces minimizing or expanding based on your reactions. The colours are also expected to react to the colours on your screen.

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Expect to see more ads on WhatsApp

Source: Meta

WhatsApp is rolling out new ad features internationally, so if you find yourself seeing more ads than usual, that's why. The Meta-owned platform assures that you will not see them in the same place as your private chats, and your messages will not be used to dictate what ads will be shown, as your messages are encrypted.

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Mattel partners with OpenAI for generative AI-powered toys

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Looks like even toys can't escape artificial intelligence disruption. Mattel is collaborating with OpenAI to create AI-powered products and experiences with Mattel's brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl, and more. The brands are expected to release their first product later in 2025, with Mattel emphasizing that the AI integrated into its toys and games would be done so safely and securely.

On the corporate side, Mattel intends to use OpenAI's business tools, including ChatGPT Enterprise, to assist with product development.

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