McDonald's Canada unveils a r-r-r-remix with Lil Yachty

Who knew that Lil Yachty was a previous McDonald's crew member? Now, he's back but clearly in a whole other, and very successful, realm! But hey, the past helps shape the future, right? Now, Lil Yachty is back with the fast food chain in with his very own remix of the original 1989 McDonald's Menu Song. 

Dropping today, along with a French-language remix by Montreal-born multi-instrumentalist Mike Clay, the new take will revive the iconic song that celebrates McDonald's Canada's classic and new menu items in a modern way. 

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Fitbit watch functionality faces limits in Europe

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Fitbit smartwatch users in the European Economic Area will lose access to a wide range of features starting June 2024. Google, which owns Fitbit, announced the removal of third-party apps and watch faces from the Fitbit app gallery, citing compliance with new regulations. The specific regulations are likely linked to the Digital Markets Act, but Google hasn't provided full details yet.

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Samsung plans generative AI upgrade for Bixby

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Samsung is set to boost Bixby's capabilities with generative AI, according to a recent interview with a high-ranking Samsung executive. This move aims to redefine Bixby's role within the Samsung ecosystem.

“With the emergence of generative AI and LLM (large language model) technology, I believe that we have to redefine the role of the Bixby so that Bixby could be equipped with Generative AI and become more smarter in the future,” Won-Joon Choi, executive vice president of Samsung’s mobile business, told the media outlet.

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Google Pixel 9 lineup gets a shakeup with potential Pro sizes and XL return

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Get ready for more Pixel choices! Google might be revamping its smartphone strategy with three Pixel 9 models, according to 91mobiles. Earlier leaks from OnLeaks supposedly showcased the Pixel 9 Pro and a possible Pixel 9 Pro XL, not the standard Pixel 9 which is revealed here for the first time.

Remember the XL branding for larger Pixels? Google shelved it around 2019, but it seems like it might be making a comeback. This aligns with rumours suggesting Google might adopt a strategy similar to iPhone's Pro tiers with different sizes.

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