Discover hidden gems and trending spots with Google Maps

Looking for more than just search results on Google Maps? Now, you can explore curated lists alongside reviews, photos, and the usual search functions. Swipe up on any place you search for and discover a new section called "Lists in [city]".

You can dive into recommendations from trusted sources like The Infatuation's restaurant picks, Lonely Planet's must-see locations, The New York Times' perfect 36-hour itineraries, and OpenTable's hottest new restaurants.

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Apple poised for May launch of new iPads with OLED displays, larger Air model

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Apple is set to unveil new iPad models in early May, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. These next-generation iPads were initially expected for March or April, but delays in OLED display manufacturing and software development pushed back the launch date.

The highlight of the release is expected to be the new iPad Pro featuring an OLED display, a first for the iPad lineup. Gurman also hints at redesigned Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil accessories for the Pro line, though specifics remain under wraps.

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses get smarter with multimodal AI

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Get ready for a boost in brainpower for your shades! According to a recent New York Times report, Meta is bringing advanced AI features to its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses starting next month.

This multimodal AI can do some impressive tricks: translating languages on the fly and identifying objects, animals, and even famous landmarks. The feature has been in testing since last December through an early access program.

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Nothing Phone 2a receives new update with focus on camera improvements

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Following last week's update that brought bug fixes and camera optimizations, the Nothing Phone 2a is receiving another software update, this time honing in specifically on the camera. The Nothing OS 2.5.4.a update enhances the smartphone's camera performance in several ways. It improves the overall colour accuracy and photo saturation, along with better results in Portrait Mode.

Additionally, the update optimizes compatibility with certain power adapters and addresses a few bugs that were previously identified. To check for the update, navigate to Settings > System > System Update on your Nothing Phone 2a.

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