Motorola Razr+ now comes in 'Peach Fuzz'

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Motorola has teamed up with Pantone once again to launch a special edition of its Razr+ smartphone in Peach Fuzz. It's available in select markets for US$699.99 (around CA$951), which is already US$300 (~CA$408) off its original price. 

Pantone's Colour of the Year is inspired by a juicy summer treat. Peach Fuzz, or Pantone 13-1023, is a “velvety” and “gentle” hue that evokes “a cozy, tender essence that embodies feelings of togetherness, community and collaboration.” 

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Apple surprises with Qi2 wireless charging support for older iPhones

Apple, known for its cautious approach to new standards, already surprised us with Qi2 compatibility on its iPhone 15, but it seems that Cupertino has more tricks up its sleeve. According to 9to5Mac and some users, the release notes for the iOS 17.2 release candidate state that this update adds "Qi2 charger support for all iPhone 13 models and iPhone 14 models." This implies that these iPhone models can support up to 15W wireless charging with Qi2-certified chargers, although the release notes did not confirm the power specs. We will find out when Apple releases iOS 17.2 to the general public—probably in a few days.

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McDonald’s teams up with Google to bring AI to thousands of stores by 2024

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McDonald’s and Google are teaming up to bring generative AI to thousands of stores by 2024. The fast-food giant will use artificial intelligence to analyze huge amounts of data and improve its operations. One of the benefits, according to McDonald’s, will be “hotter, fresher food” for customers. How exactly will AI achieve that? It’s not very clear, but it seems to imply more automation at the drive-through.

The fast food chain doesn’t reveal much about how AI will be used, but it says it will involve hardware and software upgrades in "thousands" of stores and Google Cloud services. The new system will help managers solve problems and avoid disruptions faster.

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'Overwatch 2' Season 8 plagued by performance issues on PS5

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Overwatch 2’s eighth season launched on Tuesday, but not everyone is having a smooth experience. Many players are experiencing performance issues, especially on PlayStation 5. According to posts on Blizzard’s forums and Reddit, the game is lagging even on the menus.

One player, Sartell, wrote: “I play on PS5 with 120 Hz monitor and settings for that output, but randomly either in [fights] or walking back from spawn, even on menus, I am dropping down to what seems like single digit to low double digit frames per second.” 

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