Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 11/12- 11/18

Pokémon fans can now buy a US$29,000 Pikachu necklace from Tiffany & Co.

Apple’s 2024 iPad lineup: What to expect

You can finally delete your Threads account without deleting your Instagram profile

Uber to test TaskRabbit-like service in Edmonton

Instagram is developing a new feature called “Your Space” for private posts

Volvo EM90: The electric minivan that can do it all

Introducing Skylight Calendar: A smart and simple way to keep your household organized

Apple’s iPhone 15 to adopt the new Qi2 wireless charging standard

Separate applause from speech and more with Adobe’s Project Sound Lift

What you need to know about the Apple Vision Pro’s Eyesight feature and Persona Enrollment

'Percy Jackson and the Olympians': The official trailer is here!

Microsoft’s new Windows App lets you stream Windows from the cloud

Apple plans to adopt RCS for the iPhone in 2024

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman fired, CTO Mira Murati named interim CEO

Naughty Dog reveals 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered' with new mode and features

Hisense’s AR HUD: A laser projector for your car

Hisense’s AR HUD: A laser projector for your car

Hisense

In-car technology is becoming more amazing every day. Hisense, a company that makes TVs and other electronics, has a new product that will blow your mind. It’s called the AR Heads-Up Display, a laser projector that can create an augmented reality (AR) experience on your windshield.

But that’s not all. The AR Heads-Up Display can also project movies on the sides of your car, thanks to its multi-directional design. You can enjoy your favourite films while your car is parked or let your passengers watch them while you drive.

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Naughty Dog reveals 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered' with new mode and features

Naughty Dog has confirmed the rumours and revealed The Last of Us Part II Remastered for the PlayStation 5, coming out on January 19, 2024. The remastered version will feature a new roguelike survival mode, a guitar free play mode, developer commentary, and more.

The new mode called No Return will challenge players to survive randomized encounters with different enemies and environmental factors. You can play as new characters and experience the game’s combat in a new way.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman fired, CTO Mira Murati named interim CEO

TechCrunch

On Friday, OpenAI’s board of directors announced a surprise shakeup of its top leadership. CEO Sam Altman was fired and will leave the company and the board immediately. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati will take over as interim CEO.

The board said that Altman’s dismissal was the result of an internal review process that found he had not been honest and transparent in his communications with the board, compromising its ability to oversee the company. Therefore, the board lost trust in his leadership and let him go.

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