Logitech and Playseat present the Playseat Challenge X

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If you love racing sims but hate the hassle of setting up and storing a bulky cockpit, you might want to check out the Playseat Challenge X. This foldable racing chair from Logitech and Playseat lets you enjoy a realistic driving experience without sacrificing space or comfort.

The Playseat Challenge X has everything you need for a thrilling race: a steering wheel mount, a pedal mount, and an optional gearshift mount. The seat has breathable fabric that adapts to your body shape and supports your back. The carbon steel frame is sturdy and can hold up to 359 lbs.

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Google has a generative AI-enhanced version of Assistant

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Google has unveiled a new feature for its Assistant that uses generative AI to provide personalized assistance to users. Assistant with Bard, which was announced at the Made by Google event along with new Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2 devices, can help you with various tasks such as planning your next trip, finding details in your email inbox, and creating a grocery list.

Assistant with Bard works seamlessly with some of Google’s existing apps, such as Gmail and Docs, to help you find and summarize information. You can also interact with the tool through text, voice, or images, and it will still offer some of Assistant’s key features that allow you to do things like send a text message.

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What you need to know about the Leica Sofort 2

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Leica has launched the Sofort 2, a hybrid instant camera that lets you choose which photos to print and also print photos from your smartphone. The camera, which costs US$389 (around CA$532) and will be available on November 9, is an upgrade from the Leica Sofort, which was released seven years ago. The Sofort 2 also has a sleek and minimalist look that matches other digital Leica cameras. 

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Meet the Pixel 8: Google’s new CA$949 smartphone with a 120Hz display and secure face unlock

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The Google Pixel 8 joins the Google Pixel 8 Pro as one of two new smartphones from the tech giant. The Pixel 8 gets a more refined design, a faster display, a bigger battery, and a more secure face unlock feature. It also costs CA$949 for the base model with 128GB of storage. You can preorder it now in rose, black, or hazel colours, and expect to receive it by October 12.

The Pixel 8 still has a metal frame and a distinctive camera bar on the back, but its corners are more rounded than the Pixel 6 and 7, giving it a softer look. The phone is also slightly smaller than the Pixel 7, with a 6.2-inch OLED screen instead of a 6.3-inch display. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations. However, unlike the Pixel 8 Pro, the Pixel 8’s screen does not have an LTPO technology that can dynamically adjust the refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz depending on the content. This means that the Pixel 8 may consume more battery power than the Pixel 8 Pro when displaying static or low-motion content.

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