Netflix's 'The Sea Beast' comes to Waze

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Waze has partnered with Netflix to bring its new animated film, The Sea Beast, to the navigation app. You can activate the Sea Beast Mode experience in the app, meeting the dynamic duo Maisie (a.k.a. the precocious stowaway) and Blue (a.k.a. a little beast with a huge mischief streak). Maisie will help you translate Blue's sounds. You'll get introduced to other Beasts when choosing between the Moods: Blue, Red, and Yellow. And you can swap your car for a lifeboat to get into the true seafaring, adventurer spirit even on land.

The Sea Beast is screening at select theatres in Canada now and on Netflix on July 8. It tells the story of a legendary sea monster hunter and a young girl who stows away on his fabled ship.

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Instagram tests turning all video posts into Reels

Meta really wants you to use Reels. Social media consultant Matt Navarra shared a screenshot on Twitter that shows Instagram experimenting with turning all video posts into Reels. So, if your account is public, any user can discover your video and use your original audio to create their Reel. Only your friends will see your video if your profile is private. If you have a public account and don't want your Reel to be remixed, you will need to turn the option off in the Settings or disable it for specific videos.

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Apple M2 MacBook Air will reportedly launch this July

Apple didn't give an exact launch date when it introduced the M2-powered MacBook Air. But a new report claims that it'll be arriving next month. It'll supposedly get a July 15 launch, with pre-orders starting the week before on July 8. This might be good news considering early reports said the release might be late due to COVID-related factory shutdowns in China. But if this report is accurate, there's a possibility this new laptop could still be in short supply. Delivery dates could be pushed back further into the future. At least we have a date to watch out for, for now.

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GM looks to train more first responders for EV emergencies in Canada, the US

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GM wants to train more first responders to handle emergencies involving electric vehicles. It plans to expand its EV First Responder Training program in Canada and the United States. The initiative's primary focus is training firefighters with the necessary knowledge about EV technologies. The automaker wants to dispel any misconceptions about handling EVs in emergencies. 

GM initially piloted the program in southeast Michigan. Participants will attend four-hour sessions, with up to two per day. It's held in various venues, like firehouses and dealerships. 

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