Sony launches WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds

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Sony has a new pair of premium wireless buds that get improved noise cancellation, battery life, audio performance, and a more compact design. The Sony WF-1000XM4 gets 10% smaller buds with 40% case. But what Sony wants you to know is it has a new Integrated Processor V1 that improves noise cancellation "at all frequencies." You get Sony features like Speak-to-Chat, Adaptive Sound Control, wear detection, and more. These earbuds also have better voice call tech with beamforming mics and bone conduction sensors.

They get a battery life of up to eight hours per use with noise-cancellation enabled, plus 16 extra hours from the charging case. You can recharge these buds via USB-C or Qi wireless charging. Sony brings IPX4 water- and sweat-resistance here, so you can take these out for your workouts. Unfortunately, these don't support multipoint Bluetooth connections. The Sony WF-1000XM4s retail for USD 280, which is approximately CAD 339.

Source: The Verge

Roku renews second season of Kevin Hart's 'Die Hart' from Laugh Out Loud

Roku and Laugh Out Loud announced Kevin Hart’s comedy action series, ‘Die Hart,’ will return to The Roku Channel for a second season titled, ‘Die Harter.’ Following the series premiere on May 20, the greenlight is the first Roku Original renewal for The Roku Channel. 'Die Hart' had a spectacular weekend debut, with a record number of households streaming the series. 

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Levi's Canada launches the global first Double Portal Lens on Snapchat

Recently, Levi's Canada launched an innovative consumer experience that is a Canadian and global first in the Snapchat AR space. The new initiative was designed to demonstrate sustainability through the digital experience and to drive brand engagement with the Snapchat generation. 

Through the social media platform, Levi's sustainability AR Snapchat Experience is an immersive Double Portal Lense that allows users to explore Levi's products. It also offers a unique way to learn how the company is integrating sustainability as a key component of product development as well as their brand values. 

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Toronto-based Ecobee's SmartThermostat will be one of the first third-party HomeKit devices to support Siri

Apple announced during the WWDC 2021 keynote that it would add third-party support for Siri. One of those devices to get access to the virtual assistant is from Toronto-based company Ecobee. Later this year, the SmartThermostat with voice control will get the feature through a firmware update. You will need a HomePod or HomePod mini to get Siri to work with your device, though. But, if you've been looking for that integration, it's arriving soon.

Source: Apple Insider