Leaked: Colour options for the Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro

The colour options for the upcoming Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro have been leaked. Android Authority, in collaboration with a tipster, revealed the names and hues of the four colours for each model.

The Pixel 8 will come in Haze (green), Jade (blue-green), Licorice (black), and Peony (pink). The Pixel 8 Pro will offer Jade, Licorice, Porcelain (white), and Sky (light blue). You can also check out the wallpapers of the Pixel 8 series, which have been leaked as well.

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AirPlay is coming to LG smart hotel TVs later this year

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LG Electronics announced it would be among the first TV makers to support Apple's AirPlay expansion, allowing Apple users to stream their personal media to hotel room TVs easily. LG said it would launch LG Pro:Centric Smart Hotel TVs with built-in AirPlay technology later this year.

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Reddit’s volunteer transcribers quit over API changes

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Reddit's volunteer transcribers are quitting over the company's API changes. The r/TranscribersOfReddit community, which provides accessibility features like alt text and captions for media posts, will shut down on June 30. That's a day before Reddit starts charging for API access.

The group says Reddit has failed to fix core issues with the platform and has shown a clear disregard for accessibility. It also says the third-party apps that Reddit will exempt from the API fees (like RedReader, Dystopia, and Luna) are not suitable for blind and visually impaired moderators.

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Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 6/18- 6/24

Samsung Canada hosts 'Beat the Box' immersive family fun in Toronto

Voicebox is Meta’s first entry into the generative AI space for speech

MacWhisper's latest update lets you view entire transcript as one piece

Uber launches video ads across its apps, including Drizly

Leaked report reveals colour options for Galaxy Z Fold5 and Flip5 series, Galaxy Watch 6, Galaxy Tab S9

Sennheiser launches over-the-counter hearing aids

WhatsApp helps you avoid spam calls completely

DoorDash App launches $1 weekend deals in major Canadian Cities

Spotify’s desktop app gets a fresh look

Spotify’s lossless streaming tier may finally arrive this year

Roblox expands its platform with content for users 17 and older

Apple gives you the power to fix your own iPhone 14 or MacBook M2

Mario's new power-up in "Super Mario Bros. Wonder' has a trunk 

YouTube’s Aloud is a new AI feature for video dubbing in different languages

'Batman: Arkham Trilogy' coming to Nintendo Switch this fall

Google's Perspectives feature lets you see content from real people