What you get with the Apple iPhone 17

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The base Apple iPhone 17 receives a minor upgrade from its predecessor. It's also without a Plus sibling this time. One of the significant updates is the addition of ProMotion and improved battery life.

The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, paired with a ProMotion adaptive refresh rate. It gets an aluminum build with a glass rear and front. The display has Ceramic Shield 2 protection, improving its scratch resistance and increasing its anti-reflective properties. The phone is also rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, and you still get the Action Button and Camera Control on the sides.

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Leaked promo teases Meta's smart glasses with heads-up display

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Ahead of Meta's Connect event this week, the company's long-rumoured smart glasses with a heads-up display have been leaked in a promo video shot by the company itself. According to UploadVR, the clip appeared briefly on Meta's YouTube channel.

Reportedly developed under the codename Hypernova, the glasses are expected to launch under the Ray-Ban brand. In line with existing rumours, the leaked video shows a display on the right lens that allows you to interact with Meta AI, translate signs, and navigate maps. The screen doesn't appear to be visible from the outside.

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OpenAI to introduce teen-friendly ChatGPT version with parental controls

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OpenAI announced plans to introduce a version of its ChatGPT service that would cater to users under the age of 18 alongside parental controls designed to improve safety features for teenagers. This version of the chatbot is expected to debut at the end of September.

The under-18 experience comes as OpenAI and other tech companies face a US Federal Trade Commission inquiry into the possible negative effects of artificial intelligence chatbots on children and teenagers. The company also faces a lawsuit from a family blaming the chatbot for their teenage son's death by suicide.

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Apple iPhone Air: Accessories you can get

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If you want to protect your new slim and sleek iPhone Air, Apple is introducing some new cases and accessories to go with it.

There's a new iPhone Air Case with MagSafe that maintains its ultra-thin profile, featuring a lightly frosted interior, a high-gloss outer surface, and a reinforced polycarbonate to protect the phone from scratches and drops. The case comes in frost and shadow for $69 in Canada.

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