Europe’s push for tech independence just got a serious boost. SiPearl, a French startup building high-performance chips for supercomputing and AI, has raised €130 million ($152 million) from a group of investors including Taiwan’s Cathay Venture, according to a report […]
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The for the entire week, but we are going to be touching down mid-day to highlight some particularly standout deals. Today, we have a giant 50% price drop on Galaxy Watch Ultra alongside up to $350 off Pixel 9 Pro and $400 off Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Those deals also join Amazon lows on Pixel Buds Pro 2 and some deep deals on Microsoft’s Snapdragon X Elite Surface Pro 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC at over $400 off. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…Gemini’s updated color branding is continuing to roll out on Android with an updated glow animation for the system-wide overlay.
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We have already gathered all of the over in our master hub, but we are also going to be highlighting some particularly notable deals on each of the four days as part of our usual Lunch Break feature. A clear winner here is the bananas $100 price drop on AirPods Pro 2, but we also have the best prices ever on the most affordable iPad mini 7 and M3 iPad Air configs at $120 off. All that and a whole lot more awaits below.
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Nissan's third-generation Leaf sounds like it will be quite the attractive electric vehicle. Smaller but more spacious than the car it will replace later this year, it should be more efficient and at last feature proper thermal management of the battery. But now it seems that Nissan will build fewer Leafs than it planned, thanks to Chinese restrictions on the export of certain rare-earth elements that are critically important for electronics and electric motors.
The export restrictions mean a lack of spare parts for the Leaf, according to Reuters, and that means Nissan is reducing the output of its factory in Japan that is building the new car. Fellow Japanese automaker Suzuki had to suspend production of one of its models earlier this year as a result of the Chinese ban.
China began restricting exports of rare earths in April in response to the global trade war started by President Trump. Currently, US automakers and manufacturers are allowed to apply for export licenses that are good for six months, no more.
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Smartwatches aren’t for everyone. Maybe you don’t want to wear a screen-equipped gadget to bed, or you’re just after something that’s less obtrusive. Subtlety is where smart rings like the Oura Ring 4 shine, and Prime Day has knocked down its cost. It costs $296.65 ($52.35) from Amazon, which is both its best price and first significant discount.
The fourth-generation Oura Ring brings a handful of meaningful software upgrades over its predecessor, and it’s one of the best smart rings out there. It features an accurate algorithm for tracking heart rate and blood oxygen levels, along with improved automatic activity detection. There’s no subscription required to use its basic functions, but a $5.99/month subscription is required to access advanced insights and AI-powered features.
Elsewhere, the changes are subtle but notable. The ring is now slightly slimmer and rounder, available in a wider range of sizes (from 4 to 15), and made entirely from durable titanium. Battery life has also improved significantly, lasting up to seven or eight days on a single charge, compared to three to four days in previous models.
Most importantly, the Oura Ring 4 continues to excel as a sleep and recovery tracker. It also tracks light workouts, stress levels, prediction, menstrual cycles, and other essential health metrics, all while remaining discreet on your finger.
Of course, as a smart ring, it doesn’t offer some of the advanced fitness tracking features smartwatches do, and you’ll have to do without perks like push notifications and smart alarms. But if you’re a casual athlete who wants a stylish, screen-free tracker that blends seamlessly into your daily life, the Oura Ring 4 is the best smart ring available — especially while it’s on sale.
If there’s one thing to know about a Pixel pre-launch news cycle, it’s that Google’s going to experience plenty of leaks — some from unexpected places.
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Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that found Apple in violation of federal labor law at its World Trade Center retail store in New York. Here’s what that means.
more…Apple TV+ has had its best year ever so far, and it’s bound to continue with returning hits this fall like the recently announced Slow Horses season 5. But with another announcement today, Apple confirmed we’ll keep getting new Slow Horses episodes for a long while yet: seasons 6 and 7 are now both official.
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