Blizzard News
Slay Endless Demons in Season of The Infernal Hordes Diablo IV
The Season of the Infernal Hordes begins on August 6 at 10 a.m. PT, introducing a wave-based feature called Infernal Hordes where players battle against demons in both Seasonal and Eternal Realms. Players can earn rewards, face off against the Fell Council, and acquire new Uniques and Legendary items. The update also includes quality-of-life improvements and a Battle Pass with various rewards.
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TechCrunch
Friends 99 necklace uses AI to help combat loneliness
AI hardware startups Rabbit and Humane face disappointing results, while Limitless and Bee AI work on screenless wearables. Avi Schiffmann, creator of COVID-19 tracking site, unveils AI companion device Friend. Priced at $99, it connects to phone via Bluetooth, providing constant companionship. Schiffmann emphasizes emotional connection over productivity, with device designed for casual conversation. Device not intended for therapy or work assistance.
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Gematsu
ASTRO BOTthemed DualSense wireless controller announced
Sony announces DualSense Wireless Controller ASTRO BOT Limited Edition, launching with game on Sept. 6 for $79.99. Features ASTRO’s blue accents, textures felt through controller, adaptive triggers tied to new powers, immersive experiences with various power-ups, enhanced battle impacts, and Dual Speeder gadget. Pre-orders open Aug. 9. ASTRO BOT game for PS5 also set for Sept. 6 release. [Total: 58 words]
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Spiceworks News and Insights
Apple Intelligence Now a Part of iOS 18.1 Developer Beta
Apple has introduced Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia beta versions. Developers can test Writing Tools, New Mail, and an updated Siri. The AI system is available for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and newer devices with an M1 chip. Users with developer accounts can join a waitlist to access the features, including transcriptions and reduced interruptions.
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Ars Technica
Apple stealthily adds minor features in iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6 releases
Apple releases minor updates for all operating systems, including iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, tvOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, and macOS Sonoma 14.6. Updates focus on bug fixes, security, and optimizations, with hidden features like multi-display support on M3 MacBook Pro. iOS and iPadOS introduce ‘Catch Up’ feature for sports fans. These updates are likely the final ones before fall’s major updates like iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia 15.