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Samsung Rolls Out Bespoke AI Jet Ultra Vacuum

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Samsung is launching its newest advanced vacuum cleaner, the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra. The company announced the rollout today, following its unveiling at the Welcome to Bespoke AI global event earlier this month.

With new features on its frontline, the product builds on the smart home cleaning appliances leadership of the Korean electronics manufacturer. Accordingly, the company claims it is the “World’s most powerful cordless stick vacuum cleaner.”

In line with this, the predecessor of the cleaning equipment achieved the first UL verification in the world. For this reason, the people behind Samsung are optimistic about the product’s market success.

“…we’re confident that this new model will be a true game changer in the global market,” R&D Head and EVP Jeong Seung Moon said in a press release.

Based on the article, the electronics giant highlighted three main features of the Bespoke AI Jet Ultra, which hopefully resonate with consumers.

Remarkable Suction Power

Thanks to its HexaJet Motor, the AI Jet Ultra is reliable in any cleaning task as it offers up to 400W of suction power. Its unique motor component enhanced airflow, improved motor efficiency, and optimized battery consumption.  

Smart Cleaning with AI Features

The vacuum also includes the upgraded AI Cleaning Mode 2.0. Through this, it can adjust cleaning performance to different environments and situations.

Moreover, using the SmartThings app, consumers can customize the vacuum cleaner. They can set it to show notifications when there are incoming calls or texts in the LCD control panel.

Innovative Filtration System

Samsung integrated the advanced HEPA filtration system to round up the powerful and smart aspects. More concretely, this significantly reduces dust particles that escape into thin air. The company asserts that it can achieve 99.999% of filtration efficiency.

As reported by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge, the stick cleaner is on sale at $1,099.

The Bespoke AI Jet Ultra is now expanding to the market worldwide.

Kali Uchis Ignites Album Launch with New Single ‘Sunshine & Rain’

Kali Uchis is officially setting her fifth album in motion by releasing one of her latest upcoming singles, Sunshine & Rain. The dreamy lead track sets up a promising introduction to her much-awaited Long Play (LP).

In addition, the serene single from the American singer and songwriter is stimulating, soulful, and reflective. The song seems like a promise she is making to another person about staying faithful.

Uchis croons in the chorus:

Through sunshine and rain, as seasons change, we all need somebody that makes the Earth feel heavenly. Maybe I’ll be that somebody, ’cause you’re that someone to me.

Moreover, the latest single is part of her approaching studio album, Sincerely. The R&B artist announced her new project earlier this month on her Instagram account. It will be her debut record on her new label, Capitol Records.

There are not many details available about Uchis’ fifth album, but Apple Music shared that there will be 14 tracks.

While Sincerely is yet to drop until May 9, Sunshine & Rain is now available on every streaming platform.

Poco Unleashes the Latest ‘F7 Ultra’ Smartphone

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Poco, Xiaomi’s sub-brand, is officially launching its first smartphone with the ‘Ultra’ branding, the Poco F7 Ultra. The release comes a week after the company announced the rollout date.

The Chinese brand is widely known for producing affordable yet powerful devices. However, its F lineup is where the overall performance and price tag are near the flagship territory. Accordingly, the new F7 Ultra still honors this essential quality. More specifically, the latest offering from Poco is technically considered a mid-range smartphone, but it is equipped with flagship-level features.

Premium Specs Meets Affordability

The all-new Poco F7 Ultra includes the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is similar to the high-end Samsung Galaxy S25. Additionally, it is bundled with up to 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, ensuring top-tier performance for every user. What makes it more exciting is the inclusion of the VisionBoost D7 Chipset, which enables ultra-clear graphics at high frame rates, while maintaining high energy efficiency.

In line with this, the handset features a whopping 6.67-inch OLED display with a 1440p resolution and 120Hz max refresh rate. On top of this, the F7 Ultra pioneers the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor below the screen for better security. Speaking of protection, the phone boasts an IP68 rating for its native Shield Glass.

Users can also snap like a pro with Poco’s best imaging system ever.” It has a 50-megapixel main camera, 50 MP 2.5x telephoto camera, and 32 MP ultrawide camera. On the other hand, it includes a 32 MP front-facing camera for selfies.

Moreover, 120W wired and 50W wireless charging supports the 5,300mAh battery. However, wireless chargers are sold separately.

As always, the Poco device comes in a popping colorway, this time in a vibrant yellow finish. However, there is also a black version for those users who prefer a low-key or more subtle style.

The Poco F7 Ultra is now available at £649 (around $835) in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Final Destination Franchise Set for a Brutal Comeback

Death has a to-do list in the biggest, brutal comeback of the death-defying Final Destination franchise. The official trailer of Final Destination: Bloodlines dropped Tuesday, teasing the unseen hand of fate.

Bloodlines is New Line Cinema’s iconic horror franchise comeback offering to its loyal fans. It is the first film after 14 long years, since the fifth film in 2011. In the same sense, it has been a while since the film series immersed viewers in gripping suspense and fatal situations.

Continuing Stories about Dodging Death’s Curveballs

The trailer, which was under three minutes, opens with a scene wherein a family is supposedly having a lovely barbecue day. However, fate has prepared a twisted plan. Specifically, the teaser hints that the family gathering will go wrong when a shattered glass ends up in a drinking glass, a misplaced beer causes unforeseen danger, and a trampoline activity leads to a scary incident.  

More concretely, the preview reveals that death is now seemingly a generational curse. It follows the story of a young woman, portrayed by Kaitlyn Santa Juana, who went home to uncover the truth behind the terrors her family was experiencing. Apparently, her grandmother, Iris (played by Gabrielle Rose), had a premonition when she was young and managed to escape death. Years later, after starting a family, she realizes that her survival was simply a detour. Death is now coming after her family, specifically her grandchildren. “Death is coming for us because we were never supposed to exist,” Kaitlyn’s character stated in the trailer. The events suggest that the characters will race against fate’s relentless pursuit and try to discover whether escaping is just an illusion.

The film cast includes Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Owen Patrick Joyner, Richard Harmon, Teo Briones, April Telek, Gabrielle Rose, and Tony Todd. It is directed by Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky, while Guy Busick and Lori Evans Taylor wrote the screenplay.

Final Destination: Bloodlines will premiere in theaters on May 16.

Canon Unveils the EOS R50 V Mirrorless Camera

Canon is introducing its latest mirrorless camera, the Canon EOS R5O V. It is an updated version of the 2023 entry-level Canon EOS R50. More than that, the new model is more compact, has a cheaper price tag, and features better video capabilities.  

The new mirrorless camera expands the brand’s growing EOS V-series. Accordingly, the product’s “video-first” design answers the needs of content and video creators.

It is worth noting that Canon stays committed to the goal of the product lineup, which is to assist all types of creators in improving their visual storytelling. The EOS R50 V helps every creator in different fields, including vlogging, live streaming, VR, and even cinema.

Design, Features, and Specifications

In a press release, Canon describes the new mirrorless camera as “Cinema quality in the palm of your hand.”

Understanding that every creator has varying preferences and needs, the Japanese company says it built the EOS R50 V through creator feedback. Featuring modern elements, new lenses, and customization options, the new camera makes content creation easier.

The EOS R50 V can shoot cropped 4K at 60fps and YCC 422 10bit while having a Dual Pixel CMOS AF II for quiet and smooth autofocus.

In addition, it includes a live stream and movie recording button, along with a tripod screw hole for vertical shooting. There are also four methods of live streaming, mainly UVC/UAC, Camera Connect, HDMI, and Live Switcher Mobile multi-camera.

Achieving rich bokeh is a breeze with its APS-C sensor and DIGIC X image processor. Moreover, it is compatible with the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ lens.

While the mirrorless camera is basically video-centric, it is still capable of delivering outstanding still-image.

The Canon EOS R50 V will be available at an estimated retail price of $649.99 (body only) and $849.99 (with the RF-S14-30mm F4-6.3 IS STM PZ) in April.

Google Introduces the All-New Gemini 2.5

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Google officially introduced Gemini 2.5, an update for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) models. It follows Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, which was the tech giant’s first thinking model.

Yesterday, the company presented its first 2.5 release, which it considers an experimental version of 2.5 Pro. In line with this, it claims that the new thinking model is the most intelligent among its AI models.

More concretely, the Gemini 2.5 models can reason through their thoughts before sending out a response. Subsequently, it enables improved performance and better accuracy.

Prior to the announcement, Google has been exploring ways to create smarter AI. Similarly, the company wanted to make the models more capable of reasoning using reinforcement learning and chain-of-thought prompting techniques.

“In the field of AI, a system’s capacity for “reasoning” refers to more than just classification and prediction,” states Google Deepmind CTO Koray Kavukcuoglu.

Accordingly, the corporation’s newest model reached a higher performance level by integrating improved post-training with an enhanced base model.

The Gemini 2.5 Pro

Based on a Google article, the Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental is the most advanced model designed to accomplish complex tasks. Specifically, it has enhanced reasoning and advanced coding.

The company also claims that its latest thinking model beats its competitions in the field, including OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and DeepSeek. It highlighted that it ranks first by a notable margin in the LMArena leaderboard across common AI capabilities.

“Gemini 2.5 Pro is an awesome state-of-the-art model, no.1 on LMArena by a whopping +39 ELO points, with significant improvements across the board in multimodal reasoning, coding & STEM,” Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said in a post on X.

Google says it will integrate these thinking capabilities into all models to boost overall performance as it moves forward.  

As of now, Gemini 2.5 Pro is only available in Google AI Studio, while Gemini Advanced users can access it through the Gemini app.

Adidas Originals and Bad Bunny Collaborate on New Silhouette

Adidas Originals, the sub-brand of Adidas, that focuses on lifestyle and heritage products, is kicking off the year with a Bad Bunny collaboration.

The exciting partnership between the sports brand and the rapper introduces a brand new silhouette — the Bad Bunny Ballerina. According to the German corporation, the footwear is “a vibrant fusion of dance, rhythm, and cultural evolution.” Specifically, it pays tribute to the roots and home island of the artist.

Based on an article, the Ballerina represents the dance culture and music of Puerto Rico, which are the core elements of Bunny’s artistry. Similarly, the footwear signifies the rapper’s evolution in music and celebrates rhythm and movement as a universal language.

“…these sneakers don’t just honor his roots—they flip the past into something new, a vision only he could bring to life,” Adidas said in an article.

The collaboration mirrors the distinct objective of Adidas Originals. It aims to create classic and streetwear-inspired products, rather than merely for athletic performance.

Also, the project comes as Bad Bunny continues to make an impact on the music scene. He is a multi-platinum and GRAMMY winner artist, cementing his name as a culture and entertainment icon.

A Blend of Classic and Modern Design

Launching in a gold colorway, the sneakers combine ballet with Adidas’ iconic Taekwondo model. They draw inspiration from the classic elements and give out a fresh twist. Further, the Ballerina is a fusion of sleek and modern aesthetics with a touch of performance heritage.

To enhance the texture, the Ballerina includes high-end suede overlays on the toe and heel. Likewise, it incorporates an optimized shape and bungee-cord laces to deliver a protected and stylish fit.

As a tribute to the rapper’s previous collaborations with the brand, Adidas included a “Benito” branding close to the iconic Three Stripes and a unique sizing tag.

The Bad Bunny Ballerina will be on sale on March 29 at $120 in select global retail partners.

Miley Cyrus Announces 9th Studio Album ‘Something Beautiful’

Miley Cyrus officially announced her highly-anticipated album Something Beautiful. Reports say it is an audio-visual offering by the Hannah Montana actress.

The proper unveiling of the project follows her singles and feature releases in the last two years. At the same time, this is Cyrus’ latest album since Endless Summer Vacation in 2023. It will also become the ninth studio album in her music career.

Cyrus herself revealed the information on her Instagram account. The post featured the official cover art, which fashion photographer Glen Luchford captured. It presents the singer covered in archival 1997 Thierry Mugler couture. In the announcement, she mentioned that the cover is a nod to “the album’s bold aesthetic and visual storytelling.”

While there is only a few information available, Cyrus mentioned that the upcoming album includes 13 original songs. Moreover, she and Shawn Everett are the executive producers for the project.

According to Variety, the album will be available for preorder in several formats.

Something Beautiful is set to drop on May 30 via Columbia Records.

Microsoft Expands Security Copilot with AI Agentic Solutions

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Microsoft is unveiling several new agentic solutions powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to expand Security Copilot. The latest additions elevate the safety tool’s capability of detecting, investigating, and responding to security incidents to empower defenders.

More specifically, the AI agents can autonomously assist with growing cyber concerns, including data breaches, phishing, and more. It is in response to the company’s findings of damaging cyber threat cases from last year. Accordingly, the Windows maker asserted that these AI agents are crucial for modern security to keep up with complex cyberattacks.

“Scaling cyber defenses through AI agents is now an imperative to keep pace with this threat landscape,” Microsoft Security Corporate Vice President Vasu Jakkal says in an official article.

Six AI Agents from Microsoft Security

According to Microsoft, the six agentic solutions can independently manage multiple security and IT tasks and seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Security solutions. The agents learn from feedback, operates safely, and adjusts to workflows.

Furthermore, the Security Copilot agents are designed for the Phishing Triage Agent in Microsoft Defender, Alert Triage Agents in Microsoft Purview, Conditional Access Optimization Agent in Microsoft Entra, Vulnerability Remediation Agent in Microsoft Intune, and Threat Intelligence Briefing Agent in Security Copilot.

Five AI Agents from Microsoft Security Partners

The software corporation worked with several partners, including OneTrust, Aviatrix, BlueVoyant, Tanium, and Fletch. Together, they aim to empower a security ecosystem with an open platform wherein they can build to better serve customers.

Among the agentic solutions from Microsoft’s partners are the Privacy Breach Response Agent, Network Supervisor Agent, SecOps Tooling Agent, Alert Triage Agent, and Task Optimizer Agent. All of these will be available in Security Copilot.  

Based on an article by Microsoft, the tech giant plans to continue an agile innovation in the Security portfolio to build a safer world for all.

The AI agentic capabilities will be available for preview in April 2025.

How to Play PS1 Games on Mac in 2025

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We all love to go on a nostalgia train and play classic PS1 games. Sadly, most of us no longer own a Playstation 1 or a Sony PS2. That’s quite sad, but there is a way to play these games even on a Mac computer with the help of PS1 emulators. The good news is that they are free to use and do a great job bringing classic games to your computer without much work.

How to Play PS1 Games on Mac

It’s easier said than done typically when it comes to playing old games. However, as today’s tech has progressed so far with many great contributors in the gaming world, emulators have become amazing at letting you play exactly the way you would, if not better, the games you used to play as a kid including today’s focus PS1.

Finding an emulator for PS1 Games

A few emulators allow you to play PS1 games, but the most popular is the DuckStation emulator. Why? It’s the most refined and super easy to install for beginners, meaning you don’t have to research how to use it. I’d argue it’s the best PS1 emulator for Mac.

Using an emulator on a Mac

To use an emulator, visit the emulator’s site and click download for Mac or Windows if you’re using Windows. It also comes for Android platforms and Linux.

Once downloaded, you want to install a BIOS. This is the operating software of the PS1. We recommend using a legitimate one you own, but some online sources are offering free BIOS systems.

Before you download an emulator for Mac, here are a few things to consider:

  • Is this emulator regularly updated for Apple Mac computers?
  • Can I find a BIOS for it?
  • Are the games I want available to download before I begin installing software on my Mac?

What is an emulator?

An emulator is essentially a piece of software which replicates a piece of software. It works with video games, music software, and video plays.

Are emulators free?

Yes, the best game emulators are typically free. However, if you’re using it, we recommend donating some money to contributors as they do it out of sheer love for gaming.

Is Duckstation made for Mac?

Whilst not made for Mac, DuckStation does work on Mac computers. It’s easy to install and works like any other emulator. You will need a BIOS system, and find games to make it work. However, it’s worth the little effort it requires for hours worth of fun.