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Apple Previews a Ton of New Accessibility Features Ahead of WWDC – CNET
iOS 16.6 Beta Coming Soon for iPhones Ahead of iOS 17 at WWDC
Apple confirmed that iOS 16.5 will be released to the public this week, so the first iOS 16.6 beta will likely be made available either later this week or next week. Apple has been internally testing iOS 16.6 since at least early April, and it will likely be one of the final updates in the iOS 16 software cycle, as Apple is expected to announce iOS 17 at WWDC next month and shift its development efforts towards that update.
iOS 16.6 will likely be a smaller update given that iOS 17 is on the horizon, but it remains to be seen which new features, changes, and bug fixes will be included. Apple previously announced that iMessage Contact Key Verification would be available in 2023, but it is unclear exactly when the optional security setting will launch.
iOS 16.6 should be released to the public in the weeks after WWDC, which begins June 5. There is no sign of Apple testing iOS 16.7 yet, but it’s still early.
This article, “iOS 16.6 Beta Coming Soon for iPhones Ahead of iOS 17 at WWDC” first appeared on MacRumors.com
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Ashley Williams gives Wales’ next generation an insight into major tournament life ahead of Under-17s Euros
ASHLEY WILLIAMS delivered a pep talk to Wales’ stars of the future ahead of their European Under-17 Championship finals tilt.
Williams led Chris Coleman’s senior side to the Euro 2016 semi-finals and won 86 caps.
And the ex-Dragons captain visited the squad to give an insight to the next generation about his experiences of playing at a major tournament.
Wales’ squad, which includes Manchester United forward Gabriele Biancheri, have met in Cardiff.
They have reached their first appearance at a youth finals since 1981.
Wales open their tournament against hosts Hungary in Budapest on Wednesday.
Williams, 38, posted on Instagram: “The gift is always to be passed on, it’s not yours to keep.
“An attitude of gratitude @fawales.
“Pleasure to speak to our U17s ahead of their Euros campaign.”
Craig Knight’s Wales, who qualified for the first time in their history after a 2-2 draw with Montenegro in the elite round, also face Poland and Republic of Ireland in Group A.
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England are in Group D and start their campaign against Croatia on Thursday and also face Netherlands and Switzerland.
Scotland take on holders France plus Germany and Portugal in Group C.
Twitter limits access to some tweets in Turkey ahead of tightly contested election
On the eve of potentially one of the most consequential elections in the country’s history, Twitter began blocking posts in Turkey. “In response to legal process and to ensure Twitter remains available to the people of Turkey, we have taken action to restrict access to some content in Turkey today,” the company tweeted on Friday, in English and Turkish. “We have informed the account holders of this action in line with our policy. This content will remain available in the rest of the world.”
In response to legal process and to ensure Twitter remains available to the people of Turkey, we have taken action to restrict access to some content in Turkey today.
— Twitter Global Government Affairs (@GlobalAffairs) May 13, 2023
Twitter didn’t say which tweets it was blocking, and the company no longer operates a communications department Engadget could contact for more information. Predictably, the decision to comply with a censorship request from the Turkish government has put a spotlight on Elon Musk’s free speech beliefs. On Friday, Musk, who named Linda Yaccarino as the next CEO of Twitter that same day, lashed out at Bloomberg columnist Matthew Yglesias when he suggested the decision “should generate some interesting Twitter Files reporting.”
“Did your brain fall out of your head, Yglesias? The choice is have Twitter throttled in its entirety or limit access to some tweets. Which one do you want?” Musk tweeted at Yglesias.
Did your brain fall out of your head, Yglesias? The choice is have Twitter throttled in its entirety or limit access to some tweets. Which one do you want?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2023
As The Washington Post notes, Sunday’s election could have significant ramifications for Turkey. After two decades in power, Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces the most credible threat to his presidency in recent memory. Ahead of Sunday’s contest, most polls showed opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu had a slight lead on his opponent. If elected, Kilicdaroglu has promised to reshape the country’s domestic policy. Erdogan’s defeat could also have a profound impact on Turkey’s relationship with other powers in the region, including Russia and NATO. Per CNN, If one candidate can’t win more than 50 percent of the vote, the country will hold a run-off election on May 28th. As of the writing of this article, Erdogan holds an 11 percentage point lead on Kilicdaroglu, though that could change as more ballots are counted.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/twitter-limits-access-to-some-tweets-in-turkey-ahead-of-tightly-contested-election-171432725.html?src=rss
Twitter joins Turkey’s presidential debate, censoring posts ahead of election
As Turkey prepares for a presidential election on Sunday that may have ricocheting effects on populations worldwide, Twitter is taking on its own criticism, restricting certain content related to the election to reportedly keep the site functional in preparation for a predicted flood of posts — but onlookers are waving censorship red flags.
“In response to legal process and to ensure Twitter remains available to the people of Turkey, we have taken action to restrict access to some content in Turkey today,” wrote the company’s Global Government Affairs account in a series of tweets on Friday night. “We have informed the account holders of this action in line with our policy. This content will remain available in the rest of the world.”
By Saturday, users were calling out the platform’s choice in cries of free speech censorship.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk responded to the immediate notes of concern in his own way, taking to Twitter to engage with users after the announcement. Musk prompted more worry, however, implying that the Turkish government had reached out to Twitter about the upcoming election in a reply to a user’s request for the reasoning behind the block. Musk wrote, “We could post what the government in Turkey sent us. Will do.”
Musk also responded to Bloomberg columnist Matthew Yglesias, who accused the CEO and his platform of acquiescing to Erdoğan’s censorship demands, tweeting: “Did your brain fall out of your head, Yglesias? The choice is have Twitter throttled in its entirety or limit access to some tweets. Which one do you want?”
The hotly-contested election may decide the fate of the country’s longest-held incumbent president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has been in power for the last 21 years. Erdoğan’s alignment with Turkey’s conservative and Islamist Justice and Development Party (AKP) has solidified his presence as an authoritarian and nationalist figure.
In 2016, sections of the Turkish military, joined by citizens galvanized by social media coverage of the news, attempted a government coup to unseat Erdoğan, but the deadly attempt failed to remove him from power. The country’s alignment with Russia has recently pushed Turkey out of favor with other global power holders, while at home the leader is bribing potential voters with the promises of free gas and cell data.
This year, as Erdoğan faces off against his parliamentary-focused opponent Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Turkish citizens are also voting with recent natural disasters (and the government’s response) in mind, after a series of devastating earthquakes killed more than 50,000 people and destroyed millions of buildings in central and northern Turkey. At the time of this writing, Kılıçdaroğlu is narrowly polling ahead of Erdoğan.
At the same time, human rights organizations have warned voters and onlookers of the potential for nationwide censorship by Erdoğan’s government, with some warning of a widespread digital effort to undermine the election’s outcome.
“The Turkish government has accelerated its efforts to enforce censorship and tighten control over social media and independent online news sites ahead of this election,” wrote Human Rights Watch senior technology researcher, Deborah Brown, in a report on Turkey’s history of oppression and a rise in digital censorship tools. “The vote will test whether voters in Turkey can rely on social media for independent news and to express their views on the election and its outcome, despite government efforts to put companies under its heel.”
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The very best deals ahead of Memorial Day 2023
Believe it or not, the unofficial start of summer’s finally (almost) here again. That means pool floats, backyard hangouts, and sizzling hot Memorial Day weekend sales. Savvy shoppers know this is one time of year to snag deals on goodies that don’t often go on sale.
While most big brands won’t release their sales until after Mother’s Day, we’ve rounded up the deals worth keeping an eye on, from mattresses to tech to kitchen and fitness products, and chosen some of our top picks.
We will be updating this story with many more deals, so stay tuned!
Mattresses and bedding deals
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Nectar Premier Copper Mattress
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Why we love it
The Nectar Premier Copper Mattress is a multi-layer cooling option that uses a copper cover to help dispel heat, featuring memory foam with ActiveCool tech as well as additional layers to help dampen movement. It’s firm and supportive without feeling like you’re sleeping on a pile of bricks, and it comes with Nectar’s generous 365-night home trial, which lets you test it for an entire year to see if it’s right for you. And for the money, you’ll want the option to return it if it isn’t the vibe you’re looking for.
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Amerisleep — take $450 off mattresses with code AS450
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Avocado Green Mattress — get 2 free organic pillows with your purchase
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Awara — save up to $300 on hybrid mattresses with a free sheet set, latex pillows, and mattress protector
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Bear — take 35% off sitewide and get $400 worth of sleep accessories with a mattress purchase with promo code MEMDAY
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Big Fig — save $400 with code MEMDAY
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Birch —take 20% off sitewide and receive 2 free Eco-Rest pillows with any mattress purchase with promo code MEMORIALDAY20
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Casper — take 20% off all mattresses
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Helix — take 20% off sitewide and receive 2 free Dream Pillows with any mattress purchase with promo code MEMORIALDAY20
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Nectar — 33% off sitewide for new customers only
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Nest — take up to 50% off select mattresses
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Sealy — save up to $300 on their Posturepedic® Plus Collection, plus get free pillows and sheets up to $199 in value.
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Stearns & Foster — save up to $600 on select mattresses
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Tempur-Pedic — save up to $500 on select adjustable mattress sets, and up to $300 in free accessories with code 300free
Kitchen deals
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KitchenAid Artisan Mini Stand Mixer
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Why we love it
While this isn’t technically an MDW deal, we would be remiss if we ignored a good deal on the KitchenAid Artisan Mini Stand Mixer, which is the perfect option for anyone looking for a mixer for a smaller kitchen. It’s a small but mighty kitchen gadget that can whip up soups, dips, and sauces, and help put together delicious cakes with ease. It’s a great option for both new and veteran bakers, with a powerful motor and parts that aren’t just simple to clean, but sturdy and reliable. You’ll be able to use this mixer for years to come. Plus, it comes in several fun colors.
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Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer — $99.95
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Ninja AG301 Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill — $129.99
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Keurig — save up to 24% on single-serve brewers and accessories
Tech deals
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Amazon devices of all shapes and sizes are already seeing steep discounts ahead of Memorial Day. If you’ve had a Kindle, Echo, or Fire device on your wishlist, this is your chance to save up to 47%. Kindles are on sale for as low as $79.99; Echo Dot smart speakers are as low as $29.99; and Echo Show smart displays are as low as $74.99. Most of these prices are just shy of their lowest ever, but are the lowest we’ve seen since last holiday season.
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JBL Xtreme 2 Bluetooth Speaker — $149.99
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Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) — $219
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TCL 50-inch QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV — $299.99 $379.99 (save $80) + 3 free months of Apple TV+ and 30 free days of FuboTV
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Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS, 41mm) — $329
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HP 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Laptop (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $349.99
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2020 MacBook Air (M1 Chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99
$999.99(save $200)
Home deals
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Samsung Jet 75 Pet cordless stick vacuum
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Why we love it
A solid rival to the Dyson V8 Absolute, the Samung Jet 75 makes maneuvering in and around hard-to-reach places a breeze. It weighs just six pounds, packs 200 air watts (compared to Dyson V8’s 115, has up to 60 minutes of battery power, and features a bin size of 0.8 liters, so you don’t have to empty it as regularly. At $279 (reg. $399), it’s about $30 shy of its lowest price to date. Considering the Dyson alternative will cost you about $499, I’d say that’s a pretty sweet deal.
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Amazon — Prime members save 20% when they buy $50 worth of select Amazon home essentials
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eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S — $139.99
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Dyson Ball Animal 3 — $299.99
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Health and fitness deals
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Theragun Pro handheld massage gun (4th gen)
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Just last month, we featured a solid deal on the Theragun Pro handheld massage gun. Ahead of Memorial Day, however, the price has dropped another $70 to just $379 (reg. $599) — that’s 37% in savings and its lowest price to date. The Theragun Pro is Therabody’s top massage gun model (hence the steep price tag) and comes with a rotating arm, six attachments, customizable speed, and a companion app to choose from a wide range of treatments for different muscle groups. Whether you just started a regular workout routine and are struggling with sore muscles or you’re a seasoned athlete looking to improve mobility, the Theragun Pro is the move if you can afford it.
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Amazon Basics — save up to 23% on weights, foam rollers, outdoor accessories, and more
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Fitbit fitness and wellness trackers — save up to 32% on Charge 5, Versa 4, and more
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TRX Elite System Suspension Trainer — $149.99
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Hyperice Hypervolt 2 massage gun — $199
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Oura Ring Gen3 — $459 $499 (save $40) + free 1 month Oura Ring membership
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Therabody RecoveryAir JetBoots compression massage boots — $699
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Echelon Smart Connect EX5s Bike — $1,099.99
$1,499.99(save $400) + free 30-day Echelon Premier membership