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All the Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Projects Impacted by the Writers Strike (So Far)
After the American Motion Picture and Television Producers union failed to offer acceptable counters and terms to the Writers Guild of America, the WGA called a strike on May 2. Struck companies include Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and Apple, and will likely affect dozens of productions across the next few months.
Apple Headset’s Capabilities Said to ‘Far Exceed’ Those of Rival Devices
The report indicates that Apple plans to unveil the headset at WWDC in June, and says many sessions at the conference will be related to developing software for the headset. However, the news outlet claims that mass production of the headset isn’t expected to begin until September due to manufacturing delays. Apple is said to be “anticipating some production issues” with the headset, but there are no specific details.
The headset is expected to have an internal screen for virtual reality, while outward-facing cameras would allow users to view the real world inside the headset with augmented reality overlays. This combination is known as “mixed reality.”
Other details corroborated by the report include the headset being “experimental” and “unconventional” relative to most other Apple products, costing around $3,000, and having a waist-mounted external battery pack. FaceTime, Apple Fitness+, and gaming could be three major use cases for the headset, the report adds.
While it remains to be seen what the headset’s biggest selling point will be, its capabilities “far exceed those of competitors,” according to some sources cited in the report. Apple’s headset is said to offer “greater levels of performance and immersion” than some competing devices, like Facebook parent company Meta’s Quest Pro headset.
WWDC begins with Apple’s keynote on June 5, meaning that Apple’s headset is likely just weeks away from finally being unveiled to the public.
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iPhone 16 Rumor Recap: What We Know About Apple’s 2024 Smartphones So Far
Below, we’ve created a quick rumor recap that highlights what we know so far, so if you aren’t looking forward to the iPhone 15 Pro now that rumors are sounding like it’s a less impressive update, you can at least look forward to the iPhone 16.
Size and Design
A rumor just this week suggests that Apple will adopt new screen sizes for the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models. The smaller iPhone 16 Pro is expected to have a display size of 6.3 inches, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a display size of 6.9 inches.
The information comes from display analyst Ross Young, who often shares accurate details on Apple’s plans. He says that the new size options are exclusive to the Pro models, so this would mark the first time that Apple has used different sizes for the standard iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus and the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models.
Note that these display sizes are rounded and are not precise down to the decimal point at this time. The current iPhone 14 Pro has a display size of 6.1 inches and the iPhone 14 Pro Max has a display size of 6.7 inches, so we are looking at an approximate increase of 0.2 inches for both devices.
High-End Ultra Model
According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, Apple could introduce a higher-end iPhone 16 “Ultra” to be sold alongside the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. It would be positioned as a top-of-the-line iPhone, but it is not clear what specifically will differentiate it from the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, and it is also not known what the display size would be.
There is a possibility that the iPhone 16 Ultra could replace the iPhone 16 Pro Max rather than be sold alongside it.
Solid-State Buttons
For the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple initially planned to add solid-state volume, power, and mute buttons that would replace the physical buttons, but due to technical issues, Apple had to scrap the feature.
Solid-state buttons are instead expected be introduced with the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models, with Apple using haptic feedback to mimic the feel of a traditional button press. With the addition of the solid-state technology, Apple will also change the design of the volume button. Rather than two volume buttons, the solid-state button will be a single, unified button.
5G Modem Chip
Apple has been working on its own 5G modem chip for the last several years, and it could be ready for inclusion in at least some of the iPhone 16 models. Apple wants to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm by using in-house technology.
Rumors suggest that Apple will use the modem chip in a single device before rolling it out to other devices, with a full transition away from Qualcomm modem chips taking up to three years.
Apple also eventually wants to use its own WiFi and Bluetooth chips, and there is a possibility that those components could replace Broadcom chips as early as 2024.
Other Features
There are a few other features that have been rumored for the iPhone 16 models, which we may or may not see.
- Under Display Face ID – There were rumors that Apple could adopt under-display Face ID as soon as 2024, which would cut down on the size of the Dynamic Island and possibly allow for a smaller hole punch front camera, but it looks like that’s going to be delayed until 2025.
- Periscope lens – With the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple plans to introduce a periscope telephoto lens that supports 5x or 6x optical zoom. Apple sometimes expands technology used in a flagship iPhone to additional models the next year, but Apple analyst Ming-Cho Kuo suggests that the periscope technology will remain limited to the iPhone 16 Pro Max in 2023.
- USB-C Port – Apple is transitioning to USB-C in 2023 with the iPhone 15 models, and the iPhone 16 models will use the same technology.
More Information
As we’re still more than a year away from the launch of the iPhone 16 models, these rumors are subject to change and could shift in the future. To keep up to date on what to expect, you can follow our iPhone 16 roundup, which is updated every time a new rumor surfaces.
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I Review Ebikes for a Living. Here’s My Favorite One So Far
Electric bikes are a dime a dozen these days, available in a slew of different sizes or styles, and most of them certainly don’t come cheap. But if you’re looking for a quality bike that can do a little of everything, here’s why the Velotric Nomad 1 is my favorite all-around choice so far.
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All 11 Netflix TV Shows Canceled Or Ending In 2023 (So Far)
Each year, dozens and dozens of shows get canceled by TV networks, and that’s before you count those that come to a natural conclusion after a final season. Some are beloved shows, others just couldn’t seem to find the audience they were looking for. Among those that tend to cut a large batch of shows every year is Netflix. Once upon a time, the streaming service took pride in letting shows take the time to find their footing, sometimes over multiple seasons. Those days are in the past, though.
Each year, a decent portion of the canceled and ending shows comes from Netflix, including some truly surprising entries. Remember the live-action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop or even the botched attempt to bring Resident Evil to life on the streaming giant? Still, while many shows never get past a first season on Netflix, some go on to become massive hits that get to live out their life cycles, like Stranger Things.
This year, Netflix has already said goodbye to several major titles, including the Karate Kid follow-up series Cobra Kai, which it rescued from YouTube Premium–as well as a number of adult animated series, including the popular Big Mouth. Take a look below at everything Netflix has said goodbye to. And if there are any you haven’t watched yet or you’re in the mood for a short binge, the good news is you can still go catch up with most of them on the streaming service right now. And while you’re at it, check out our look at every show canceled this year across all networks!
1. 1899
Premiered on: November 17, 2022
Canceled after 1 season.
2. Inside Job
Premiered on: October 22, 2021
Canceled after 1 season.
3. Uncoupled
Premiered on: July 29, 2022
Canceled after 1 season.
The series was picked up for Season 2 by Showtime.
4. Dead End: Paranormal Park
Premiered on: June 16, 2022
Canceled after 2 seasons.
5. Cobra Kai
Premiered on: May 2, 2018
Ending after 6 seasons.
6. You
Premiered on: September 9, 2018
Ending after 5 seasons.
7. Firefly Lane
Premiered on: February 3, 2021
Canceled after 2 seasons.
8. Sex/Life
Premiered on: June 25, 2021
Canceled after 2 seasons.
9. Big Mouth
Premiered on: September 29, 2017
Canceled after 8 seasons.
Season 7 will premiere in 2023 and Season 8 will premiere in 2024.
10. Human Resources (Netflix)
Premiered on: March 18, 2022
Canceled after 2 seasons.
11. The Chair (Netflix)
Premiere on: August 20, 2021
Canceled after 1 season.