A new Chromecast is coming, with a focus on performance and speed. Google is unlikely to release a high-end Chromecast, according to reports. The new device will likely prioritize speed and performance over high-end features.

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Google has rolled out simultaneous app downloads and installs on the Play Store, allowing users to download multiple apps at once. This quality of life improvement enables users to monitor progress and install apps concurrently, without waiting for one to complete.

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Apple released a significant update to XProtect, adding 74 new Yara detection rules to combat Adload malware. The update aims to improve macOS malware detection, specifically targeting Adload, a single threat. No specific locations or dates mentioned.

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According to Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter, iOS 18 will feature updates to most built-in iPhone apps, including Photos, Mail, Notes, and Fitness, as well as a revamped Calculator app, which will also be available on the iPad.

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Apple's May 7 event will introduce a new generation of Apple Pencil with haptic feedback, allowing for a more realistic drawing experience. The update is part of the company's iPad accessories refresh, which also includes a new Magic Keyboard.

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Amazon offers discounts on Bose headphones, including the 2023 Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones for $249, $100 off the regular price. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds are also available for $249, matching the regular price.

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According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the upcoming iPad Pro may be powered by the M4 chip, skipping the M3. The M4 chip is expected to arrive in Macs later this year and will feature an upgraded Neural Engine for enhanced AI capabilities.

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Warner Bros. is set to release Ted Lasso on Blu-ray disc in July, ending the show's exclusivity on Apple TV+. The comedy series was created and produced by Warner Bros. and licensed to Apple for streaming.

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The EAA AirVenture fly-in convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and twin B-29s as headline performers. The Snowbirds, a nine-person demonstration team, will fly CT-114 Tutor jets, while the B-29s will make an appearance from July 26-28.

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Fitbit's online shop, fitbit.com, has closed and been replaced by the Google Store. The change follows the rebranding to Google Fitbit. Product pages still exist on fitbit.com, directing customers to the Google Store for purchases.

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