Apple is set to introduce a new feature in tvOS 18 that will allow users to open web links on their Apple TV. The feature was discovered in the latest beta version of tvOS 18, which was released to developers on Monday. Apple is using its Immersive Videos made for Apple Vision Pro to promote the feature, which will enable users to learn more about the headset. The feature is expected to change the way users share content on their Apple TV.

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Apple released the fifth beta of macOS Sequoia 15.0 to developers, adding a new system wallpaper featuring a real photo of Sequoia National Park. The update also includes a live aerial version of the 'Sequoia Sunrise' wallpaper, which can be used as a screensaver for the Mac's Lock Screen.

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Whistlin' Diesel snapped a Cybertruck's gigacast frame, raising questions about the off-road capabilities of the Tesla Cybertruck. The incident was shared in an article by Fred Lambert. Tesla products lack the ability to drive away from a charging session while still plugged in.

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Porsche has unveiled the electric version of its sporty SUV, the Macan EV, which will be available in four trim options starting at $75,300. The top Turbo model will cost at least $105,300 and packs up to 630 hp for a 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3.1 seconds. The Macan EV is Porsche's second all-electric model, following the Taycan, and is expected to be the sportiest in its segment.

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The Google System Release Notes detail what's new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across Android phones/tablets, Wear OS, Google/Android TV, Auto, and PC. The August 2024 update is released on August 5, 2024, and is part of the July 2024 changelog.

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Forge Battery, a commercial lithium-ion battery production subsidiary of Forge Nano, is shipping its Gen. 1.1 Supercell 21700 cylindrical Li-ion battery cells with a specific energy of 300 Wh/kg. The battery offers higher energy density and capacity than the previous 18650 battery standard, providing longer EV driving ranges and improved efficiency.

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Lucid Motors topped Q2 revenue estimates with $200.6 billion, beating Wall Street's expectations of $192 billion. The company delivered a record 2,394 vehicles in the second quarter, a 22% increase from the previous record. Lucid received a $1.5 billion investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) to support its growth. The company aims to produce 9,000 EVs this year, with 2,110 models built in Q2.

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NVIDIA uses Apple Vision Pro headset to develop its humanoid robot, leveraging teleoperation to capture human demonstration data for training foundation models. The company demonstrated an AI- and Omniverse-enabled teleoperation reference workflow at the SIGGRAPH computer graphics conference.

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Apple has discontinued its USB SuperDrive, a CD and DVD player that can be connected to a Mac via USB. The product was introduced in 2008 and was still being sold until it was removed from the official Apple Store in the US. The product's webpage now says it's 'Sold Out', indicating that it's unlikely Apple will produce new units again.

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