Apple has released its Intelligence writing tools in the new iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS 15.1 betas. The tools are integrated into the standard text system, allowing users to access them without needing to use Apple's apps. The writing tools can be used in any text editing app, including Ulysses, and can be accessed by selecting text and choosing the tools from the pop-up menu.

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The US Wind, a 2.2 gigawatt Maryland offshore wind farm, has taken a major step forward with the release of its Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The project, developed by Renexia, aims to build 114 turbines with a capacity of 2,200 megawatts, enough to power 770,000 homes. The CEO, Jeff Grybowski, expressed excitement about securing federal permits by the end of 2024. The project's lease area is approximately 10 miles off the Maryland coast.

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Amazon has dropped the price on the Hover-1 Altai Pro R500/R750 e-bikes, with the jet black R500 model now priced at $1,578.26 shipped, and the white R750 model at $1,904.47 shipped. The blue R500 model remains at $1,724.99 shipped. The price cuts are a significant discount from the normal price of $2,300.

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Hiboy has launched its new X300 Big-Wheel Electric Scooter at a discounted price of $650, with the first 100 units available at $400 off. EcoFlow is offering a sale on its power stations, bundles, and accessories, with discounts of up to $2,799. Lectric is also having a Summer Games 2024 sale, saving customers up to $498 on e-bike bundles.

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Native Union's Italian Nappa leather Apple Watch bands are on sale on Amazon, with 40mm and 45mm models discounted from $60 to $39.99, a 33% savings. The bands are compatible with Apple Watch Series 1 to Series 9, as well as the SE and SE 2 models.

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You can now score a Timex Waterbury chronograph watch at $94.10 shipped on Amazon, which is an impressive $85 discount on a watch that regularly fetches $179. The watch features a 42mm stainless steel case with an 8-inch black-colored strap.

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, has entered production of its first electric supercar, the Yangwang U9, with deliveries starting in late August. The U9 was launched in February and has a starting price of $233,000. It is part of BYD's new premium business and personal brand, Yangwang, which was launched in January 2023.

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Apple has released the first beta of iOS 18.1 to developers, featuring Apple Intelligence, including Writing Tools, new Mail and notification features, and upgrades to Photos. The update is available for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and developers can request access to Apple Intelligence by going to Settings. There is no public beta available yet, and no timeline has been provided for when it will be released.

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Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 18 public beta 2, following the debut of developer beta 4. To install the public beta, users need to be enrolled in the public beta program and visit Settings > General > Software Update on their device. The new public beta introduces various new features and revisions.

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Apple Intelligence has arrived for beta users, with a limited set of features available in the first developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. The features missing from the initial release include Image Playground, an AI image generation tool, and Genmoji, which uses Image Playground technology.

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