Apple has filed a patent with the USPTO for a new system to rank public Wi-Fi networks based on multiple criteria. The system would collect data about Wi-Fi networks without identifying the user or their exact location. This data would be used to map Wi-Fi networks and their characteristics to improve user experience.

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Dreame's AI-powered intelligent cleaning bots are on sale during Prime Day, with discounts of up to 46% off. The deals include the Dreame L20 Ultra and the new 2024 X30 Ultra, as well as pro-grade wet and dry vacuums. Savings range from hundreds to $600 off, with Prime shipping and bonus discounts available.

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Tesla has launched two new Cybertruck accessories, a tailgate shield and jumpseats, with the tailgate shield designed to protect the tailgate while transporting gear, such as bikes, and features molle webbing for easy fastening of equipment. The accessory costs $300 and is available on Tesla's website.

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Apple's software platforms, including iOS 18, are getting updates this fall. However, some key features announced by Apple will not be available until iOS 18.1 or later. These features include Siri's on-screen awareness and in-app actions, which will be added over the coming year.

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Amazon is teaming up with Nanoleaf to offer price drops on intelligent lighting solutions, including the Nanoleaf Elements Wood Look Hexagons, which is now available for $179.99 shipped, a 30% discount from its regular price of $250.

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The best USB-C/Thunderbolt displays for MacBooks include options from LG, Samsung, BenQ, and Apple, with prices ranging from $400 to $1,600. The Samsung 5K ViewFinity S9 is currently 44% off on Prime Day, and the Apple Studio Display is 19% off. These displays work with a single-cable setup with MacBooks and PCs.

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Amazon is offering up to 24% off a selection of Traeger pellet grills and smokers as part of its Prime Day deals, with free shipping across the lineup. The discounts will be live through July 17 and offer the year's best prices. Traeger is a top manufacturer of pellet grills and smokers that utilize wood pellets as a fuel source, with prices starting at $360.

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Anthropic's Claude AI is now available on iPhone and iPad devices, allowing users to sync chats across devices. The AI model features seamless syncing with web chats, enabling users to pick up where they left off. This marks a significant development in the generative AI space, joining OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini on iOS.

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Amazon is offering up to 40% off a collection of Husqvarna lawncare and gardencare tools as part of its Prime Day deals, with free shipping across the lineup. The discounts include popular smart mowers, battery-powered blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and more, with prices starting at $96.

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BYD, a Chinese automaker, has made a significant impact in Japan's electric vehicle (EV) market, accounting for nearly 3% of the market share in the first half of 2024. This is after launching its first EV, the Atto 3, in Japan in January 2023. According to the Japan Automobile Importers Association (JAIA), EV imports were up 17% and accounted for nearly 10% of car imports in the first half of 2024.

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