Samsung has confirmed plans to launch the Galaxy Tab S10 series before the end of 2024. The company skipped over the tablets at its recent Unpacked event, but representatives from South Africa confirmed the launch plans to Android Authority. The Galaxy Tab S10 series will be the latest addition to Samsung's flagship tablet lineup.

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Google Wallet is running a promotion to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. To participate, users must have an existing Visa card in Google Wallet or add a new eligible Visa card. The promotion rewards users with virtual Paris 2024 mascots, with six available, and the number of purchases required to earn each mascot ranges from 1 to 20.

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Samsung is introducing a new wearable device, the Galaxy Ring, which joins the Galaxy Watch 7 and Watch Ultra. The Galaxy Ring is a smart ring that offers a distinct experience compared to the Galaxy Watch 7, catering to health and wellness enthusiasts. Samsung is entering the smart ring market, which is currently dominated by Oura.

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Samsung is expected to debut its Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra next month, with leaked renders showing that the new tablet will be almost identical to its predecessor. The device's design and features have not changed significantly, suggesting that Samsung may not have made any major updates.

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Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch 7 is expected to receive a minor upgrade to its Exynos chip. No further details on the exact specifications or release date have been revealed.

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Elon has delayed the launch of Tesla's Robotaxi, while Giga Berlin is experiencing squabbles with unions. Polestar has rolled out a go-fast convertible at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The convertible Polestar has 50% more power than it needs.

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The 2024 hurricane season has started with a record-breaking hurricane, Beryl, which caused billions in damage and deaths in Texas, Grenada, Venezuela, and nearby areas. Climate change contributed to the storm's severity. Beryl broke several records, including being the earliest category 4 and 5 hurricane on record, having the strongest sustained winds of any hurricane prior to August, and developing the farthest east in the ocean of any hurricane in almost 100 years.

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Kia sold more electric vehicles in the US in Q2 than its sister company, Hyundai, with over 29,000 EVs sold in the first half of the year. The new EV9, a three-row electric SUV, helped propel Kia to a new record, with 9,671 units sold in the first six months of 2024. Sales of the EV6, Kia's first dedicated electric car, were also up nearly 40% in Q2.

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A German union, IG Metall, has threatened a potential strike at Tesla's Gigafactory Berlin after a contentious meeting with management. The union has 16 seats on the worker council, despite a majority of workers voting against union representation earlier this year. The union is citing safety concerns, pay, and other issues at the factory. Tesla has pushed back against unionization and has introduced initiatives to improve morale, including a gym and a rave cave.

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