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Intel revealed its new roadmap for future processors this week, with new CPU families expected to launch annually over the next 5 years. It also revealed that it’s tweaking the naming structure for its process nodes in order to give customers “a more accurate view of process nodes across the industry. ...   The Inquirer

This week, long standing rumours Samsung is putting its iconic line of phablets on ice, were confirmed, as the company revealed it has no plans to launch a Note family phone this year. The news has caused ripples across the world of phones, and for good reason. ...   The Inquirer

How to watch Disney’s Jungle Cruise on Disney Plus: Stream the new Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Emily Blunt movie with Premier Access today. Disney is continuing its strategy of launching blockbuster movies in cinemas and on its Disney Plus streaming service simultaneously. ...   The Inquirer

One of the most anticipated PlayStation exclusives Horizon Forbidden West has been delayed until 2022, according to reports on Friday. It’s news that would be a huge disappointment to many of the 10 million Sony PS5 owners as well as many millions of PS4 owners hoping to play the first-party action RPG before the end of the year. ...   The Inquirer

Tesla Roadster | Image: Tesla Did Elon Musk audaciously tell Tim Cook he wanted his job as Apple CEO? Usually we’d dismiss a wild rumour like that out of hand, but this is Elon Musk we’re talking about here. A new book about the Tesla founder and CEO alleges a spat between Musk and Cook that ended with the latter swearing at the former and slamming the phone down. ...   The Inquirer

Yesterday it emerged the NHS Covid Pass was now compatible with the Apple Wallet app for iPhone, ensuring easy access for users needing to display their Covid-19 status. Given the increasing requirement to show proof of vaccination or a negative test in order to gain entry to venues and sporting events, showcasing the pass in the Wallet will be more convenient for many. ...   The Inquirer

Credit: Amazon After a long wait, Amazon has finally added support for Zoom on the Fire TV Cube. It seems everyone knows what Zoom is nowadays, anyone working from home or looking to organise a virtual get-together will be familiar with Zoom and the trails of online meetings. ...   The Inquirer

Need an iPhone upgrade on the cheap? the Apple iPhone 11 is currently available for almost half the price, sitting at £374.99 from its RRP of £642.99 It’s no secret that Apple devices tend to cost a small fortune, which is why any chance to get on the iOS bandwagon without breaking the bank is cause for celebration. ...   The Inquirer

Tesla’s new update will let you watch all your favourite Disney films from your car. Have you ever wished you could catch up on some TV even while you’re running around doing errands? Thanks to Tesla’s latest update, you can watch everything available on Disney+ video streaming service right from the dashboard of your fancy car, noticed by users on Reddit. ...   The Inquirer

Happy Friday and welcome to this week’s Trusted Recommends, the weekly column where we detail the highest scoring products to pass through our lab over the last seven days. It’s been another busy week for our team of expert testers with 11 products earning a recommended badge. ...   The Inquirer

Can’t get the door? No worries, Ring is introducing a new feature that allows you to choose pre-recorded messages that play when your doorbell is pressed There are even more ways to avoid getting the door, as Ring has introduced the ability to record messages that will play when someone presses your doorbell. ...   The Inquirer

A new patent from Apple has raised suspicions that the company has been working on an under-display Touch ID for future iPhones. Throughout the multiple reports that Apple has been working on an under-display take on Touch ID, the new patent that’s been granted for integrating biometric authentication into iPhones and MacBooks has given it more weight than ever. ...   The Inquirer

The new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 cases have been leaked a couple of weeks before the foldable is set to be announced. The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is very nearly upon us and this is where we expect Samsung to introduce the Galaxy Fold 3 and the Galaxy Flip 3, alongside a lot of other gadgets. ...   The Inquirer

Have you heard? California just banned gaming PCs! Yes, they took your job and now they’re taking your gaming PC too!!! (more exclamation marks indicate more outrage). ...   PC World

Huawei has unveiled two new flagship smartphones: the P50 and the P50 Pro. We’ve put the duo of handsets head-to-head to see what the big differences are. In 2020, Huawei launched three P40 phones, the P40, P40 Pro and P40 Pro Plus. This time around, the Chinese tech giant has opted to release just two models – the base P50 and the more specced-out P50 Pro. ...   The Inquirer

Equipped with a new button, a much improved wall plate, and greater configurability, the new Hue Dimmer Switch is better in every way.   PC World

Tiny mechanical keyboards are all the rage at the moment. But the ones from gaming companies like Razer and Corsair try to be everything to everyone: ideal companions for both desktops and mobiles. Asus is taking a more focused approach with the ROG Falchion. With an RF-only wireless USB connection, it’s laser-targeted at PC gamers. ...   PC World

Nearly nine long months after the Radeon RX 6800 and 6800 XT GPUs launched, AMD’s radical new RDNA 2 architecture is finally coming to the midrange—though the midrange sure is a lot more expensive in the midst of a crippling graphics card shortage. ...   PC World

Image courtesy of ©Disney While Disney’s decision to offer new film releases at home through Disney Plus has allowed some people to see films like Black Widow away from the cinema, the tactic hasn’t pleased everyone. ...   The Inquirer

Microsoft has announced the first Windows 11 beta, an important milestone on the way to the full release of the revamped operating season later this year. Now available to members of the Windows Insider Program, the first beta is a much more stable version compared to the ‘Dev Channel’ preview Microsoft has been offering until now. ...   The Inquirer

The controversial NHS Covid Pass, which enables people to easily display their Covid-19 status, can now be stored in the Apple Wallet app for iPhone. Covid Passes in England and Wales can be used to travel abroad or enter events domestically if the users has been double vaccinated, can show evidence of a positive test within six months or a negative PRC/lateral flow test. ...   The Inquirer

Apple’s GarageBand users can now master the art of the music remix with new Sound Packs bundles featuring tracks from Dua Lipa and Lady Gaga. The new Remix Sessions feature step-by-step instructions to create new versions of Dua Lipa’s “Break My Heart” or Lady Gaga’s “Free Woman” directly within the iOS and iPad GarageBand ...   The Inquirer

Amazon says that some older Kindle e-book readers will lose their ability to connect to the internet due to the changing mobile landscape. In a post on the Smile blog, Amazon says the shutdown of 2G and 3G networks still in operation will mean some Kindles without standalone Wi-Fi will no longer be able to access the internet. ...   The Inquirer

Just add a compatible webcam, and the latest Fire TV Cube will let you make two-way video calls using the Zoom app for Fire TV.   PC World

Nothing has unveiled its first earbuds in the Ear (1). But how do they compare against Google’s own Pixel Buds A Series? The Nothing Ear (1) earbuds are priced affordably with a promise to deliver something unique in the true wireless market. The Google Pixel Buds A Series strive to be the AirPods for Pixel owners, and other Android users in general. ...   The Inquirer

Sony is introducing the PS5‘s first software beta with M.2 SSD support, rolling out today The new PS5 system software beta program is rolling out today, including access to the long-awaited M.2 SSD slot. The beta will be available for select users in the US, Canada, Japan, UK, Germany and France, and will include new UX enhancements and customizations. ...   The Inquirer

The leaks have proved correct. Motorola has officially announced the Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro and Edge 20 Lite –  three 5G-capable handsets with 108MP cameras and 6.7-inch 144Hz OLED screens. The Motorola Edge 20 Pro is, as you would expect, the most premium of the models, with a starting price of £649.99. ...   The Inquirer

The gaming variants of Intel’s Next Unit of Computing (NUC) mini-PCs have always been expensive. For the price, you got unique, compact, and ultimately turn-key options for a portable desktop PC. You might pay out the nose, but you couldn’t replicate the experience as a DIY builder. That’s what justified the cost. ...   PC World

The Garmin Venu 2 and Garmin Venu 2S are two of the best fitness trackers you can buy right now, but how do they stack up against each other? Let’s find out. Garmin made a huge mark in the fitness tracking industry with the original Venu wearable – blending the company’s noteworthy approach to fitness with the modern form factor of a typical smartwatch. ...   The Inquirer

Windows 11 doesn’t even have a firm release date yet, but Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says that it’s already proving incredibly popular. During an earnings call with investors, where the company was celebrating an extremely successful quarter, Nadella provided an interesting insight showing that the future looks bright for the next generation of Windows. ...   The Inquirer

SKnote has released MixingRoom. MixingRoom is a tool for mixing music through headphones. Here's what they say: Working in a great sounding room to get a balanced sound isn't... Read More   KVR Audio

Dance MIDI Samples has updated the Ascension Synthesizer to version 1.5.1. The synth is available at a 50% discount at KVR Marketplace until 10th August. The update includes... Read More   KVR Audio

Fanan team has updated the Kitton drum machine to v1.5. Main changes: New dark GUI and GUI improvements. Added FX amount knob. Improved CPU and RAM performance. Improved... Read More   KVR Audio

Roland has released ZENOLOGY FX, a series of more than 90 effects plugins. Here's what they say: Roland has delivered memorable, genre-defining sounds for nearly... Read More   KVR Audio

RJ Studios has released SideMinder ME2, the 2nd generation of their multi-band Dynamic Stereo Width Maximizer plugin. Here's what they're saying: SideMinder ME2 is a unique... Read More   KVR Audio

NUGEN Audio has announced the availability of its Focus Elements plug-in bundle, which offers a collective of audio tools ideally suited for small/home studios. Powered by NUGEN technology,... Read More   KVR Audio

Avid has announced the release of Sibelius for mobile as an iOS app, extending professional music notation workflows to iPad for the composers, orchestrators and arrangers who have Sibelius... Read More   KVR Audio

The Roland Juno 60 and Roland Juno 106 were two of Roland's most iconic synthesizers from the 1980s. They had an unmistakable signature sound. In this article, we'll take a look at some... Read More   KVR Audio

beat bars has released A2M real time Audio to MIDI converter. Here's what they say: A2M detects the pitch of the audio and converts it into the corresponding MIDI... Read More   KVR Audio

Synchro Arts has released Revoice Pro 4.3. Here's what they say: Revoice Pro 4 combines the world's most advanced time and pitch alignment, a set of premium tuning tools, and... Read More   KVR Audio

KINDZAudio has updated DDPressor, their 4 Band Dynamics processor with 5 frequency split algorithms to version 1.3. Changes: 2 versions in bundle, Normal(with look ahead)... Read More   KVR Audio

Soundiron has announced the release of Bontabulous Fabtraption, the newest addition to their series of vintage synthesizers from all around the world. This library is built for the full... Read More   KVR Audio

Psytrance Plugins has released XMS Pack. The XMS Pack is a pack of 3 modern effects: Chorus. Flanger. Phaser. These effects feature CrossOver (Low/Highpass), Stereo Width... Read More   KVR Audio

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