Nothing revealed its latest phone, the (2a) Plus, on Wednesday. It's also launching its own AI-powered news aggregation widget. The Nothing (2a) Plus runs on Nothing OS 2.6, which is based on Android 14. The phone will have a three 50 megapixel camera options, including its front camera, main camera, and ultra-wide camera. It can also shoot 4K video at 30 frames per second. The (2a) Plus comes with 20GB of RAM and promises speeds 10% faster than its Nothing Phone (2a), which launched back in March.

Nothing Unveils (2a) Plus Phone, Turns CFO Into AI 'News Reporter'

Realme has already made some big (and occasionally. ) claims for its new number-series flagships - however, it has saved some of the most stunning for the actual 13 Pro launch event, claiming that they can, among other things, take better portraits than a DSLR and achieve "far better clarity" than a handset with a 200MP sensor.

Realme 13 Pro series debut with Ultra Clear AI-powered cameras and brighter, flatter displays

Accessory AI Launch Smartwatch Wearable Touchscreen. The round Realme Watch is finally back in 2024, with an enlarged 1.43-inch AMOLED display that also upgrades with a Super AI Engine that powers Smart Watch Faces customizable through talking to the S2's new Personal Assistant, which is based on GPT - albeit the 3.5 version.

Realme Watch S2 arrives with 20-day battery and IP68 rating

If you’re already sick of new phones that are barely any different from the last models, we’ve got some troubling news. Nothing’s latest phone, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus, follows the trend set by devices like the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 by being sort-of new.

The Nothing Phone 2a Plus follows 2024’s worst tech trend

A new Samsung phone has just gotten a pretty substantial leak, and surprisingly, it isn’t a flagship. The leak comes from GizNext (via Onleaks), which has revealed everything there is to know about the Samsung Galaxy A06 in painstaking detail. Notably, this is a fairly entry-level phone that’s expected to have budget pricing characteristics of the Galaxy A-series and serve as a successor to the Galaxy A05.

A new Samsung phone just leaked, and it’s a lot different from the Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Northern Plains, particularly in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Minnesota, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes if ingredients align. Please check below for further details.

Multiple Rounds of Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornado; Upper Midwest; July 31st, 2024

Much has been said and written about the towing prowess of the controversial Tesla Cybertruck, which has been on the market for almost exactly eight months now. Since then, many EV critics have pointed out the fairly significant range reduction when towing, which isn't that much of a problem in a gasoline-powered pickup truck such as the Ford F-150.

Tesla Cybertruck prevails in torturous 10,500-lb towing test against overheating Ford F-150 Tremor

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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The latest update to Google Maps is giving users a more immersive experience thanks to the magic of augmented reality (AR) – and in honor of the 2024 Olympics, these features are focusing on Paris first.As explained in a blog post, certain well-known landmarks on Google Maps – including the Eiffel Tower in the French capital – now show an AR experience button when you search for them on the map.Tap this, and you can explore the landmark through time by pointing your phone at it. With the Eiffel Tower, for example, you're able to see original architectural concepts for...

Google Maps just got a wild AR time-travel feature that shows you historic landmarks as they were

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Today's smartphones are boring, and while companies like Nothing are trying to make regular slab phones exciting and unique, they're ultimately relatively homogeneous. Foldables are the antithesis of this; I've loved foldable phones ever since the original Galaxy Fold, as they're almost real-world transformers. They get bigger — or smaller, depending on the form factor — and in the future, they may even roll out like a tapestry.

The new Motorola Razr+ makes phones fun again

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

AYANEO has now released the Pocket Micro, which the company claims 'pays tribute to classic pocket consoles' while maintaining its 'minimalist aesthetics'. Unlike some AYANEO devices that spend months or years in gestation, the Pocket Micro has arrived just over two months after its initial announcement. However, initial orders will not begin shipping until September 2024 at the earliest.

Pocket Micro: AYANEO releases new pocketable retro gaming handheld and Game Boy Micro lookalike from $189

The Pixel 8 Pro (curr. $749 on Amazon) has plenty going for it and fared well when we reviewed it last year. However, the device's low pulse-width modulation (PWM) frequency could prove troublesome for some people. For context, many Android OEMs have adopted DC dimming to control display brightness rather than PWM because of the latter's propensity to cause eye strain and headaches.

Google Pixel 8 Pro software mod said to eliminate PWM sensitivity issues

Outdoor gear maker Arc-teryx and startup Skip have unveiled the MO/GO exoskeleton trousers, which use powerful motors and carbon fibre braces to boost leg strength while hiking on inclined terrain or climbing stairs, relieving up to 30 lbs (13.5 kg) of weight. Weighing just 7 lbs, MO/GO runs for over 3 hours or 5-6 miles. Although still in final development, it can be pre-ordered now and will cost $5000 upon launch.

Powered exoskeleton hiking pants from Arc’teryx and Skip boost leg strength by 40%, reduce 30 lbs in perceived weight

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is this year’s Samsung flagship and a device that Digital Trends rated highly in its review, calling it “the best Ultra ever, and a must-buy.” This is high praise, but ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia has Samsung in its sights with the Nubia Z60 Ultra “Leading Version” and the Z60S Pro, a slightly pared-down, but even more affordable model.

A new Android phone just gave the Galaxy S24 Ultra some tough competition

The Nothing Phone (2a) Plus will officially launch on July 31, but you don't need to wait for the smartphone to hit the market to know its camera configuration. Nothing has just shared that the upcoming mid-ranger will have the same two 50 MP rear sensors as the non-Plus device, but its selfie camera is upgraded to a 50 MP unit.

Nothing shares camera details and samples of Phone (2a) Plus ahead of official launch

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Nothing reveals Phone (2a) Plus design with no word on Nothing Phone (3) flagship yet

The launch of Nothing's latest smartphone is almost upon us. Until recently, the company has waited a while between smartphone releases. For example, a year gap...

Nothing reveals Phone (2a) Plus design with no word on Nothing Phone (3) flagship yet

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