5 Things To Know

1. Meme Coins: What happens after the meme coin Die? They get an explosive afterlife from Game Stop rally.

2. The may consumer price index was reported today. Here is the recap

3. Amazon has committed to 1.4 Billion. Good on you, jazzy

4. Elon musks backs down from lawsuit after open AI published a lengthly blog post.

5. The new OpenAi rival, Luma AI's, Dream Machine launches access to generative AI video creation and it’s blowing everyones mind.

Apple Intelligence - Apple goes “all In” on AI.

iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
macOS 15 Sequoia- the next version of its Mac operating system featuring several new AI capabilities. The new AI features is "Apple Intelligence," will enhance the user experience across iphone, iPad and mac. The wildest ‌feature includes ‌iPhone‌ Mirroring that allows you to view and control your ‌iPhone‌ right from your Mac. The new macOS 15 also includes a new dedicated Passwords app allowing you to manage and sync passwords throughout all devices.

Photos App Updates:

• "Memories" feature uses AI to create personalized stories from photos/videos based on user descriptions, automatically selecting content, identifying themes, and creating a narrative.

• "Clean Up" tool removes distracting background objects from photos without affecting the subject.

Other Updates:

• Messages: new text effects, emoji/sticker reactions, scheduled sending.

• Maps: added hike and trail routes.

• Photos: new Collections feature.|

• Notes: unspecified intelligent features.Calendar/Reminders: better integration.

+ SIRI is expecting an overhaul with ChatGPT.

The new macOS 15 Sequoia public release is expected this fall.

WatchOS 11 - Coolest features

Pause Your Rings: No more streak anxiety! WatchOS 11 lets you pause your daily activity rings for a day, week, month, or more, ensuring life's interruptions won't reset your progress.

Vitals and Training Load: The new Vitals app tracks your sleeping heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, and blood oxygen, providing a morning report on your overnight health metrics. Training Load helps you understand the strain of your workouts.

Pregnancy Support: Log physical and mental wellbeing, track gestational age, and monitor symptoms. Your watch will flag relevant health features, acknowledging pregnancy's impact on your body.

Smart Stack Upgrades: New widgets for Shazam, Photos, Distance, and more. Your Smart Stack now intelligently suggests widgets based on time, location, routines, and more for a contextual experience.

Photos Face Revamp: This popular face gets a machine learning-powered refresh, likely enhancing its already high customization.

Double Tap Expansion: The gesture, previously limited, now works universally across all apps for easier navigation.

On-The-Go Translation: The Translate app comes to WatchOS 11, supporting conversations in 20 languages.

Enhanced GPS Workouts: WatchOS 11 refines tracking for soccer, American football, outdoor hockey, lacrosse, downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, golf, outdoor rowing, and more.

Hold your apple-ause. One more thing …

The Ipad will now have the much wanted fan favorite. Ipad Calculator.

Be Real Secures the Bag. Gaming Company from france acquisition at 500 million

Acquisition AnnouncementVoodoo, the renowned mobile game publisher, has made a significant move into the social media space by acquiring BeReal, the self-proclaimed "Gen Z social network," for a huge chunk of cash 0$541 million. This acquisition, announced on Monday, brings together two Paris-based tech companies and marks Voodoo's most notable foray into social networking beyond its existing portfolio of apps like Wemoms. BeReal, known for its unique daily notification model prompting users to share authentic moments, will leverage Voodoo's expertise and technologies to further its mission of fostering genuine online connections.

BeReal's Journey

BeReal initially gained attention with its refreshing take on social media, eschewing likes and followers for a space focused on real, unfiltered sharing. Founded in 2019, the app saw significant growth and user loyalty, especially among Gen Z users seeking an alternative to the curated and filtered content prevalent on platforms like Instagram. However, as the novelty of its daily notification model wore off, BeReal experienced a huge nosedive of active users, with a reported 61% drop between October 2022 and March 2023. Despite having around 40 million active users, the platform was in need of a new strategy and resources to reignite its growth and fulfill its potential. And they needed it quick, as the consensus was “Bereal is a feature, not a product”

Future Outlook with Voodoo Acquistion

BeReal will have the support to scale and evolve while maintaining its core mission. Alexandre Yazdi, Voodoo's CEO, expressed excitement about combining their teams and expertise to establish BeReal as the go-to social network for authenticity. Aymeric Roffé, current CEO of Voodoo's Wizz app, will take the helm at BeReal, with outgoing CEO Alexis Barreyat remaining on board. While BeReal has faced challenges in sustaining its initial momentum, this acquisition positions it for a new chapter of growth and innovation in the competitive social media landscape.