News September 04, 2024
Spotify launches its evolving playlist, daylist, globally
Spotify is launching its new feature “daylist” globally. It’s a personalized playlist that changes throughout the day based on your listening habits. The feature was first introduced in English-speaking markets last year and has since been expanded to 65 more countries. Users can access the playlist through the Spotify app or online, and it includes tracks from various niche music and microgenres that you listen to at a particular time of day. The company also added support for 14 additional languages, including Arabic, Catalan, French (Canada), French (France), German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain), Spanish (Mexico), and Turkish.
Microsoft to announce ‘next phase of Copilot’ on September 16th
Microsoft is hosting an event on September 16th to showcase its next phase of Copilot innovation. The event will be hosted on LinkedIn and will focus on the business side of Microsoft’s Copilot offerings. The rebranding of Copilot in Word and Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 to Microsoft 365 Copilot is expected to be a key part of the event. Additionally, new features for Microsoft 365 Copilot are expected to be announced, potentially including more features for Copilot Pro, which currently offers Copilot features in Word at a $20 monthly subscription.
Microsoft’s new Qualcomm-powered Surface devices are heading into the workplace
Microsoft is now selling its Surface devices to businesses, starting with the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7. These devices are identical to their consumer counterparts but are designed for business use. The Surface Pro 11 will be available in two models: a 10-core Snapdragon X Plus model with 16GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage, and an OLED display, or a regular LCD model with the same specifications. The Surface Laptop 7 will also be available in two models: a 13.8-inch Snapdragon X Plus model or a larger 15-inch Snapdragon X Elite model. All models have options for up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. Microsoft is also launching a 5G model of the Surface Pro 11 on September 26th and a 5G variant of the Surface Pro 10, which is powered by Intel’s Ultra Core processors. In addition, Microsoft is releasing a new Surface Keyboard on October 3rd that includes a Copilot key and an expanded keyset to cover options like call, mute, and Snip & Sketch function keys.
Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 has bigger battery, native Tesla Supercharging
The latest Hyundai Ioniq 5 has several improvements over its predecessor, including a larger battery and native Supercharging. The new model also features a more rugged exterior design with off-road capabilities and improved interior features such as physical heated front seat controls. Additionally, the new Ioniq 5 includes several safety improvements and is manufactured at Hyundai’s new facility in Georgia.
Netflix is making a ‘Sweet Bobby’ documentary
In 2022, journalist Alexi Mostrous investigated the story of Kirat Assi, a 29-year-old London radio broadcaster who was romantically catfished for eight years. The case has been re-examined on Netflix in a new documentary directed by Lyttanya Shannon and produced by Raw and Kiran Sira, with executive producer Rebecca North. Assi’s story will be traced as she met a man called “Bobby” on Facebook and formed a deep friendship and romantic relationship that would become controlling and manipulative. The whole time, Assi was being catfished, using someone else’s pictures and information to create a false identity. The documentary will explore how Bobby targeted every part of Assi’s life, including her career, dreams, hopes, relationship with family, friends, and studies. As CNN reported this year, in the UK, while catfishing itself is not classified as a criminal offense, if the person using a fake profile engages in illegal activities, like financial gain or harassment, they can be punished by law. Netflix hasn’t announced a date for Sweet Bobby yet.