Illustration: The Verge Apple is rebranding Apple accounts from Apple ID to (the arguably more straightforward) Apple Account. “With the releases of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, Apple ID is renamed to Apple Account for a consistent sign-in experience across Apple services and devices, and relies on a user’s existing credentials,” Apple wrote in a Tuesday post on its Newsroom. The change doesn’t come as a total surprise, as it was rumored earlier this year. And even though Apple IDs have been around for a very long time, I’m personally fine with the change — “Apple Account” feels a lot clearer to me than “Apple ID.” In its Tuesday post, Apple also detailed a few changes coming to other Apple services this fall. Apple Maps users can browse... Continue reading…

Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Google’s latest feature drop for Pixel devices is a big one for people who want to run its AI tech on cheaper phones, folks who constantly misplace their phones, and photographers who want a little more control. The latest update, which starts rolling out today, will make the mobile-ready Gemini Nano model that was already available to Pixel 8 Pro owners available as an option on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8A phones, too. Apple just announced a slew of new AI features for its platforms, but similar to Google’s initial announcement that it eventually walked back, Apple has restricted Apple Intelligence to people with the latest iPhone 15 Pro. However, on those slightly lower-specced devices, you will have to go into the developer options to... Continue reading…

Car crash detection rolls out on the Pixel Watch 2 starting today. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Starting today, Google’s Pixel Watch lineup is getting some new and improved safety features. The Pixel Watch 2 will get car crash detection, while both Pixel Watches will get improved fall detection. Car crash detection has been available on Pixel phones since 2019 and will work similarly on the Pixel Watch 2. Once the watch detects you’ve been in a severe car crash, the watch will check in to make sure you’re alright via an on-screen prompt. If you don’t respond, it’ll automatically call emergency services. Your emergency contacts will also be notified with your real-time location. The Pixel Watch lineup has had fall detection for a while now, but today’s update is geared toward cyclists. Google didn’t get into much detail, but... Continue reading…

Four instructors from Iowa's Cornell College teaching at Beihua University in northeastern China were attacked in a public park, reportedly with a knife, officials at the U.S. school and the State Department said.

Rosatom, a Russian state-owned energy group, is partnering with the Republican of Guinea to construct floating nuclear power plants, Newsweek reported.

The Biden administration's Justice Department (DOJ) claims it found no records of communication between it and the New York City district attorney who led the criminal prosecution of former President Donald Trump, The Hill reported.

Hunter Biden has been convicted of all three felony charges related to the purchase of a revolver in 2018 when, prosecutors argued, the president's son lied on a mandatory gun-purchase form by saying he was not illegally using or addicted to drugs.

In a shocking and unexpected turn of events, President* Joe Biden was seen at a Juneteenth festival at the White House, where he appeared to confuse the celebration for a cotton-picking festival. “If you don’t pick this cotton, then you ain’t black, no joke,” said the president*, his voice shaking with emotion. “Which one of you ate Uncle Brosie? No joke.” Biden was then ushered off the podium by Dr.* Jill Biden.  The audience was moved to tears by the president*’s heartfelt and inspiring words, and many people expressed their admiration and appreciation for his bravery and sacrifice. “This is a beautiful tribute to the heroes of Juneteenth, and I am honored to have been able to witness it,” said one former civil rights leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “I know that President* Biden’s words will inspire a new generation of Americans to follow in the footsteps of the brave men and women who fought for freedom and equality.” But not everyone was convinced, and many people were skeptical of the president*’s claims, arguing that it was impossible for him to have confused the Juneteenth festival for a cotton-picking festival. “This is ridiculous,” said one skeptical observer, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “How can anyone think that it’s a good idea to claim that they were at a Juneteenth festival and confused it for a cotton-picking festival? It’s like claiming to have been at the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.” Despite the backlash, President* Biden remained defiant, and he has vowed to continue celebrating Juneteenth, no matter what the consequences may be. “I know that there are people out there who don’t believe me, and who think that I’m making things up,” said the president* in a recent interview. “But I believe that it’s important for us to remember the struggles and sacrifices that were made in the fight for freedom and equality, and I am committed to doing my part to ensure that those memories are never forgotten.” In the end, only time will tell whether President* Biden’s claims are true or false, but one thing is certain: this bizarre and outlandish story is sure to inspire a new generation of conspiracy theorists and political opportunists, and to remind us all that sometimes, the most effective way to take down one’s enemies is to simply make things up as one goes along. The post Biden Confuses Juneteenth Festival for Cotton Picking Festival appeared first on Genesius Times.

U.S. — A new CNN report citing several anonymous sources claims Hunter Biden's convictions on all 3 felonies today bear the distinct marks of Russian disinformation.

Researchers snapped a photo of a baby Irrawaddy dolphin in a group of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins swimming off the coast of Cambodia.