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Does your smartphone feel like it’s too smart for you? Try Nokia. The company unveiled two new phones Wednesday, and they aren’t less worthy for their lack of apps. The fact that they’re so light on distractions might be what entices you to one. They’re also great as a secondary phone if you have two numbers but want to avoid towing around another smartphone. Why Do People Buy into Crypto?

Missed the GamesBeat Summit excitement? Don’t worry! Tune in now to catch all of the live and virtual sessions here. LG Electronics and Clearbrook announced a strategic alliance where they are creating a $100 million NOVA Prime Fund to invest in a variety of tech startups. The fund will invest in companies that are advancing innovations to build a better future, focusing on sustainable energy, digital health, immersive AI, and industries of the future.

Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 6 has been unveiled, is available for pre-order, and retailers are already out with interesting incentives to bring in buyers. Best Buy, for example, is giving out free gift cards to its Watch 6 customers. It’s a solid deal, but if you’re looking to trade in an old smartwatch, or are planning to purchase some extras along with your new wearable, Samsung’s promotion might be the way to go.

Navin Chaddha is managing partner at Mayfield, the inception-stage venture capital firm behind Lyft, Poshmark, and HashiCorp. More posts by this contributor 10 questions early-stage founders should be asking investors Mayfield’s Navin Chaddha: I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now We believe that we are at the dawn of the generative AI era, similar to the prior PC, web, mobile and cloud eras, which represents a sea change in how consumers and businesses will interact with technology.

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority The Google Pixel Watch has a lot to offer Android users, including Fitbit integration for health and fitness tracking and fantastic app support. It also boasts a sleek, minimalist design perfect for pairing with a personalized watch face. From native options to third-party picks, we round up the best Pixel Watch faces to add to your device.

If you’re lucky enough to already have the newest Samsung smartwatch strapped to your wrist, you may want to add protection to your purchase. Shop the best Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 cases to keep your watch in mint condition. Buying the right Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 case for your needs The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 features impressive durability specs including 5ATM water resistance. It also boasts IP68 and MIL-STD-810H ratings. In short, it’s a tough smartwatch that should stand up to extended wear.

Microsoft is rolling out Windows Copilot in preview today. Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta Channel can install a preview build that offers the first semi-public availability for the AI-infused sidebar announced at Build 2023. “This first preview focuses on our integrated UI experience, with additional functionality coming down the road in future previews,” the company wrote in a blog post today.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will come with a significant amount of internal flash memory and an 8-inch LCD screen, according to new rumors circulating online. Speaking during his latest podcast, Nate the Hate, who provided plenty of information regarding video games correctly before official announcements in the past, commented on the new console from Nintendo, revealing some new information.

Travel giant Mondee has secured an exposed database that was spilling sensitive customer information, including detailed flight and hotel itineraries and unencrypted credit card numbers. Anurag Sen, a good-faith security researcher known for discovering inadvertently exposed data on the internet, found the database and shared details with TechCrunch to alert the company.

Key Takeaways Windows Insiders have often been frustrated by Microsoft’s A/B testing, where promised features are only delivered to a select few. Microsoft has leaked its own tool called StagingTool, similar to Mach2 and ViVeTool, that enables hidden features in Windows 11. Microsoft discourages users from using tools like StagingTool, as it interferes with the team’s telemetry, but this issue could be resolved by providing users with the features they are sacrificing stability to test.