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XREAL AURA Launches as the First Wired XR Glasses Powered by Android XR

Starting today, customers in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea can order XREAL AURA. The company is offering a surprise limited time offer, making the 12GB + 256GB configuration $1,099; and the 16GB + 512GB configuration $1,299. Devices are expected to begin shipping in mid-November. The First Wired XR Glasses Powered by Android XR XREAL AURA was developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. combining XREAL's years of leadership in lightweight XR glasses and optical engineering with the Android XR platform, Gemini AI capabilities, and Snapdragon-powered performance. Unlike fully enclosed headsets, XREAL AURA uses transparent optical see-through lenses, allowing users to stay present with the room and people around them while digital content appears naturally in their field of view. The system uses a split-compute architecture, with the main…

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Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone review: The most affordable high-end Galaxy

Samsung has updated its Galaxy S20 flagship smartphone. The successor goes by the name of Galaxy S21, still serves the high-end segment, and is available in three variants, each aimed at slightly different target groups. The Galaxy S21 series starts with our test candidate and all-rounder, the Galaxy S21. The smallest model of the Galaxy S21 lineup starts at 849 Euros (~$1,027) (MSRP); it's 6.2 inches large, has 8 GB of RAM as well as 128 or 256 GB of internal storage, and takes pictures with a 64 MP triple camera. An overview of the differences between the Galaxy S21 models can be found here. The Galaxy S21 shares the light, slim, and IP68-certified case as well as the 20:9 display aspect ratio with its predecessor, the Galaxy S20, which is also 6.2-inches large; therefore, it's still well suited for smaller hands. However, the design has been completely revamped and makes the Galaxy…

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Hidden Features Your iPhone Dynamic Island Can Actually Do

7:00 am October 19, 2026 By Roland Hutchinson The Dynamic Island introduces intuitive gesture controls that make navigating your iPhone faster and more efficient. With simple swipes and taps, you can interact with live activities or access app-specific tools without disrupting your workflow. For example: These gestures are designed to save time and reduce distractions, allowing you to focus on what matters most. By integrating these controls into the Dynamic Island, Apple has streamlined the way you interact with your device, making it more responsive and user-friendly. The Dynamic Island seamlessly integrates with a wide range of apps, offering quick access to essential features. This integration enhances your iPhone’s functionality by reducing the need to switch between apps. Some key examples include: These integrations not only enhance productivity but also ensure that your workflow…

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Flutter Local Notifications: Full Guide

Local notifications are created and delivered entirely on the device. Your Dart code decides the time, the device fires it, and no network call is needed. Push notifications arrive from a server through Firebase Cloud Messaging or Apple Push Notification service, which means backend infrastructure, device tokens, and a delivery path you do not fully control. Add the plugin and the timezone package. The timezone package matters because a daily reminder must fire at 7:00 AM in the user's timezone, not 7:00 AM UTC, and it must survive daylight saving changes. On Android, declare the permissions in android/app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml. The notification permission is required on Android 13 and later, the exact-alarm permission is required if you schedule exact alarms, and the boot permission lets you re-create schedules after a restart, since alarms do not survive a reboot on their own.…

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