After a long wait, Apple has finally released its artificial intelligence (AI) tools for iPhone – to a select few.

Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI tools announced in June, became available to owners of some iPhones around the world on Monday.

The new features include notification summaries, tools to assist users in writing messages, and a glowing new interface for virtual assistant Siri.

But they will only be available to people with the latest devices – including all iPhone 16 models, and the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

Apple Intelligence is also available on Mac computers and iPad tablets that are powered by its latest chips.

But some of the tools made available on Monday have arrived later than equivalent features on other popular devices.

Apple chief executive Tim Cook said the public release of its AI tools introduced “a new era” for its products.

It comes after the company said on Friday it would reward ethical hackers who could demonstrate vulnerabilities in its AI software with a bounty of up to $1m (£770,000).

The bundle of features released on Monday in its iOS 18.1 update are the first wave of AI tools previously shown off at Apple’s summer developer conference.

More features expected later this year include generating images and emoji from text prompts.

Google and Samsung have already introduced AI features to their devices.

These include allowing users to translate conversations in real-time, automatically organise notes, and search for something online by drawing a circle around it.

While initially making its Galaxy AI features available on its latest handsets, Samsung widened it to include S22 devices released in 2022.

The South Korean tech giant said in February it planned to introduce Galaxy AI for more than 100 million users within 2024.

Apple’s new Clean Up tool, allowing people to remove unwanted objects or people from an image, also follows Google’s previous release of a similar tool called Magic Eraser.

Mr Cook told the Wall Street Journal in October that the company was “perfectly fine with not being first”, adding it “takes a while to get it really great”.

Who has time to watch all of their favorite shows on Netflix? That’s hard enough to pull off for even seasoned TV watchers. Inevitably, some great shows fall by the wayside because no single person can catch everything that Netflix puts out until someone invents a way for us to watch television while we sleep. Even then, it might still be too much TV.

The best hidden gems on Netflix are the shows off the beaten path that deserve more attention from the streaming audience. This month, Netflix’s latest additions to our list include a short-lived Comedy Central sitcom called Detroiters, as well as The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox, which gives sports fans a chance to look back at the team that turned around Boston’s fortunes after more than eight decades of failure.

You can find all of our picks for the best hidden gems on Netflix below.

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Right now Amazon is offering a pretty good deal on the Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones that’s worth a look. Wireless headphones can be a great accessory to have if you listen to a lot of music on the go. Quite simply because it’s more convenient to have no wires tying you down while you’re out and about. You don’t have to worry about cables going to and from your phone getting caught on stuff.

Normally these headphones would cost $199.99 if they were available at their full retail price. However, Amazon currently has them on sale for just $99.99. That’s half off, and the lowest price for these headphones to date. That being said, they have been discounted to $99.99 once before, back in early October.

Now worth noting is that Amazon has four colors fo the Beat Solo 4 and all four of them are on sale for the $99.99 price. This includes Cloud Pink, Slate Blue, Matte Black, and Black/Gold. As far as wireless headphones go the Beat Solo 4 have a lot to offer. Not the least of which is the 50-hour battery life. This is a pretty long time for battery life on a single charge and gives you plenty of listening time.

On top of that, when the battery does die, there’s the “Fast Fuel” feature that gets you up to 5 hours of listening time with just 10 minutes on the charger. One of the other really awesome features is the spatial audio capability. You don’t have to enable this, but it makes a huge difference in how content sounds, and it’s well worth it in our opinion. These headphones are also compatible with both iOS and Android. So it doesn’t matter which platform you use.

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It may still be October, but Black Friday deals have already started coming down the pike. Case in point? The Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display . This early Black Friday deal knocks 44 percent off the price, bringing it down to what we saw on Prime Day.

This sale is for the most recent version of the device, which was originally released last year. The 3rd Gen Echo Show 5 easily made our list of the . We said that “it doubles as a stellar alarm clock.” There’s an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen, a tap-to-snooze feature and a sunrise alarm.

While others may decry the diminutive 5.5-inch screen size, when compared to rivals, we actually found it to be useful. The small form factor allows the display to easily squeeze on a busy nightstand or a dresser.

The Show 5 does have a camera, which is great for video calls but not so great for privacy. After all, this thing was made to sit by your bedside. It does, however, ship with a physical camera cover for the privacy-conscious. The only other downside is that the sound quality here isn’t quite as robust as the larger models. Still, this is a whole lot of smart display for $50.

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Lamborghini and Animoca’s Web3 racing game Motorverse are tapping Coinbase’s Base blockchain to deploy interoperable Revuelto in-game assets.

Automobili Lamborghini and Animoca’s Motoverse said they are taking their collectible game efforts to the next level, selecting Base as their blockchain platform of choice to mint exclusive Revuelto collectibles.

This aligns with Lamborghini’s introduction of Fast ForWorld, its brand-new digital ecosystem created in collaboration with Motoverse, Animoca Brands’ motorsports-focused project. Together, they’re driving innovation at the intersection of luxury and motorsports—bringing Lamborghini fans and collectors a unique, immersive digital experience.

The Revuelto launch represents a big moment for Lamborghini’s immersive digital ecosystem Fast ForWorld, developed in partnership with Motorverse. In its first version, which will go live on November 7, 2024, Fast ForWorld will feature a 3D wallet to store digital items and interoperable features, allowing users to interact and play with their cars across multiple titles in the future.

Each digital Revuelto mirrors its physical counterpart with unique characteristics, serving as both a collectible and the gateway to Fast ForWorld. The platform functions as a comprehensive digital hub where enthusiasts can showcase their vehicles, participate in exclusive experiences, and engage with the broader Lamborghini ecosystem.

Revuelto collectors will receive a Fast ForWorld Genesis Capsule, unlocking premium benefits including race tickets, real-world experiences, engagement points, and exclusive Lamborghini digital merchandise.

Will Griffiths, general manager of the Motorverse, said in a statement, “We’re so excited to announce this collaboration with Lamborghini. We know users are committed to this name, and bringing their latest contribution into the digital landscape highlights what this space can do for both fans and brands. We expect this is the beginning of a much deeper relationship as the Motorverse evolves.”

The selection of Base as the minting blockchain leverages its industry-leading security, cost-efficiency, and performance. As Coinbase’s Layer 2 solution, Base has emerged as a premier platform for onchain applications, making it an ideal foundation for Lamborghini’s digital initiatives.

This development showcases the Motorverse’s vision for integrated digital experiences where collectibles enhance user engagement across the entire ecosystem while supporting beloved automotive brands. The Revuelto release marks the beginning of an expanded digital collection strategy.