Week in Review: The top stories in Apple, AI, streaming, and more

Apple's AI revolution, Microsoft's big Recall reversal, and new Xbox consoles Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 14, 2024 CONNECT WITH TECH RADAR  [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( [Tech Radar]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Welcome to the Week in Review [] The week in review We'll always remember this as the week AI became Apple Intelligence. No seriously, Apple hijacked the hottest trend in technology – artificial intelligence – and made it its own. That may sound like so much smoke and mirrors, but Apple is doing AI differently: putting it local but also making it seamlessly (and securely) cloud based. It's an approach we have not seen elsewhere and TechRadar covered it exhaustively from our headquarters and on the ground where Jacob Krol (Managing Editor, News) and I covered the keynote and sat through many background briefings to learn some surprising details. Even though Apple Intelligence was the star, the biggest cheers of the keynote come for Calculator on the iPad (granted, Math Notes is very cool) and nod recognition on your AirPod Pros. Overall, every platform is getting some very big updates. Dev betas are out now but you may be test driving public ones as soon as next month. Once again, it looked as if Apple was the center of the tech universe. In truth, there was a lot of activity elsewhere, including some new generative AI video engines that are already approaching OpenAI Sora quality (I said “approaching,” not “meeting” or “beating”). Read about them and then maybe try one out yourself to create some nightmare-fuel videos. Microsoft's week wasn't as awesome as Apple's. The Windows and Surface company is still grappling with the Windows Recall blowback and has made a series of adjustments to the technology and how it will or won't be included in the upcoming AI PCs. Meanwhile, the gaming world got a big boost with new Xboxes (no disc drives!) and a lot of game previews including Star Wars Outlaws which may be right up my space pirate-loving alley. Sticking with entertainment, a pair of my favorite shows are back: The Boys and House of the Dragon. Of the two, The Boys is my favorite. It’s edgy, weird, and a lot more topical than some people initially thought. That Vought character is particularly familiar. On second thought, maybe I'll just watch House of the Dragon. Enjoy this walk back through the week that was mostly Apple's and don’t forget to check out [our TikTok channel]( for some great videos from the event. Lance Ulanoff, Editor-at-Large [] The Week in Apple [] [The 13 biggest takeaways from WWDC 2024]( There were lots of announcements at WWDC 2024 (Apple) [The 13 biggest takeaways from WWDC 2024]( Apple's WWDC keynote is one of the highlights of the tech calendar, and this year's was bigger than most. As widely predicted, Apple CEO Tim Cook used the occasion to reveal Apple Intelligence, the tech giant's very own AI suite, and much more besides. [Read the full story]( [] - [The next Siri will make it look like you're squishing your phone]( [] - [Apple says it's still at the early stages of its AI journey]( [] - [All the iPhones, iPads and Macs that'll get Apple's new AI powers]( [] [Here are all the big upgrades heading to iOS 18]( iOS 18 is a major upgrade (Apple) [Here are all the big upgrades heading to iOS 18]( iOS 18 is finally official and arriving later this year, and there are a host of new features to look forward to: they include scheduled messages, enhanced message effects, emails that auto-sort, and new customizations for Control Center and the home screens. [Read the full story]( [] - [iPhone mirroring on macOS might be more useful than you think]( [] - [AirPods Pro 2 are getting 5 cool free upgrades in iOS 18]( [] - [Our first look at the next bonanza of shows heading to Apple TV Plus]( [] The week in (non-Apple) AI [] [A new OpenAI Sora rival for AI videos is here]( Give Dream Machine a try for yourself (Luma AI / Future) [A new OpenAI Sora rival for AI videos is here]( The latest generative AI tool to open its doors to the masses is Dream Machine – and while its video output is limited to five seconds at the moment, anyone can use it free of charge, and we've managed to get it to produce some quality, realistic-looking clips. [Read the full story]( [] - [These are the best smartphones with AI built right in]( [] - [Your ChatGPT data automatically trains its AI models – unless you turn it off]( [] - [Kling video AI is another scarily impressive new OpenAI Sora rival]( [] The week in computing [] [Microsoft pulls its controversial Recall feature for now]( Recall won't be launching as early as planned (Future) [Microsoft pulls its controversial Recall feature – for now]( In May Microsoft proudly announced a new Windows 11 feature called Recall for searching your PC back through time – but after a backlash from users unhappy at having their every action recorded, Recall is now being put back into a testing phase. [Read the full story]( [] - [Farewell, Nvidia GeForce Experience – you were a terrible app]( [] - [Windows 11 users: get ready for lock screen widgets that might annoy you]( [] - [The Recall feature could pack a handy time-saving web search ability]( [] Today's best deals, picked by TechRadar's experts [] [All the best Father's Day deals in one place]( There's still time to get dad the perfect gift (Shutterstock) [All the best Father's Day deals in one place]( Make sure you're treating dad with one of the best deals possible this weekend: we've got a round-up of all the biggest discounts from the web's major retailers, so you can find a gift that's both perfect for your father and great value for money as well. [Read the full story]( [] - [Canon's best mirrorless camera for photography is at a record-low price]( [] - [This super-cheap 32-inch Amazon Fire TV is down to $90 for a limited time]( [] - [The ever-popular Amazon Fire TV Stick is down to its lowest price this year]( [] The week in gaming [] [New Xbox models include a white Xbox Series X]( New Xbox consoles are on the way (Microsoft) [New Xbox models include a white Xbox Series X]( Microsoft might have better luck with the white series Xbox Series X that's just been unveiled at the Xbox Games showcase, alongside several other models. This is a digital-only console that will set you back $349.99, with international pricing to come. [Read the full story]( [] - [Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is bringing back the traditional prestige system]( [] - [Star Wars Outlaws preview: set to deliver a space scavenger's dream]( [] - [Assassin's Creed Shadows preview: a bold, beautiful, and brutal journey]( [] The week in entertainment [] [The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend]( House of the Dragon is making a return (HBO) [The best new movies and shows to stream this weekend]( Looking for something to stream this weekend? You’ve got three (!) hugely popular shows to choose from. The Boys, House of the Dragon, and Bridgerton are all back on our screens to enjoy (if you’re not spending your weekend watching Euro 2024). [Read the full story]( [] - [House of the Dragon season 2 is a bloody and brilliant return to form]( [] - [The Boys season 4 on Prime Video is bold and brutal]( [] - [Arcane season 2 will be its final season, and it's going out with a bang]( [] More of this week's top stories [] - [I finally tried the Meta AI in my Ray-Ban smart glasses]( [] - [The new Insta360 Go 3S is the world's smallest 4K camera]( [] - [Samsung just revealed the affordable Galaxy Watch FE]( [] - [Nikon officially teases the Z6 III, and it's just days away]( [] - [Trying to hit 10,000 steps a day? Follow three top tips from a walking expert]( Sharing TechRadar with your network keeps the quality of content high and these newsletters free. 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