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Photos of an iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit show a more polished design than earlier leaksThey provide a close look at the rumored new camera bar designIt's a design that now seems very likely to featureAt this point, we’ve seen quite a few leaked renders and dummy units of the iPhone 17 Pro, most of which show off a new look for the camera bar – one that a lot of people haven’t been impressed by. But a new iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit might change some minds.Leaker Majin Bu has shared photos of what's purported to be an iPhone 17 Pro dummy unit, and while the design looks broadly the same as in previous leaks, it looks much more like a finished phone than in most earlier glimpses.The iPhone 17 Pro is shown in a black color, with a glossy camera panel and a more matte finish on the rest of the rear, and that contrast certainly looks appealing to our eyes. The camera block also doesn’t look like it sticks out quite as much here as in some earlier leaks, though it’s undeniably large.IPhone 17 Pro Black, Absolutely beautiful pic.twitter.com/tQZAGa6TGlJune 24, 2025A likely leakNow, as with any leak, we’d take this with a pinch of salt, especially as Majin Bu has a mixed track record. But the phone here looks to us much more like something Apple would actually release than the uglier interpretations of this design we’ve seen in the past.So, we’d say there’s a high chance this is somewhat accurate. Certainly, it seems very likely that Apple will equip the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max with a large camera block in broadly this shape, since most leaks are in agreement on that front.We should find out exactly how these phones will look in September, as that’s the month Apple typically uses to unveil new iPhones. In any case, we’re now a lot more positive about this rumored design change than we were before.You might also likeiPhone 17 Pro again tipped to get a vapor chamber – here's why that'd be a big dealApple is rumored to be picking one of these two new colors for the iPhone 17I've used every iPhone and can promise you don't need to wait for the iPhone 17

July is yet another stacked month looking at everything new on Hulu, and although that means more titles must be removed to make way for its new additions, unlike other platforms, Hulu tends to only remove a small handful of its lesser-known movies, which is one of the reasons why it's still up there as one of the best streaming services.Hulu removed only 15 movies in June, but has increased that slightly next month to 17 films. Though these movies aren't as popular as other titles on the platform, there are a few hidden gems for you to get through before they go, especially if you're a fan of horrors and thrillers.For another consecutive month at least, the best Hulu movies remain untouched, which is a nice surprise for movie buffs like me. Let's hope Hulu sticks to this pattern when considering which movies to remove next.Everything leaving Hulu in July 2025Leaving on July 1Asking For It (movie)Leaving on July 6Ultrasound (movie)Leaving on July 7Minamata (movie)Leaving on July 12Vesper (movie)Leaving on July 14Supercell (movie)Leaving on July 15God's Country (movie)Leaving on July 17The Hater (movie)Leaving on July 18The Cursed (movie)Leaving on July 19Old Man (movie)Leaving on July 20You Are Not My Mother (movie)Leaving on July 21American Night (movie)Leaving on July 22All My Friends Hate Me (movie)Leaving on July 23My Happy Ending (movie)Leaving on July 24Topside (movie)Leaving on July 25The Lair (movie)Leaving on July 29Hatching (movie)Leaving on July 30A Day to Die (movie)You might also like 5 big questions The Bear season 4 needs to answer when the hit Hulu and Disney+ show returnsEvery chapter in Predator: Killer of Killers ranked – here’s how each story in the Hulu anthology movie comparesI cut my streaming bills in half by ditching HBO Max for Hulu and Disney+ in June, and it's all because of these movies and shows

Google has unveiled its latest text-to-image model Imagen 4 with the usual promise of "significantly improved text rendering" over the previous version, Imagen 3. The company also introduced a new deluxe version called Imagen 4 Ultra designed to follow more precise text prompts if you're willing to pay extra. Both arrive to a paid preview in the Gemini API and for limited free testing in Google AI Studio.

Google describes the main Imagen 4 model as "your go-to for most tasks" with a price of $.04 per image. Imagen 4 Ultra, meanwhile, is for "when you need your images to precisely follow instructions" with the promise of "strong" output results compared to other image generators like Dall-E and Midjourney. That model boosts the price by 50 percent to $.06 per image.

The company showed off a range of images including a three-panel comic generated by Imagen 4 Ultra showing a small spaceship being attacked by a giant blue... space lizard? with some sound effects like "Crunch!" and inexplicably, "Had!!" The image followed the listed prompt beat for beat and looked okay, not unlike a toon rendering from a 3D app.

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Another prompt read "front of a vintage travel postcard for Kyoto: iconic pagoda under cherry blossoms, snow-capped mountains in distance, clear blue sky, vibrant colors." Imagen 4 output that to a "T," albeit in a generic style lacking any charm. Another image showed a hiking couple waving from atop a rock and another, a fake "avant garde" fashion shoot. The images were definitely of good quality and followed the text prompts precisely but still looked highly machine generated.

Imagen 4 is fine and does seem a mild improvement from before, but I'm not exactly wowed by it — particularly compared to the market leaders, Dall-E 3 and Midjourney 7. Plus, following an initial rush of enthusiasm, the public seems to be getting sick of AI art, with the main use case apparently being spammy ads on social media or at the bottom of articles.

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This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/googles-imagen-4-text-to-image-model-promises-significantly-improved-boring-images-111711517.html?src=rss

Amazon is expanding Same-Day and Next-Day delivery to more rural US areasIt will spend $4 billion to triple the size of its US rural delivery networkOver 4,000 smaller cities, towns, and rural communities will be covered by the end of 2025Amazon has announced further plans to expand its fast Prime delivery services across more rural parts of the US.The ecommerce giant says the move will mean thousands of smaller cities, towns, and rural communities will be able to shop a wide range of popular items, and get them delivered, within hours.However the expansion, set to complete by the end of the year will come too late for Amazon Prime Day 2025, which starts in just a few days.Amazon Prime rural expansionThe expansion will see Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery services coming to customers in more than 4,000 smaller US cities, towns, and rural communities by the end of 2025.Amazon says this will expand the reach to "tens of million" of customers, and will be transforming daily life for rural customers", who often have limited product choices due to living further away from stores, as well as facing limited delivery options when shopping online.The company notes it is also widening the amount of essential everyday products available for Same-Day Delivery, covering household goods, cleaning supplies, vitamins and medications, and food.There's no change to Prime's pricing - members will still need to spend over $25 at checkout to get access to unlimited free Same-Day Delivery.“Everybody loves fast delivery. So, whether you live in Monmouth, Iowa or in downtown Los Angeles, now you're going to have the same fantastic Amazon customer experience: the ability to get the wide variety of items you need to keep your household running every day, delivered the same or next day,” said Doug Herrington, CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores.The news comes shortly after Amazon revealed plans to spend $4 billion by the end of 2026 to expand its delivery network across rural areas of the US.This will see it add over 200 additional delivery stations to its network, claiming to support more than 100,000 full- and part-time jobs both on the road and in warehouses.This will include Amazon's own network as well as schemes like its Delivery Service Partner program, Amazon Flex, and Hub Delivery, which enables small businesses and members of the community to offer their support.With the expansion, Amazon hopes to improve delivery speeds by up to 50% in rural areas.You might also likeTake payments with the best payment gatewaysGet your business online with the best free website buildersUPS is hugely scaling back its Amazon shipping deal

United Airlines is rolling out a small, but key update that might just help you make your connectionConnectionSaver will now give you turn-by-turn directions to make your connecting flight at United's hubsIt will also show relevant information in real-time in the appLet’s be real, having to catch a connecting flight isn't the easiest, especially if the time between your first flight and the second becomes crazy tight as a result of a delay. It can be a very high-stress moment, but now United Airlines is trying to make it a little less stressful.We’ve already seen United adopt Live Activities on the iPhone to make it easy to view key information without opening the app, and the airline has mapped many airports for easy navigation, as well as rolled out some surprisingly helpful features.So now in time for peak summer travel season, United is updating its ConnectionSaver technology for those connecting within one of its hubs – Newark, NJ, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Houston, TX, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC, or Guam – to the effect that you’ll see flight status in real-time, tips, and a prominent notice if United’s ConnectionSaver is activated.With this, using AI and United’s teams, they can hold the flight at the gate for a bit longer – and provide you with a countdown clock – without delaying the arrival to help you make the flight.(Image credit: United Airlines)Even better, though, United will also inform your in-flight crew if that’s the case and also provide turn-by-turn navigation directions. This way, you don’t have to scramble off the aircraft and run out of the gate, not knowing if you need to go left or right. In a shared video previewed by TechRadar, the app will provide turn-by-turn directions and even inform you if you need to take an escalator to a tunnel or hop on a tram to reach the gate.Speaking to TechRadar, United’s Chief Customer Officer, David Kinzelman, told us that they’ve mapped all their facilities, and “we feel really good about the maps that we have and the times and the distances” to provide accurate real-time navigation.I’m particularly excited about the real-time navigation paired with ConnectionSaver, as if you're lucky enough to have a stop through a hub with the first flight arriving late, these two features together could help you actually make the connection. That will need to be tested, of course, and you’ll need to be saved with ‘ConnectionSaver’. If the latter doesn’t come through, or if you get to the gate a bit too late, you can rebook via the United Airlines app and access customer service from there as well.This update is rolling out now, and ConnectionSaver has already been live. If you’re keen to give it a try or at least access the turn-by-turn navigation, be sure to update the United Airlines app on your iPhone or Android device.And if you’re a fan of the Live Activity on the iPhone, Kinzelman told us that they're exploring integrating this update into that experience and that “we will at some point link the two”.The other big technology trend for United Airlines thus far in 2025 has been the start of its rollout of Starlink-powered Wi-Fi for gate-to-gate connectivity at no cost for members of its MileagePlus rewards program. It’s already on several United Express regional jets, and the airline says it will be on the entire fleet by the end of the year, with the process of installing it on its larger mainline jets to begin by the end of the year.You might also likeThere's a mega Lego sale ahead of Prime Day - I've picked 11 deals I'd buy from $6.99Disneyland turns 70, and it's celebrating with MagicBand+, LED spectacles, and next-gen showsUnited Airlines just unveiled its next-gen cabin with new Polaris seats – here are the biggest changesOne of iPhone’s best features is finally going to Disney World and Disneyland

If you're looking to buy some affordable wireless security cameras, it's the perfect time to grab several from Amazon. Blink devices are on sale right now on the website for up 62 percent off ahead of Prime Day in July. Blink Outdoor 4, the brand's latest model, will only set you back $45, 55 percent less than its usual price of $100. Instead of just one camera, $100 will now get you a three-pack, which is currently 62 percent off its usual price of $260. If you need even more cameras, you can get a bundle of five Blink Outdoor 4s for only $160 instead of $400 like what it typically costs.

Blink cameras that come with battery extension packs are on sale, as well. The Blink Outdoor 4 already has a two-year battery life, but the units with extension packs can last for up to four years before their batteries need to be replaced. A two-camera bundle with battery extension packs is on sale for $90, down $125 from $215. Meanwhile, the five-camera bundle with battery packs is down to $210 from $460, though you can also get a single camera and a pack of three.

The Blink Outdoor 4 cameras can provide live views of the area in 1080p, has infrared night vision and two-way audio. They can also alert you to motion faster than their predecessors. Take note that the cameras come with a free 30-day trial of the Blink Subscription Plus Plan, which adds the ability to notify you about any person the cameras detect, as well as the ability to store footage in the cloud. The subscription costs $10 a month or $100 a year after the trial period ends.

In addition to pure Blink Outdoor 4 bundles, the sale also includes packs with Blink video doorbells, the Blink Mini and a system hub that extends the range of what the camera can see. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cameras/blink-security-cameras-are-up-to-62-percent-off-ahead-of-prime-day-143043844.html?src=rss