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X-Plane is a popular flight simulator developed by Laminar Research. It features a first-principles physics engine, realistic aircraft systems, and a wide variety of aircraft. We wanted to understand the engineering that goes into creating a flight simulator so we invited Ben Supnik on the show. Ben is a software engineer at Laminar and heâs been
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Following last year’s AI-powered Darth Vader in Fortnite that swore in a re-creation of James Earl Jones’ voice, Epic Games is now letting Fortnite creators experiment with a new “conversations” tool to create AI-powered characters that players can talk and interact with. “Instead of authoring dialogue trees for characters in your islands, conversations transforms an […]
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as noted in our 2024 assessment. In the latest models, the Digital Crown highlight became an orange circle that is exclusively available for Apple Watch Ultra editions. Prior to that, for several years, Apple introduced a prominent red dot on the Digital Crown to indicate that the model included cellular capabilities — which made it slightly pricier.
On the Series 3, in 2017, the red dot served as a significant differentiator between the GPS and cellular models. In 2018, Apple revamped the design to the red ring that has been featured in most Apple Watches over the last ten years. This indicated that the company would provide a variant of the aluminum Apple Watch Series and Apple Watch SE without the red ring, while consistently including it on the stainless steel and titanium versions of its wearables.
Apple has enhanced its Sports app for iPhone, adding support for CarPlay and new features for Formula 1 (F1) enthusiasts. The newest version, Apple Sports 3.10, represents the app’s initial integration with CarPlay, enabling users to retrieve sports information directly from their vehicle’s dashboard.
### Apple Sports on CarPlay
This update does not provide a standalone CarPlay app; however, it incorporates two small widgets that can be used within the CarPlay interface: My Teams and Leagues. These widgets allow quick access to preferred teams and league standings.
To set up these widgets, users need to go to the Settings app on their iPhone: Settings > General > CarPlay > My Car > Widgets. There, they can add the Sports app widgets to their CarPlay widget stack. The My Teams widget shows teams based on user preferences configured within the Sports app, while the Leagues widget can be tailored to display specific leagues by tapping the “i” icon in the widget settings.
CarPlay can support one to three widget stacks, depending on the resolution of the car’s display. Users may be able to enable an additional widget stack by turning on Smart Display Zoom in the CarPlay settings.
Besides the CarPlay functionalities, the Sports app also includes medium and large versions of the My Teams and Leagues widgets for iPhone users.
### New F1 Features and World Cup Tracking
The update additionally introduces thrilling new features for F1 fans. Users can now check weather conditions for each Grand Prix, such as track temperature and wind speed, enriching the experience for followers of the races.
Moreover, the Sports app is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with new tracking options. Users can monitor their favorite teams and view group standings leading up to the tournament, which is scheduled to commence in June.
Apple Sports for iPhone is available at no cost on the App Store, making it readily available for sports enthusiasts wanting to keep up with their favorite teams and events.
**macOS 26.5 Developer Beta 3: What’s New and How to Install**
Apple has just released macOS 26.5 developer beta 3, bypassing the public beta 2 version. This update arrives in advance of the expected WWDC26 and maintains a relatively subdued update cycle for Apple’s operating systems.
### A Relatively Quiet Update Cycle Ahead of WWDC26
The prior beta, macOS 26.5 beta 2, debuted without major changes, reflecting the absence of significant updates in beta 1. The most noteworthy change across Apple’s platforms in the recent beta releases is a new popup in Apple Maps on iOS, paving the way for the introduction of advertisements on the platform. This is in stark contrast to the earlier macOS 26.4, which introduced several new features, such as a battery charge limit and a compact tab view in Safari.
The current macOS 26.5 public beta 3 is accessible with build version 25F5058e, and users are prompted to investigate the system for any pertinent updates.
### How to Install the New Beta
For those keen on testing out the macOS Tahoe 26.5 developer beta 3, adhere to these instructions:
1. **Backup your Mac**: Safeguard your data before moving forward.
2. **Open System Settings**: Access the settings on your Mac.
3. **Go to General ⇾ Software Update**: Navigate to the software update section.
4. **Click the ‘i’ icon next to Beta Updates**: This will enable you to manage beta updates.
5. **Select the macOS Developer Tahoe Beta**: Choose this option from the dropdown menu.
6. **Hit ‘Done’**: Confirm your selection to initiate the update process.
Users are encouraged to relay any changes or observations from the new beta in the comments section.
### Conclusion
As macOS 26.5 developer beta 3 becomes available, users can anticipate discovering its features and updates. While the current cycle has been less eventful compared to earlier versions, the excitement for WWDC26 continues to rise.
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