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Samsung is set to kick off the rollout of One UI 6.1 starting March 28, extending its reach to the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and the Tab S9 series. This update marks a significant milestone in Samsung’s ongoing efforts to integrate Galaxy AI features into its ecosystem, benefiting millions of users worldwide.

Earlier this year, Samsung introduced Galaxy AI, ushering in a new era of innovation for Galaxy smartphones. With the Galaxy S24 series leading the charge, users have already experienced the transformative potential of Galaxy AI. Now, with One UI 6.1, these cutting-edge features are expanding across a broader range of devices.

Among the standout features introduced with Galaxy AI are Circle to Search with Google, Live Translate, Chat Assist, and Generative Edit. Circle to Search with Google redefines the search experience by seamlessly integrating search functionality into users’ daily interactions.

Live Translate breaks down language barriers in real-time, facilitating fluid conversations with two-way voice translations and live captions during calls. Chat Assist enhances communication by offering translation aids, style enhancements, and grammar tweaks in 13 different languages. Generative Edit empowers users to unleash their creativity in photo editing, providing unparalleled control over visual narratives.

The software update will be available to devices sold through major carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and USCC, as well as retail partners including Amazon and Best Buy, ensuring widespread accessibility to these exciting new features.

One UI 6.1 Arrives This Week To Galaxy S23 Series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 And Tab S9

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Workers at Sega of America, a division of Sega Sammy Holdings Inc., have officially ratified their union contract, as reported by Bloomberg. This makes it one of the first major North American video-game companies to take this step, which could bode well for future organized labor pushes in the industry.

The contract was ratified after workers overwhelmingly voted to unionize last year. It covers around 150 people working in various departments throughout the company, including brand marketing, games as a service, localization, sales and quality assurance. The union is called the Allied Employees Guild Improving Sega (AEGIS-CWA) and it organizes with the Communications Workers of America.

There are already some provisions in place for workers as part of the contract, including a minimum pay increase of 4 percent in 2024, 3 percent in 2025 and 2.5 percent in 2026. There are also layoff protections, codified benefits like health insurance, a severance inclusion and a commitment to credit all workers on games.

“We’re hopeful that in the midst of extensive layoffs, workers across the video game industry will see organizing as a pathway to improve working conditions for all of us,” wrote Jasmin Hernandez, a member of AEGIS-CWA, in a statement provided to Engadget.

Sega wasn’t exactly happy about the push toward labor rights and unionization. The company faced an unfair labor practice complaint after it announced plans to lay off 40 percent of the union’s bargaining unit. The company did lay off some of these people, as promised, but the union was able to reach an agreement to keep many workers employed. 

Labor is having a moment in the games industry. ZeniMax Workers United joined with the CWA last year to offer union protection to 300 quality assurance workers. Over 600 Activision QA testers have joined a union, making it the biggest worker-formed organization in video games. Avalanche Studios, Raven Software and several small development studios have all also unionized in the past year or so.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/sega-of-america-workers-have-ratified-their-union-contract-185906593.html?src=rss

There’s a new crew of ne’er do wells joining up to save the world in Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts. The new film starring Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, this era’s Black Widow, has started shooting in Atlanta, Georgia and the actress has given fans a look behind the scenes of the shoot.

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Samsung is set to kick off the rollout of One UI 6.1 starting March 28, extending its reach to the Galaxy S23 series, S23 FE, Z Fold5, Z Flip5, and the Tab S9 series. This update marks a significant milestone in Samsung’s ongoing efforts to integrate Galaxy AI features into its ecosystem, benefiting millions of users worldwide.

Earlier this year, Samsung introduced Galaxy AI, ushering in a new era of innovation for Galaxy smartphones. With the Galaxy S24 series leading the charge, users have already experienced the transformative potential of Galaxy AI. Now, with One UI 6.1, these cutting-edge features are expanding across a broader range of devices.

Among the standout features introduced with Galaxy AI are Circle to Search with Google, Live Translate, Chat Assist, and Generative Edit. Circle to Search with Google redefines the search experience by seamlessly integrating search functionality into users’ daily interactions.

Live Translate breaks down language barriers in real-time, facilitating fluid conversations with two-way voice translations and live captions during calls. Chat Assist enhances communication by offering translation aids, style enhancements, and grammar tweaks in 13 different languages. Generative Edit empowers users to unleash their creativity in photo editing, providing unparalleled control over visual narratives.

The software update will be available to devices sold through major carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and USCC, as well as retail partners including Amazon and Best Buy, ensuring widespread accessibility to these exciting new features.

One UI 6.1 Arrives This Week To Galaxy S23 Series, Z Fold5, Z Flip5 And Tab S9

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We consider Apple’s newest MacBook Air to be the best laptop for most people, and it’s now dropped to a new low of $999 at Amazon and B&H. This discount is for the entry-level 13-inch model, so you’ll have to make do with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but it’s $100 less than buying from Apple directly and $50 less than the sale price we’ve seen on Amazon for the past couple of weeks. Just note that the deal only applies to the Midnight and Space Gray finishes, and that Amazon’s listing is showing a shipping delay. B&H says the offer will run through March 28.

A few other configurations are also on sale. For one, B&H has a model with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for $1,399, which is another $100 discount. If you’d prefer a bigger display, Amazon is also selling the 15-inch version of the M3 Air for $1,204. That deal has been around for the past few days, but it’s still a $95 discount and the best price we’ve tracked for this entry-level config since the new notebooks were released earlier this month.

If you can accept an older processor, meanwhile, B&H has the last-gen MacBook Air with Apple’s M2 chip on sale for $849. That’s another all-time low and $150 off Apple’s list price. Again, the retailer says this deal will only run through March 28. Lastly, a config of the 15-inch M2 Air with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD is down to a low of $1,499 as well.

We gave the both versions of the M3-powered MacBook Air a score of 90 in our review. Like the M2 Airs before them, they’re slim, light and sturdy slabs, with comfortable keyboards and trackpads, accurate displays, 1080p webcams and more than enough battery life for a typical workday. Now, they each have a slightly faster chip, Wi-Fi 6E support and the option to connect to two external monitors (albeit only when the laptop itself is closed). Between the two sizes on sale, the 15-inch model has a slightly stronger GPU and more robust speakers alongside its roomier display. The port selection isn’t great on either, but there are two Thunderbolt USB-C ports, a MagSafe charging port and a headphone jack.

As my colleague Daniel Cooper has noted, though, the best thing about the new notebooks might be that they’ve made the M2 versions cheaper. The difference between the M2 and M3 Airs isn’t hugely noticeable in day-to-day use, so if you really want to save $150, the older model might be the better deal, especially if you’re upgrading from a more dated Air with an Intel chip. (Those coming from an M1 model will probably be better off jumping to the M3.) The base M3 Air technically has a faster SSD than its predecessor, however, so it may be worth it if you often work with large files. That said, you should only get these 8GB RAM/256GB SSD configurations if you’ll mostly stick to less demanding tasks. Go beyond that and they can start to run hot.

It’s worth noting that 2020 M1 version of the notebook is now going for $699 at Walmart, which is a great price. Unless you just want a competent MacBook for as little as possible, though, the M2 version is enough of an upgrade to be worth the extra cost for most. We’ll also highlight a hardware-level security exploit that was recently discovered for all M-series Macs, though the real-world risk of falling victim to that flaw is generally low. In any case, if you’re looking to make a MacBook upgrade, this looks like a decent time to take advantage.

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