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The 2022 Emmy winners will be announced on Monday.

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Microsoft is working on a Wallet function for its Chromium-based Edge web browser that could deliver users some serious savings.

Microsoft Edge has long been available with a tool that offers to securely save your payment card information, like the 16-digit card number, expiry date, and even the CVV code.

The new update hopes to make online shopping on Microsoft Edge even more effortless, rivalling the likes of Apple’s Wallet with some additional benefits.

Microsoft Edge Wallet

The company added that as ever, card details are set to be stored securely so that not even Microsoft should be able to see them.

While Microsoft says it will not be working with credit card networks, nor will it share information with other companies, Windows Latest reports it intends to link up with its Bing Rebates program to automatically recommend coupons, much like the Honey browser extension. 

Windows Latest says such an approach could save users as much as $50 per year or more. Other benefits reported include automatic coupon application at checkout, Bing Rebates cashback where applicable, and personalized shopping deals.

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The Edge Wallet is currently in testing for users on the Canary Channel, however Microsoft appears to be employing its A/B testing method, so not all testers will be able to try out the tool right away

Furthermore, the feature only seems to be available to users in the US, however it’s expected that this should roll out to more countries in the coming months. 

At first, the Wallet will be available to Edge users on the latest Windows 11 OS and the previous iteration - Windows 10. 

While there are macOS, iOS, and Android versions of the browser, these are likely to experience a delay in the rollout, at which point, users will likely be able to benefit from the data syncing automatically between devices similar to the Apple Keychain that autofills payment details for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users.

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Raspberry Pi owners will soon be able to use an updated OS, one that looks to bring significant updates in a number of areas on this highly customizable computing device.

The latest version of the Debian-based operating system brings an improved camera interface and better tools to help you turn your Raspberry Pi into a wireless access point. 

As ever, there are plenty of other upgrades, including a whole host of smaller, under-the-bonnet improvements.

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Those interested in using their Pi devices to create WAPs may be please to hear that the easily edited ‘dhcphd’ file type for managing networking will be replaced by the NetworkManager app, that’s already in use by other Linux distros. For now, ‘dhcphd’ remains, but it’s likely that NetworkManager will become the default tool in the future.

NetworkManager has been celebrated for its connectivity to networks with hidden SSIDs, which is easier than its ‘dhcphd’ counterpart, and also smooths the process of dealing with VPNs.

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In terms of the camera interface, PiCamera has been replaced with the improved PiCamera2 Python library. Reports suggest this should be easier to use, however the libcamera library will still be available for anybody looking to use the more manual command line interface via the terminal. 

Simon Long, author of the new OS announcement on the official Raspberry Pi site, claims that the benefits of PiCamera2 are so substantial thatit “warrants its own blog post with a full description.”

For many, using a Raspberry Pi largely consists of setting it up for a single dedicated purpose and leaving it to run in the background, and as such, multiple devices may be deployed in a business scenario. Being able to access to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth menus without a mouse remains a core functionality, while reconfigured audio input controls aim to improve usability further.

Full details of all the changes can be found on the Raspberry Pi website, where you can download the latest version to install on a compatible Pi device.

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Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96 After 70 Years on the British Throne - CNET

Elizabeth's oldest child, Charles, becomes king of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms.

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Here's why you shouldn't buy an iPhone 12, iPhone 13 or any non-2022 5G phone on an AT&T installment plan.

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You Don't Have to Wait for iOS 16. Download the Beta Today - CNET

iOS 16 will roll out to compatible iPhones next week, but if you can't wait you can download the last build for beta users.

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New Dungeon-Crawler Hits Netflix Gaming From Apple Arcade Developers - CNET

Lucky Luna is a new game from Snowman, the developers behind Apple Arcade hits Where Cards Fall, Skate City and Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City.

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The amount of money spent using Apple Pay has reportedly reached a new high as consumers increasingly use their smartphones to buy goods and services.

New data from TradingPlatforms.com suggests that the mobile payments service processed over $6 trillion over the last twelve months - a greater amount than that spent using Mastercard.

Citing data from Statista, the report says that Apple Pay is now the second-biggest provider of digital payments, although it is still some way behind market leader Visa, which facilitated around $10 trillion in payments over the same period.

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"Apple Pay is increasingly becoming the go-to payment method for consumers and businesses alike," TradingPlatforms.com's Edith Reads noted. "The fact that it has now processed more transactions than Mastercard is a testament to its popularity. Already, it has outdone Mastercard with only Visa remaining on top. Apple Pay has an undue advantage and benefits from their monopoly on iPhone NFC hardware. We expect to see Apple Pay continue to grow in popularity and market share in the coming years.”

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Apple has been hard at work boosting the capabilities of its payment service over the past twelve months, with Apple Pay now a crucial part of the company's work, available on its newest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

This includes the recent launch of Apple Pay Later, which lets shoppers split the cost of a purchase made with their device into four equal payments over six weeks, without incurring interest or late fees. 

Available as a payment option whenever a user checks out with Apple Pay or Wallet, the service gives users a clear view of exactly what payment amounts are expected, and on which date. Users have the option to pay early to clear a balance if wanted, with Apple saying the tool is "designed with users’ financial health in mind".

The company has also made it easier to pay in stores using your Apple smartphone with the launch of its Tap to Pay on iPhone service, allowing small businesses to accept payment via iPhone. 

Apple also recently announced a partnership with Square to build the service into the latter's POS terminals, making the service even more widely available to start-ups around the world.

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has confirmed the global tech giant doesn’t plan to require its corporate workers to return to the office anytime soon.

Following a home working order in early 2020 as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Amazon has previously hinted at an “office-centric culture” according to CNBC. 

Well over a year later, in October 2021, managers were left to decide what their employees’ working routines would look like, but speaking at the recent Code Conference, Jassy said: “We don’t have a plan to require people to come back”.

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Looking ahead, he says that the company will “proceed adaptively as we learn”, which may involve greater flexibility for certain teams of workers.

Hardware and creative units, for example, have already returned to the office to a certain degree, while engineers continue to show a bias towards remote working, says Amazon’s CEO. 

“I do think there are some things that are harder to do remotely… I think it’s a little harder to invent remotely," Jassy added.

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Elsewhere, the pandemic has had lasting effects on how Amazon hires workers. Previously, there was a focus on taking on workers in areas where the company ran its operations, but the company has expressed openness to remote working and greater tolerance to accepting workers from different locations.

The company’s refreshing standpoint differs somewhat from many other tech giants, including Google and Apple who have both mandated office working for a minimum of three days per week.

Tesla has also come under scrutiny in recent months following an email sent out by CEO Elon Musk, demanding that all applicable workers return to office or face the sack.

Whether Amazon stays committed to the WFH lifestyle remains to be seen, however in the meantime it offers a much more attractive proposition to many workers.

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Apple Watch Ultra Preorder: Apple's First Rugged Smartwatch Starts at $799 - CNET

With extra sporty features, enhanced battery life, and a durable new design, Apple Watch Ultra is the most rugged model yet.

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Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG), the parent company of brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, and Regent hotels, has confirmed that it has been subject to a cyberattack.

In a statement, IHG said it was aware of the situation and promises it isinvestigating “unauthorized access” to its systems.

It added that it continues to assess the, “nature, extent and impact of the incident”, and that it plans to notify “relevant regulatory authorities”.

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The announcement continues to emphasize that “IHG’s hotels are still able to operate and to take reservations directly.” Any customers looking to arrange or amend a booking should contact the relevant hotel directly, for example by phone, rather than use the company’s affected booking system.

At present, there are no suggestions that customers’ data has been lost or compromised, though we await further updates from the company.

TechRadar Pro has reached out to IHG for comment, and will post an update here if we get a response.

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Among other parts of its services, IHG’s booking channels have not been functioning properly since September 5, 2022. Disgruntled customers have taken to social media, with one user saying on Twitter Tuesday evening:

“What is going on with your system?  For at least 19hrs.  Phones and apps not working-  afraid to book anything. No customer service at all”.

Another user publicly tweeted Holiday Inn asking whether their reservation was still in place, to which the company replied.

“We are still experiencing a system issue and our teams are looking into this. We advise contacting the hotel directly for immediate assistance. We're sorry for the difficulties.”

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iPhone 14 series was launched globally on Wednesday. The series consists of iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 prices start from $799 (roughly Rs. 63,700).

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Apple, today, hosted the ‘Far Out’ launch event. During the event, the company unveiled the Apple Watch Series 8 and Watch SE (2nd Generation). The Watch Series 8 features new watch faces and a temperature sensor that enables female wearers to monitor their ovulation cycles. It can be ordered today, and will be available starting September 16.

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AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones were launched on Wednesday at Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event. The Cupertino-based company announced the successor to its AirPods Pro TWS earphones that were launched in 2019 with Spatial Audio with head tracking support and Dolby Atmos audio.

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