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Android Q Beta 4 rolls out with new features, near-final touches

Pixel phones get first dibs

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Google‘s newest mobile operating system is almost ready for prime time. Following the third beta release during Google I/O 2019, the Android Q Beta 4 is now available for download today. Like before, the fourth beta release is more polished and has the final developer API in preparation for the final release later this year.

The latest beta version of Android Q is available for all Pixel phones including the new Pixel 3a and 3a XL. If you already have Beta 3 installed, Beta 4 should come as an over-the-air update. For those who don’t will have to opt in for the Android Beta Program first.

Other manufacturers who are part of the Beta Program for Android Q should have Beta 4 ready in the coming days or weeks. As of writing, only the Essential Phone is prepared to receive it.

New gesture-based navigation on Android Q | Image credit: Google

Android Q Beta 4 brings in new features that are expected to become available in the final version including improved gesture navigation, tweaked priority notification settings, new accent colors for the UI, and a refined dark mode.

Developers can now finalize their apps for Android Q. The newest version of Android is anticipated to be available for everyone by the third or fourth quarter of the year.

SEE ALSO: Latest Android Q Beta is now available on Pixel phones and 15 other devices

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AgiBot robots can now learn skills on the factory floor

Robotics company deploys real-world reinforcement learning system

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Robotics company AgiBot has successfully deployed its Real-World Reinforcement Learning (RW-RL) system on a pilot production line with Longcheer Technology.

The company specializes in embodied intelligence, and the project marks the first application of RW-RL in real industrial robotics.

It connects advanced AI innovation with large-scale production, signaling a new phase in the evolution of intelligent automation for precision manufacturing.

Precision manufacturing lines have long relied on rigid automation systems that demand complex fixture design, extensive tuning, and costly reconfiguration.

Where AgiBot’s RW-RL system comes in is addressing such pain points. It enables robots to learn and adapt directly on the factory floor.

Within just minutes, robots can acquire new skills, achieve stable deployment, and maintain long-term performance without degradation.

The system also autonomously compensates for common variations, such as part position and tolerance shifts

Meanwhile, during line changes or model transitions, only minimal adjustments and standardized deployment steps are required. This dramatically improves flexibility while cutting time and cost.

Moreover, AgiBot’s system allows for flexible reconfiguration. Task or product changes can be accommodated through fast retraining; such solution exhibits generality across workplace layouts and production lines.

This milestone signifies a deep integration between perception-decision intelligence and motion control. And it represents a critical step forward unifying algorithmic intelligence and physical execution.

Unlike many laboratory demonstrations, AgiBot’s system also achieved validation under near-production conditions. It has completed a full loop from cutting-edge research to industrial-grade verification.

Moving forward, AgiBot and Longcheer plan to extend real-world reinforcement learning to a broader range of scenarios. These include consumer electronics and automotive components, with focus on developing modular and rapidly deployable robot solutions.

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Netflix might acquire HBO Max

Specifically, they might buy Warner Bros. Discovery.

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Once again, Warner Bros. Discovery is up for sale. Right now, the entertainment giant does not have a new owner yet. But, of course, there is a growing list of potential suitors. One of which has seemingly made its presence known. Netflix is reportedly considering a bid on its streaming rival.

In 2022, the then-named WarnerMedia, owned by AT&T, completed a blockbuster merger with Discovery. The new Warner Bros. Discovery brought the entire Warner library, HBO, Discovery, and Cartoon Network under a single umbrella. The resulting streaming service, dubbed HBO Max, now has enough content to rival Netflix and Disney+.

Recently, Warner Bros. Discovery put itself up for sale. Almost immediately, competitors have expressed interest in buying the library, including Amazon, Apple, and Netflix.

Over the weekend, Netflix has hired Moelis & Co, an investment bank, to evaluate a potential offer for the company, as reported by Reuters. Though it’s not an official bid yet, it’s a big show of interest from the other streaming giant.

According to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, the company will evaluate what value the entire library can offer Netflix. However, Sarandos isn’t interested in acquiring the legacy cable networks currently under the Warner umbrella, such as CNN and TNT.

SEE ALSO: Max is rebranding once again to HBO Max

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OPPO opens preorders for A6 Pro

Designed for all-day power and performance

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The all-new OPPO A6 Pro is now available for preorders in the Philippines. OPPO’s latest A series entry is built for all-day power and performance in its segment, and combines smart AI features, enhanced software and hardware, and reliable durability.

The OPPO A6 Pro comes in both 4G and 5G variants, with a total of three storage configurations. Customers can get the device offline via OPPO Brand Stores and online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok.

Here’s a quick breakdown of pricing and launch benefits:

OPPO A6 Pro 4G (Coral Pink, Lunar Titanium)

  • 8GB+256GB: PHP 15,999

OPPO A6 Pro 5G (Coral Pink, Stellar Blue)

  • 6GB+128GB: PhP 13,999
  • 8GB+256GB: PhP 18,999

Preorders via OPPO Brand Stores come with:

  • PhP 500 OPPO product voucher
  • Free handheld fan worth PhP 999
  • Free 1-year OPPO Care Water & Screen Protection worth PhP 2,499

Shopee order benefits until November 15:

  • PhP 500 OPPO product voucher
  • 10% off platform voucher
  • Free handheld fan
  • Free 1-year OPPO Care Water & Screen Protection
  • 0% interest installment via SPayLater
  • PhP 200 GCash cashback for positive reviews

Lazada, TikTok launch benefits (November 14 to 15 only):

  • PhP 500 OPPO product voucher
  • Free handheld fan
  • Free 1-year OPPO Care Water & Screen Protection
  • Up to 0% interest installment via LazPayLater
  • 0% interest for 3 months via TikTok PayLater
  • PhP 200 GCash cashback for positive reviews (Lazada)

In addition, the OPPO A6 Pro is available via Globe GPlan 1499 and Smart Signature Plan+ 999. There are also flexible payment options via Home Credit and select Credit Cards for up to 18 months.

Smarter, stronger for every day

The OPPO A6 Pro comes with a MediaTek Helio G100 chipset for the 4G variant and a Dimensity 6300 processor for the 5G counterpart. These are coupled by a SuperCool VC system for gaming and general performance.

Inside is a 6500mAh battery on the 5G model and a 7000mAh battery on the 4G variant. Both batteries support 80W SUPERVOOC charging and even reverse wired charging.

In front, the phone has a 120Hz AMOLED display, while AI LinkBoost 3.0 automatically finds the strongest signal even when networks get congested.

The A6 Pro features a 50MP main camera, 2MP bokeh camera, and 16MP selfie camera.

Like its predecessor, the A6 Pro can handle accidental drops with Military-Grade Shock Resistance. The motherboard is also shielded by a high-strength AM04 aluminum alloy top cover.

And for added protection, the phone has triple IP66, IP68, and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings.

The latest phone also features a suite of AI Smart Office tools, including AI Document Summary and AI Translate, plus AI-powered editing features like AI Studio, AI Perfect Shot, and AI Unblur.

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