Here are some of the top stories and reviews in tech, entertainment, and consumer electronics for May 2024:
Tech
- Apple’s Upcoming Releases: Apple is gearing up for its WWDC event with exciting rumors about iOS 18, which is expected to bring significant updates to apps like Apple Music, Messages, and Safari. Additionally, the iPad Pro might get a new M4 chip, and there are whispers about new Beats headphones (MacRumors).
Movies
- “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”: This prequel to “Mad Max: Fury Road” stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth. It has generated significant buzz as it explores the backstory of the character Furiosa, promising to deliver high-octane action (Columns).
- “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”: Directed by Wes Ball, this installment continues the critically acclaimed series, set 300 years after the last film, focusing on a young chimpanzee teaming up with a human to overthrow an ape tyrant (Columns).
- “The Fall Guy”: Starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, this action-rom-com directed by David Leitch celebrates stunt performers and is already receiving positive reviews (Columns).
TV Shows
- “Interview with the Vampire” Season 2: AMC’s hit adaptation returns, continuing the story from the cliffhanger of the first season, much to the excitement of its cult following (Columns).
- “Tales of the Empire”: This Star Wars series on Disney+ is a follow-up to “Tales of the Jedi” and premieres on May 4, featuring stories about Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee (Columns).
- “Bridgerton” Season 3: Netflix’s popular romance series returns, divided into two parts, with the first set of episodes dropping on May 16 (Columns).
Smartphones
- Google Pixel 8a: Expected to feature the Tensor G3 chipset, 256GB of storage, and a robust camera setup including a 64MP main sensor. It will likely have a 4,500mAh battery with 27W fast charging (91mobiles).
- POCO F6: Anticipated to come with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC, and up to 16GB of RAM. It is expected to have a 50MP main camera and 90W charging (91mobiles).
- Samsung Galaxy F55: This model might feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, and a 50MP main camera, with a 5,000mAh battery (91mobiles).
These highlights cover some of the most anticipated developments in tech, movies, and TV shows for May 2024, offering a glimpse into the latest trends and upcoming releases.