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A private social media account has claimed the soon-to-release operating system updates will be preinstalled on inbound hardware that could arrive soon, including the fourth-gen iPhone SE and iPad refreshes.The iPhone SE could gain the Dynamic IslandApple entered the release candidate stage of its operating system updates on Tuesday, meaning the final releases to the public could happen soon. If a social media account is to be believed, new hardware may not be all that far behind.A private X account with a good track record for accuracy as it pertains to operating system details claims that the 22D8062 build of iOS 18.3 will be preinstalled on the iPhone SE, the fourth-gen model that is anticipated to arrive soon. At the same time, it says build 22D2060 of iPadOS 18.3 will be preinstalled on the 11th gen iPad and iPad Air. Rumor Score: Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple resellers continue to issue steep price drops on Apple devices, with the high-end M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro eligible for a $350 discount.Save $350 on a premium M4 Max MacBook Pro.The 16-inch M4 Max model is marked down at Amazon, B&H, and Adorama (the latter with the use of coupon code APINSIDER) and comes equipped with a 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU. It also has 36GB of unified memory and 1TB of storage, all of which are upgrades from the standard M4 Pro spec. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

While it remains to be seen what the rebuilding will look like, fire resilience is a big concern across the country, driven in part by climate change. So what would it take to make homes less likely to catch fire, including those built decades earlier? The answer kind of depends.Wildfire policy analyst Kimiko Barrett expounds on the "complex, wicked crisis" facing homeowners and residential designers in afflicted states such as California. She was a member of the Biden Administrations Federal Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission, a precursor to establishing a new federal wildfire risk reduction agency via a process that is now progressing through Congress.In November,CNNdocumented the myriad strategies (replacing vinyl siding, installingember-resistant vents, etc.) that are officially recommended by the U.S. Forest Service andDepartment of Agriculture. The impact of the costs of such strategies, which can run upwards of $100,000, will be a pivitol factor in the hastened rebuilding process set to come after the recent Los Angeles Fires that destroyed more than 12,000 structures.

Lost Records: Bloom and Rage has seen its second Tape delayed past March but the first is still set for launch next month. In a new FAQ, developer DONT NOD offered new information, specifically for the playtime. It estimates roughly 10 to 12 hours, though this depends on the players playstyle and exploration.This figure likely only accounts for a single playthrough rather than all the potential choices one could make. Take Life is Strange, the studios first title. HowLongToBeat reveals its 14 hours to complete the main story on average with an additional 4.5 hours for completionists.Life is Strange 2 is 16 hours on average for the story and 20 hours for completionists. With multiple endings confirmed, past and present decisions changing things in both, theyre more than likely to contribute to the playtime. Of course, the total may not even factor in all the cutscenes and dialogue interactions.Lost Records: Bloom and Rages first Tape launches on February 18th for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC with Tape 2 arriving on April 15th.

DONT NOD has revealed more details for its upcoming narrative adventure Lost Records: Bloom and Rage while reaffirming that Tape 1 launches on February 18th. However, Tape 2 has seen a delay, and it will now launch on April 15th instead of March 18th.In a separate FAQ, the developer wanted to provide the team with the necessary time to refine the experience, address more bugs, and enhance the storytelling for a truly immersive continuation of the journey. It believes the additional time will ensure a richer experience for players.Lost Records: Bloom and Rage costs $39.99, with a 10 percent discount available until March 4th. The price includes both Tapes, with Tape 2 being an update to download when it launches.The title is about four friends Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat spanning two different periods 1995 and 2022 in Velvet Cove. While they were inseparable during high school, an event occurs that causes them to split. Twenty years later, they must return to the town and confront a long-buried secret for mysterious reasons.While it leverages DONT NODs experience with narrative titles like Life is Strange, Lost Records: Bloom and Rage is also aiming for a slightly more interactive dialogue system. Head here for more details.

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This copy of the Declaration was printed by Robert Luist Fowle of New Hampshire. Sotheby'sA rare broadside copy of the Declaration of Independence is heading to auction at Sothebys, where its expected to fetch between $2 and $4 million.Dated to July 1776, this edition was created to disseminate the founding document to the public. Its one of only ten examples of this particular printing known to have survived, most of which are now tucked away in prestigious institutional collections, per the Observers Elisa Carollo.This rare printing of the Declaration of Independence is a cornerstone of American history, offering a glimpse into the transformative moment when the United States declared its independence, says Kalika Sands, Sothebys head of books and manuscripts for the Americas, in astatement. [This] broadside, one of the earliest versions to reach the public, not only captures the bold spirit of a nation in its infancy but also stands as a timeless emblem of American heritage.After the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration on July 4, 1776, the manuscript was sent to the Congress official printer, John Dunlap, who evidently spent the evening setting the Declaration in type, per the lot listing. These copies were distributed across the colonies, where local printers produced their own versions.Experts say the broadside at Sothebys was made by one of those printers: Robert Luist Fowle of Exeter, New Hampshire. This copy is unique for its two-column format and mispelling of Charles Thomson's name. Sotheby'sThough Fowle was a supporter of the British crown, he printed the Declaration in his newspaper, the New Hampshire Gazette, and also as a separate broadside. As the Portsmouth Heralds Barbara Rimkunas wrote in 2010, One can only imagine what was going through his mind as he set the type.Fowles edition is distinctive for several reasons, including its two-column format and use of italic type. He also misspelled the names of John Hancock and Charles Thomson, the president and secretary of the Continental Congress. He later corrected Hancocks name, which is spelled correctly on the Sothebys copy. However, he never fixed Thomsons name, which is spelled with a p.This copy of the Declaration sold at Christies four years ago for just $930,000. But when it hits the auction block on January 24, its price tag will likely be far higher.Theres been a growing appreciation among collectors for these objects at auction in the past couple of years, Selby Kiffer, Sothebys senior international specialist for books and manuscripts, tellsArtnets Brian Boucher. This influx of interest has driven competition and set several new auction records.If this broadside hits its estimate, it will become one of the most expensive copies of the Declaration ever sold. The most expensive version was sold in 2000 at Sothebys for $8.1 million. Another copy sold for $3.4 million over the summer.Get the latest stories in your inbox every weekday.Filed Under: American History, American Revolution, Auctions, Founding Fathers, Fourth of July, Historical Documents, History

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