LEGO lets you build your own Oz with new 'Wicked' sets

So you want to be popular with Wicked fans? How about trying to build your own Oz? Just a few months after LEGO recreated the Wicked movie trailer brick by brick (as you see above), they've unveiled a series of official sets based on the highly anticipated film.

Starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, Wicked tells the story of two young witches who meet at Shiz University and form a friendship that changes their world. Fans can now bring this magical world to life with LEGO sets featuring iconic locations, beloved characters, and stunning details.

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Google Messages for Android gets a new look

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Google Messages for Android received a subtle but noticeable update: a bolder send button. Before this, the paper airplane icon blended into the conversation's background. Now, it pops against it in a contrasting colour, so it's easier to spot and tap.

The background colour matches your Dynamic Colour theme or one of eight Custom Bubble options. The paper airplane icon will be light or dark, depending on the background colour, ensuring you see it. This change is rolling out to Google Messages beta users (version 20240813_00_RC00). It's a minimal but welcome improvement to make sending messages more intuitive.

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OpenAI partners with Condé Nast to enhance AI-powered content

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OpenAI has announced a multi-year licensing agreement with Condé Nast, the publisher behind renowned brands like Vogue, The New Yorker, Bon Appétit, Vanity Fair, and Wired. The partnership will enable OpenAI to incorporate content from Condé Nast's extensive library into its artificial intelligence products, including ChatGPT and the experimental SearchGPT.

This collaboration aims to enhance the quality and relevance of AI-generated responses, providing users with more accurate and detailed information. While the specific terms of the deal remain undisclosed, OpenAI has indicated that it is similar in structure to recent agreements with The Atlantic and News Corp.

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Nomad introduces Stand One Max with Qi2 support

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Nomad has unveiled its latest multi-device charger, the Stand One Max, featuring Qi2 support for faster iPhone charging. This marks a departure from the previous MagSafe-based model, offering users the benefits of the new Qi standard without compromising charging speed.

The Stand One Max can charge an iPhone up to 15W, which promises comparable performance to MagSafe. Designed for convenience and style, the Stand One Max features an upright charging base for the iPhone, a small charging arm for the Apple Watch, and a Qi-based platform for AirPods. Its compact form factor makes it ideal for desks or nightstands. It also boasts a sleek metal design with a shiny glass cover and is available in silver or carbide finishes.

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