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Hyundai’s IONIQ 3 will feature support for Apple’s more advanced CarPlay Ultra once it becomes available, according to new reports.

The latest CarPlay Ultra software from Apple is currently rolling out to more vehicles, with Porsche being among the known companies that have committed to offer it.

Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 Reportedly Supports CarPlay Ultra

A new report from BBC’s Top Gear has revealed that the next vehicle to get the Apple CarPlay Ultra is the Hyundai IONIQ 3. The Apple CarPlay Ultra is said to be optional for drivers.

It was reported by MacRumors that Hyundai will showcase its new IONIQ 3 electric vehicle in the upcoming IAA Mobility auto show that will begin on September 9 in Munich, Germany.

The Hyundai IONIQ 3 will bring a smaller electric vehicle in the Korean automaker’s clean energy lineup, coming with a more affordable price tag and offering as much as 365 miles of range.

Deeper Integration to be Unveiled Soon

Hyundai has yet to make an official announcement of its adoption for CarPlay Ultra for its new IONIQ 3, but it is possible that come its showcase in the IAA Mobility show, the company would also have a demonstration of it.

It has not been confirmed as of writing what kind of digital setup the IONIQ 3 would have, but if CarPlay Ultra is available, it could also appear on its digital cluster behind the steering wheel while being connected to the infotainment system.

Apple CarPlay Ultra and What It Brings

Back in WWDC 2022, Apple announced that it is developing the “next-generation” of CarPlay that will feature a more powerful and deeply integrated software.

Apple’s next-generation CarPlay was later referred to as the CarPlay Ultra and was initially said to have a 2024 release date. That being said, Apple only came around to releasing the CarPlay Ultra last May, and it gave the car brands that have committed to using the technology the chance to experience the newfound technology.

It is important to note that this latest advancement from Apple has limited support for its hardware and software, and only the iPhone 12 or later and those running iOS 18.5 or later will get a chance to connect and use this new technology.

We’ve seen a ton of impressive Raspberry Pi handhelds in the past, and they’re all very impressive. They also come in a variety of shapes and sizes; while some try to make something as close to the Steam Deck as possible, others just want to squeeze all that hardware into an Altoids tin.

However, what if we just cut out all of the fancy projects that use intricate and well-designed cases and make something that is, essentially, a controller stuck to a screen? If that sounds more your style, someone has created just that, and it gives me vibes of what the Steam Deck would have looked like if it came out around the turn of the 21st Century.

This DIY handheld console keeps things simple

In a YouTube video, Cass Designs breaks down their latest project. If I had to describe it, it would be essentially a controller strapped to a screen via a hinge. It reminds me of one of those drone controllers where you can see through the on-board camera while you fly. It also gives me Nintendo DS vibes, but without the second screen. So I guess, just a Nintendo S, then.

So, what inspired Cass Designs to do this? Well, they made an observation that, honestly, I hadn’t even thought about:

I designed and printed a hinged Nintendo Switch mount last year, and it made me start wondering why in this recent influx of handheld PC gaming consoles, we haven’t really seen a hinged one emerge. The last one I can think of is the Nintendo 3DS, which had the last version released over a decade ago. There’s currently a retro handheld called the Retroid Pocket Flip, but that isn’t for modern gaming.

While I don’t think I have the capability of building something that can natively run current gen games in a handheld form factor, I know I can build one that can stream from my desktop PC with basically unnoticeable input lag.

The end result is a project made from scratch. Yes, even the controller, which uses an Arduino inside to register button presses. The Raspberry Pi is hidden within the screen and acts as the beating heart of the entire project. And once you’re done with it, you can flip the screen down to keep it safe.

Cass Designs also demoed using a streaming service to cast games onto the Raspberry Pi. This lets him play far more graphically intense games using a gaming PC with all the benefits of his portable Pi console. He notes that, if the Wi-Fi strength is strong enough, the frames and input lag are all within playable limits, so it’s a great way to play triple-A games without cooking your Pi.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is kind of fun, especially if you’re a fan of guys with the same first name, or are especially aware of all the sports teams that don’t play in the city that is named on their jerseys. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That’s a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can continue to play it free online.  

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Get on the diamond.

Green group hint: Often played on the beach.

Blue group hint: Think William.

Purple group hint: Some teams play in suburbs.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Baseball positions.

Green group: Volleyball positions.

Blue group: Football-coaching Bills.

Purple group: Actual MLS home cities/towns.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is baseball positions. The four answers are center fielder, first baseman, pitcher and shortstop.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is volleyball positions. The four answers are libero, middle blocker, outside hitter and setter.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is football-coaching Bills. The four answers are Belichick, Cowher, Parcells and Walsh.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is actual MLS home cities/towns. The four answers are Chester, Foxboro, Frisco and Sandy.

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Yet another summer is wizzed by with a jet speed. With a few days left, we want to signify this moment by sharing with you yet another App Talk interview from App Promotion Summit London 2025, this time with Rui Mateus, CTO of Mobrand.

At the interview, Rui brilliantly laid out the state of programmatic advertising for mobile apps. He touched on the need for control and transparency in programmatic, the performance-based model, scaling and rebranding, ad fraud challenges, the role of AI in programmatic, and more.

Today’s topics include:

• Control and transparency in programmatic: why marketers now demand visibility into KPIs, performance, and audience targeting rather than just raw results.
• Performance-based model: Mobrand’s approach of charging advertisers only when quality users take meaningful in-app actions.
• Technology as core DNA: Mobrand building its own bidder, using open RTB, and positioning itself as a tech company in the ad tech ecosystem.
• Scaling and rebranding: maintaining momentum, keeping a lean but skilled team, and presenting Mobrand as a premium partner for app developers.
• Ad fraud challenges: the scale of invalid traffic, detecting fraud through behavioural analysis, and the constant “arms race” with fraudsters.
• Role of AI in programmatic: lowering entry barriers, enabling better audience modelling, and driving higher quality performance for advertisers.
• Expansion of programmatic channels: growth in connected TV (CTV), digital out-of-home, and cross-channel strategies.
• Client focus: subscription apps, gambling, and finance apps with long conversion funnels where performance and quality users are critical.
• Future vision: becoming a one-stop shop for app developers, simplifying promotion, and delivering seamless growth without unnecessary complexity.