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Epic is offering developers an alternative to Apple’s in-app purchases
Epic is offering developers an alternative to Apple’s in-app purchases Epic Games is offering an alternative to Apple’s in-app purchases for developers, starting June. Developers will pay a zero percent revenue share on their first $1,000,000 in revenue per app per year, with Epic’s typical 88/12% revenue share kicking in after that. Epic is launching […]
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Waymo is still good at avoiding serious distraction and death after 56.7 million miles
Waymo is still good at avoiding serious distraction and death after 56.7 million miles Waymo has released a new study showing its fully driverless vehicles have traveled over 56.7 million miles, outperforming human drivers in various crash scenarios. The study found that Waymo’s vehicles demonstrated a 92% drop in pedestrian injuries, an 82% decline in […]
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Wikipedia is using (some) generative AI now
Wikipedia is using (some) generative AI now Wikipedia is integrating generative AI into its editing process to help reduce workload and improve quality control. The goal is not to replace human editors, but to use AI to remove technical barriers and tedious tasks, allowing editors to focus on content creation. AI will be used for […]
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Waymo is still good at avoiding serious death and destruction after 56.7 million miles
Waymo is still good at avoiding serious death and destruction after 56.7 million miles Waymo has released a new study showing its fully driverless vehicles have traveled over 56.7 million miles, outperforming human drivers in various crash scenarios. The study found that Waymo’s vehicles demonstrated a 92% drop in pedestrian injuries, an 82% decline in […]
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Visa launches AI agents for shopping
Visa launches AI agents for shopping Visa has launched AI agents that enable customers to make purchases using artificial intelligence. The launch is a collaboration between Visa and several AI firms, including Anthropic, Microsoft Corp, and OpenAI. This new feature aims to enhance the shopping experience for users. The use of AI in this context […]
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Strategies accounting professionals can utilize in their practice to incorporate AI
Strategies accounting professionals can utilize in their practice to incorporate AI If you provide the actual text, I’d be happy to help you create a TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) summary with 5 bullet points in the format of BulletPointN . Strategies accounting professionals can utilize in their practice to incorporate AI. Source: Youtube link […]
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Mark Zuckerberg just declared war on the entire advertising industry
Mark Zuckerberg just declared war on the entire advertising industry Mark Zuckerberg has declared war on the entire advertising industry, aiming to eliminate it from creative to ad targeting. The Meta CEO believes AI has improved ad targeting, but now the focus is on creating an infinite number of ads that can be tested and […]
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Google is putting AI Mode right in Search
Google is putting AI Mode right in Search Google is launching AI Mode, a new search engine tool that uses AI to provide answers based on information within Google’s search index. A small percentage of US users will start seeing an AI Mode tab in Google Search “in the coming weeks,” allowing them to test […]
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From ABC to AI: Texas school puts a new spin on learning
From ABC to AI: Texas school puts a new spin on learning Alpha School in Brownsville, Texas has implemented AI learning as a replacement for traditional teachers. The school claims that this new approach is working effectively, with improved student outcomes and engagement. The AI system used at Alpha School is designed to provide personalized […]
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China AI capability is close behind the US: Nvidia CEO
China AI capability is close behind the US: Nvidia CEO Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang states that China’s AI capability is close behind the US. The US needs to change the rules for exporting artificial intelligence technology to other countries, according to Huang. This move would help prevent China from gaining an unfair advantage in the […]
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Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide
Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide Microsoft has raised prices on its Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide, starting today. The price hikes include a $100 increase for the Xbox Series X console, now priced at $599.99, while the Xbox Series S (512GB) model is now $80 more expensive at […]
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Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds boost battery life but ditch heart rate tracking
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds boost battery life but ditch heart rate tracking The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 earbuds are launching next week for $129.99, offering improved active noise cancellation and longer battery life compared to their predecessor. The earbuds boast up to 48 hours of battery life with the charging case, and can be […]
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Pinterest is finally doing something about its AI infestation
Pinterest is finally doing something about its AI infestation Pinterest is launching new features to label AI-generated images on its platform, making it easier for users to identify and avoid them. The “Gen AI labels” feature will automatically detect and label images made or edited using generative AI, with a clear “AI modified” stamp in […]
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Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide
Microsoft is raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide Microsoft has raised prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, and games worldwide, starting today. The price hikes include a $100 increase for the Xbox Series X console, now priced at $599.99 in some regions. Some new Xbox games will also see price increases, with titles moving from $69.99 […]
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Meta and Spotify are teaming up to lobby against Apple and Google
Meta and Spotify are teaming up to lobby against Apple and Google Meta and Spotify have formed a lobby group called the Coalition for a Competitive Mobile Experience to represent their interests against Apple and Google. The coalition’s first priority is arguing that age verification should be the responsibility of app stores, not the apps […]
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Meta Introduces Its AI Assistant App, which Includes Voice Conversation and Discover Feed
Meta Introduces Its AI Assistant App, which Includes Voice Conversation and Discover Feed Meta has introduced its AI assistant app, built with Llama 4, featuring voice conversation at the forefront. The app includes a Discover Feed that allows users to explore how others are utilizing AI, marking a social component for chatbots. Meta is the […]
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EcoFlow Wave 3 review: a portable A/C and heater that’s better in every way
EcoFlow Wave 3 review: a portable A/C and heater that’s better in every way The EcoFlow Wave 3 is a portable A/C and heater that offers improved performance over its predecessor, the Wave 2. The unit can be recharged through multiple methods, including solar power, and features an automatic temperature range maintenance system. The Wave […]
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Sam Altman’s eye-scanning project launches cryptocurrency in the US
Sam Altman’s eye-scanning project launches cryptocurrency in the US Sam Altman’s eye-scanning project, Worldcoin, is launching its cryptocurrency in the US for the first time, starting this week. Users who scan their eyes at a World orb will receive 16 units of Worldcoin (WLD), which can be used to purchase goods and services. Worldcoin will […]
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Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US
Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced that Fortnite will return to iOS in the US “next week” following a court order that blocks Apple from taking a commission on purchases made outside the App Store. The app was removed from the App Store in […]
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A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store
A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store A US judge has ruled that Apple can no longer collect fees on purchases made outside of apps. The ruling also blocks Apple from restricting how developers can point users to where they can make purchases outside of apps. Apple is prohibited from imposing […]
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WiZ’s new TV light sync box undercuts Philips Hue’s pricing by half
WiZ’s new TV light sync box undercuts Philips Hue’s pricing by half WiZ has announced a new HDMI sync box that can make its Wi-Fi-based LED lights dance with movies and music, undercutting Philips Hue’s pricing by half. The WiZ Sync Box will be available next month in two models: one for screens 55-65 inches […]
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Mark Zuckerberg is planning a premium tier and ads for Meta’s AI app
Mark Zuckerberg is planning a premium tier and ads for Meta’s AI app Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to introduce a premium tier for its AI app, similar to rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. The premium tier will offer users more compute or additional functionality, with Meta aiming to compete with ChatGPT and other […]
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Sketchy rumors hint at an iPhone desktop mode
Sketchy rumors hint at an iPhone desktop mode There are rumors that Apple may be working on an iPhone desktop mode, allowing users to extend their screen space when connected to an external display. The rumored feature would provide a Stage Manager-like interface, similar to what’s already available on iPadOS, but with limitations such as […]
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Here are our favorite deals from Amazon’s annual gaming sale
Here are our favorite deals from Amazon’s annual gaming sale Amazon’s annual Gaming Week sale offers various deals on gaming essentials, including headsets, mice, games, and streaming equipment. The Razer BlackShark V2 wired headset is on sale for $35.99 ($15 off), while a Meta Quest 3 bundle with a carrying case and Batman: Arkham Shadow […]
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Microsoft reports strong cloud growth in Q3 earnings
Microsoft reports strong cloud growth in Q3 earnings Microsoft reported strong cloud growth in Q3, with overall Microsoft Cloud revenue reaching $42.4 billion, up 20% year-over-year. The company’s net income increased by 18%, driven largely by cloud growth, and revenue beat Wall Street expectations, coming in at $70.1 billion. Microsoft’s gaming segment saw a decline […]
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Nintendo limits a game-sharing loophole as it introduces Virtual Game Cards
Nintendo limits a game-sharing loophole as it introduces Virtual Game Cards Nintendo has introduced Virtual Game Cards to share digital games on the Switch, but also closed a loophole that allowed simultaneous online play. The old system, which still exists as an option, no longer allows two people to play shared games online at the […]
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YouTube is testing blurred thumbnails for ‘mature content’
YouTube is testing blurred thumbnails for ‘mature content’ YouTube is testing a new feature that blurs thumbnails for mature content search results. The feature aims to provide safer search experiences for all users, particularly younger or unsuspecting viewers. The test rollout will blur thumbnails for searches with “sexual themes” but leave the video title, channel […]
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Kia reveals pricing for its first electric PV5 van with UK preorders
Kia reveals pricing for its first electric PV5 van with UK preorders Kia has announced pricing for its first electric PV5 van, starting at £32,995 (approximately $44,000) with a standard range battery. The PV5 will be available in two trim levels: “Essential” and “Plus”, with the latter featuring a long-range battery, alloy wheels, and additional […]
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Duolingo said it just doubled its language courses thanks to AI
Duolingo said it just doubled its language courses thanks to AI Duolingo has doubled its language courses to 148 new ones, thanks to the use of generative AI, which allowed them to create and launch these courses in less than a year. The company’s “shared content” system enables employees to make a base course and […]
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Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps
Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps Google’s Play Store has lost nearly half its apps since the beginning of last year, shedding around 1.8 million titles to leave approximately 3.4 million remaining. The decline reflects Google’s efforts to crack down on spammy and low-quality apps, including more thorough app reviews and requiring developers […]
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