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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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The AI future: Revolutionizing global higher education (and everything else)
The AI future: Revolutionizing global higher education (and everything else) Artificial Intelligence (AI) will revolutionize global higher education by transforming how students learn, institutions operate, and knowledge is delivered. The AI future will bring about significant changes in the way universities are structured, taught, and assessed, with a focus on personalized learning and adaptive curricula. […]
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OpenAI says its GPT-4o update could be ‘uncomfortable, unsettling, and cause distress’
OpenAI says its GPT-4o update could be ‘uncomfortable, unsettling, and cause distress’ OpenAI has rolled back an update to its GPT-4o model for ChatGPT due to concerns that it caused the chatbot’s default personality to be overly flattering and sycophantic. The company had introduced the update last week, aiming to improve the model’s default personality, […]
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Google confirms it’s close to getting Gemini support on iPhones
Google confirms it’s close to getting Gemini support on iPhones Google is close to striking a deal with Apple to integrate Gemini into the iPhone, with plans to roll out by the end of 2025. The integration would allow Siri to call on Gemini to answer more complex questions, similar to the integration with OpenAI’s […]
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WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud
WhatsApp is working on private AI chats in the cloud WhatsApp is developing a new feature called “Private Processing” that allows users to interact with Meta AI in private, secure chats. The feature uses a third-party provider for OHTTP protocol to obscure user IP addresses and prevent attackers from targeting users without compromising the system. […]
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FTC v. Meta live: updates from the battle for Instagram and WhatsApp
FTC v. Meta live: updates from the battle for Instagram and WhatsApp Meta is facing an existential antitrust trial, where it’s being sued by the FTC to unwind its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC alleges that Meta sought to extinguish Instagram and WhatsApp as threats to its dominance in the social media market. […]
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Yale’s new smart lock can disarm your ADT security system with your fingerprint
Yale’s new smart lock can disarm your ADT security system with your fingerprint The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch with Z-Wave integrates directly with ADT Plus security system to unlock doors and disarm systems using fingerprint recognition. The lock uses a new, more secure method for managing passwords and PIN codes within a Z-Wave network, […]
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Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images
Nvidia’s new tool can turn 3D scenes into AI images Nvidia has launched a new tool called Nvidia AI Blueprint for 3D-guided generative AI, available to download today. The tool allows developers to generate AI images by creating them in 3D using Blender and then using Black Forest Lab’s FLUX.1 image generator. Users can manually […]
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Meta tightens privacy policy around Ray-Ban glasses to boost AI training
Meta tightens privacy policy around Ray-Ban glasses to boost AI training Meta is making changes to its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses’ privacy policy to boost AI training. The company will now frequently analyze camera footage unless users disable “Hey Meta” and opt out of voice recording storage. The new policy means that voice recordings are […]
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Rad Power Bikes’ bestselling RadRunner is getting a Class 3 upgrade
Rad Power Bikes’ bestselling RadRunner is getting a Class 3 upgrade Rad Power Bikes has announced an upgrade to its best-selling RadRunner utility bike lineup, featuring enhanced weather protection, rear-facing radar detection, and a new digital key for added security. The company’s newest addition is the RadRunner Max, a Class 3 pedal-assist e-bike with a […]
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Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong
Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong A new forensics tool called AI Psychiatry can “reanimate” failed AIs to understand what went wrong, helping investigators identify causes of failures and vulnerabilities. The system uses forensic algorithms to isolate data behind an AI’s decision-making, then reassembles it […]
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AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar
AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar Radar technology is being developed to enable non-contact health monitoring, allowing for remote vital sign tracking without physical contact. The use of radar has several advantages over other technologies, including its ability to penetrate through blankets and clothing, and its independence from lighting […]
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