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Would you wear a smart ring that proves you’re not a cheater?
Would you wear a smart ring that proves you’re not a cheater? The RAW Ring is a smart ring that aims to catch cheating partners in the act by tracking biometric data. The ring would use AI-generated insights to detect changes in heart rate, skin conductance, and other physiological signals that may indicate infidelity. The […]
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This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld
This surprisingly competent laptop doubles as a gaming handheld The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience. The device has a compact design, making it easy to type on and navigate Windows, despite some ergonomic compromises. The […]
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Raycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort of
Raycast brings its super-powerful Mac launcher to iOS, sort of Raycast, a powerful Mac launcher, has finally arrived on iOS, albeit in a more limited form. The app’s developers had to figure out what features to include and how to adapt them for mobile devices, which was a challenge in itself. The first iteration of […]
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GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld
GPD Win Max 2 review: a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld The GPD Win Max 2 is a surprisingly competent tiny laptop that doubles as a gaming handheld, offering an array of ports and a portable computing experience. The device plays games as well or better than popular gaming handhelds […]
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New York City wants subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens
New York City wants subway cameras to predict ‘trouble’ before it happens New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is exploring the use of AI systems to predict and prevent crime on its subway platforms. The MTA aims to develop a system that can alert the NYPD before any crime has been committed, using cameras […]
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ChatGPT Will Include Non Ad-Driven Product Recommendations on Its Search Results
ChatGPT Will Include Non Ad-Driven Product Recommendations on Its Search Results OpenAI has upgraded its web search tool ChatGPT to include shopping features and product recommendations, which are not driven by ads. The shopping outcomes will be based on structured metadata from third-party sources, including pricing, product descriptions, and reviews. These products can appear in […]
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Nintendo’s new Switch 1 update is getting things ready for Switch 2
Nintendo’s new Switch 1 update is getting things ready for Switch 2 Nintendo has released a new update (V20.0.0) for the original Switch, preparing it for the upcoming Switch 2 release on June 5th. The update adds features like Home menu buttons for Virtual Game Cards and GameShare, which can only be used between two […]
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EA lays off staff and cancels a Titanfall game
EA lays off staff and cancels a Titanfall game Electronic Arts (EA) has laid off between 300-400 staff members as part of a restructuring effort. EA has also canceled a game set in the Titanfall universe, codenamed R7, which was being developed by Respawn Entertainment. Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Apex Legends and Star Wars […]
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Lyft’s AI ‘Earnings Assistant’ offers ideas about how drivers can make more money
Lyft’s AI ‘Earnings Assistant’ offers ideas about how drivers can make more money Lyft has launched an AI chatbot tool called “Earnings Assistant” to help drivers optimize their time on the road and make more money. The Earnings Assistant feature offers personalized plans based on factors like airport arrivals, local events, and traffic patterns. Drivers […]
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Snapchat scraps ‘simple’ redesign as it loses users in North America
Snapchat scraps ‘simple’ redesign as it loses users in North America Snapchat has scrapped its plans to simplify its design after losing 1 million users in North America, citing user preference for a five-tab layout. The company had previously tested a “Simple Snapchat” redesign that would have removed certain features, but saw reduced usage and […]
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OpenAI undoes its glaze-heavy ChatGPT update
OpenAI undoes its glaze-heavy ChatGPT update OpenAI has rolled back its latest GPT-4o update after CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that the chatbot’s personality had become “sycophant-y and annoying”. The rollback, which started on Monday night, affects both free and paid ChatGPT users, with paid users expected to be fixed “hopefully today”. Altman initially announced the […]
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Isuzu’s first electric truck is a Ranger-sized 4WD pickup for Europe
Isuzu’s first electric truck is a Ranger-sized 4WD pickup for Europe Isuzu has started mass production of its all-electric D-Max pickup truck in Thailand, featuring a dual-motor four-wheel-drive system with 140kW of power. The new D-Max EV matches the towing capacity of Isuzu’s current diesel-powered D-Max at 7,716 pounds (3,500kg) and has a range of […]
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Apple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple
Apple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple Apple has launched a new website called “Snapshot on Apple” that showcases celebrity profiles and their work across various Apple services. The website features a carousel of 36 celebrity images, with no manual scrolling or searching option. Clicking on each image takes you to a […]
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Slate Auto confirms where it’ll build its $20,000 Truck
Slate Auto confirms where it’ll build its $20,000 Truck Slate Auto has confirmed that it will build its $20,000 electric Truck at an existing factory in Warsaw, Indiana, which will produce 150,000 Trucks annually. The factory, a former printing press facility, will be retrofitted to accommodate Slate’s production needs, with renovations expected to cost hundreds […]
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Natasha Lyonne to direct and star in a new sci-fi film created with generative AI
Natasha Lyonne to direct and star in a new sci-fi film created with generative AI Natasha Lyonne is set to direct and star in a new sci-fi film called “Uncanny Valley”, which will feature elements generated by AI models. The film, co-written with Brit Marling, tells the story of a teenage girl whose life is […]
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Tesla won’t have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump’s rule change
Tesla won’t have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump’s rule change Tesla will no longer have to report as many Level 2 crashes under the revised rule change announced by the US Department of Transportation, which aims to “slash red tape” and promote innovation. The revised rule excludes certain types of crashes […]
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OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe
OnePlus won’t sell the 13T in the US or Europe The OnePlus 13T will not be sold in Europe or North America. The phone was launched in China and will be sold in India as the 13S, but no US release is planned. The 6.3-inch screen of the 13T is considered “small” by today’s standards, […]
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Isuzu starts mass producing its first all-electric pickup truck
Isuzu starts mass producing its first all-electric pickup truck Isuzu has started mass producing its first all-electric pickup truck, the D-Max EV, in Thailand. The D-Max EV features a dual-motor four-wheel-drive system with 140kW of power and can match the performance of existing diesel models. The truck has a range of up to 163 miles […]
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Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are down to their best price of the year
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro are down to their best price of the year The latest AirPods Pro are on sale for $169 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, which is just $16 shy of their all-time low. The second-gen AirPods Pro offer superb audio, active noise cancellation, and crystal-clear voice call quality, making them some […]
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NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy
NASA Advances Precision Landing Technology with Field Test at Kennedy NASA has successfully tested its Hazard Detection Lidar technology at Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, a crucial step towards safe and precise landings on the Moon. The lidar system can map an area equivalent to two football fields in just two seconds and processes […]
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AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network
AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network AirPlay security flaws have been discovered by cybersecurity firm Oligo, which could allow hackers to spread malware on your network. The vulnerabilities, dubbed “AirBorne,” are wormable and can be used to take over an AirPlay device and spread malware throughout a local network if […]
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NASA Technology Enables Leaps in Artificial Intelligence
NASA Technology Enables Leaps in Artificial Intelligence NASA’s Ames Research Center played a crucial role in developing Machine-to-Machine Intelligence Corp.’s (M2Mi) artificial intelligence technology, which enables automated, secure communications between satellites and ground-based computers. The technology, known as root cause analysis, allows networks to identify their own issues and fix themselves, making it a key […]
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Google’s AI podcast maker is now available in over 50 languages
Google’s AI podcast maker is now available in over 50 languages Google’s AI podcast maker, Audio Overviews, is now available in over 50 languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, Turkish, Korean, and Chinese. To switch to a different language, users can select their settings in the top-right corner of the Google NotebookLM app and choose […]
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Meta’s ChatGPT competitor shows how your friends use AI
Meta’s ChatGPT competitor shows how your friends use AI Meta has launched its standalone ChatGPT competitor, offering features like typing/talking, image generation, and real-time web results. The new app introduces a “Discover feed” that showcases interactions with Meta AI from friends on Instagram and Facebook, allowing users to engage with and remix these posts. Meta’s […]
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Bluesky is having an up and down Tuesday morning
Bluesky is having an up and down Tuesday morning Bluesky experienced back-to-back outages on Tuesday morning, affecting feeds loading for many users worldwide. The initial outage started at around 6AM ET and lasted about 40 minutes, followed by another major outage at around 8AM. Users were unable to refresh their Bluesky feeds across the desktop […]
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Bird Buddy’s new nature camera attracts and records more than just birds
Bird Buddy’s new nature camera attracts and records more than just birds The Bird Buddy Petal camera is a new nature camera that attracts and records more than just birds, capturing over 2,000 species of plants and insects in real time. The camera features a 12-megapixel sensor, 4K video capture, and can operate autonomously for […]
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You have two months left to update your old LG phone
You have two months left to update your old LG phone LG has announced that it will shut down its update servers for good on June 30th, 2025, marking the end of support for its Android phones. The shutdown affects all LG phones released after 2019, including the Velvet, Wing, G-, and V-series models, which […]
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Amazon launches its first satellites to rival Starlink
Amazon launches its first satellites to rival Starlink Amazon has successfully launched its first batch of 27 satellites into low-Earth orbit as part of its Project Kuiper constellation, which aims to rival SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet business. The launch was carried out by a United Launch Alliance rocket from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station […]
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New Starlink subscription drops hardware price to $0
New Starlink subscription drops hardware price to $0 SpaceX is now offering a 12-month residential service plan for Starlink, which brings the price of the dish and router down to $0 in select markets. The monthly fee remains unchanged at $50 per month, but customers have 30 days to test or return the kit for […]
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Character.AI Releases AvatarFX, an Advanced Video Generation Model
Character.AI Releases AvatarFX, an Advanced Video Generation Model Character.AI has released AvatarFX, an advanced video generation model that can animate characters in human-like mode and 2D cartoons. AvatarFX allows users to generate and animate videos from preexisting photos of real people, with the option to add watermarks to prevent deepfakes. The AI model is designed […]
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