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Why can’t ChatGPT tell time?
Why can’t ChatGPT tell time? ChatGPT, a popular chatbot, has a surprising limitation: it can’t tell time. The bot’s inability to provide current time is due to its lack of access to device real-time clocks and location information. When asked about the time, ChatGPT may respond that it can’t do so or ask for clarification […]
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China’s Alibaba brings removable batteries to the smart glasses race
China’s Alibaba brings removable batteries to the smart glasses race Chinese tech giant Alibaba has entered the AI-powered smart glasses market with its Quark headsets, which feature removable batteries and up to 24 hours of battery life. The Quark AI glasses come in two variants: the S1 flagship and the G1 lifestyle-focused model, both available […]
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Around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, says Dell
Around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, says Dell Dell reports that around 500 million PCs are holding off upgrading to Windows 11, citing hardware requirements as a major obstacle. The PC market is expected to remain relatively flat next year, with Dell’s COO Jeffrey Clarke warning of slower upgrades due […]
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My favorite e-reader is at its lowest price ever for Black Friday
My favorite e-reader is at its lowest price ever for Black Friday The Kobo Libra Colour e-reader is currently at its all-time low price of $199.99 ($30 off) on Black Friday, making it a more affordable option than the Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition. The Libra Colour features a 7-inch, 300ppi e-ink display with adjustable […]
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China’s Alibaba giant enters the smart glasses race with removable batteries
China’s Alibaba giant enters the smart glasses race with removable batteries Alibaba has entered the smart glasses market with its Quark headsets, offering two variants: S1 flagship and G1 lifestyle-focused model. The Quark AI glasses feature removable batteries that can be swapped out for up to 24 hours of battery life, a unique selling point […]
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My AI shopping assistants are stuck in the past
My AI shopping assistants are stuck in the past Several major AI platforms, including OpenAI, Google, Perplexity, and Microsoft, have introduced new shopping features on their AI platforms. The new features are available just in time for the holiday shopping season, offering users a range of tools to help with their purchases. AI-powered chatbots can […]
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Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets
Intel says star hire from TSMC didn’t steal secrets TSMC has sued Intel executive Wei-Jen Lo, alleging that he violated his employment contract and noncompete agreement, as well as Taiwan’s Trade Secrets Act. Lo, a Taiwanese engineer who previously worked at TSMC from 2004 to 2023, joined Intel this fall to help improve its mass […]
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The VPN panic is only getting started
The VPN panic is only getting started After the UK’s Online Safety Act took effect this summer, Brits quickly found ways to bypass its internet age restrictions. The most popular method was using virtual private networks (VPNs) to spoof IP addresses from other countries and avoid face scans. According to a report by the BBC, […]
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This $1,400 Steam Machine alternative houses a tiny desktop GPU
This $1,400 Steam Machine alternative houses a tiny desktop GPU The Minisforum AtomMan G1 Pro is a $1,400 Steam Machine alternative that features a tiny desktop GPU, a more powerful CPU, and faster ports. The device comes with an integrated power supply, similar to Valve’s Steam Machine, and boasts a full but compact desktop graphics […]
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The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up
The ChatGPT effect: In 3 years the AI chatbot has changed the way people look things up ChatGPT has become the go-to app for hundreds of millions of people, changing the way people look things up and search for information. The shift away from traditional tools like Google, YouTube, and Alexa reflects a change in […]
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The best Black Friday deals we’ve found on TVs, laptops, and more
The best Black Friday deals we’ve found on TVs, laptops, and more The Meta Quest 3S is a battery-powered standalone VR headset that runs on the same chipset as the pricier Quest 3, along with the lenses and screen resolution as the Quest 2. PlayStation Portal, a handheld device that allows you to stream games […]
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The best Apple Watch to buy
The best Apple Watch to buy The best Apple Watch for most people is the Apple Watch SE 3, which offers an always-on display, improved health features, and fast charging at a price of $249. If health monitoring is your primary focus, the Apple Watch Series 11 has a slight edge with advanced sensors for […]
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These prebuilt PCs are about to cost more due to rising RAM prices
These prebuilt PCs are about to cost more due to rising RAM prices Rising RAM prices are affecting prebuilt PC manufacturers, including CyberPowerPC, Maingear, and Skytech Gaming. The price of RAM has surged by 500% globally, while SSD prices have risen by 100%, impacting the cost of building gaming PCs. CyberPowerPC plans to adjust its […]
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Strong iPhone 17 sales may push Apple ahead of Samsung this year
Strong iPhone 17 sales may push Apple ahead of Samsung this year Counterpoint Research predicts Apple’s iPhone 17 sales will push it ahead of Samsung as the number one phone manufacturer this year. The report estimates Apple will ship 243 million phones, while Samsung will ship 235 million, with Apple holding a 19.4% share of […]
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From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane
From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane Urban digital twins are high-tech models of cities that replicate buildings, roads, and utilities, but often ignore how people use them, creating an incomplete picture. The solution to this problem lies in using synthetic data that closely approximates real people’s data, […]
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A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone
A database could help revive the Arapaho language before its last speakers are gone A database is being used to revive the Arapaho language, which has fewer than 100 speakers today, all over the age of 70. The language has been in decline due to Euro-American pressure and boarding schools suppressing its use, but tribal […]
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Aqara’s $99 Wi-Fi smart lock is a good-looking budget option
Aqara’s $99 Wi-Fi smart lock is a good-looking budget option Aqara’s $99 Wi-Fi smart lock offers a sleek design and supports Amazon Alexa and Google Home. The B50 smart lock features a backlit keypad, allowing for secure entry and control via voice commands or an app. Users can create custom PIN codes with optional “anti-peek” […]
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Some of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25
Some of our favorite gifts will cost you less than $25 Get great gifts for under $25 without breaking the bank. Discover practical and fun gift ideas that won’t feel like a cheap impulse purchase. Find affordable options, including some under $10, that still offer value and quality. Score unexpected deals on items like Nintendo […]
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Zombies, Run! isn’t headed for the grave after all
Zombies, Run! isn’t headed for the grave after all Zombies, Run!, a popular fitness app, was initially sold to a new company but has been bought back by co-creator and author Naomi Alderman. The app, which combines running/walking with post-apocalyptic audio storytelling, had around 10 million users worldwide when it was first founded in 2012. […]
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Jony Ive and Sam Altman say they finally have an AI hardware prototype
Jony Ive and Sam Altman say they finally have an AI hardware prototype OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive have revealed that they are currently prototyping a new AI hardware device. The device, rumored to be screen-free and roughly the size of a smartphone, aims to embody simplicity, beauty, and playfulness […]
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‘Holy shit’: Gemini 3 is winning the AI race — for now
‘Holy shit’: Gemini 3 is winning the AI race — for now Gemini 3, a new AI model from Google, has been released to widespread fanfare and is already making waves in the industry. The model has surpassed competitors’ products on various benchmarks and is currently topping the charts on LMArena, a crowdsourced AI evaluation […]
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More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction? More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent study by Graphite, which analyzed over 65,000 randomly selected articles. The impact of AI-generated […]
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More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction?
More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by AI – is human writing headed for extinction? More than half of new articles on the internet are now being written by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent study by digital marketing firm Graphite. The impact of AI-generated content raises […]
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OnePlus 15R will get a late launch next month
OnePlus 15R will get a late launch next month The OnePlus 15R will be officially announced on December 17th, alongside the OnePlus Pad Go 2 and Watch Lite. The phone and tablet will release in the US, Europe, and India, while the budget watch will only be available in Europe. The OnePlus 15R’s availability in […]
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Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11
Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11 Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11 by preloading it to improve launch performance. The preloading feature can be disabled, allowing users to control when File Explorer runs in the background. Changes have been made to the context menu to reduce clutter, […]
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$2B Counter-Strike 2 crash exposes a legal black hole: Your digital investments aren’t really yours
$2B Counter-Strike 2 crash exposes a legal black hole: Your digital investments aren’t really yours The $2 billion Counter-Strike 2 crash exposes a legal black hole where digital investments aren’t protected by traditional laws, leaving players and investors with limited recourse. The crash highlights the lack of regulation in digital economies, which are governed primarily […]
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When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems
When fake data is a good thing – how synthetic data trains AI to solve real problems Artificial intelligence researchers are increasingly using synthetic data, artificially generated examples that mimic real ones, to train AI models due to the scarcity or rarity of real data. Synthetic data can be useful for training AI systems, but […]
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The app that will instantly improve your Windows PC
The app that will instantly improve your Windows PC The author has been keeping busy with various activities, including reading about prediction markets and checking out new movies. The author is a fan of Hilary Duff and Matt Belloni, but doesn’t provide any further information about why they’re interesting. The author mentions playing the game […]
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Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too
Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and tech companies face ethical issues too Higher education institutions face ethical concerns beyond student cheating when it comes to generative AI, including copyright infringement, student privacy, and unequal access to technology. The adoption of generative AI can exacerbate inequalities in education if […]
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Sony’s last-gen XM4 headphones are over 50 percent off for Black Friday
Sony’s last-gen XM4 headphones are over 50 percent off for Black Friday Sony’s last-gen XM4 headphones are on sale for Black Friday, with a discount of over $200 off the original list price. The current deal brings the price down to $159.99 at Best Buy, making it the lowest price seen this year. The Sony […]
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