Researchers ran an unauthorized AI experiment on Redditors
Reddit users thought they were debating real people. Instead, they were unwitting subjects in a secret AI study, and they’re not happy about it. Researchers …
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Parallels Desktop update boosts Windows legacy app performance on M4 Macs
Following the previous update that improved support for Apple Intelligence features on Windows virtual machines and added enhanced Writing Tools capabilities for Windows apps, Parallels …
DuckDuckGO AI lets you switch AI models mid-conversation
DuckDuckGO is one of the best browsers for people who want to take advantage of AI while still maintaining their privacy. Last year, the company …
All iPhone 17 models will reportedly have 12GB of RAM
Following a report that “at least” three iPhone 17 models will feature 12GB of RAM, Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station now says all new models …
Alibaba launches new Qwen3 AI with major upgrades to rival DeepSeek
Ahead of DeepSeek’s R2 release, Alibaba announced its new Qwen3 AI model. The Chinese giant wants to improve its artificial intelligence capabilities and efficiency compared …
Apple reportedly canceled a new iPhone 17 Pro feature everyone would’ve loved
A few months after Samsung introduced an anti-reflective glass display to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, a well-known leaker claimed Apple was working on something similar. …
The secret to cleaner, safer sewers just might be ‘poop drones’
Inspecting aging sewer pipes has traditionally been slow, dangerous, and costly. Workers relied on tethered crawlers or had to physically enter hazardous tunnels. In Fraser, …
Debunking 7 of the most common myths about the iPhone
The iPhone has been around for nearly 18 years now. As it approaches its legal “adulthood,” plenty of myths about Apple’s iconic device continue to …
The latest ChatGPT search upgrades make it better for shopping
As impressive as OpenAI’s ChatGPT might be, there are still some ways in which it struggles to provide a better experience than a basic search …
Meta AI chatbots can have sexually explicit conversations with underage users
If you needed another reason to avoid Meta AI like the plague, in addition to Meta forcing its AI chatbot on all its social apps …
iPhone 17 still on track for September release with no delays expected
While it’s not always the case, it seems that Apple is teeing up a smooth iPhone 17 release later this year. A paywalled preview of …
iOS 18.5 beta 4 now available as official launch nears
After seeding the third beta of iOS 18.5, Apple seems to be reaching the end of its testing cycle with beta 4. With iOS 18.5 …
DeepSeek R2 reasoning AI is coming soon, and it could make waves again
A few months ago, DeepSeek stunned the world, crashing the US stock market in the process. The Chinese AI company released DeepSeek R1, a reasoning …
Apple’s most exciting new iPhone will still be made in China
With reports suggesting Apple wants to move US iPhone production to India as soon as possible, it’s important to recognize the potential limitations the country …
Is M4 MacBook Air worth it? It’s the only Apple laptop you should buy right now
Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup is still the go-to laptop series for Apple fans who really need tons of power. If you edit video for a …
Next-gen Apple Vision Pro expected by late 2025 or early 2026
Over the past few days, new rumors have suggested that Apple is preparing a successor to the Vision Pro for either the end of this …
When will blood oxygen monitoring finally return to the Apple Watch?
At the end of 2023, Apple had to briefly stop selling Apple Watch Series 9 in the US due to a legal battle with Massimo. …
ChatGPT GPT-4o just got an upgrade that everyone immediately hated
In addition to releasing new models with improved AI, OpenAI also routinely upgrades the base AI model that most people chat with regularly. That’s GPT-4o, …
Apple smart glasses with Apple Intelligence are in the works
A report last November said Apple was studying a new product category, AI smart glasses like the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses that have been quite …
I used fake ChatGPT images to fool o3’s amazing photo location capability, and the AI still blew my mind
OpenAI released two powerful reasoning models a few days ago that make ChatGPT even more impressive. These are o3 and o4-mini that you can test …
If Google is forced to sell Chrome, you should be wary of the buyer
I’m a longtime MacBook user browsing the web primarily through Microsoft Edge. It might seem a very odd choice, considering that Apple has a great …
Perplexity’s CEO wants its new browser to learn everything about you
When it comes to internet browsers, most people expect a fair trade-off: fast access to information, a few ads, and, hopefully, a bit of privacy. …
iOS 18.5 release date: When to expect Apple’s next iPhone update
If you’re tired of dealing with bugs in iOS 18.4 or simply eager for any sort of upgrade, Apple is already prepping its next release: …
ChatGPT Deep Research is now available to Free users
I’ve been using ChatGPT Deep Research for all sorts of tasks that require a more thorough search of the internet for answers, and I’ve been …
Apple found a clever new way to promote Genmoji
Amid growing controversies surrounding Apple Intelligence, Apple is adjusting how it promotes its AI features around the globe. In New York City, the company recently …
How to use dialogue-only subtitles on Netflix, and why you should
Regardless of what streaming service I might use, I don’t hit play on a movie or TV show until I’ve enabled subtitles, even if I …
It sure looks like ChatGPT Free is getting ads soon
OpenAI has put a lot of work lately into improving the free tier of ChatGPT. Users who want to test the chatbot don’t need to …
