Ex-Google product manager compares its AI obsession to the disastrous launch of Google+
Google’s obsession with AI looks a little familiar to Scott Jenson, an ex-Google product manager and 16-year veteran of the company who’s seen this movie …
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Scarlett Johansson issues blistering statement against OpenAI and Sam Altman over ‘Sky’
Well, now we know why OpenAI abruptly removed the “Sky” voice option for ChatGPT, the one that sounded suspiciously like Scarlett Johansson. According to a …
What if Apple slashed iPhone 15 prices globally instead of just in China?
Smartphone vendors have struggled in recent years, with one notable exception: Apple. While others saw sales and profits dive amid economic uncertainty, Apple did something …
Super Mario Maker 3 might not happen, but this mod is the next best thing
Nintendo is incredibly protective of its intellectual property, but in 2015, the company surprised us by giving gamers the ability to create and share their …
MIT scientists created noise-cancelling silk sheets that can soundproof rooms
Scientists at MIT have developed a type of soundproof sheet that can not only cancel or block the sound, but it will even reflect the …
The only Netflix movies that matter right now: A boring rom-com and an animated kids’ film
Netflix is supposedly in the process of revamping its movie division — and, in particular, both the quality and the cadence of that division’s output. …
Microsoft goes all-in on AI hardware with Copilot Plus PCs
During an AI-focused event at the company’s headquarters on Monday, Microsoft announced a new line of laptops called Copilot Plus PCs. In addition to introducing …
Crazy video shows a rare squid with ‘headlights’ swimming deep in the ocean
Researchers working with the University of Western Australia and Kelpie Geoscience in the UK have shared some fascinating footage of a recent underwater encounter with …
AirTag 2 expected for 2025 release: 5 features I hope Apple adds
The long-anticipated AirTag 2 is expected to launch in 2025. Since it was unveiled during the pandemic in April 2021, this item tracker has gained …
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G review: Best Android phone under $200
Samsung is arguably the most important manufacturer of Android phones, building some of the most powerful and most desirable models out there. But the company …
Apple releases iOS 17.5.1 to fix mysterious bug resurfacing deleted photos
Apple has just released iOS 17.5.1. This update comes a week after Cupertino made iOS 17.5 available to all users. Besides important bug fixes, the …
M2 iPad Air actually isn’t the second-best iPad you can get
I’ve been in the market for an iPad for months and decided to wait for the M4 iPad Pro to come out before I get …
Echo Show 8 is perfect for people who don’t want to deal with smart home hassles
Amazon’s Echo Show 8 is one of the most popular Alexa devices among our readers. But it’s not just smart home fans who end up …
iPhone 16 Pro colors just leaked, and there’s nothing ‘pro’ about them
Each year, iPhone rumor season reveals new color choices long before Apple is ready to unveil its next-gen smartphones. The same goes for the iPhone …
Here’s why Apple ditched the M3 so quickly and moved on to M4 Macs
If you doubt that Apple has moved on from the M3 Mac lineup, one of the company’s top insiders just confirmed it. In the latest …
Today’s deals: Memorial Day sales on ECOVACS DEEBOT X2 Combo, Apple, Samsung foldable phones, more
With exactly one week to go until Memorial Day 2024, Memorial Day sales are now in full swing. We’re going to share some of our …
If this iPhone SE 4 leak is real, mid-range Android phones are doomed
The iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch in mid-2025. Reports have revealed many details of this device, but the latest leak shows that it …
Apple is reportedly getting ready to announce ChatGPT integration in iOS 18
Apple and OpenAI have yet to announce a deal to build the ChatGPT chatbot into the iPhone via the iOS 18 update this fall. And …
Apple is making a mistake by holding the iPad Pro back
It’s deja vu all over again: A new powerful iPad Pro launches, prompting speculation and what-if scenarios about the tablet replacing the Mac, and Apple …
‘Exceedingly rare’ wolf snake captured on film in Tibet
Last year, scientist Xiaoqi Mi made a surprising discovery. While shining a flashlight across the trunks of numerous trees alongside a road in Tibet, the …
You can trick ChatGPT into breaking its own rules, but it’s not easy
From the moment OpenAI launched ChatGPT, the chatbot had guardrails to prevent abuse. The chatbot might know where to download the latest movies and TV …
The biggest TV shows dominating all your favorite streamers right now, from Netflix to Apple TV+
The last sci-fi novel that I couldn’t put down, that had me hooked from start to finish, was Blake Crouch’s mind-bending techno-thriller Dark Matter. So …
Human hair may be the key to cleaning up deadly oil spills
What if the key to cleaning up deadly oil spills in the ocean was right there on your head? According to Matter of Trust, a …
Here’s why I’m ditching my iPad mini for the Kindle Paperwhite
I know, I know. This is a really weird idea, especially considering that the Kindle Paperwhite is not a full-fledged tablet like the 6th-generation iPad …
Frozen human brain tissue was successfully revived for the first time
Scientists finally found a way to thaw frozen human brain tissue without damaging it. In a groundbreaking development, scientists have discovered a new technique that …
Ms. Marvel season 2’s fate will be decided soon, leak claims
Nearly two years after the first season, Ms. Marvel season 2 is still not a done deal, but Marvel Studios is reportedly set to make …
GPT-4o is the best ChatGPT model, but it has one weakness
OpenAI’s GPT-4o ChatGPT upgrade, announced earlier this week, was an amazing display of power. The company dropped a big AI live demo ahead of Google’s …
Call of Duty on Game Pass can’t erase the damage Xbox has done
Following the closure of Microsoft’s $75.4 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard late last year, the company is now gearing up to bring one of the …
11 hidden Apple Watch features you should be using every day
I wear my Apple Watch Ultra 2 every day. It has several hidden features that make my life easier, whether when I’m working out or …
Netflix just released a new dystopian thriller that fans of Squid Game will love
Tell me if this sounds familiar: A Netflix Korean drama gathers a group of strangers together to take part in a contest for money. The …
