Here’s why WhatsApp might be the best way to use ChatGPT
When OpenAI launched the 1-800-ChatGPT (1-800-242-8478) number in mid-December, announcing support for voice calls from any type of phone, I called it a gimmicky feature …
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New AI upscales blurry video to make the ‘enhance’ cop movie trope a reality
There’s an age-old movie trope that we’ve all seen a hundred times. A cop gets their hands on blurry, grainy video footage and takes it …
Researchers used AI to invent self-healing concrete that may help stop potholes
We could soon have roads and highways that require fewer repairs and even help reduce carbon emissions. According to new research, scientists have developed an …
This tiny bug transforms food waste into nutrient-rich biofertiliser
While they might not win any beauty contests, the black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are making a massive impact by turning food waste into a …
This crazy 4-legged robot from China runs as fast as Usain Bolt
China continues to make strides in the robotics industry. This time, the nation’s engineers at robotic startup Mirror Me have created a new ultrafast robot …
The internet can’t stop buzzing about this gripping Hulu thriller, the new #1 show on streaming
The brand new Hulu drama Paradise, from This is Us creator Dan Fogelman, is already such a buzzworthy hit for the streamer — with four …
This AI gives you a body double to sit on Zoom calls, so you don’t have to
Generative AI products like ChatGPT aren’t just for asking AI questions, browsing the web in novel ways, or helping out with school and work. Some …
Living solar panels made of bacteria could power homes of the future
What if the next leap in renewable energy doesn’t come from sleek silicon panels but from microscopic life forms? Scientists are exploring the potential of …
Apple leaker apologizes for sharing confidential information as lawsuit is dismissed
Last March, Apple sued one of its iOS Software Engineers for leaking confidential information to The Wall Street Journal and The Information. At the time, …
iOS 18.4 beta 1 with upgraded Siri should be here soon
iPhone owners shouldn’t have to wait much longer to test out Apple’s smarter version of Siri, as Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that iOS 18.4 beta …
The 7 biggest streaming releases coming this month from Max, Netflix, Prime Video & more
February is shaping up to be a massive month for streaming, with some of the biggest TV shows of the year set to debut new …
DeepSeek is ‘TikTok on steroids,’ lawmaker says as US ban on government devices looms
As soon as DeepSeek AI became a viral sensation, challenging America’s dominance in AI with breakthrough software innovations, I wondered whether a DeepSeek ban was …
Severance Season 2, Episode 4 recap: In which we’re reminded that Helly was never cruel
As I hinted in a post a few days ago, Apple TV+ just put Severance fans through what arguably was the most bewildering TV episode …
GTA 6 on Nintendo Switch 2 might be in the cards after all
It’s been 14 months since Rockstar Games released the trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. We’ve been patiently waiting for more news since then, and …
Incredible new smart fabric heats up to 54 degrees to keep you warm
What if instead of layering up with bulky clothes or relying on battery-powered heated jackets when you step outside in the winter, your clothing could …
Best Apple Watch deals for February 2025
Are you looking for a deal on an Apple Watch? I have been keeping track of Apple Watch prices and discounts since Apple launched its …
Google Search is getting an AI Mode soon – here’s what it does
ChatGPT Search isn’t my main search engine, but it’s an increasingly important online search tool in my arsenal. I don’t specifically press the ChatGPT Search …
DeepSeek mobile apps send your sensitive data to China with no encryption
DeepSeek R1 is the open-source AI from China that shocked the world last week. We learned that a startup with restricted access to high-tech AI …
How to add end-to-end encryption to your iCloud backups
Apple’s Advanced Data Protection security features have been available for over two years now. It adds end-to-end encryption to various Apple apps on iCloud backup. …
Today’s deals: $220 Nintendo Switch, $20 waterproof speaker, $30 Crock-Pot, $100 off Dyson V15, more
Friday’s featured deals include some seriously great opportunities. Renewed Nintendo Switch consoles in good condition cost just $219.99 right now. There’s also a best-selling waterproof …
UK demands Apple open access to encrypted user accounts worldwide
The UK government demanded Apple create a back door on users’ encrypted iCloud accounts to retrieve the content any Apple user has uploaded to the …
Apple Spring event 2025: Everything we expect
After a late spring event last year, Apple is expected to hold another press conference in spring 2025 and make several announcements across several product …
iPhone SE 4 could kill multiple iPhones in Apple’s current lineup
We saw conflicting rumors about the iPhone SE 4 release last year. Some said the phone could be unveiled very early in 2025, while others …
Meta just hired a correspondent from The Daily Caller, founded by Tucker Carlson, for a policy role
Facebook’s parent company Meta is doubling down on its rightward shift, with a flurry of recent moves from the company reflecting a desire to be …
AI turned The Beatles’ Rubber Soul into a Motown album that sounds uncannily real
What if The Beatles had recorded Rubber Soul as a Motown album? Thanks to AI, you don’t have to wonder what that might have sounded …
Leica’s new iPhone accessory is everything the Camera Control will never be
I dislike the iPhone 16’s Camera Control functionality. BGR readers know I tried it over the past few months, but it isn’t for me. However, …
AI invented a new miracle material that’s as strong as steel but light as foam
Scientists have found a new use for AI, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise these days. This time, they used AI to design …
Brits want to ban ‘smarter-than-human’ AI – good luck with that
Following the rapid advancements in AI tech like ChatGPT, it’s only a matter of time before the leading AI firms come up with AGI, or …
Mind-altering parasite takes control of host spiders before killing them
Deep in the caves of Ireland, scientists have discovered a mind-altering parasite that takes control of spiders, forcing them to abandon their webs before ultimately …
A look at the new Apple TV+ action-adventure movie from the director of Marvel’s Doctor Strange
Apple TV+ hasn’t enjoyed as consistent a level of success with its film slate as it has with its original TV releases like Ted Lasso …
