Smiling Kids, Gorgeous Sunsets: Is It Photo Editing or Just Plain Lying?
October 4, 2023
AI blurs the line between photography and “fauxtography.” On Google’s new Pixel 8 phones, you can face swap for the perfect family portrait.
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SoftBank’s Son Says Artificial General Intelligence Will Soon Surpass Humans
October 4, 2023
“Take advantage of it or be left behind,” the CEO said at the investment company’s annual SoftBank World event.
Senators Probe TikTok’s Executive Transfers From ByteDance
October 4, 2023
The senators want information about TikTok’s ties to its parent, including whether it disclosed recent personnel moves to the U.S. government.
Intel to Split Off Specialized Chip Business as CEO Pursues Turnaround
October 4, 2023
The chip maker says the unit that makes programmable chips for defense and telecommunications will eventually go public.
Amazon Used Secret ‘Project Nessie’ Algorithm to Raise Prices
October 4, 2023
Amazon.com used an algorithm code-named “Project Nessie” to test how much it could raise prices in a way that competitors would follow, according to redacted portions of the FTC’s monopoly lawsuit.
Rare Look Inside TikTok Parent’s Finances Shows Slowing Growth
October 3, 2023
The Chinese social-media company turned an operating profit of more than $20 billion last year, but its valuation has slumped.
Meta Plans to Charge $14 a Month for Ad-Free Instagram
October 3, 2023
European users would have the option to pay a fee or agree to personalized ads, according to the company’s pitch to regulators.
Microsoft CEO Says Google’s Agreements Unfairly Harmed Bing
October 3, 2023
Satya Nadella said at the antitrust trial against Google that it will take more than AI to check Google’s advantage in internet search.
Rage-Poking and Wet Fingers: Why Some Gadgets Need More Buttons
October 1, 2023
In certain cases, screens can be cumbersome or even dangerous.
Bill Ackman Tweets a Lot of Big Ideas. His Biggest Might Be Combining With Twitter Itself.
October 1, 2023
The prolific social-media user says he would consider a deal with Elon Musk’s company, now known as X, for his new vehicle.
Apple to Address iPhone 15 Overheating Issues in iOS 17 Software Update
October 1, 2023
The company says the new titanium design has no impact on heat and attributes the issue to bugs.
Forget a Dating Profile, This App Says It Just Needs Your Face
September 30, 2023
The face holds personality clues, but is it the key to determining romantic compatibility?
Elon Musk’s Wish: Fewer Rules, Except for Robots
September 30, 2023
The world’s richest man is looking to cut through regulations, but not for AI, where he is asking for them.
Why You Soon Won’t Be Able to Avoid AI—At Work or At Home
September 30, 2023
Tech giants are racing to incorporate artificial intelligence into almost every aspect of their businesses, aiming to make AI indispensable for some – and unavoidable for the rest of us.
Apple’s Latest China Challenge: A Crackdown That Could Shrink Its App Store
September 29, 2023
Country’s push to register foreign apps threatens to remove Facebook, Instagram and X from iPhone App Store in China.
Tesla Is Accused of Racial Harassment at California Factory
September 29, 2023
The EEOC sued Elon Musk’s EV company, alleging Black employees were subjected to a hostile work environment.
Nvidia’s French Offices Raided in Cloud-Computing Antitrust Inquiry
September 29, 2023
France’s competition authority, which carried out the raid, has expressed concerns that cloud-computing companies could exclude smaller competitors.
Lina Khan Once Went Big Against Amazon. As FTC Chair, She Changed Tack.
September 28, 2023
The government’s antitrust lawsuit leaves out some allegations from a legal condemnation of Amazon that Khan wrote in law school.
Secrecy of Google Antitrust Trial Leads to Blame Game
September 28, 2023
The judge and government lawyers are defending themselves against criticism for letting tech executives testify behind closed doors.
X CEO Linda Yaccarino Says Platform Should Turn Profit in 2024
September 28, 2023
The former ad executive emphasized X’s transformation from its previous incarnation as Twitter, focusing on broader vision over specific user metrics.
iPhone 15 Pro Owners Complain About Overheating Problems
September 28, 2023
The issue threatens Apple’s premium phones, a cash cow essential to its growth and profits.
Meta Unveils New Mixed Reality Headset in Push for Traction on Metaverse
September 28, 2023
Facebook parent Meta Platforms on Wednesday announced the release date of its coming Quest 3 mixed reality headset and new Ray-Ban smart glasses.
The Best Way to Sharpen Knives—for Novices, Know-It-Alls and Everyone in Between
September 27, 2023
No matter your experience level in the kitchen, it’s important to keep your knives sharp. Here, four methods you can use, including the one most commonly employed in high-end restaurant kitchens.
TikTok Employees Say Executive Moves to U.S. Show China Parent’s Role
September 27, 2023
U.S. staff members have raised questions internally about recent personnel transfers from ByteDance.
OpenAI Seeks New Valuation of Up to $90 Billion in Share Sale
September 26, 2023
The potential sale would value the startup at roughly triple where it was set earlier this year.
FTC Sues Amazon, Alleging Illegal Online-Marketplace Monopoly
September 26, 2023
High-stakes case pits the e-commerce giant against agency chair Lina Khan’s aggressive antitrust stance.
Google Trial Spills Details on Deals With Apple, Samsung
September 26, 2023
The company says it was offering the better product, while the Justice Department argues the agreements were illegal.
Bezos Picks New CEO for Space Company as SpaceX Dominates Industry
September 25, 2023
Dave Limp, who worked on several major products at Amazon.com, will take over for the current Blue Origin CEO, Bob Smith.
You Can Now Talk With ChatGPT and It Sounds Like a Human (Pretty Much)
September 25, 2023
OpenAI’s popular chatbot is speaking up—literally—with a selection of voices that sound eerily like a real human. Plus, you can now upload photos and the chatbot can interpret them.
Amazon to Invest Up to $4 Billion in Anthropic as AI Arms Race Escalates
September 25, 2023
The deal, which includes a broad partnership, follows Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar stake in rival startup OpenAI.
As Its U.S. Shop Opens, TikTok’sChinese Merchants Struggle to Sell Mops, Soap Dispensers
September 25, 2023
Picking the right product, avoiding cultural faux pas and navigating social media are all part of challenges even experienced exporters face.
Meta to Push for Younger Users With New AI Chatbot Characters
September 24, 2023
Facebook’s parent is developing bots with personalities, including a “sassmaster general” robot that answers questions.
Rescuing Men From Rage Rabbit Holes
September 23, 2023
The “manosphere” is full of troubled young men. These organizations are trying to pull them out.
The Latest Twists in the Tensions Between Elon Musk and Tim Cook
September 23, 2023
Billionaire’s ambitions for his social-media company run up against Apple
The Most Important Tech Company You’ve Never Heard of Is a Major Reason Computers Keep Getting Faster
September 23, 2023
Few people outside of semiconductor manufacturing have ever heard of Applied Materials and its competitors—but what they do is more essential than ever to maintaining the global pace of technological progress.
The One Tool You Need to Make Your Lawn Look Superb This Fall
September 22, 2023
While a mower will get your grass looking good, you’ll need this Swiss Army knife of gardening to make it—and your entire yard—look great.
A closer perspective of the world with realme
September 22, 2023
FRESH from announcing its new 11 series last August, realme encourages users to utilize its features, especially its camera. This time, they brought us to the vibrant and bustling King City of the South–Davao. One of the famous tourist spots in Davao City is Malagos Garden Resort, home of the award-winning Malagos Chocolate. Yet there’s […]
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YouTube announces new generative AI products
September 22, 2023
MADE On YouTube, the platform unveiled a suite of AI-powered capabilities that will help both new and established creators and artists create, edit, and share content in bold new ways. These AI-powered tools will help unlock powerful new forms of creative expression, take the friction out of the creative process, and allow YouTube creators to […]
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