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Artificial Intelligence

AI Companies Seek Improv Actors to Train AI on Human Emotion

Major tech firms are recruiting improv actors to generate specialized training data, aiming to improve AI's understanding of nuanced human…

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Business

Oscars Betting: A Gateway to Prediction Markets

Prediction markets are integrating with entertainment coverage, like the Kalshi and Rotten Tomatoes partnership, to frame betting odds as a…

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Entertainment

Asus Open Earbuds: The Perfect Handheld Gaming Companion

The Asus Cetra Open Wireless earbuds feature an open-ear design that allows ambient sound to mix with audio, prioritizing situational…

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BigTech Companies

MacBook Air M5 Review: A Subtle Yet Perfect Update

The MacBook Air M5 is a refined update featuring the new M5 chip, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a doubled base…

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AI & Tech

Xbox Gets Copilot AI Assistant This Year

Xbox will launch its new Gaming Copilot AI assistant on current consoles this year, as announced at the Game Developers…

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BigTech Companies

Live Nation Faces States’ Antitrust Trial Monday

A major antitrust trial against Live Nation-Ticketmaster is proceeding, with dozens of state attorneys general alleging the company holds an…

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Artificial Intelligence

Spotify Lets Users Customize Their Music Taste Profile

Spotify is launching a beta feature called Taste Profile for Premium subscribers, starting in New Zealand, which allows users to…

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Gadgets

Popular Headphones Pulled in Europe Over Chemical Concerns

A European Union-funded study found hormone-disrupting chemicals in headphones, prompting major retailers to remove specific models from sale due to…

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BigTech Companies

Epic Games Raises Fortnite V-Bucks Prices Due to Operating Costs

Epic Games is raising the price of V-Bucks in Fortnite, reducing the amount of currency players receive for the same…

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BigTech Companies

PC Makers Unprepared for MacBook Neo’s Arrival

Apple's MacBook Neo disrupts the budget laptop market with a $600 device that leverages its integrated design and manufacturing to…

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BigTech Companies

Instagram Removes Little-Used Encrypted DM Feature

Instagram is discontinuing its optional end-to-end encryption for direct messages on May 8th, citing very low user adoption of the…

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BigTech Companies

Pixel Buds Pro 2: Top Wireless Earbuds for $170

The Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer a significant upgrade with premium audio, effective active noise cancellation, and a compact, secure…

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AI & Tech

Bespoke AI Models Are Revolutionizing Filmmaking

The film industry is adopting bespoke AI models, like those from Netflix's acquisition of InterPositive, which are customized for individual…

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BigTech Companies

Beware: The Hidden Risks of Gray Market Samsung TriFolds

Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold is extremely difficult to purchase officially, with evidence suggesting the company is creating artificial scarcity to…

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Artificial Intelligence

Peacock Launches Vertical NBA Streams for Mobile

Peacock is launching a vertical video format for mobile, allowing viewers to watch NBA games in portrait mode without rotating…

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BigTech Companies

Google Chrome for Arm Linux Arrives This Year

Google is releasing a native version of Chrome for Arm Linux in Q2, completing its support for the Arm architecture…

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BigTech Companies

Meta Eyes Long-Term VR Engagement Among Teen Users

Chris Pruett from Meta Reality Labs discussed the challenges in the VR gaming industry, noting significant workforce reductions and closures…

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AI & Tech

Anthropic’s Claude AI Now Generates Charts and Diagrams

Anthropic has enhanced its Claude AI to produce custom charts, diagrams, and visualizations directly within conversations, aiding in understanding complex…

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AI & Tech

Gemini’s Task Automation: The Future Is Here

Google's Gemini assistant introduces task automation, allowing it to interact with apps in a virtual environment to complete real-world actions…

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Gadgets

iPhone & Galaxy Cases: 90% Off After Price Drop

Woot is running a major sale on protective phone cases from brands like Speck and OtterBox for around $5, covering…

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