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Valve's next game may have just leaked
The Verge - 17 May 2024 22:37
Image: Tyler McVicker Valve's next game appears to be a multiplayer hero shooter known as Deadlock. This is according to leaks from playtesters posted on social media earlier today, with some of the details verified by k...
This Smart Electric Grill Can't Replace Your Barbecue
Life Hacker - 17 May 2024 17:00
Despite achieving its promised 700°F heat, this grill is not worth the $999.99 sticker price for several reasons.
Single-tap passkeys are coming to Android 15
The Verge - 17 May 2024 17:22
Signing in is about to get more convenient in Android 15 and Wear OS 5. | Screenshot: Google AI was the main focus of the Google I/O keynote this year, but there are still a bunch of new feature updates hidden in the var...
Ricoh's New GR III HDF Cameras Sold by Lottery Due to Extreme Popularity
PetaPixel - 17 May 2024 16:33The iPhone 15 Pro Eight Months Later: Worth the Money?
The Mac Observer - 17 May 2024 10:42
The iPhone 15 Pro Eight Months Later: Worth the Money? The iPhone 15 Pro launched in September 2023, and now, several months later, it’s time for a thorough review. As a day-one buyer, I was able to test its features f...
iMessage Down for Some Users
Mac Rumors - 17 May 2024 00:00
The iMessage service that Apple users to send messages to one another appears to be down for some users, and messages are failing to go out or are taking an extra long time to send. There are numerous reports about the i...
X-Men '97's Finale Managed to Tie Up a 26-Year-Old Spider-Man Mystery, Too
Gizmodo - 17 May 2024 18:10
The third and final episode of "Tolerance Is Extinction,"the season finale of X-Men '97, had a lot to pay off--not just from the plot threads it wove throughout its own debut season, but in bringing to a head years of li...
OpenAI's Flirty New Assistant, Google Guts the Web and We Play HatGPT
The New York Times - 17 May 2024 11:04
It's been a week of A.I. vertigo -- the feeling that we've been dragged five years into the future and aren't sure what to do about it.
Google could make a long-overdue switch with the Pixel 10 in 2025
Android Authority - 17 May 2024 10:47Circle to Search might finally come to iPhone, but only in Chrome
BGR - 17 May 2024 16:25
Google just upgraded the Circle to Search functionality, announcing at I/O 2024 that the feature can now do things like help you with homework on … The post Circle to Search might finally come to iPhone, but only in Ch...
If you've had VPN problems since the April Windows update, here's your fix
ZDNet - 17 May 2024 15:42
Microsoft fixed the Windows VPN glitch with its May 14 update. Here's how to get it.
Save $70 on this innovative language learning app
PC World - 17 May 2024 10:00
If you want to learn a new language, there are many potential ways to go about it. But one innovative solution is making it especially fun. The Beelinguapp Language Learning App uses the power of reading and listening to...
Apple Plans a Thinner iPhone 17 for 2025, To Cost More Than Pro Max
The Mac Observer - 17 May 2024 20:03
Apple Plans a Thinner iPhone 17 for 2025, To Cost More Than Pro Max While we await the upcoming iPhone 16 series, the rumors about the iPhone 17 series are already knocking on our doors. A new report from The Information...
Deepfake audio scam takes $25 million from world-renowned engineering firm
ReadWrite - 17 May 2024 18:15
British engineering firm Arup has confirmed it was the victim of a serious deepfake scam after one of its Hong…
Pictures Banned at Donald Trump's Trial After Photographer Broke Rule
PetaPixel - 17 May 2024 14:36'Dune: Part Two' Streaming on Max: Release Date and Time - CNET
CNET - 17 May 2024 21:03
The epic sci-fi film starts streaming next week.
A Former OpenAI Leader Says Safety Has 'Taken a Backseat to Shiny Products' at the AI Company
SecurityWeek - 17 May 2024 20:54
Jan Leike, who ran OpenAI's "Super Alignment" team believes there should be more focus on preparing for the next generation of AI models, including on things like safety The post A Former OpenAI Leader Says Safety Has 'T...
NASA's Juno probe captures fascinating high-resolution images of Jupiter's icy moon Europa
SPACE.com - 17 May 2024 02:00
During a close flyby of Europa, the Juno spacecraft was at an altitude of just 330 kilometers (220 miles) above the moon's surface. It caught some awesome images, too.
Boost Your Signal: Tips and Tricks to Enhance Reception on Your iPhone or Android - CNET
CNET - 17 May 2024 22:00
These strategies can help you avoid dropped calls and missed text messages.
The BepiColombo Mission To Mercury is Losing Power
Universe Today - 17 May 2024 21:32
BepiColombo is a joint ESA/JAXA mission to Mercury. It was launched in 2018 on a complex trajectory to the Solar System’s innermost planet. The ESA reports that the spacecraft’s thrusters have lost some power. BepiCo...
Financial institutions have 30 days to disclose breaches under new rules
Ars Technica - 17 May 2024 21:27
Amendments contain loopholes that may blunt their effectiveness.
Q&A: Model disgorgement--the key to fixing AI bias and copyright infringement?
Phys.org - 17 May 2024 20:41
By now, the challenges posed by generative AI are no secret. Models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude and Meta's Llama have been known to "hallucinate," inventing potentially misleading responses, as well as divu...