Google has revealed its plans to enhance its virtual assistant, Google Assistant, with the implementation of generative AI features. The company aims to integrate the advancements made in large language models (LLM) technology, similar to ChatGPT and its own Bard chatbot, to supercharge Assistant’s capabilities. This move signifies Google’s commitment to continuously improve its virtual
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If you’re a parent who has been diligently setting Screen Time limits on your child’s Apple device, you might be surprised to learn that those limits might not be working as intended. A recent report by the Wall Street Journal has revealed that a bug in Apple’s Family Sharing system has been causing certain Screen
Etsy, the well-known online marketplace for handmade and vintage items, is currently under fire from sellers due to its payment reserve system. Sellers who have been with Etsy for a long time have found themselves facing a problematic situation in which a significant portion of their earnings is being held by the platform for an
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is on the verge of introducing a mobile version of its Horizon Worlds metaverse social platform. This move is aimed at extending Meta’s influence beyond its current user base of Quest VR device owners. While an official release date has not yet been announced, Meta has made substantial progress
In an unexpected twist, the House Judiciary Committee has made the decision to cancel the upcoming vote to hold Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in contempt of Congress. The vote, which had been scheduled to take place, was intended to put pressure on Meta to provide additional documents for a committee investigation into allegations of colluding
Reddit, the popular social media platform, is taking measures to ensure authenticity and improve user experience. Recently, the company announced its plans to test a new feature called the “Official” label. This label aims to verify the authenticity of certain accounts, increase transparency, and reduce impersonation on the platform. Enhancing Transparency and Security The introduction
Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again made changes to Twitter’s logo. After initially replacing the platform’s iconic blue bird with an X logo, Musk decided to modify it further. The new logo featured slightly thicker lines, but Musk quickly expressed his dissatisfaction and announced that he would
A recent study conducted by Stanford’s Internet Observatory has uncovered that Mastodon, the decentralized network often regarded as an alternative to Twitter, is inundated with child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The study, which utilized Google’s SafeSearch API and PhotoDNA, found a staggering 112 instances of known CSAM within just two days of searching across 325,000
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds made two unexpected announcements during San Diego Comic-Con. First, the show is breaking away from its usual weekly release schedule by airing a new episode tonight. The episode will be a crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks and will premiere on Paramount Plus at 7PM ET. Deadline reports this exciting
AMC Theaters has decided to scrap its tiered pricing plan for seats following customer feedback. The plan, called Sightline, aimed to offer more desirable seats at a higher price and less popular seats at a lower price. However, the response from customers during testing was not as expected, leading the company to abandon the pilot.