Google is planning to introduce new privacy controls for Chromebooks that will allow users to instantly block all apps and sites from accessing the computer’s camera and microphone. The move will provide an efficient software replacement for the physical camera and mic kill switch found on various PC laptops. New Camera and Mic Toggles The
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OpenAI has introduced a new feature that allows users to turn off their chat history while using its chatbot, ChatGPT. According to the company, when this feature is turned off, previous conversations will not be saved, and the AI models will not use them for training. However, any new conversations will be stored for up
Google’s “search & other” revenues increased by only 1.87% YoY in Q1 2023, reaching $40.4 billion. This indicates a significant drop in growth compared to the 24.28% and 30.11% jumps witnessed in Q1 2022 and Q1 2021, respectively. This sluggish growth comes after years of rapid growth, and it suggests that the tech giant might
Respawn Entertainment, the developers behind the upcoming game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, have announced a range of new accessibility features that are sure to please fans of the franchise. While many of these features are commonplace in modern video games, there is one option that sets Jedi: Survivor apart from the rest. Slow Mode One
Japanese startup ispace’s attempt at the first private Moon landing has failed after the lunar lander lost contact with engineers. The Hakuto-R Mission 1 lander was unable to communicate with engineers as it neared the Moon’s surface, leading to the conclusion that the landing could not be completed. The lander had been launched from Cape
Artifact, the news app launched by Instagram’s co-founders, has introduced a new AI feature that allows users to summarise articles in varying tones. The app, which is available on the latest version, enables users to summarise an article by tapping the “Aa” icon at the top of the screen and selecting “Summarise”. The summary appears
TikTok is currently developing a feature that will allow users to create AI-generated profile pictures, according to social media expert Matt Navarra, who shared videos and images of the feature with The Verge. The feature would be integrated into the TikTok app, which means that users will likely see more AI-made avatars on their feeds.
A retail listing for the rumored Beats Studio Buds Plus was accidentally published on Amazon ahead of the official announcement. According to the listing, the Studio Buds Plus will be released on May 18th, priced at $169.95, which is a $20 increase from the standard Studio Buds released in 2021. The buds share a similar
In an effort to fortify its photo verification system, Tinder has introduced video selfies as a way to ensure that users are who they claim to be. The new feature requires members to record a video of themselves using their smartphone’s front camera, which will be used to verify their account. This method will be