Eight days later, Phil Schiller won’t join the OpenAI board after all
Just eight days after it was revealed that Apple Fellow Phil Schiller would join the OpenAI board as an observer, it’s now being reported that this won’t happen. Instead, OpenAI will simply commit to regular meetings with Schiller and other pa.....»»
Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA
We may owe our tiny sliver of Neanderthal DNA to just a couple of hundred Neanderthals. Two recent studies suggest that the gene flow (as the young people call it these days) betw.....»»
In an odd bit of propaganda, Belarus claims to have its own Starlink technology
Mom, can we have a Starlink? Mom: We have a Starlink at home. In recent days, there has been a smattering of coverage in state-run Russian media outlets about how the Belarusian a.....»»
YouTube TV is hiking prices again after denying “erroneous” report days ago
$83/mo price lines up with Hulu TV Live, and not as far below traditional cable. YouTube TV, now one of the country's leading cable (or cable-ish) television providers, is startin.....»»
No matter what gets Game of the Year, you’ve already won
Every year we have tons of Game of the Year awards and announcements, but the winner isn't what matters......»»
Consumers report impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton on their food supply
Nearly 21% of households in states heavily affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton report sometimes or often not having enough to eat within the first seven days of the storms' impact, according to the November 2024 Consumer Food Insights Report (CF.....»»
ChatGPT down for some users; iOS 18.2 integration affected
OpenAI has acknowledged that its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently experiencing an outage, making the platform inaccessible to users all over the world. This issue has also impacted the integration with Siri following the public release of iO.....»»
Friday Night Lights reboot heads to Peacock. How does it differ from the original?
Peacock has won the competitive bidding war for Friday Night Lights reboot, a TV series about high school football......»»
Report: Google told FTC Microsoft’s OpenAI deal is killing AI competition
Microsoft gatekeeping OpenAI models saddles AI rivals with costs, report says. Google reportedly wants the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to end Microsoft's exclusive cloud dea.....»»
Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Add to a charity haul that's already raised nearly $9,500 in just a couple of days. If you've been too busy punching virtual Nazis to take part in this year's Ars Technica Charit.....»»
You can now buy a refurbished Steam Deck straight from Valve — if it’s in stock
The weather might be getting colder, but refurbished Steam Decks are available from valve at prices so hot, you won't need a jacket......»»
How to turn on Empty Trash Automatically in macOS Sequoia
The Mac's Trash stores files until you remove them from your drives. Here's how to empty the Trash automatically in macOS Sequoia.Auto-empty trash every 30 days on macOS.The Trash has been a part of the Mac's desktop design from the beginning. Using.....»»
The Game Awards’ world premiere reveals just started two days early
In collaboration with The Game Awards, Wholesome Games just showcased over 20 upcoming titles, including a few surprise releases......»»
Hurry! This Logitech gaming headset won’t be $58 off forever
Communicate with online cohorts in real time with the Logitech G733 Wireless Gaming Headset. Save up to $58 when you purchase at Best Buy, but act fast!.....»»
Hey musicians, don’t miss Positive Grid’s 12 Days of Gearmas
Need a gift for musicians, be sure to check out the Positive Grid 12 Days of Gearmas sale with amps, software, and more available......»»
I’m obsessed with this app that turned my iPhone into a retro iPod
Wish you could relive the days of the early 2000s? I found an app that transformed my iPhone 16 into an old-school iPod, and I love it......»»
Shop Audien Hearing for the 12 Days of Christmas Sale
Audien Hearing is currently hosting a 12 Days of Christmas Sale, so it's the perfect time to save big on OTC hearing aids and gift better hearing for the holidays......»»
Sora is OpenAI’s new video generation tool, here’s everything it can do
Today, OpenAI continued its 12 days of product announcements with a big one: Sora, its video generation model, is now available to the public. Here’s everything it can do. more….....»»
Ten months after first tease, OpenAI launches Sora video generation publicly
It's a big launch, but AI video-synthesis competition has heated up over the past 10 months. On Monday, OpenAI released Sora Turbo, a new version of its text-to-video generation m.....»»
ChatGPT unveils Sora with up to 20-second AI video generation
After nearly a year of delays and development setbacks, OpenAI has finally released its video-generation model, Sora, but only to select paying customers......»»
How the iPhone 16 won the battle of the camera button
Two new smartphones approach secondary camera controls in very different ways, forcing me to choose between a futuristic option or the luxury of a button......»»