Instagram may be preparing an AI-powered chatbot
With ChatGPT continuing to gain so much attention, other tech companies have been scrambling to release their own AI-powered chatbots in a bid to stay relevant......»»
Zoom CEO envisions AI deepfakes attending meetings in your place
Eric Yuan told The Verge that "digital twins" are the future of work. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Zoom CEO Eric Yuan has a vision for the future of work: sending your AI-powered digital twin to attend meetings on your.....»»
Instagram testing controversial unskippable ads in its app
It’s no secret that Meta’s biggest source of profit comes from advertising. However, it seems that the company is willing to make advertising a bit more intrusive, at least on Instagram. That’s because Instagram has been testing a new way of sh.....»»
Instagram is testing out a new and annoying feature
It seems that Instagram is testing out a new ads feature that will make it impossible for users to skip ads while scrolling their feed. The post Instagram is testing out a new and annoying feature appeared first on Phandroid. Instagram is.....»»
ASUS Vivobook S Arm-powered laptops announced
With all the success that Apple has gotten with its Apple Silicon computers, it seems that PC OEMs are rushing to catch up. We’ve already seen a few Arm-powered laptops and devices from companies like Microsoft, and now it looks like ASUS is gettin.....»»
Toyota, Hyundai, Kia post robust U.S. sales gains in May as EVs gain momentum
Toyota, Hyundai and Kia reported strong sales gains in May, bolstered by hybrids and electric vehicles. Toyota Motor North America saw its sales climb 16 percent in May to 216,611, powered by a 15 percent boost in Toyota brand sales, while Lexus b.....»»
There’s no Threads app for iPad, but this simple trick will unlock an app-like experience today
Instagram as a company seems to have never heard of this little niche product called the iPad. There may never be an Instagram iPad app, which doesn’t bode well for Threads’ own chances of native iPad support either. But did you know that you.....»»
Russia and China are using OpenAI tools to spread disinformation
Iran and Israel have been getting in on the action as well. Enlarge / OpenAI said it was committed to uncovering disinformation campaigns and was building its own AI-powered tools to make detection and analysis "more effective.".....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
iOS 18: Siri to gain extensive knowledge to trigger individual app functions, powered by AI
Siri is expected to be at the center of a host of AI-related enhancements coming to iOS 18. Now, thanks to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, we have fresh information on some of the specific upgrades coming to Apple’s intelligent assista.....»»
Researcher develops model of influencer importance within Instagram networks
A study published in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing has provided new insights into social media influencers, particularly focusing on those in the women's fashion sector on the well-known image and video sharing platf.....»»
Instagram enhances Notes feature by adding support for likes, mentions, and prompts
Today Instagram is rolling out a handful of enhancements to its Notes feature, including adding support for likes, mentions, and the ability to post prompts that others can respond to. more….....»»
Instagram Wants to Cull Online Harassment with its New Feature
The feature was initially under testing a couple of years back. The post Instagram Wants to Cull Online Harassment with its New Feature appeared first on Phandroid. While social media does come with a sizeable number of perks, there are ti.....»»
Travel through data from space in new 3D Instagram experiences
A new project provides special 3D "experiences" on Instagram using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other telescopes through augmented reality (AR), allowing users to travel virtually through objects in space. These new experiences of a.....»»
Instagram Limits tool offering increased harassment protection for teens
Meta is offering teenagers a strengthened version of its Instagram Limits tool. When set to its highest level, only Close Friends will be able to comment, reply, tag, mention, or message them. It’s the latest development in the company’s prote.....»»
Fitbit Announces a new Wear-OS Powered Smartwatch for Kids
Could we see more Wear OS Fitbit devices soon? The post Fitbit Announces a new Wear-OS Powered Smartwatch for Kids appeared first on Phandroid. It’s been a while since we’ve seen new products from Fitbit – while it looks.....»»
You can now use the Microsoft Copilot bot on Telegram
Copilot is a chatbot based on OpenAI’s GPT-4 developed by Microsoft. It has been integrated into many Microsoft products, including Office and Bing. And now, even Telegram users can take advantage of Copilot through a bot that works right from the.....»»
Bentley is replacing its W12 engine with a plug-in hybrid—and let us try it
Plug-in hybrid powertrain perfectly suits Bentley's next Continental GT Speed. Enlarge / After building almost 100,000 W12-powered Bentley Continental GTs, the brand is moving to a plug-in powertrain. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin).....»»
US sanctions operators of “free VPN” that routed crime traffic through user PCs
911 S5 residential proxy service was comprised of 19 million IP addresses. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) The US Treasury Department has sanctioned three Chinese nationals for their involvement in a VPN-powered botnet wi.....»»
Apple Developer app teases WWDC 24 with ‘Get ready’ tips
WWDC 24 is just around the corner and in preparing for the big event, Apple is promoting a new “Get ready” list in its Developer app. Here’s what you can do to get organized for this year’s WWDC. more….....»»
Apple’s 2024 Beats Pill specs: louder sound, 24 hour battery, Find My, IP67
Apple is preparing to launch its second Beats Pill product since acquiring the audio brand nearly a decade ago. After being bought by Apple in 2014, introduced the Beats Pill+ that sold from 2015 to 2020. While it was discontinued without a replacem.....»»