OpenAI revs up plans for web search, but denies report of an imminent launch
The search.chatgpt.com URL is being set up, and Google employees are being poached. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) OpenAI is eventually coming for the most popular website on the Internet: Google Search......»»
Unhappy with One UI 7 animations? Samsung says they’re going to get better
The One UI 7 beta has been out for about a week, but fans report sluggish animations and a less-than-pleasant user experience......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Friday, December 13
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»
With deadlines looming, Chesapeake Bay environmental agreement will be revised
The Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, a group of governors and other environmental leaders, announced plans to revise the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement......»»
Rocket Report: Chinese national flies drone near Falcon 9, Trouble down under
"I am convinced that a collaboration between Avio and MaiaSpace could be established." Welcome to Edition 7.23 of the Rocket Report! We're closing in on the end of the year, with.....»»
Mecha Break finally takes to the skies next spring with a clear post-launch plan
Mecha Break finally received a confirmed spring 2025 release window at The Game Awards 2024, and Amazing Seasun teased some of its post-launch plans......»»
ChatGPT adds eyes to its voice with new screen and video sharing feature
OpenAI adds screen and video-sharing to ChatGPT......»»
A new HomePod mini is coming next year, and it definitely needs Apple Intelligence
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported earlier today that Apple has been working on a new HomePod mini for next year. While the report is focused on mentioning Apple’s new wireless chip, my only request is that Apple brings Apple Intelligence support t.....»»
Report: AT&T, Verizon aren’t notifying most victims of Chinese call-records hack
Telcos reportedly aren't telling users about call metadata taken in Chinese hack. AT&T and Verizon reportedly are not notifying most customers whose call records were stolen in th.....»»
OpenAI’s Sora doesn’t feel like the game-changer it was supposed to be
OpenAI has been touting Sora as the future of video generation for nearly a year. What it released Tuesday can't possibly be what CEO Sam Altman meant......»»
OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode can now see your screen and analyze videos
ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode feature is gaining new visual capabilities and a seasonal infusion of holiday cheer......»»
Southern states brace for water changes, report finds
Water is everywhere. It falls freely from the sky and flows across the earth. Humans are inextricably connected to water and to forests. Changes in land use, forest conditions, and climate affect water – with consequences for drinking water treatme.....»»
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode adding video and screen sharing input (plus a Santa mode)
OpenAI has unveiled two new ChatGPT features today as part of its 12 days of OpenAI campaign. Notably, ChatGPT is learning how to include video input and screen sharing in voice conversation. And while the firm is feeling festive, there’s a fun new.....»»
OpenAI introduces “Santa Mode” to ChatGPT for ho-ho-ho voice chats
An AI version of old St. Nick arrives as a seasonal character in popular chatbot app. On Thursday, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT users can now talk to a simulated version of Santa.....»»
Should mental health screening be part of lawyer licensing?
A new report from Stanford Law School's Rhode Center investigates how states screen bar applicants for mental health conditions—and finds a profession in transition......»»
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.....»»
Krispy Kreme cybersecurity incident disrupts online ordering
Popular US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has been having trouble with its online ordering system as well as digital payments at their brick-and-mortar shops since late November, and now we finally know why: an 8-K report filed with the US Securities an.....»»
Apple exec launches Apple Intelligence in Australia
Apple's Bob Borchers is in Australia for the launch of Apple Intelligence where he says he expects the new features will become a natural part of users' daily life.Apple's Bob Borchers — image credit: EFTMAs Apple releases iOS 18.2, alongside the n.....»»
Apple Intelligence development may be delaying iOS 19 feature work
The launch and development of Apple Intelligence and other iOS 18 features could impact iOS 19, due to engineers working on the AI push.Apple Intelligence in iOS 18Apple's development of features for operating systems usually reaches a crescendo with.....»»
Experts call for mental health hubs to prevent child exploitation
Mental health hubs in areas of disadvantage are needed to protect vulnerable children from criminal exploitation, experts say in a new report......»»
NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Thursday, December 12
Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here......»»