Priceline has a new AI voice assistant thanks to OpenAI
Priceline debuts AI voice assistant using OpenAI model......»»
Kandji unveils Kai: an AI-powered device management assistant for Apple fleets
Kandji, a popular Apple device management vendor, has introduced Kai, an AI-powered device management assistant designed to streamline the management of Apple devices within corporate environments. It’s touted as the first of its kind. Kai aims to.....»»
Apple rejects new AI pact in EU, despite support from OpenAI, Google, more
EU users hoping for good news on the Apple Intelligence front—look away. Apple’s ongoing dispute with EU governing authorities over a variety of issues, including AI, has found its latest story. Per Politico, a new AI pact put forward by the EU h.....»»
OpenAI plans tectonic shift from nonprofit to for-profit, giving Altman equity
Under plans that have attracted criticism, shift may give Altman 7% equity in the firm. Enlarge (credit: Benj Edwards / OpenAI) On Wednesday, Reuters reported that OpenAI is working on a plan to restructure its core busi.....»»
OpenAI CTO Murati shocks with sudden departure as two other execs leave
Three major departures coincide with news about the company's planned restructuring. Enlarge / Mira Murati, chief technology officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach, Cal.....»»
Meta rolls out its own version of Advanced Voice Mode at Connect 2024
Meta announced Natural Voice Interactions at its Connect 2024 event. It's a new feature that will allow users to speak directly with the company's chatbot......»»
Home Depot expands Hubspace with a smart door, smart lock, and other cool gadgets
The Smart Glass Door arrives on September 30, and it lets you toggle between a clear and opaque glass window using voice commands......»»
Talking to ChatGPT for the first time is a surreal experience
Listen to our first audio demo with OpenAI's new natural voice chat features. Enlarge / Putting the "chat" in ChatGPT (credit: Getty Images) In May, when OpenAI first demonstrated ChatGPT-4o's coming audio conversation c.....»»
OpenAI’s Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
OpenAI CTO's resignation coincides with news about the company's planned restructuring. Enlarge / Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach,.....»»
OpenAI asked US to approve energy-guzzling 5GW data centers, report says
OpenAI stokes China fears to woo US approvals for huge data centers, report says. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) OpenAI hopes to convince the White House to approve a sprawling plan that would place 5-.....»»
ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice feature is finally rolling out to Plus and Teams subscribers
OpenAI announced that it will be rolling out its Advanced Voice feature to ChatGPT Plus and Teams subscribers throughout the week......»»
Report: John Cena and Judi Dench"s next role is your Meta AI voice
Meta will use celebrity voices for Meta AI assistant......»»
Roku OS 14 is for the kids, and the voice control users
Roku OS 14 will start rolling out to users in the weeks and months ahead, with a few new features on tap......»»
OpenAI CEO: We may have AI superintelligence in “a few thousand days”
Altman says "deep learning worked" and will lead to "massive prosperity." Enlarge (credit: andresr via Getty Images) On Monday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman outlined his vision for an AI-driven future of tech progress and globa.....»»
When you call a restaurant, you might be chatting with an AI host
Voice chatbots are increasingly picking up the phone for restaurants. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Juj Winn) A pleasant female voice greets me over the phone. “Hi, I’m an assistant named Jasmine for Bodega,” the.....»»
Chat with this AI chatbot to find everything you want to buy
Klaran debuts AI chatbot shopping assistant......»»
Tested: Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 bone-conduction wireless headphones
I’ve long used Shokz bone-conduction wireless headphones as my go-to for voice and video calls, mostly because they are so comfortable I often forget I’m wearing them. I’ve been using the OpenComm model for a couple of years now, but switche.....»»
WhatsApp now lets users explore Channels by category
WhatsApp last year introduced Channels, a new one-way way to send text, photos, videos, and stickers to multiple people at once. Following an update that brought voice messages and polls to Channels, the feature is now getting an advanced search by c.....»»
Microplastics: Meant to last, just not forever and not in our bodies
Megan Hill is an assistant professor of chemistry and leader of the Hill Lab in Colorado State University's College of Natural Sciences. Her research leverages organic chemistry to design advanced polymeric materials for applications in sustainabilit.....»»
Strivacity AI Assist optimizes digital identity management
Strivacity released Strivacity AI Assist, a new “smart assistant” powered by GenAI that makes it easier to manage and secure digital identities across business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) use cases. Building on Strivacity’s.....»»
Apple releases new firmware version for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple is rolling out another firmware update today for AirPods Pro 2 users today. Today’s update comes just under a week after Apple released new AirPods Pro firmware for iOS 18, with new features like Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume improveme.....»»