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.....»»
What makes Brisbane 2032 different from Paris? A "climate-positive" Olympics plan for lasting benefits
The Paris Olympics have put Brisbane back in the spotlight as host of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The plans for 2032 make one thing clear: these games will be different......»»
Activision shuts down Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer mod one day before launch
A mod set to recreate Call of Duty's Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer was canceled the day before launch......»»
Critical RCE bug in SolarWinds Web Help Desk fixed (CVE-2024-28986)
SolarWinds has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-28986) in its Web Help Desk (WHD) solution that may allow attackers to run commands on the host machine. “While it was reported as an unauthenticated vulnerability, SolarWinds has been una.....»»
Disney fighting restaurant death suit with Disney+ terms “absurd,” lawyer says
Disney wants to force suit over restaurant allergy death into arbitration. Enlarge / Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, USA. (credit: JHVEPhoto | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) After a wo.....»»
House call: A new study rethinks early Christian landmark
Since its discovery by modern researchers a century ago, an ancient structure known as the "Christian building" has become widely considered the cornerstone of early Christian architecture. Constructed around 232 C.E. in the ancient city of Dura-Euro.....»»
The Google Pixel Watch 3 has a never-before-seen health feature
Google's Pixel Watch 3 comes with a pulse loss detection feature that has never been seen before on a smartwatch. It uses the heart data to call for emergency......»»
Nest now supports Apple Home, Aqara"s FP1E presence sensor launches, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we break down the news from Google's special event, the launch of the Aqara FP1E presence sensor, and more smart home news.HomeKit Insider PodcastThis week our guest host is Shane Whatley. He's a growin.....»»
"Wake-up call to humanity": Research shows the Great Barrier Reef is the hottest it"s been in 400 years
The Great Barrier Reef is vast and spectacular. But repeated mass coral bleachings, driven by high ocean temperatures, are threatening the survival of coral colonies which are the backbone of the reef......»»
AT&T rebuked over misleading ad for nonexistent satellite phone calling
AT&T reluctantly adds disclaimer: "Satellite calling is not currently available." Enlarge / Screenshot from AT&T commercial featuring Ben Stiller making a satellite call to Jordan Spieth. (credit: AT&T) AT&T has been tol.....»»
Don’t call it boring — this printer was an absolute joy to use
I reviewed HP's Color LaserJet Pro 4201dw to find out if this affordable color laser printer has good quality and long-term value......»»
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 - everything we know so far
Here's what we know about Call of Duty Black Ops 6, including when it's coming out, and a look at the campaign......»»
Woman accused of stabbing worker in head following fight at Boston restaurant
Woman accused of stabbing worker in head following fight at Boston restaurant.....»»
Reddit might start putting some subreddits behind paywalls
Following the announcement of the company’s Q2 results on Tuesday afternoon, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman spoke to shareholders and answered questions in an earnings call. … The post Reddit might start putting some subreddits behind paywalls.....»»
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
Another year and another Call of Duty title. This time we're taking aim at Call of Duty: Black Ops Gulf War with all the intel we've collected on the new title......»»
"Miseries of the Balkhash": Fears for Kazakhstan"s magical lake
Seen from the sky, with its turquoise waters stretching out into the desert expanses in the shape of a crescent, you can see why they call Lake Balkhash the "pearl of Kazakhstan"......»»
Some subreddits could be paywalled, hints Reddit CEO
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has hinted that in future some subreddits could be paywalled, as the company seeks to devise new sources of income. Huffman raised the prospect during an earnings call in which he said Reddit would also be testing AI-power.....»»
Competition over millions of years preserves genetic diversity of three crustaceans
Hosts and their parasites are in constant competition. Through genetic diversity, the host can change in such a way that infection is no longer possible. However, the parasite adapts quickly—and the game starts all over again. This is also referred.....»»
9to5Mac Overtime 026: I hope this message finds you well
A discussion of the new Siri on iOS 18.1 beta 1, Apple Intelligence writing tools, new summaries in the Messages and Mail apps, phone call recording, AI-assisted memory video creation, and more. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast ex.....»»
Astronomers discover new supergiant-rich stellar cluster
Astronomers report the discovery of a new galactic stellar cluster located some 24,000 light years away. The newfound cluster, which received the designation Barbá 2, turns out to host at least several supergiant stars. The finding was detailed in a.....»»
Microsoft’s Announces a Surprising Change for Skype
Skype is now ad-free. The post Microsoft’s Announces a Surprising Change for Skype appeared first on Phandroid. Some might call it “hell freezing over” – but kidding aside, it looks like Microsoft is set to remove a.....»»