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Staying Safe: How iPhones Connect by Satellite

October 9, 2024

Having trouble with your iPhone’s internet or cellular connection during a natural disaster like Hurricane Milton? Fret not, if you have an iPhone 14 or later, it's packed with a unique feature called Emergency SOS via satellite. This technology keeps you connected with emergency services even when

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Zelda and Mario are in the Alarm: Nintendo's New Motion-Sensing Wake-Up Device

October 9, 2024

Nintendo is introducing a novel alarm clock called Alarmo, designed to make your mornings more entertaining. This device responds to movement, allowing you to snooze with a simple gesture or turn it off by getting out of bed. The clock is priced at $99.99 and will be available for everyone in early

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Gemini Users Now Enjoy Imagen 3 for Image Creation

October 9, 2024

Great news for all Gemini users! You can now generate stunning images using Imagen 3. This feature was first introduced at Google's I/O 2024 event in May. Imagen 3 offers three key benefits: sharp image quality with detailed clarity and vibrant colors, lifelike visuals that bring realism to your ima

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The Man Who Unleashed AI Fears What He's Created

October 9, 2024

Meet John Hopfield, a 91-year-old physicist who won the Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking work on artificial intelligence (AI). He's not exactly thrilled with how AI is developing these days. Speaking from Britain, Hopfield admitted that recent AI advances have him feeling "very unnerving," like wh

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Is TikTok Good for Kids? Let's Think About It

October 9, 2024

TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, is facing pushback from some US regions. Why? They're worried about kids' mental well-being. Features like endless scrolling and constant notifications might be addictive. Plus, dangerous challenges have led to serious incidents, according to New York's top law

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Google Pixel 8 Price Slashes Again: Amazon's Prime Day Surprise

October 9, 2024

Amazon has just dropped another bombshell deal on the Google Pixel 8. Now priced at $402 during Prime Day, that's a massive 42% discount from its original $699 price tag for the 128GB model. This isn't the first price cut—just yesterday, it was $517. Such a steep discount is bound to cause a shoppin

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Pixel 8a: Prime Day's Big Smartphone Deal

October 9, 2024

As Prime Day rolls out its online deals, the Google Pixel 8a is grabbing attention with a massive price cut. Normally priced at $499, you can now get it for just $379 – that's a 24% discount! This makes it the most affordable Pixel phone on Amazon, even cheaper than the newer Pixel 9 series. What's

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OpenAI Partners with Hearst to Enhance AI Content

October 9, 2024

In a recent development, OpenAI has teamed up with the media giant Hearst. This partnership brings together more than 40 newspapers and over 20 magazines, including popular titles like the Houston Chronicle and Cosmopolitan. Under this agreement, Hearst's content will be accessible through OpenAI's

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Explore Your Fitbit Data with New Insights Tool

October 9, 2024

Hey, Fitbit fans! Fitbit Labs has just started testing an exciting new feature called Insights Explorer. You might have heard about it earlier this year. So, what’s the big deal? Well, this feature lets you ask questions about your Fitbit data and get personalized insights, trends, and even charts! ...

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Sony Offers Refurbished PS5s at a Bargain Price

October 9, 2024

In a surprising move, Sony has started selling refurbished PlayStation 5 consoles, both the standard disc drive version and the digital edition, which originally launched in 2020. These consoles are now up for grabs, providing a cheaper entry point into the PS5 generation. The disc drive PS5 is pric