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Google Pumps Brakes on AI Overviews Search After Telling Us to Eat Glue, Rocks - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 31^st 2024 at 08:20

The internet giant's public experiment with AI-generated summaries for search results has had a rough start.

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FCC Leaks More Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Ring Details - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 29^th 2024 at 16:20

Samsung's next foldable is expected to launch in July, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 6, new smartwatches and more.

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Is It Going to Rain? Microsoft Says AI Will Improve Weather Forecasts in Windows - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 28^th 2024 at 17:01

Microsoft says its weather prediction technology is making more accurate forecasts as far out as 30 days.

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iOS 18: Report Says Apple Plans to Add AI Features, but Will It Be Worth the Wait? - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 28^th 2024 at 15:30

At WWDC on June 10, Apple is expected to introduce AI to emoji, photo editing and messages.

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Google Password Manager Lets You Share Credentials With Family Members - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 23^rd 2024 at 13:04

The next time someone needs a streaming login, you don't have to shout the password across the room.

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Humane, Maker of Wearable AI Pin, Is Exploring a Sale, Report Says - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 22^nd 2024 at 14:34

The startup's $699 gadget received poor reviews after its launch earlier this year.

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AI 'Kill Switch' Promised by Tech Heavyweights. What It Means for Safety - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 28^th 2024 at 11:54

The kill switch would effectively allow tech companies to shut down their AI tools in the case of a catastrophe.

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Apple AirTag 2 Rumored for 2025 With Better Location Tracking - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 20^th 2024 at 15:27

The rumored upgrade would be coming four years after the first AirTags went on sale.

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TikTok Is Experimenting With Videos as Long as 60 Minutes - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 17^th 2024 at 15:48

Only a limited group of users have access to this new feature.

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Here's How to Play Minecraft in Google for Its 15th Anniversary - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 17^th 2024 at 15:27

Learn how you can mine from your search engine page.

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Google to Adjust Vibrations on Pixel Phones Based on Surroundings - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 16^th 2024 at 16:33

Google wants to make sure that when your phone vibrates, you notice, even if it's on a couch cushion.

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Senators Want $32 Billion Annually for AI Funding - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 15^th 2024 at 15:09

A bipartisan group of senators releases recommendations around AI, including regulations and funding research.

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Purported Photos of Google Pixel 9 Show Pro and Pro XL Versions - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 14^th 2024 at 11:42

Google is reportedly planning three Pixel 9 phones for the fall, to take on Apple's iPhone 16.

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The Aurora Borealis Was Awe-Inspiring, but the Solar Storm Brought Problems for Farmers - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 13^th 2024 at 17:35

The geomagnetic storms that gave so many people gorgeous views also hit GPS satellites that help power farming tractors used for precise seed planting.

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TikTok Will Start Watermarking AI Content to Warn Users - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 9^th 2024 at 18:15

Social networks are increasingly trying to warn you when you're looking at AI-generated photos or videos.

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Gotta Solve 'Em All: NYT Opens Wordle Archive to Subscribers - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 8^th 2024 at 16:40

New York Times subscribers now have access to more than 1,000 previous Wordle puzzles to feed their addiction.

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TikTok Sues US Government, Saying a Potential Ban Violates First Amendment - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 7^th 2024 at 13:39

The social media company says its popular app is an essential platform for free expression.

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Apple Will Reportedly Offer iPhone Slim, Featuring Smaller Display, in 2025 - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 6^th 2024 at 16:30

The next-next generation iPhone, planned for 2025, will apparently benefit from shrinking sensors and chips.

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Spotify Quietly Starts Charging Non-Premium Listeners for Lyrics - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 2^nd 2024 at 16:38

Spotify's free tier is losing another feature.

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Samsung Plans New 'Premium' Smartwatches, Alongside Galaxy Ring - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — May 1^st 2024 at 15:05

The tech giant says it's expanding AI efforts to wearables and more.

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Google Pixel 8A Leaks Reveal $499 Starting Price, Bigger Battery - CNET

By: Ian Sherr — April 30^th 2024 at 14:38

Expected to launch next month, the Pixel 8A hopes to be the next must-have budget smartphone.