Model Behavior OpenAI’s public-facing products — like its smash hit text generator ChatGPT and its formidable image generator DALL-E — are notorious prudes: ask them for an… Read More

The internet has been ablaze with hype around a potential upcoming PS5 Pro. While the device has yet to receive an official announcement, a new reliable source leaking the specs and a possib… Read More

Apple launched new iPads yesterday, and while the presentation was brief, it was one of the most impactful in years. The iPad Air now comes in two sizes, 11 and 13 inches, powered by the M2… Read More

A few years back, a writer in a developing country started doing contract work for a company called AdVon Commerce, getting a few pennies per word to write online product reviews. But the wr… Read More

Spy AI Microsoft has trained a massive new generative AI model — and strikingly, it’s entirely disconnected from the internet. The idea is to provide US intelligence agencies wit… Read More

Huawei is back in the headlines today for falling foul of another US chip ban. This time, export licenses for Intel CPUs and chips from Qualcomm have been revoked, essentially stopping its l… Read More

Off the back of 80% year-on-year growth in 2023 – which saw it reach its millionth player – immersive group gaming company, Immersive Gamebox, is announcing plans to significantl… Read More

The Google Pixel 8A is official, with a quiet launch ahead of Google I/O later this month. It is the first time Google has launched its premium mid-range handset unceremoniously without an o… Read More

Dial It Back The AI bubble isn’t bursting just yet, but one insightful investor is suspicious it’s overhyped. During an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box, billionaire St… Read More

Chatbot in Need Some lonely high schoolers are turning to AI models to take the place of friends or even therapists, The Verge reports, raising uneasy questions about how the technology migh… Read More

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has moved forward with its promise to sue the U.S. Government over a recently-enacted law that bans the app from being offered in American app stores… Read More

Fool Me Twice Singer Katy Perry was apparently in the studio the night of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala — but if you were fooled by AI pics of her attending the ev… Read More

Apple iPad Pro (2024 Model) 11-inch: – $999 13-inch: $1,299 KnowTechie is supported by its audience, so if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. Ap… Read More

Nintendo has confirmed that the successor to the Nintendo Switch console will be announced before April 2025, with a deadline of March 31st, 2025, reports Bloomberg. This aligns with the cur… Read More

Today’s links The disenshittified internet starts with loyal “user agents”: A tool should work for its user, not its manufacturer. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate… Read More

Over a decade after suffering a debilitating and near-fatal stroke, country music star Randy Travis has released a new song that features an AI-generated recreation of his own voice. It&rsqu&hell…Read More

ChatGPT is rumored to be rolling out a search engine this week, and truthfully, the timing couldn’t have been any better. More on that later. Speculations are circulating after a new d… Read More

The first Apple event of 2024 is nearly here. The “Let Loose” event has the Cupertino firm all set to introduce the next-generation iPad Pro, iPad Air 6, and new iPad accessories… Read More

Convincing Footage One of American finance’s biggest moguls saw an AI deepfake of himself, and it seems to have freaked him out. In a shareholder meeting over the weekend, Berkshi… Read More

Gaming on PC is no longer massive, with a bulbous desktop and giant monitors, and modern gaming laptops offer a more compact and portable way to get your game on. Of course, you can always u… Read More

Sony has reversed course and paused Helldivers 2 players needing a PSN account to continue playing. This is after a weekend of review bombing the game on Steam, which hit harder than the hea… Read More

Yes, Chef The AI of the future won’t just be a chatbot — it’ll be, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, outfitted with incredibly detailed information about its users. In an… Read More

In what could be straight out of a twisted episode of “Black Mirror,” a Baltimore high school’s saga unfolds with a PE teacher turning techno-villain. A former gym teacher… Read More

YouTube Premium just got a whole lot more premium. The platform rolled out a new AI-powered ‘Jump Ahead’ feature that lets users skip to the most interesting parts of videos. The… Read More

Ready to ramp up your gaming collection without draining your wallet? Here’s a slick deal that’s too good to pass up. Grab a 3-month Xbox Game Pass Core membership for just $12.5… Read More

I know a ton of people who live and die by Notion. It’s one of those apps you can use for various tasks. You can use it for anything once you tap into its full potential. And even if y… Read More

Today’s links Rosemary Kirstein’s “The Steerswoman”: An unexpected and delightful series that almost disappeared. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in… Read More

Simple steps to take before hitting the streetsHow Do I Prepare My Phone for a Protest? (Updated 2024) Read More

More than half of the House supports a bill to extend funds. But it can’t get out of committeeThe Affordable Connectivity Program Was a Connectivity Lifeline for Millions. Congress Is… Read More

Full Stack As the AI bubble continues inflating at lightning speed, the people doing the industry’s grunt work are feeling the churn. In interviews with CNBC, AI engineers from gi… Read More

An education tech startup has “hired” an AI avatar of the late computer science pioneer Alan Turing as a made-up executive, in what seems like a sure sign that the AI bubble has… Read More

As Mother’s Day approaches, we should all pause to appreciate the many ways our mothers enrich our lives. From their unwavering support to their delicious home-cooked meals that bring… Read More

A TikTok ban is nothing short of an absolute nightmare for advertisers and creators who pour immense effort and creativity into their content. Sudden restrictions lead to a drastic decline i… Read More

this person does not exist, but that’s no barrier to getting 55K subscribersMeet Alexa Grace Kern, author of the reasonably popular real estate blog “Realtors @ Substack”… Read More

It’s no secret anymore that Nintendo is working on the successor of its most popular handheld platform, the Nintendo Switch, which will apparently be named the Nintendo Switch 2. … Read More

WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging platform, is on a roll. Even though the platform has billions of users globally and top-notch security, Meta is never shy from making it better. … Read More

According to Sony’s recent announcement on its Japanese website, the company is gearing up to announce its next flagship, the Sony Xperia 1 VI, on May 17th.  Except for the Xperia… Read More

Today’s links Google is (still) losing the spam wars to zombie news-brands: “Site reputation abuse” goes beyond third party content farms. Hey look at this: Delights to del… Read More

Snapchat is rolling out a bunch of new features, but the one standout addition is allowing users to edit messages even after sending them. At the heart of the update is the “Edit Messa… Read More

Printers are just as necessary as they are frustrating. If you’ve ever owned a printer or worked in an office with an industrial printer, you are familiar with the pain of printing som… Read More

The effect of Amazon’s Fallout TV series can’t be understated, introducing the world from the game series to new audiences. It’s no surprise that Steam Deck users have four… Read More

Bose has unveiled an exclusive addition to its lineup: the SoundLink Max, which is set to revolutionize the portable audio experience. Priced at $399.00, this premium speaker caters to a sel… Read More

Today’s links CDA 230 bans Facebook from blocking interoperable tools: Unfollow Everything rises from the grave. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2009, 201… Read More

Apple is all set to preview iOS 18 at its annual developer conference, WWDC 2024, slated for June 10, if It follows its usual tradition.  Even though the company has yet to confirm anyt… Read More

Apple Watch X is rumored to be Apple’s next leap in revamping its smartwatch lineup. At the same time, there are numerous uncertainties about the next Apple Watch, even its launch; it… Read More

Samsung is gearing up for the next Galaxy Unpacked event, which is apparently set for July 10, a bit earlier than Samsung’s usual schedule. The Korean tech giant is expected to unveil… Read More

Best for Social Streaming Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra Controller 4.0 $199.99 $180.00 Quick Verdict: Once you get past the glitchy social media notification gimmick, the Turtle Beach Stealth U… Read More

Ever since George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead first hit movie theaters back in 1968, popular culture has become infected by zombies and the shambling undead. Cutting a swathe thr… Read More

A bizarre new app called “Vera AI” claims it allows its users to create copies of “your friends or family members,” a puzzlingly brazen use of AI tech that doesn&rsqu&hell…Read More

Back in the 1980s, the best TV for console gaming was literally any TV. Graphics were what they were, and there weren’t televisions on the market yet that catered to console gamers. Ba… Read More

Tesla is laying off employees for the second time in two months, and the cuts include surprising names. Among those let go are the executives responsible for the Supercharger network and new… Read More

Looking for a reliable way to keep your gadgets charged up during a power outage or on your next outdoor trip? The FlashSpeed 1000 portable power station is the solution you need.  Righ… Read More

In and Out AI circles were abuzz over the weekend after users discovered a mysterious new AI model on the website LMSYS Chatbot Arena that seems to rival the capabilities of — or perha… Read More

App in Rabbit’s Clothing Secretive wearables startup Humane disappointed with its AI Pin, quickly becoming one of the worst-reviewed tech products of all time. Competitor Rabbit’… Read More

GUNNAR Fallout Vault 33 Blue Light-Blocking Glasses 4.0 $99.00 Quick Verdict: While rigid, the GUNNAR Vault 33 glasses are incredibly retro chic and mostly comfortable for people with smalle… Read More

Today’s links Boeing’s deliberately defective fleet of flying sky-wreckage: Nothing good has the acronym ‘MRSA.’ Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in… Read More

Oxa Sensor and Strap 4.0 $199.20 $249 Oxa will guide you through breathing exercises to lower your stress and improve your sleep. The exercises are easy to follow, and they are accompanied b… Read More

It’s no secret that iOS 18 will bring numerous new features and make significant changes to Apple’s mobile platform. In fact, Apple CEO Tim Cook hinted that with iOS 18, iPhone u… Read More

The Pixel 8A leaks were out of Google’s hands long ago. The search engine company’s next mid-ranger has been leaking steadily through renders and ads for a while. Only a single p… Read More

Patent Pending Google has become the latest target in the fight to protect copyright from AI data scraping, and this time, the group of artists suing the search behemoth has receipts. Filed… Read More

Internet-connected cars allow abusers to track domestic violence survivors after they leaveCar Tracking Can Enable Domestic Abuse. Turning It Off Is Easier Said Than Done Read More

DeepMind cofounder and Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman took the stage at TED2024 last week to lay out his vision for an AI-driven future. And according to the AI boss, if you really want t… Read More

Today’s links Live Nation/Ticketmaster is buying Congress: The other gig economy. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming ap… Read More

It’s getting increasingly difficult to pay for streaming platforms as they are getting more and more expensive. Comcast’s Peacock is one of the popular streaming services and the… Read More

Roughly half of Affordable Connectivity Program recipients are military families, one in four live in rural communities, and one in five are households with people who are 65 or olderMillion… Read More

Apple announced the “Let Loose” event a few days ago to officially unveil its next-generation iPad models after keeping quiet all throughout 2023.  At the event, the Cuperti… Read More

It’s no secret that Apple is gearing up to announce the next-generation iPad Pro models with OLED panels for the first time. A few days ago, the company even announced the “Let L… Read More

Apple has back-to-back events set in the coming months, kicking off with the “Let Loose” event on May 7 to announce the new iPads and accessories; after that, it’s straight… Read More

Following the discovery of fire, it soon became necessary to remove our erroneous body hair, as we no longer required it to stay warm. Whether it’s beards, legs, genitals, heads, arms… Read More

DJI added another beginner-friendly drone to its lineup today, with the $299 Mini 4K. This tiny drone requires no registration but is packed with advanced capabilities like 4K recording. Whi… Read More

As computing technology advances, so do the associated threats. We tend to take the internet and our daily interactions with it for granted, either purposefully ignorant or unaware of the gr… Read More

It seems Apple has entered panic mode, believing that locking down OpenAI is the only way to stay relevant. Why? OpenAI is a trendsetter in AI, the kind of cool new friend everyone wants at… Read More

Brace yourselves because AT&T is throwing down an offer that sounds almost too good to be true. For as little as $5.99 per month, you can get your hands on a brand-spanking-new iPhone 14… Read More

When it comes to online dating, trust is everything. But when it comes to romance scams on Match.com, some feel the company’s leadership is doing more harm than good. According to repo… Read More

Bubble Bubble As the speculative bubble surrounding AI shows signs of bursting, the startups that banked on the tech — and their financiers — are starting to feel the burn. As th… Read More

Demo Derby As the saying goes: never trust a tech demo. Back in February, ChatGPT creator OpenAI revealed Sora, its new text-to-video AI. Though Sora still isn’t yet available for publ… Read More

Today’s links Cigna’s nopeinator: When computer says no, doctors are the moral crumple-zone. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014 Upcomi… Read More

It happened again! Last year, the promotional video for the Google Pixel 8 series had leaked just days before the launch in October and now, the same thing has happened with the Pixel 8A.&nb&hell…Read More

The iPhone 16 rumor mill has started grinding at full speed, even though Apple is tightlipped about the whole thing. In the latest leak, the iPhone 16 dummy units have appeared again, depict… Read More

Apple has recently announced the “Let Loose” event to launch its next-generation iPads. As the launch nears, a new report has completely changed what we know about the upcoming i… Read More

Wake up and smell the savings! The Govee Smart Electric Kettle, usually priced at 79.99, is brewing up a storm for just $47.99 by clicking the on-site coupon. That’s a piping… Read More

We are just over a week away from Apple’s “Let Loose” event, at which the Cupertino firm is rumored to unveil the new iPad Pro and iPad Air models and the Apple Pencil 3. W… Read More

Today’s links The tax sharks are back and they’re coming for your home: Like picking pennies off a dead man’s eyes. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in his… Read More

Christelle Tessono talks with the Markup about how AI systems are still mostly monitored by the companies that build themWhy Governments Need To Take a More Active Role in Regulating AI Read More

Blackmail Order A Baltimore-area educator has been arrested after he allegedly used AI to deepfake his school’s principal into spewing bigotry, in a misfired blackmail scheme. As the&n&hell…Read More

Who’s winning the streaming wars? Prime Video is giving Netflix a run for its money, and the latest JustWatch data is turning heads. Could Amazon’s dark horse be leading the race… Read More

As Apple prepares to launch the OLED iPad Pro and iPad Air 6 models on May 7, rumors continue to fly. Although we are only a couple of weeks away from the launch, the iPad Air 6 line is caus… Read More

Who said quality sounds need to come with a hefty price tag? Not OpenRock, that’s for sure. For audiophiles and casual listeners alike, Roborock’s earbuds are the steal… Read More

Down and Out After being sent a very guilt-inducing cease-and-desist, Drake has taken down his AI-generated diss track that deepfaked the voices of Tupac and Snoop Dogg. As The Verge re… Read More

Yale, a leading name in smart home security, ventures into the smart lock market with its latest offerings tailored for renters and DIY enthusiasts. In a market saturated with high-tech home… Read More

Check, Please At least one big Silicon Valley venture capital firm is considering a $6 billion cash infusion for Elon Musk’s xAI startup and its troubled chatbot, Grok. As people close… Read More

trim the noise and keep the news with this recently renamed X accountDo you want to trim the noise and keep the news? At first glance, brand new news site Trimfeed and its emerging social me… Read More

Google I/O 2024 is almost here, and Google is expected to announce its next mid-range Android handset, the Pixel 8A at the event. The latest Pixel 8A leak included more high-res renders from… Read More

The Worst After raising a stink last year when someone used AI to spoof his voice, noted teen drama star Aubrey “Drake” Graham is now in hot water for doing the same to the late… Read More

Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It doesn’t cost you anything, and you can feel good about supporting independent journali… Read More

We’ve come a long way from the days of carving out a Diet Coke can to make a back-alley bong. Alongside the increasing legality and quality of marijuana, the devices we use to utilize… Read More

If your dreams include flames, a creepy robot army, and thoughts of world domination, it’s probably time to find a good therapist. It absolutely isn’t time to purchase this flame… Read More

The Catholic advocacy group Catholic Answers released an AI priest called “Father Justin” earlier this week — but quickly defrocked the chatbot after it repeatedly claimed… Read More

ByteDance would rather shut down its video-sharing app TikTok than sell it to a U.S.-based company, according to a new report released by Reuters on Thursday. The report says ByteDance would… Read More

Today’s links Antitrust is a labor issue: Banning noncompetes is huge, but it’s not all the FTC is doing! Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2009, 2014… Read More