Grindr, the most well-known gay dating app, is reportedly testing an AI bot that is designed to act as a wingman for its users. Grindr’s AI wingman will be specifically tailored for the app’s LGBTQ user base, the Wall Street Journal reported. Users will interact with the wingman like a chatbot. Currently, a small group … Read more
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The satellites have already been enabled and started broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones on all networks in North Carolina. In addition, we may test basic texting (SMS) capabilities for most cell phones on the T-Mobile network in North Carolina. SpaceX’s direct-to-cell constellation has not been fully deployed, so all services will be delivered on … Read more
On Wednesday, some Harvard students made headlines by outfitting a pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses with facial recognition. The DIY project is the latest piece of news to stoke privacy concerns around the ubiquitous technology. As cameras become increasingly prevalent in society, the issue has grown in importance. Connectivity has a big role in this … Read more
Robert Triggs / Android Authority Within a span of just a couple of decades, Bluetooth has evolved from a niche wireless protocol to a ubiquitous technology that we rely on daily for connecting everything from headphones to smart home devices. It’s now the go-to standard for short-range wireless communication, with perhaps only Wi-Fi surpassing its … Read more
Amazon launched “cashierless checkout” stores In 2018, reports CNBC — but by 2020 it was licensing the “Just Walk Out” technology to other stores in airports, hospitals, and stadiums. In April, Amazon announced it was removing cashierless checkout from its U.S. Fresh stores and Whole Foods locations… In place of Just Walk Out, which typically … Read more
Amazon today has the Apple Pencil Pro for $99.00, down from the regular price of $129.00. This is a new record low price for the accessory, beating the previous sale price by about $10. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a … Read more
Andy Boxall / Digital Trends Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup is here, and it packs a big punch. But if you aren’t planning on upgrading, the iPhone 15 Plus is still a formidable phone for just about any user. Its large, crystal-clear 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island, A16 Bionic chip for fast … Read more
Key Takeaways Window snapping in macOS Sequoia falls short with slower responsiveness compared to Windows 11. Full-screen tiling in macOS still has unattractive visible margins and lacks a seamless center when tiling four windows on an ultrawide monitor. Third-party apps like Magnet are recommended for higher control levels, including window snapping into columns, and are … Read more
Dahlia Katz Comedian Anesti Danelis used AI to make his show for the Edinburgh Festival “Why did the politician bring a ladder to the debate? To make sure he could reach new heights with his promises!” Ask AI to write a political joke, and the above is an example of what you can get. Perhaps … Read more
The Nintendo Switch is a popular console, and for good reason. The ability to seamlessly flip between an on-the-go handheld mode to a traditional, TV-connected unit means you don’t have to keep track of multiple consoles and game libraries when you want to keep yourself entertained wherever you go. And with the OLED version, you’ll … Read more