June 2024

Apple provides rare look at iPhone durability testing facility

Every once in a while, Apple provides us with a sneak peek at some of the equipment it uses to ensure that the iPhone delivers a top-notch user experience.  A few years ago, for example, Apple invited a select number of journalists to an audio lab where it tests the audio and speaker performance on…

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This screenless AR laptop is the craziest thing you’ll see today

One of the things I like about the Apple Vision Pro is the spatial computer’s ability to work with your Mac. That is, the computer on your head will overlay the screen of your Mac on top of your surroundings for an augmented reality computing experience. It’ll also improve your privacy, given that the Mac…

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Siri’s AI app control in iOS 18 is the start of Minority Report-like computing

I said earlier this week that the killer AI feature of iOS 18 might be privacy like nobody industry, but that was before a huge iOS 18 Siri leak dropped, detailing AI features more advanced than what ChatGPT or Gemini can do.If Mark Gurman’s report is accurate, and they usually are, you’ll be able to…

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These cheap AirPods rivals are great, but no one seems to know about them

JBL is a headphones brand that doesn’t get as much attention as it should. Some users think of JBL as the best-kept secret when it comes to wireless earphones, but we’re going to let the cat out of the bag. Amazon is running a big sale right now on JBL Bluetooth earbuds with discounts of…

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Google says it fixed the AI Overviews everyone has been roasting for weeks

At I/O 2024 a few weeks ago, Google announced that AI Overviews will appear at the top of Google Search results in the US, telling users that it wants AI to do the googling for them. But AI Overviews turned out to be a huge misfire from the company that so many people trust for…

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Apple’s cheapest iPhone 16 might still get the most powerful new AI features

I said back in November that I’d buy an iPhone 16 Pro Max if that’s what is needed to get the best possible Apple AI experience on the iPhone. Rumors from Korea said at the time that Siri would get a big upgrade in iOS 18. Siri is expected to become the “ultimate virtual assistant”…

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5 smart thermostats under $100 that work with Alexa

When it comes to controlling the HVAC systems in my home, I needed a smart thermostat with Alexa. That’s part of the reason I got a Nest Learning Thermostat. I absolutely love it, but there are so many more smart thermostat options these days than there were when I bought my Nest.The Nest Learning Thermostat…

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This ‘Godmode’ ChatGPT jailbreak worked so well, OpenAI had to kill it

Since OpenAI first released ChatGPT, we’ve witnessed a constant cat-and-mouse game between the company and users around ChatGPT jailbreaks. The chatbot has safety measures in place, so it can’t assist you with nefarious or illegal activities. It might know how to create undetectable malware, but it won’t help you develop it. It knows where to…

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Tesla recalls over 125,000 cars for another seat belt issue

A rough year for Tesla just got worse. This week, the carmaker issued a recall of over 125,000 Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y vehicles due to yet another seat belt issue. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall report, the seat belt warning system isn’t working as intended…

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Computex 2024 Keynote Preview: The Great PC Powers Aligned

The annual Computex computer expo kicks off in Taepei this weekend. And this year’s show is shaping up to be the most packed in years. Computex rivals CES for the most important PC trade show of the year, and in most years is attended by not only the numerous local Taiwanese firms (Asus, MSI, ASRock,…

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