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…
Google says it fixed the AI Overviews everyone has been roasting for weeks Read More »
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”…
Apple’s cheapest iPhone 16 might still get the most powerful new AI features Read More »
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…
5 smart thermostats under $100 that work with Alexa Read More »
Google Maps can be a really useful tool. But, if you want to take things up a notch, then a free web-based AI Google Maps tool could help make things even more useful. That’s because this tool allows you to search for new restaurants and other spots much more easily.The tool is called Top-Rated.online, and…
Google Maps gets a huge AI boost with this free web app Read More »
I remember when Beats discontinued the Pill and Pill+ in 2020 and 2022. While there certainly isn’t a shortage of options in the portable speaker market, I was sad to see the company abandon speakers completely — especially since Apple was venturing into it with the HomePod and HomePod mini.While I use the AirPods Pro…
I’m ditching my Sonos Roam and getting this new Beats speaker instead Read More »
I recently realized that I’ll soon chat more with AI like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Apple’s chatbot than I do with humans. This is inevitable as these AI products become more personal, and they’ll be able to do more on my devices than simply answer complex queries.I envision that experience as a system-wide chat with…
Microsoft Copilot is available in Telegram Read More »
Android device owners who want a better way to watch Apple TV+ shows on their phones and tablets, rejoice! On Wednesday, Bloomberg spotted a job listing the Careers at Apple site for an Android software engineer to work on the Apple TV app. Apple has yet to announce an Android version of its Apple TV…
Apple is finally looking to bring its Apple TV app to Android Read More »
For the most part, Netflix is a set-it-and-forget-it service. Once you choose a plan and set up your account, all you really have to do is start streaming shows and movies. The algorithm will begin to adjust to your taste, and before long, your home page will be filled with content just for you. But…
11 Netflix settings to take your streaming to the next level Read More »
When Apple takes the stage at WWDC 2024 in a few days, it’ll show the world how it’s catching up to rivals. Most reports say that iOS 18 will not deliver breakthrough innovations compared to what’s available from the likes of ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, and others.However, the same reports have been saying for months something…
iOS 18’s killer AI feature might be data privacy unlike anyone else Read More »
File, block and object are fundamental to how users and applications access and modify data storage. That’s been the case for decades, and the transition to the cloud has seen that remain so, but with adaptations to the use case, performance and cost constraints of cloud storage. In this article, we look at the fundamentals…
Storage technology explained: File, block and object storage Read More »
