“That’s just semantics!” How often have you heard that complaint? It can be justified if someone is guilty of tedious pedantry intended to distract from the real issue. But semantics are about the meaning of words, and meaning is important. When we are dealing with complex technical matters then semantics is vital. If different people…
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Robot dogs like Xiaomi’s back-flipping robodog (pictured above) have been wowing us and sending shivers down our spines for years now. We’ve also seen robot dogs equipped with flamethrowers and even attack drones that can scan faces. Now, China has shown off its equally terrifying rifle-toting robot dog in a new video that I wish…
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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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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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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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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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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”…
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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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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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