OpenAI is pausing the use of the popular Sky voice in ChatGPT over concerns it sounds too much like the “Her” actress Scarlett Johansson. From a report: The company says the voices in ChatGPT were from paid voice actors. A final five were selected from an initial pool of 400 and it’s purely a coincidence
Read MoreCable harnesses made wire management a much more reliable and consistent affair in electronic equipment, and while things like printed circuit boards have done away with many wires, cable harnessing still has its place today. Here is a short how-to on how to lace cables from a 1962 document, thoughtfully made available on the web
Read MoreIllustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge The annual refreshes of Android and iOS are always worth looking out for, and in the wake of Google I/O 2024, we now have the second beta release of Android 15, so it’s a good opportunity to round up everything coming to the OS this year. If you
Read MoreMacworld If your Mac is slowing down, frequently freezing, regularly running out of RAM or just not behaving like it used to. Are you short of space on your Mac? Have you spotted the immense amount of room taken up by System Data and are now looking for a safe way to delete some of
Read MoreMacworld With the release of the iPad Pro, Apple has ushered in a new chip generation with the M4. The introduction of that chip disrupted Apple’s usual chip release cycle, however–the M3 was first released only six months ago in the MacBook Pro and iMac. The last device to get an M3 was the MacBook
Read MoreThe Discover Samsung Summer sale launched today, with a week of tempting deals on some of the top devices from the brand. It’s a strong opening with some fantastic savings on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra worth $380, alongside enhanced trade-in values to save even more. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB) & Galaxy Buds 2
Read MoreCall of Duty has never shied away from bombastic collaborations that at first glance look…wacky and out of place but are a triumph as soon as the match begins, and the same could be said of the upcoming Season 4 collab. Hot off the tail of an epic Warhammer 40k x Call of Duty crossover
Read MoreTesla is reported to end support for Steam-delivered PC games in its latest Model S and Model X (pictured), which might strike some as odd considering Tesla automobiles are mainly used for transport and not as a video games console. PC game support had been introduced in a beta update to Tesla’s operating system in
Read MoreOn this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we hit the news for the week before diving into two hands on with the Apple Pencil Pro and Pitaka MagEZ Qi2 car charger. HomeKit Insider Podcast The long-awaited Aqara Hub M3 is now available to users in the US which brings a bunch of new functionality.
Read MoreA new video of the Apple Pencil Pro has surfaced, highlighting a nifty little feature that showcases Apple’s commitment to detail. The Apple Pencil Pro casts contextual shadows based on which tool you have selected Apple released the new Apple Pencil Pro, an upgraded version of its popular iPad stylus, alongside its new iPads released
Read MoreWe may be living in the digital age, but we’re hardly losing our desire for personalized interactions. In fact, we’re keen on getting customized interactions, especially from brands. McKinsey documented this phenomenon a couple of years ago. The firm’s research revealed that 71% of consumers want individualized attention from businesses. When they get it, they’re
Read MoreThe new Solana meme coin Sealana passed through the $2 million mark today in its ongoing crypto presale. This milestone is important to Sealana’s team since it pushes them towards their goal to become the next Solana meme coin to watch. Is Sealana the Best Crypto Presale Right Now? Sealana is in presale phase with
Read MoreA new Pew Research Center analysis shows just how fleeting online content actually is: 1. A quarter of all webpages that existed at one point between 2013 and 2023 are no longer accessible, as of October 2023. In most cases, this is because an individual page was deleted or removed on an otherwise functional website.
Read MoreAmazon’s record-breaking 58% price drop on the LG 34GP950G-B 34-inch UltraGear display delivers the lowest price ever. Save 58% on this LG 34-inch UltraGear monitor. Mac users looking for an external display that offers ample screen real estate without breaking the bank should check out today’s deal from Amazon on the LG 34GP950G-B. Now on
Read MoreImage: Apple You won’t need to travel too far into the future to see Apple TV Plus’ next adventure series. The streamer just announced that Time Bandits, an adaptation of the 1981 Terry Gilliam film of the same name, will premiere on July 24th. The TV version of the story will span 10 episodes and,
Read Morehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB-vlzvnPN4 Google’s Tensor G3 processor powers a selection of impressive AI features in the Pixel 8 series, but it’s a little underwhelming when it comes to more traditional performance metrics. Its slightly older CPU cores can’t keep up with flagship chips like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while its graphics performance and lack of ray
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Android 15 Beta on the OnePlus 12 comes with a Repair mode that saves you from resetting your device when sending it for a repair without compromising your privacy. However, you need to go through the device setup in Repair mode, wasting some time until you can reach the
Read MoreDon’t even try using an old iPad Pro magnetic stand with the new models because they won’t work, the iPad will slip, and so you could even damage your new device. An older iPad Pro firmly gripped by magnets in a stand It isn’t as if the risk of damage to your new iPad Pro
Read MoreWilliam Fry’s Rachel Hayes and Róisín Culligan examine the current cybersecurity landscape in the face of evolving technology and increasing regulations. Read more: Cybersecurity and the AI era: Navigating a double-edged sword
Read MoreKen Segall is the reason so many Apple products start with “i.” Now he says it’s time to drop the prefix entirely.
Read MorePhoto illustration by The Verge The head of Google sat down with Decoder last week to talk about the biggest advancements in AI, the future of Google Search, and the fate of the web. Continue reading…
Read MoreReaching orbit around Earth is an incredibly difficult feat. It’s a common misconception that getting into orbit just involves getting very high above the ground — the real trick is going sideways very, very fast. Thus far, the most viable way we’ve found to do this is with big, complicated multi-stage rockets that shed bits
Read MoreAs the FutureNeuro research centre enters a new phase, we hear from the people involved about why brain research matters. Read more: ‘It can feel very isolating’: Why brain research is a team sport
Read MoreJulian Assange has won a victory in his ongoing battle against extradition from the UK after judges at the high court in London granted him leave to appeal. From a report: Two judges deferred a decision in March on whether Assange, who is trying to avoid being prosecuted in the US on espionage charges relating
Read MoreArizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes led a tabletop exercise for journalists to role-play as election officials to understand the speed and scale of AI threats they face. | Photo by Ash Ponders for The Verge The job has never been harder, and the threats have never been stranger. Continue reading…
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