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close Video ChatGPT ‘voice conversation’ mimics a human with a convincing personality and knows almost everything OpenAI is rolling out the ability to carry on conversations with a human-sounding robot on the ChatGPT app. Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements. Subscribe now to get …

Yale has expanded its Assure 2 lineup with two new smart locks: one with support for Apple’s HomeKey and one with a fingerprint reader. Both are firsts for the company, but unfortunately, you have to pick one or the other — there’s no model with a fingerprint reader and HomeKey. …

Alexa and Siri are about to get really jealous.   The voice technology smart speakers are being taken on by a full-fledged humanoid AI robot being rolled out on the ChatGPT app for Plus paying customers.    Starting this week, a new feature will be available on the iOS and Google Play …

(Disclosure: The Verge’s editorial staff is also unionized with the Writers Guild of America, East.) The WGA dropped a summary of the contract tonight and it’s historic. The flashiest wins for the WGA are around pay increases and artificial intelligence. The pay increases are significant across the board, with notable increases for …

Do you ever wish you could send a message to multiple people without having to type in their names or numbers every time? Do you want to save time and hassle by creating a group chat that you can use over and over again? That’s what Shep from Macon, Georgia, …

The Buds Pro are a pair of wireless earbuds that offer a solid set of features at a £49 / $49 price tag. The buds come with hybrid active noise cancellation (ANC) that uses microphones on the inside and outside of the bud to detect and cancel out noise with a …

Picture this: a serene morning with a cup of coffee in hand, skimming through emails, and suddenly, an alarming notification about an unpaid invoice from a service you don’t recall using.  Or perhaps an email claiming you’ve won a massive sum from a lottery you never participated in. These are …

Autumn is here, and once again, warnings are going up about the spread of the covid-19 virus — along with the flu and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. To try to minimize the upsurge, the US government is once again restarting a program that was last canceled in May 2023 …

An updated road map for combating climate change pours cold water on the idea that unproven technologies can play a major role in averting disaster. Today, the International Energy Agency (IEA) updated its road map for the energy sector to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. It doubles down on the …

Want a quick way to make your favorite text conversations easy to access? Tired of scrolling through your phone trying to find a certain message chain? Well, look no further. With these steps, you can easily pin whatever conversations you need so they’re always at the top of your messaging …

Now that Skydio has exited the consumer drone business and will never sell me the miniature self-flying drone of my dreams, I’m looking to DJI instead. The fancy marketing for its just-announced $759 DJI Mini 4 Pro suggests we’re at least on the way — because it’s the first Mini …

Do you have trouble hearing your TV and you don’t want to disturb others in the room? If so, you’re not alone. Many people, including Martha from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, want to know how to connect wireless headphones to a TV. “I am searching for Bluetooth earbuds or AirPods for …

It’s officially autumn. The weather is starting to turn for many of us, and there are USB-C iPhones now out there in the world. The winds of change also mean there’s a nice deal to be had on one of Apple’s outgoing wireless chargers. You can get the Apple MagSafe …

Most of OpenAI’s changes to ChatGPT involve what the AI-powered bot can do: questions it can answer, information it can access, and improved underlying models. This time, though, it’s tweaking the way you use ChatGPT itself. The company is rolling out a new version of the service that allows you …

The Hollywood writers strike may be close to an end. After a more than 140-day work stoppage, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced on Sunday night that it reached a “tentative agreement” with major Hollywood studios on pay, working conditions, and more. “We can say, with great pride, that …

When you work in tech, the questions never end. One I get over and over again: “Kim, was my computer hacked?” Maybe. There are tell-tale signs someone or something has compromised your system. Not every situation is so scary. “Kim, how do I scan stuff with my phone?” I’ve got your back. …

Capcom quietly revealed an October 30th release date for Resident Evil Village on a page for the iOS and iPadOS versions of Village and the Resident Evil 4 remake. Resident Evil 4 remains listed as “available 2023.” Capcom doesn’t list any prices, but for reference, the macOS version of the …

Many people are already using tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT generative AI chatbot and Bing, which also sources current information on the internet in its results, to help with various tasks, such as writing essays, creating images and more.  Google is not far behind and has recently announced new generative AI …

Next year, NASA plans to scoop up a small batch of dirt from an asteroid named Bennu, located millions of miles from Earth — and now the agency knows which part of the space rock it’s going to steal from. Today, the space agency announced that one of its spacecraft …

Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 7, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, first of all, hi, hello, welcome, and second of all, you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)  This week, I’ve been reading about the …

The Apple Watch Series 9 has officially landed, bringing with it a few minor improvements under the hood, watchOS 10, and a new Millennial pink(!) color. The new smartwatch is technically the best Apple has ever made, though the updates are all pretty iterative. Thankfully, if you’re looking to pick …

How important is high-speed internet to you? I’m sure the answer is “Extremely important.” In fact, for most of us, it’s not just a nice thing to have, it’s a necessity.  Think about it. More and more of us are working from home, using our smartphones for everything, and streaming …

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Assembly Bill 316, which would have required human attendants in driverless vehicles over 10,000 pounds, reports Reuters. The bill saw broad support among state legislators and was backed by the Teamsters and other labor organizations. At the moment, The governor wrote in his veto message …

Have you ever wanted to watch your desktop screen on your smart TV, yet found out that the network connection is too weak or unreliable? If so, you are not alone.  Many people face this problem when they try to stream their favorite videos, games or presentations from their computers …

Samsung writes in its announcement that this will showcase “what’s possible with a Galaxy smartphone for aspiring and professional creators.” The company’s phones get some screen time in the video. There’s a quick mid-video ad read for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 with a nod to the S23 Ultra while …

The world of social media, while brimming with cat videos, family photos, and friendly banter, also harbors a sinister side. This darker realm is teeming with swindlers and scam artists, cunningly concealed behind the masks of familiar faces.  In this modern-day game of digital deception, these fraudsters are continuously inventing …

There are some incredible zoomed-in photos of the fabric, for example; that black thing in a post from iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens is a human hair included for scale! Another photo shows how the fibers are affected when cut by a knife — it’s not pretty. iFixit also put the …

How do you protect your life from cyberattacks, privacy, and security trouble? Do you know what to do if someone tries to hack your computer or steal your data? Cybersecurity is a big issue in this digital age, and it can be very hard to keep up with all the …

Although the forthcoming laptops look similar in design to their predecessors, the new Surface devices arrive with upgraded processors, better battery life, and other minor spec bumps. We’ve yet to fully test either laptop, but if you want to preorder them ahead of their official release, you can already do …

close Video Simon Cowell’s ‘not a fan’ of artificial intelligence in music The ‘America’s Got Talent’ judge told Fox News Digital why he doesn’t like AI technology in songwriting.  Welcome to Fox News’ Artificial Intelligence newsletter with the latest AI technology advancements. Subscribe now to get the Fox News Artificial Intelligence …

About the iPhone 15 Pro’s battery limits. In response to a question from MacRumors writer Joe Rossignol during our iPhone 15 Pro Q&A, our reviewer Allison Johnson listed off the options from their charging menu, including one clearly labeled “80 percent limit,” which you’d think would mean a hard stop …

Is it time? Are we living in the future? Are the robots taking over? No … but for Austin-based startup Apptronik, robots are being developed and are here to stay. Meet Apollo: Apptronik’s latest “general purpose humanoid robot” powered by artificial intelligence (AI).  Apollo is a 5-foot-8-inch, 160-pound robot intended …

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given preliminary approval for Microsoft to proceed with its $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal. The CMA had originally blocked the acquisition over cloud gaming concerns, but Microsoft recently restructured the deal to transfer cloud gaming rights for current and new Activision Blizzard games to Ubisoft.  …

Imagine you are a giant in the smartphone industry, with millions of loyal customers and cutting-edge technology. You are on the verge of becoming the world leader, surpassing rivals in innovation and quality. Then, everything changes.  That’s what happened to Huawei in 2019, when the U.S. government decided to ban …

X is planning to shut down Circles, a feature that lets you share posts with a limited group of people instead of all of your followers. The company said in a “PSA” on Thursday that Circles will be disabled by October 31st. “After this date, you will not be able …

Do you love reading yet struggle to find the time for it? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy a good book without having to sit down and read. How? By listening to audiobooks.  Audiobooks are a convenient way to experience a good story while you’re doing other things. You can …

Google is revisiting the “Get The Message” publicity campaign started last year to pressure Apple into adopting the Rich Communication Services, or RCS, messaging protocol. The latest installment includes new content and a cheesy video advertising a fake “iPager” gadget — a jab at Apple for converting iMessages texted to …

Have you ever wondered what happens to your emails when you empty your trash folders? You might think they are gone forever. That’s not always the case. That’s great news for those who might accidentally delete important emails that you still need. That’s what happened to Birgit of Mclean, Virginia. …

Well-connected CNBC anchor David Faber cites people close to negotiations between the major Hollywood studio producers and striking writers, saying the sides “hope” to finalize a new deal tomorrow. The WGA strike began in early May before the actors (SAG-AFTRA) also went on strike in mid-July, marking the first time …

Apple just made using an iPhone fun again with the new iOS 17. Many new features come alive with iOS 17, including some that help improve your privacy and security. As with any updates, I recommend downloading the latest software update to keep your iPhone or iPad most secure. IOS …

Amazon PR manager Jonathan Hillson told The Verge in an email that “the 2% Seller Fulfilled Prime fee was intended to cover our costs,” but added that the company decided not to move forward because it was afraid “seller sentiment related to the fee” could affect participation in the program. …

Talking with dogs, decoding whale sounds and interpreting bird calls could all be possible in the coming years as artificial intelligence applications learn to translate different creatures’ communications, animal researchers said. Scientists have started using AI tools to analyze vast quantities of data on various species’ communications, ranging from sounds, …

Amazon Alexa is getting Emergency Assist, a new feature announced during the company’s 2023 hardware event that allows users to contact emergency services through their Echo device by saying, “Alexa, call for help.” The service costs $5.99 per month or $59 for an entire year. While Alexa can’t contact 911 …

Dumb Money thinks you’re stupid — the title might as well be a reference to anyone paying to see the film. It’s a bummer, too. I had such high hopes! The GameStop saga, which is the basis for the movie, is genuinely bizarre, and anyone with a flair for the …

Businesses on Meta platforms will soon be able to purchase a blue check to get exclusive features and support. The expansion was announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at an event today. Earlier this year, the company announced Meta Verified for creators, a $12 per month subscription that gives creators a …

After nine years of occasionally chasing the retro-camera-with-modern-features unicorn, Nikon may have finally gotten the formula right.  The Japanese camera maker is announcing the Nikon ZF, a modern mirrorless camera packed with fairly high specs — like a 24.5-megapixel full-frame sensor, 299-point tracking autofocus with subject detection, in-body image stabilization, …

This is Hot Pod, The Verge’s newsletter about podcasting and the audio industry. Sign up here for more. Happy Tuesday! Got a super-packed issue of Hot Pod today for everyone. First off, I’ll take a look at Spotify’s chief public affairs officer’s lengthy new blog post about Apple’s App Store policies. Also, Apple’s iOS …

A few lucky WhatsApp beta testers got a surprising treat this week: the company appears to be testing a version of its iOS app that is also optimized for the iPad. As first spotted by WABetaInfo, version 23.19.1.71 of WhatsApp’s TestFlight app includes the new iPad app as well. From …

If you own an Intel-based Mac, watch out. There’s a malware strain that’s after your data. It’s called MetaStealer, and it slipped right past the radar of many Mac experts. Gone are the days when Apple was almost invincible to viruses and malware. Now, with cyberthreats constantly changing and improving, nothing, …

Microsoft is holding a “special event” in New York City later this week where it’s expected to debut three new Surface devices and AI-powered features for Windows, Office, Bing, Surface, and more. The event is taking place just days after Panos Panay, Microsoft’s former head of Windows and Surface, resigned …