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Artificial Intelligence Friends'

Artificial intelligence companionship is rapidly growing in popularity and may soon become mainstream. [ more ]

WIRED

A Subreddit for Dumbphones Is the Smartest Place Online

Dumbphone life is about reclaiming time and attention for valued activities, not rejecting technology entirely. [ more ]

Relay FM

Clockwise #552: Spoiler: It's Always DNS - Relay FM

Centralization of account logins can be convenient but raises security concerns. [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Defend Yourself against AI Impostor Scams with a Safe Word

Impostor scam is the most common fraud in the U.S., AI-infused scams use voice-cloning services for deception, and establishing a secure passcode with family and friends can help combat phone scams. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Hey, A.I. Let's Talk

Tech companies are investing in voice assistant technology's renaissance despite past unpopularity. [ more ]

Coindesk

Kgothatso Ngako: How I Brought the Machankura Bitcoin App to Africa

Bitcoin accessibility beyond smartphones is crucial for wider adoption in regions like Africa. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

Finally! A Kid's Phone That Parents Can Feel Good About

Kids may not be ready for unfettered access to social media despite age permissions. [ more ]

ReadWrite

7 Considerations to Make Before Connecting Your Devices

Consider network stability and troubleshooting before connecting smart devices. [ more ]

The Verge

SpirosMargaris 1 week ago

iOS 17.5 beta lets you keep Find My on during iPhone repairs

Apple is planning a new 'Repair State' mode to allow iPhone repairs without disabling anti-theft measures like Find My and Activation Lock. [ more ]

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The Verge

The teens making friends with AI chatbots

AI chatbots like Psychologist from Character.AI provide support and comfort to users, especially teenagers facing loneliness and isolation. [ more ]

The Verge

The teens making friends with AI chatbots

AI chatbots like Psychologist from Character.AI provide support and comfort to users, especially teenagers facing loneliness and isolation. [ more ]

Coindesk

VanEck's MarketVector Starts Index to Track the Largest Meme Coins

MarketVector introduced a meme coin index that is up 195% annually. [ more ]

Inverse

6 Reasons Why AI Gadgets Shouldn't 'Just Be an App'

AI gadgets may have been released prematurely, lacking promised features. Devices like Ai Pin and R1 could potentially be replaced by smartphone apps in the future. [ more ]

Lifehacker

Six Ways to Give Away Less of Your Personal Data

Data mining is prevalent in today's digital world, impacting privacy by collecting and analyzing vast amounts of personal data for targeted advertising and other influences. [ more ]

WIRED

Translation Tech Is Amazing, Except When It's Not

Today's translation apps, like Google Translate, are incredibly useful but still have limitations, with the potential to significantly improve with advancements in neural machine learning technology. [ more ]

Ars Technica

"Repair state" mode in iOS 17.5 beta makes it less of a hassle to fix your phone

iOS 17.5 introduces 'repair state' mode in Find My app, keeping phones functional with Find My and Activation Lock enabled during service, preventing easy reselling. [ more ]

The Drum

Gen AI v gen Z: do androids meme of electric sheep?

AI struggles to interpret Gen Z memes accurately. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

Mom Defends Millennial Parents Judged For Always Being On Their Phone

It's common for parents to be on their phones during kids' activities due to work responsibilities, not neglect. [ more ]

The Verge

When notifications pick the wrong time to remind us of something

Notifications and promotional emails can be intrusive and insensitive, causing emotional distress and prompting users to reevaluate their subscriptions and privacy settings. [ more ]

Theregister

Intel tells mobo makers to go easy on the BIOS settings

Intel is urging motherboard manufacturers to use recommended BIOS settings to address CPU instability with newer chips. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

"Black Twitter" Series Explores Some Of Today's Biggest Memes, Including That Viral "Squint And Squat" Meme

The influence of Black Twitter on society and pop culture is explored in a three-part docuseries, 'Black Twitter: A People's History.' [ more ]

BuzzFeed

The 7 Best iPhone Hacks That Will Make Your Productivity Skyrocket

Utilize iPhone features like Do Not Disturb and contact fields for productivity while staying connected. [ more ]

Coindesk

Meme Coin Demand Is Stronger Than Ever, Crypto Analyst Says

Meme coins surged in numbers despite criticisms. [ more ]

GOBankingRates

8 Remote Jobs You Can Do From Your Phone

More people prefer remote work post-pandemic, facilitated by apps like Slack and Discord. [ more ]

New York Post

The best Met Gala 2024 memes: Kim Kardashian's waist, Dan Levy's outfit and more

The Met Gala 2024 inspired a wave of memes, with notable mentions of Lana Del Rey, the unique carpet, Dan Levy's outfit, and Kim Kardashian's extreme waist cinching. [ more ]

The Verge

Phone cooler makers need to chill with all the ice

Phone-cooling fans are marketed with excessive and unrealistic imagery to attract gamers, promising significant temperature reductions. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

This London borough has the most mobile phone thefts

Phone theft incidents are increasing in London, with Greenwich having the highest number of thefts. [ more ]

Mail Online

Google adds 'audio emoji' feature including a fart button

Google's 'Phone' app now introduces 'Audio Emoji' feature for surprising chat partners with sound effects during calls. [ more ]

Fast Company

3 hidden but powerful Microsoft Edge time savers

Discover hidden features in Microsoft Edge for enhanced productivity. [ more ]

Relay FM

Clockwise #553: Love, Medical Care, and an Angry Lawyer - Relay FM

Discussing Apple products and events in the tech industry. [ more ]

nordicinst 1 week ago

Financial Times @ft: Artificial Intelligence 'Friends' - The New York Times. #AI #aiact #GenAI https://t.co/mLNTWLHYT3

www.nytimes.com

Artificial Intelligence Friends'

Artificial intelligence companionship is rapidly growing in popularity and may soon become mainstream. [ more ]

Mail Online

How to protect to stop Google from recording your voice

Google can quietly record voices for audio recognition. Users can prevent this by adjusting settings in 'Data and Privacy' tab of their Google account. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

21 Celeb Social Media Moments With "Facebook Grandma" Energy

Celebrities' social media fails can range from humorous to embarrassing, affecting their image and privacy. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

Nothing Phone (1) gets the Nothing OS 2.5.5 update with ChatGPT integration

The Nothing OS 2.5.5 update introduces ChatGPT integration and a customizable icon pack for the home screen. [ more ]

Fast Company

Google Photos is still the easiest way to backup, edit, and share pictures

Google Photos is a versatile free tool for photo organization, editing, sharing, and printing, with new features added regularly. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

How to clear cache on iPad

Clearing cache on iPad can boost performance and free up storage space for all generations. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

How to Split Screen on an iPad

iPad's Split View feature allows working with multiple apps side by side since 2015. [ more ]

Engadget

1 year ago

The best Android phones for 2023 | Engadget

Android phones offer a wide range of options compared to iOS devices, making it challenging to choose the right handset. [ more ]

meme-coins

ReadWrite

Move Over dogwifhat, CWIF Is the New Solana Meme Coin Sensation to Invest In

The Solana meme coin, catwifhat (CWIF), outperformed the well-known dogwifhat (WIF) with a 300% increase in price within the last week. [ more ]

Coindesk

Solana Memes, GameStop Stock Jump 44% in Premarket as 'Roaring Kitty' Returns on X

A single post by @TheRoaringKitty led to rallies in meme coins and GameStop stock, signaling focus on certain stocks. [ more ]

Coindesk

3 days ago

GameStop Rally Sends Meme Coins Skywards; PEPE, FLOKI, MOG Surge

Meme coins surged after retail trader Keith Gill's post, impacting both microcap and larger tokens like Pepe and Floki. [ more ]

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Creative Bloq

How to screen record on an iPad

Screen recording on iPad is a useful feature for various purposes. Follow simple steps to enable and use it on all iPad generations. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Native Union's snap-on MagSafe Power Bank gives your iPhone an extra 5000mAh battery - Yanko Design

Slim and stylish (Re)Classic power bank by Native Union offers convenient wireless charging with a premium plant-based leather design. [ more ]

Mail Online

I'm a tech expert... here is how to recover a hacked Facebook account

Kim Komando provides guidance on regaining access to a hacked Facebook account. [ more ]

Nature

6 days ago

Is the Internet bad for you? Huge study reveals surprise effect on well-being

The internet can have a positive impact on well-being, challenging common beliefs of negative effects. [ more ]

Queerty

PHOTOS: Andrew Scott, Ncuti Gatwa, Chippendales chic & all the fiercest fits of the week

Celebrity fashion recap featuring queer and queer-adjacent style from red carpets worldwide. [ more ]

The Seattle Times

6 days ago

Artificially intelligent help for planning your summer vacation

AI travel agents provide comprehensive travel planning, from suggesting activities to accommodations, saving time and offering eco-friendly options. [ more ]

The Verge

3 weeks ago

I'm still using the Light Phone 2 after a year

The Light Phone 2 navigation feature was initially unreliable but improved with time, requiring patience and adjustments from the user. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

How to delete apps on iPad

Knowing how to delete apps on iPad is crucial for space management. Differences between removing from Home Screen and complete deletion explained in a step-by-step guide. [ more ]

Kotaku

GameStop's Meme Stock Explodes Again After YouTuber Roaring Kitty Returns

GameStop's stock surged over 100% following a tweet by Roaring Kitty, rejuvenating interest and volatility in the meme stock. [ more ]

Fast Company

OpenAI's voice generator helped this patient get her voice back after surgery

AI voice cloning technology can recreate lost voices, but comes with ethical risks. [ more ]

news.bitcoin.com

Vaneck Introduces Meme Coin Tracking With 'MEMECOIN' Index News Bytes Bitcoin News

Vaneck has expanded into the meme coin sector with the launch of its new Marketvector meme coin index, "MEMECOIN."

openai

nordicinst 3 days ago

New York Times @nytimes: OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks - The New York Times. #aiact #ArtificialIntelligence #industry40 https://t.co/1o3eL6E6rl

www.nytimes.com

OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks

OpenAI introduced a new version of ChatGPT that functions as a voice assistant with enhanced capabilities for handling audio, images, and videos. [ more ]

nordicinst 3 days ago

Financial Times @ft: OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks - The New York Times. #aiact #industry40 #MachineLearning https://t.co/1o3eL6E6rl

www.nytimes.com

OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks

OpenAI introduced a new version of ChatGPT that functions as a voice assistant with enhanced capabilities for handling audio, images, and videos. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

OpenAI Unveils New ChatGPT That Listens, Looks and Talks

OpenAI introduced a new version of ChatGPT that functions as a voice assistant with enhanced capabilities for handling audio, images, and videos. [ more ]

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WIRED

4 years ago

How to Shut Up Your Gadgets at Night So You Can Sleep

Set Do Not Disturb hours on Android and iOS for improved sleep hygiene.

Utilize Bedtime mode on Android devices or Downtime on iOS for more specific control over notifications.

Configure smart speakers like Google and Amazon's Echo to stay silent during designated hours, ensuring uninterrupted sleep. [ more ]

ReadWrite

1 day ago

Google to roll out AI-powered theft detection on Android phones

Google introduces new AI for phone security by detecting phone theft and automatically locking it down. [ more ]

WIRED

Android Can Now Detect When Your Phone Is Stolen

Google's AI detects phone snatching using sensors for automatic screen lock. [ more ]

Ars Technica

3 weeks ago

A Polestar Phone now inexplicably exists

Polestar, an EV company, has launched the Polestar Phone in China, showcasing its connection to Android and electric power systems. [ more ]

www.dw.com

19 hours ago

AI Lexicon Q DW 05/17/2024

Quantum computers have the potential to solve highly complex problems that digital and supercomputers struggle with due to their advanced computing capabilities. [ more ]

Mail Online

1 day ago

The eight warning signs your identity has been stolen

Identity theft reports are increasing with 15 million cases in the US in 2023. Recognizing subtle signs and prompt action are crucial for protection. [ more ]

New York Post

iPhone iOS 17.5 update makes users' old deleted photos, nudes reappear: 'So uncomfortable'

iPhone users experiencing reappearing deleted photos after iOS update. [ more ]

Washington Post

3 days ago

These four searches show how Google is changing

Google search results are increasingly driven by AI, including ads and highlighted text that attempt to answer questions, but might be unreliable. [ more ]

Relay FM

Clockwise #554: Dealee Bobs - Relay FM

Discussing Apple Watch, Spotify Daylists, Google's AI features, and essential travel tech. [ more ]

Engadget

Android 15 will make it harder for phone thieves to steal your data

Google unveils AI-powered theft detection and security features in Android 15. [ more ]

The Verge

3 days ago

Google Photos is getting its own "Ask Photos" assistant this summer

Google is introducing 'Ask Photos' feature using Gemini to enhance search capabilities with AI for more sophisticated requests. [ more ]

The Verge

3 weeks ago