Some video podcasts are using Rembrand's AI-generated product placements to supplement their typical host-read ads; podcasters send completed video to Rembrand and the product is inserted.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
video podcasts Rembrand
Some video podcasts are using AI-generated product placements from a company called Rembrand to supplement their typical host-read ads
Bloomberg · 2024-01-19 · #14
The first 100,000 buyers of Rabbit's R1 will receive one year of Perplexity Pro for free.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Rabbit Perplexity Pro first 100,000 R1 buyers
Rabbit's R1 device will use Perplexity AI's technology to answer user queries.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Rabbit R1 Perplexity AI
Manta Network issued the MANTA token (went live) on January 18.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Manta Network MANTA token
Manta Network was hit by a DDoS attack as it issued its MANTA token on January 18, leading to longer-than-expected withdrawal times; all funds remain safe
CoinDesk · 2024-01-19 · #11
The 2023 World Economic Forum generated excitement about ChatGPT.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
World Economic Forum ChatGPT
World leaders at the 2024 World Economic Forum fret over AI-powered misinformation and job displacement, following excitement about ChatGPT at the 2023 WEF
Washington Post · 2024-01-19 · #29
Ello defined itself as an alternative to ad-driven social media.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Ello ad-driven social media
A history of Ello, which defined itself as an alternative to ad-driven social media, from its 2014 launch and funding to its quiet sale and sudden death in 2023
Waxy.org · 2024-01-19 · #33
Ello launched in 2014 as a social network alternative to ad-driven platforms.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Ello
A history of Ello, which defined itself as an alternative to ad-driven social media, from its 2014 launch and funding to its quiet sale and sudden death in 2023
Waxy.org · 2024-01-19 · #33
Microsoft makes Reading Coach, an AI-powered tool that provides learners with personalized reading practice, available for free on the web.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Microsoft Reading Coach
Microsoft makes Reading Coach, its AI-powered tool that provides learners with personalized reading practice, available for free on the web
TechCrunch · 2024-01-19 · #30
Mark Zuckerberg says Meta aims to build AGI and eventually open-source it.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Mark Zuckerberg Meta AGI
Zuckerberg says Meta wants to build and open source AGI, and brings AI group FAIR closer to the generative AI team; Meta will own 340K+ H100 GPUs by 2024's end
The Verge · 2024-01-19 · #9
Users were confused by Artifact's ever-growing set of features, which diluted the app's value and hurt engagement.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Artifact users features
A look at the reasons why Artifact failed, including not growing its user base outside the US and user confusion about its ever-growing set of features
TechCrunch · 2024-01-19 · #7
Artifact, a news app from Instagram's co-founders, announced it was shutting down after failing to gain critical mass.
failed 1 article 2024-01-19
Artifact
A look at the reasons why Artifact failed, including not growing its user base outside the US and user confusion about its ever-growing set of features
TechCrunch · 2024-01-19 · #7
All users can receive audio/video calls on X, but only Premium subscribers can place them.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
X receive calls (all users) place calls (Premium subscribers)
X rolls out audio and video calling to Android following the October 2023 iOS launch; all users can receive calls but only Premium subscribers can place them
TechCrunch · 2024-01-19 · #5
X rolls out audio and video calling to its Android client following the October 2023 iOS launch.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
X audio calling video calling Android
X rolls out audio and video calling to Android following the October 2023 iOS launch; all users can receive calls but only Premium subscribers can place them
TechCrunch · 2024-01-19 · #5
Apple identifies health care, training, and education as key market areas for the Vision Pro in an internal video and memo.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Apple Vision Pro health care training education
Internal video and memo: Apple sees health care, training, and education as key areas for the Vision Pro, and will give employees a 25% discount on the device
Bloomberg · 2024-01-19 · #4
Apple Vision Pro and its accessories are available for pre-order.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Apple Apple Vision Pro Vision Pro accessories
Apple releases Vision Pro accessories: travel case, battery pack, and Light Seal priced at $199 each, and Solo Knit and Dual Loop bands priced at $99 each.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-19
Apple Vision Pro travel case ($199) Vision Pro battery pack ($199) Vision Pro Light Seal ($199) Solo Knit band ($99) Dual Loop band ($99)
Searches indicate Meta's apps may also be unavailable on Apple Vision Pro.
rumored 1 article 2024-01-19
Meta apps on Apple Vision Pro
YouTube and, according to a source, Spotify are not planning to launch a native Apple Vision Pro app or to allow their iPad app to run on the platform
Bloomberg · 2024-01-19 · #2
The Galaxy S24 includes multiple AI features such as Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Live Translate, and others.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Galaxy S24 Circle to Search Chat Assist Live Translate other AI features
Hands-on with the Galaxy S24's AI features: Circle to Search is accurate and convenient, Chat Assist can give hilarious tips, Live Translate was laggy, and more
Engadget · 2024-01-18 · #7
Samsung unveiled AI-enabled smartphones while Apple was preparing for the Vision Pro launch, indicating concurrent market activity.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Samsung Apple Vision Pro
Hands-on with the Galaxy S24's AI features: Circle to Search is accurate and convenient, Chat Assist can give hilarious tips, Live Translate was laggy, and more
Engadget · 2024-01-18 · #7
Apple will sell Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 models with the blood oxygen feature removed/disabled.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Apple Watch Series 9 Watch Ultra 2
Apple plans to sell the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen feature online starting at 6am PT on January 18 and in Apple Stores on the same day
9to5Mac · 2024-01-18 · #10
Sales of the modified Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 begin online at 6am PT on January 18 and in Apple Stores the same day.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Apple online at 6am PT on January 18 in Apple Stores on January 18
Apple plans to sell the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen feature online starting at 6am PT on January 18 and in Apple Stores on the same day
9to5Mac · 2024-01-18 · #10
Apple says the Blood Oxygen app/feature will remain functional on previously purchased Series 9 and Ultra 2 models.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Apple previously-sold Watch Series 9 previously-sold Watch Ultra 2 Blood Oxygen app
Apple plans to sell the Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen feature online starting at 6am PT on January 18 and in Apple Stores on the same day
9to5Mac · 2024-01-18 · #10
TSMC announces another delay to its $40 billion Arizona site; its second plant is now expected to start operations in 2027 or 2028, later than prior guidance of 2026.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
TSMC $40B Arizona site second plant
TSMC announces another delay to its $40B site in Arizona, saying its second plant will start operations in 2027 or 2028, later than its prior guidance of 2026
Bloomberg · 2024-01-18 · #13
Google is racing to add AI enhancements to its search product.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Google AI enhancements for search
StatCounter: Bing ended 2023 with 3.4% global search market share, up less than 1 percentage point after ChatGPT; Google had 91.6%, Yandex 1.6%, and Yahoo 1.1%
Bloomberg · 2024-01-18 · #14
Bing's search market share rose slightly (under one percentage point) after the emergence of ChatGPT.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
ChatGPT Bing
StatCounter: Bing ended 2023 with 3.4% global search market share, up less than 1 percentage point after ChatGPT; Google had 91.6%, Yandex 1.6%, and Yahoo 1.1%
Bloomberg · 2024-01-18 · #14
Netflix says it is not planning to launch a native app for Apple's Vision Pro headset.
denied 1 article 2024-01-18
Netflix native Apple Vision Pro app
Netflix is not planning to launch a native Apple Vision Pro app or support its iPad app on the AR/VR platform, and says users can watch Netflix in the browser
Bloomberg · 2024-01-18 · #15
Netflix states users can watch Netflix on the Vision Pro via the web browser.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Netflix Apple Vision Pro
Netflix is not planning to launch a native Apple Vision Pro app or support its iPad app on the AR/VR platform, and says users can watch Netflix in the browser
Bloomberg · 2024-01-18 · #15
Instagram adds nighttime nudges that encourage teens to close the app and go to sleep after spending more than 10 minutes in Reels or DMs late at night.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Instagram nighttime nudges teens Reels DMs
Google launches 'Circle to Search', a set of gestures for searching from anywhere on Android, available on Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro devices.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Google Circle to Search Android Galaxy S24 Pixel 8 Pixel 8 Pro
Google introduces Circle to Search, a set of new gestures for searching from anywhere on Android, available on Galaxy S24 devices and Google's Pixel 8 and 8 Pro
TechCrunch · 2024-01-18 · #44
The Galaxy S24 Ultra features a matte titanium frame, a flat display with S-Pen support, and a weight of 233g.
confirmed 1 article 2024-01-18
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Hands-on with the Galaxy S24's AI features: Circle to Search is accurate and convenient, Chat Assist can give hilarious tips, Live Translate was laggy, and more
Engadget · 2024-01-18 · #7