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Sending voice messages can annoy others because they demand full attention, can’t be skimmed, and take more time than reading text. Unlike text, which lets the receiver control pace and emphasis, voice messages put all control in the sender’s hands. Even short recordings often feel longer than a few paragraphs. The takeaway: write more, talk […]
OpenAI is now doing the thing everyone assumed it eventually would: bringing ads to ChatGPT. After weeks of user frustration over what appeared to be ads slipping into conversations, OpenAI finally laid its cards on the table. In a blog post published on Friday, the company confirmed it plans to begin testing ads in ChatGPT for U.S. users on […]
Dr. Gladys West, a mathematician whose work helped make GPS possible, has died at age 95. She overcame segregation and used math to help accurately map the Earth, laying the foundation for the GPS technology used today. Gladys West, mathematician whose work made GPS possible, dies at 95
Cash App has updated its Privacy Notice to clarify how user data is handled and protected. Key changes include: US | This Privacy Notice applies to your use of our Services, and covers only information collected in connection with your access to and use of our Services.
Americans receive tens of millions of unsolicited automated calls and texts each day, often intended to dupe them into forking over personal information or money. That’s the thrust of a new report by U.S. PIRG Education Fund, a consumer advocacy organization, which found that scam and telemarketing calls and texts have proliferated across the country, […]
An issue with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the ubiquitous internet hosting service, took down many of the world’s most popular online games in the early hours of Monday morning. Fortnite, Roblox, and Nintendo all reported that their services were unavailable. Other games affected included Clash Royale and Palworld. The Epic Games Store was also experiencing issues. Steam, PlayStation Network, and Xbox’s […]
In the absence of stronger federal regulation, some states have begun regulating apps that offer AI “therapy” as more people turn to artificial intelligence for mental health advice. But the laws, all passed this year, don’t fully address the fast-changing landscape of AI software development. And app developers, policymakers and mental health advocates say the resulting […]
New York State is set to send out inflation refund checks to millions of residents, but a scam text is circulating that claims recipients need to take action to receive their money. The state typically does not send texts. The message came from a number with a 63 area code, which is from the Philippines. Recipients […]
Spotify will raise prices as it invests in new features and targets 1 billion users, the Financial Times reported today citing the music streaming provider’s Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom. The increases would be accompanied by planned new services and features, the FT cited Norstrom as saying in an interview. Spotify did not […]
Walt Disney Co. is integrating Hulu and Disney+ into one app, the entertainment company just announced. During an earnings call, CEO Bob Iger said Disney would combine the two streaming services to create a “unified app experience” that will feature entertainment, news and sports. “This will create an impressive package of entertainment, pairing the highest […]
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