To solve the loneliness epidemic, a Korean-based company has launched an AI companion doll for seniors. Showcased at the Mobile World Congress at the end of February, Hyodol unleashed the $1800 robot doll which they say will bring emotional support to the elderly throughout their day. With a slightly creepy...
OpenAI has announced that its ChatGPT program can now read aloud to its users. The function with the same name can recite the responses in one of five voice options. Read Aloud can be accessed through the web version of ChatGPT as well as the ChatGPT apps for iOS and...
Google has announced a string of fresh updates - the most popular of which is the introduction of Gemini into Messages and AI text summaries for when driving. Announced at this year's MWC in Barcelona, Messages users can access Gemini without leaving the app. Users can ask Gemini for advice...
Florida is on the brink of enacting one of the nation's most restrictive bans on social media use by minors. According to the Associated Press, the bill, aimed at prohibiting children under the age of 16 from accessing popular social media platforms regardless of parental consent, has been passed by...
We have been expecting the sixth patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 all week. We expected it around Valentine’s Day, due largely to the inference that romancing your BG3 sweethearts was to be improved with new kissing animations, but there is a lot more to it than that, as Larian pointed...
Google has released a new version of Gemini, its multimodal large language models, only a week after rolling out its Gemini 1.0 Ultra model. Gemini 1.5 is the tech giant’s next-generation model, which is said to have “dramatically enhanced performance.” According to DeepMind, Alphabet’s AI division, 1.5 Pro can process...
Larian Studios is releasing Patch 6 for its probably-the-best-rpg-of-all-time, Baldur’s Gate 3. Having released back in August, many of the game-breaking bugs and issues have been ironed out, even in a game of this immense size, and with that in mind the sheer size of this latest update will raise...
If you are in the PS5 beta program a system update is rolling out to bring some changes just for you. Well, a select few at any rate. This update is only being rolled out at this stage to a limited number of invited participants, but the intention is to...
At the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings today, GOP Sen. Josh Hawley demanded that Mark Zuckerberg stand and face the families whose kids were harmed by online abuse -- and he did. The Senate hearing was contentious, yet Zuckerberg stood and faced the families watching the hearing: "No one should have...
The hugely popular generative artificial intelligence (AI) ChatGPT may have come across its greatest challenge yet after encountering Scots Gaelic. Researchers at Brown University discovered a way to get around the safety guardrails in OpenAI’s powerful GPT-4 system. The trick? Translate harmful prompts into uncommon languages like Scots Gaelic (or...
The Sci-Fi fantasy robots of the future have gotten a little closer to becoming a reality with record funding announced for 1X Technologies. The Oslo-based company closed a Series B round with a notable investment of $100 million. The Norwegian company, backed by Open-AI and Tiger Global, raised $23.5 million...
Walmart has unveiled a range of innovative technology features that could transform shopping in future years. The US multinational retail giant has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to introduce what it believes will enhance the consumer experience. Specifically, they have utilized generative AI and augmented reality (AR) to present the new...
Google has announced it is removing 17 features from Assistant in a shakeup of its virtual software application. Given the advances in artificial intelligence (AI), Bard could be considered to be the future of Google Assistant and as part of ongoing changes to the tech giant's service offering, it is...
One of the major innovations launched at CES 2024 is Rabbit's R1, a handheld device aiming to be more than a smartphone. It's an artificial intelligence (AI) powered virtual assistant that pioneers a new kind of model, the Large Action Model (LAM), developed by Rabbit for its devices. On the...
Among the many announcements at CES 2024, Amazon introduced several new artificial intelligence (AI) tools for its Alexa personal assistant. Last year Amazon introduced new tools to enable developers to build generative AI experiences, and that is beginning to come to fruition now. Alexa users can start to try out...
If you are a gamer who wants a cool games room, especially if you are streaming, you know all about Nanoleaf and its range of great-looking LED lights that, at a glance, show you are serious about looking good. Having started with now much-copied wall decorations adorning some of the...
The SEERBRILLS is debuting the Perfecta at CES this year. It is the world's first AI-powered grill and can cook steaks and other meats in two minutes. The customizable features include controls that say they will make you and your guests the perfect steak, other meats, and other foods in...
The 2024 HP Spectre x360 14 has garnered significant interest from tech aficionados, with some even contemplating a switch from their MacBooks. Boasting a highly satisfying keyboard experience, Intel Core Ultra processors with AI-integrated features, and a striking OLED display, the revamped Spectre x360 presents a tempting option. The sleek...
At the Consumer Electronics Show 2024 (CES 2024) car manufacturer Volskwagen announced the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) software in manufacturing. This first for the automotive industry was presented alongside technology partner Cerence in Las Vegas. The vehicle powerhouse is set to incorporate the chatbot into the IDA voice assistant...
As the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show - or CES, as it is known - prepares to open in Las Vegas tomorrow (Jan 9), Samsung has revealed a groundbreaking transparent MicroLED screen. The electronics giant yesterday teased not just one but three different versions of seamless see-through screens, each with slightly...
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