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Canvas Mode: Revolutionizing Human-AI Collaboration

October 3, 2024

OpenAI has introduced a new feature called canvas mode that could change the way humans and AI work together on creative projects. This interface is designed to help both writers and programmers streamline their tasks with specialized tools and shortcuts. One of its standout features is in-line edit

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When Smart Home Updates Go Wrong: Galaxy S10 and Note 10 Users Face Bootloop Nightmare

October 3, 2024

Imagine waking up to find your trusty Samsung Galaxy S10 or Note 10 stuck in an endless loop of booting. That’s exactly what happened to many users after a recent update to the SmartThings Framework went awry. This framework is like the brain of your smart home, controlling and securing your devices

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Smart Eyes on Crime: Cameras in Porter Ranch

October 3, 2024

Imagine driving through Porter Ranch and noticing a small camera. That’s no ordinary camera, it’s a license plate reader, one of the 100 being installed across the San Fernando Valley. These smart cameras can track and record license plates as they pass by, helping police narrow down their search fo

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Google's AI Searches Now Feature Ads for Shopping

October 3, 2024

Google is introducing a new feature in its AI-generated search summaries: ads. If you’re hunting for solutions, like removing grass stains from your pants, the AI might suggest products that could help, listed under a “sponsored” label. This change is part of a broader rollout in the US on mobile de

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Nintendo Switch Emulators: Why They're Shutting Down

October 3, 2024

In 2024, two popular Nintendo Switch emulators have been taken offline. Ryujinx is the latest to go after a deal with Nintendo. The agreement came after legal issues with another emulator, Yuzu. Ryujinx was a big hit, letting people play over 3,400 games on different systems like Windows and Linux.

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Biden heads to Carolinas and Harris to Georgia to view Hurricane Helene damage

October 3, 2024

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to take separate tours on Wednesday of the catastrophic damage resulting from Hurricane Helene, from which at least 150 people have died. Biden is expected to visit North Carolina and South Carolina days after the storm swept through Flor...

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Voting begins for Alaska's Fat Bear Week after a contestant was killed in an attack

October 3, 2024

Voting in Katmai National Park's famed Fat Bear Week was underway Wednesday after a bear killed one of this year's competitors and delayed the bracket reveal by a day. Bear 469 attacked and killed bear 402 on Monday morning at Brooks River in the Alaska park, the National Park Service said in a re

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'That's a little true'

October 3, 2024

Jennifer Aniston has addressed several outlandish stories written about her during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The “Friends” alum, 55, dispelled a series of wild headlines during a true-or-false game with Kimmel Wednesday after the host presented her with a copy of InTouch magazine’s Augu...

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The Surprising Power of Smart Glasses

October 3, 2024

Imagine walking down a busy street while wearing smart glasses. These aren't your typical sunglasses; they have a camera and can recognize faces. Sounds like a recipe for privacy issues, right? Well, two college students decided to show just how real these concerns are with their project called I-XR

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Artificial Intelligence Giant OpenAI Raises Billions, Sets Unique Investment Rule

October 3, 2024

OpenAI, the AI company co-founded by Elon Musk, has just scored a massive $6.6 billion in funding. This puts its value at an astonishing $157 billion, making it the priciest startup on the planet. The investors? Big names like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, and Nvidia. But here's where things get intere