There’s no such thing as having too much local storage. Whether it’s for backups or extra space for all your stuff, an external SSD is always useful to have on hand. Samsung’s portable SSDs are a go-to for many folks, and a recent model with ample storage for most people is on sale for nearly… Continue reading The 4TB Samsung T9 Portable SSD is nearly half off in this early Black Friday deal
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Apple might add ChatGPT subscription option to iOS 18.2
MacRumors noticed an unusual feature in the second iOS 18.2 developer beta, showing that Apple may let users upgrade to a paid ChatGPT plan as part of Apple Intelligence. While Siri doesn’t need to use ChatGPT for all its tasks, some users enjoy using the integration for power tasks and more. MacRumors In the image… Continue reading Apple might add ChatGPT subscription option to iOS 18.2
NLRB accuses Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has filed a complaint against Grindr. According to Bloomberg, the agency alleges that a return-to-office (RTO) mandate that limited remote work and effectively meant a relocation requirement for many workers was an attempt to fend off a unionization drive. Around 80 of Grindr’s 178 employees quit as a result… Continue reading NLRB accuses Grindr of using a return-to-office mandate to upend a unionization drive
Amazon will now use AI to recap what you’re watching
Have you ever started a show, stopped mid-season and then struggled to get back into it because you have no idea exactly where you stopped watching or what was going on? Amazon just might have you covered. The company just launched a new tool for Prime Video that uses AI to generate personalized recaps. X-Ray… Continue reading Amazon will now use AI to recap what you’re watching
Netflix is removing much of its interactive content
Here’s some bad news for those who thought the future would include streaming versions of Choose Your Own Adventure books. Netflix is deleting much of its interactive content, according to reporting by The Verge. The platform currently lists 24 “Interactive Specials”, and only four of them will remain after December 1. Luckily, it’s the only… Continue reading Netflix is removing much of its interactive content
JBL early Black Friday deals include the Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker at an all-time-low price
Portable Bluetooth speakers are always a good option to pick up for a special someone (or yourself) when early Black Friday tech deals start to pop up. One model worth paying attention in the sales is the JBL Clip 5, which has dropped to an all-time-low price of $50. That’s 30 bucks off the regular… Continue reading JBL early Black Friday deals include the Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker at an all-time-low price
Meta opens its Llama AI models to government agencies for national security
Meta is opening up its Llama AI models to government agencies and contractors working on national security, the company said in an update. The group includes more than a dozen private sector companies that partner with the US government, including Amazon Web Services, Oracle and Microsoft, as well as defense contractors like Palantir and Lockheed… Continue reading Meta opens its Llama AI models to government agencies for national security
Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
Well, it finally happened. After years of waiting and requests, Amazon debuted the $280 Kindle Colorsoft, its first ereader with a color display. The company’s ereaders have dominated this space since the original Kindle came out 17 years ago, but in this case, it feels like Amazon is playing catch-up. Color E Ink displays aren’t… Continue reading Kindle Colorsoft review: The missing link in Amazon’s ereader lineup
Apple just approved another app that streams pirated movies and TV shows
By now, you’d think that Apple’s vetting procedures for the App Store are watertight, but think again. As reported by The Verge, this Threads post shows that an app called Univer Note, a productivity app on the outside, is actually an illegal app that grants certain users access to pirated films. Kris Holt/Engadget The kicker… Continue reading Apple just approved another app that streams pirated movies and TV shows
Meta details ‘adult classifier’ tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram
Meta has shared more information about how it plans to use AI to catch teens who lie about their age on Instagram. As first reported by Bloomberg, early next year, the company will deploy “adult classifier,” a tool it says will identify users who are younger than 18 and automatically apply Instagram’s more restrictive privacy… Continue reading Meta details ‘adult classifier’ tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram