Researchers have spotted an apparent downside of smarter chatbots. Although AI models predictably become more accurate as they advance, they’re also more likely to (wrongly) answer questions beyond their capabilities rather than saying, “I don’t know.” And the humans prompting them are more likely to take their confident hallucinations at face value, creating a trickle-down… Continue reading Advanced AI chatbots are less likely to admit they don’t have all the answers
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Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra hands-on: AI arrives on Samsung’s premium Android tablet
In a surprise 30-minute event today that could have been an email, Samsung unveiled new additions to its portfolio of devices this year, including the Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy Watch FE LTE. The highlight of today’s news has to be the new Galaxy Tab S10 tablets, though, since they’ve long been regarded as… Continue reading Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra hands-on: AI arrives on Samsung’s premium Android tablet
StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II are coming to PC Game Pass
StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II: Campaign Collection are coming to PC Game Pass, as announced by Xbox at Tokyo Game Show. Both titles will be available on November 5 to anyone with a PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate subscription. The multiplayer components of both games are already free-to-play on PCs, but this will… Continue reading StarCraft: Remastered and StarCraft II are coming to PC Game Pass
Samsung debuts the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Watch FE LTE
If you’re a fan of getting flagship-quality features at more affordable prices, Samsung’s FE series is meant for you. Today, the company revealed its two latest entries: the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Watch FE LTE. Both devices pack in tools from the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Watch, including things like AI-powered photo editing, fitness… Continue reading Samsung debuts the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy Watch FE LTE
The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2024
Struggling with dead spots in your home network can be frustrating — especially when you’re trying to stream your favorite show or finish up some work in a quiet corner of the house. That’s where the best Wi-Fi extenders come in. These handy gadgets help boost your Wi-Fi signal by extending the coverage of your… Continue reading The best Wi-Fi extenders in 2024
Meta’s Orion holographic avatars will (eventually) be in VR too
The biggest reveal at Meta’s Connect event was its long-promised AR glasses, Orion. As expected, the prototype, each of which reportedly costs around $10,000, won’t be ready for the public any time soon. In the meantime, Meta offered a glimpse of its new holographic avatars, which will allow people to talk with lifelike holograms in… Continue reading Meta’s Orion holographic avatars will (eventually) be in VR too
DoNotPay ‘robot lawyer’ fined $193K by the FTC for not being a lawyer
The Federal Trade Commission is taking action against DoNotPay, alleging that the AI-powered company billing itself as “the world’s first robot lawyer” failed to back its claims that it could replace human legal representation. The agency’s complaint argues that DoNotPay did not conduct tests to assess whether its AI chatbot was equivalent to a human… Continue reading DoNotPay ‘robot lawyer’ fined $193K by the FTC for not being a lawyer
New report details OpenAI’s plan to switch to for-profit mode
A major shakeup is in the works at OpenAI. Reuters reported that the artificial intelligence research company is restructuring its business from a non-profit board into a for-profit corporation. The publication also says Sam Altman would be given equity in the new corporation. OpenAI’s move to for-profit wouldn’t eliminate its non-profit entity entirely. The non-profit… Continue reading New report details OpenAI’s plan to switch to for-profit mode
Apple Store employees in Oklahoma City ratify their first union contract
Employees at an Apple Store in Oklahoma City’s Penn Square Mall have voted to ratify their first collectively-bargained contract. The store’s workers are part of the Communications Workers of America, operating as Apple Retail Union-CWA Local 6016. The employees’ three-year agreement with Apple includes the following, according to a press release from CWA: “Wage increases… Continue reading Apple Store employees in Oklahoma City ratify their first union contract
Everything Announced at Meta Connect 2024: Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses and Meta AI updates
Although Meta Connect 2024 lacked a marquee high-end product for the holiday season, it still included a new budget VR headset and a tease of the “magic glasses” Meta’s XR gurus have been talking about for the better part of a decade. In addition, the company keeps plowing forward with new AI tools for its… Continue reading Everything Announced at Meta Connect 2024: Quest 3S, Orion AR glasses and Meta AI updates