In a blog post today, Google said it will make AI Overviews in Google Search available to users living in more than 100 countries. Google says people like AI Overviews, so the company plans to reach 1 billion users each month. Additionally, Google is expanding language support — now, users in any country where AI… Continue reading Google is expanding AI Overviews in Search to more than 100 countries
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Meta is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot
Stung from the hit it took from an Apple privacy feature three years ago, Meta is reportedly looking to decrease its dependence on Google and Microsoft. The Information said on Monday that Meta is developing a search engine for its chatbot. The company also recently partnered with Reuters to help its AI answer news-related questions.… Continue reading Meta is reportedly developing a search engine for its chatbot
Early Black Friday deals from Amazon include the Echo Show 5 for only $50
It may still be October, but Black Friday deals have already started coming down the pike. Case in point? The Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display is available for just $50. This early Black Friday deal knocks 44 percent off the price, bringing it down to what we saw on Prime Day. This sale is… Continue reading Early Black Friday deals from Amazon include the Echo Show 5 for only $50
Dutch police say they’ve taken down Redline and Meta credential stealer malware
Today, Dutch National Police announced that it had gained access to the servers of Redline and Meta. Not to be confused with Facebook parent company Meta, Redline and Meta are a type of malware known as infostealers criminals can use to obtain the credentials of users and companies. Operation Magnus, a joint effort by Dutch… Continue reading Dutch police say they’ve taken down Redline and Meta credential stealer malware
Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views
In an AMA this weekend, Instagram head Adam Mosseri shared some insight into why some videos on the platform appear reduced in quality well after they’re posted, and it all boils down to performance. Responding to a question about old stories looking “blurry” in highlights, Mosseri said, “In general, we want to show the highest-quality… Continue reading Mosseri confirms Instagram reduces video quality for posts that aren’t raking in views
Apple may tap into a beloved retro design for its smart home display
Apple’s rumored smart home display may look a lot like an old friend — the iMac G4 of the early 2000s. In the Power On newsletter this weekend, Mark Gurman reports that the countertop tablet will feature a square screen that’s “positioned at an angle on a small base, making it reminiscent of the circular… Continue reading Apple may tap into a beloved retro design for its smart home display
Panic hits pause on the Playdate Stereo Dock, says it’s unlikely we’ll see it anytime soon
The long-promised Playdate Stereo Dock is officially dead, at least for now. After many months with the desktop accessory stuck in development limbo, Panic has updated the product page so it no longer says it’s “coming soon,” but instead that it’s been put on pause indefinitely due to issues with the Bluetooth experience, the factory… Continue reading Panic hits pause on the Playdate Stereo Dock, says it’s unlikely we’ll see it anytime soon
Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
Google may be close to unveiling an AI agent that can operate a web browser to help users automate everyday tasks. The Information reports that the company is working on a “computer-using agent” under the codename Project Jarvis, and it may be ready to be previewed as soon as December. According to sources that spoke… Continue reading Google is reportedly developing ‘Jarvis’ AI that could take over your web browser
‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
Google is reportedly working on a new Android API for what it’s calling Rich Ongoing Notifications, which would allow apps to display at-a-glance information in a status bar much like Apple’s Live Activities in the Dynamic Island on iPhone. This is according to journalist Mishaal Rahman, who spotted the code in the Android 15 QPR1… Continue reading ‘Ongoing notifications’ similar to Apple’s Live Activities could be coming to Android
What to read this weekend: Jeff VanderMeer returns to Area X
One thing I did not foresee happening this year was us getting a new entry in Jeff VanderMeer’s Southern Reach series. But the author announced exactly that back in April, and I’ve pretty much been counting down the days until the book’s release ever since. Absolution, the fourth novel in what previously stood as a… Continue reading What to read this weekend: Jeff VanderMeer returns to Area X