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Duolingo Fires Translators in Favor of AI

Duo… no… Et Tu, Duo? The popular language-learning app Duolingo cut 10 percent of its contracted translators last month amid a push to integrate generative AI into its services, multiple outlets have reported. A Duolingo spokesperson confirmed the December 2023 workforce slash to Bloomberg on Monday, claiming that DuoLingo “just no longer [needs] as many people… Continue reading Duolingo Fires Translators in Favor of AI

Twitter Suddenly Suspends Journalists Critical of Elon Musk

No explanation was given. The Purge So much for free speech. Elon Musk’s X-formerly-Twitter has suspended the accounts of several journalists and leftist pundits without giving any explanation whatsoever. As Motherboard reports, The Intercept‘s Ken Klippenstein, Alan MacLeod of MintPress News, Texas Observer journalist Steven Monacelli, podcaster Rob Rousseau, and the account for the left-leaning… Continue reading Twitter Suddenly Suspends Journalists Critical of Elon Musk

Wizards of the Coast Denies “Magic: The Gathering” Art Was AI-Generated, Then Admits It Was

“It’s insane that they’ll damage their brands to save a few bucks.” In a change of heart, “Magic: The Gathering” and “Dungeons & Dragons” publisher Wizards of the Coast has admitted to using generative AI in a recent promo image — after initially claiming AI wasn’t used. Last week, users on social media noticed some… Continue reading Wizards of the Coast Denies “Magic: The Gathering” Art Was AI-Generated, Then Admits It Was

Honda debuts new global EV series, Honda Zero, coming in 2026

/ Honda Zero includes two concepts: the sleek, sedan-like Saloon, and a boxier big-booty van-thing called the Space-Hub. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story If you… Continue reading Honda debuts new global EV series, Honda Zero, coming in 2026

Hyundai says its four-passenger eVTOL will be ready for 2028

/ If this sounds familiar, that’s because the company introduced a prototype at CES back in 2020, too. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story The last… Continue reading Hyundai says its four-passenger eVTOL will be ready for 2028

The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you

/ Powered by a ‘Large Action Model,’ the $199 R1 isn’t just a chatbot — it’s a device for doing almost anything. Potentially. By David Pierce, editor-at-large and Vergecast co-host with over a decade of experience covering consumer tech. Previously, at Protocol, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired. Share this story The Rabbit R1 is not… Continue reading The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered gadget that can use your apps for you

Rabbit R1 AI Assistant: Price, Specs, Release Date

The R1 costs $199, though you’ll have to factor in the cost of a monthly cellular connectivity bill too, and you have to set that up yourself. Preorders start today and it ships in late March. This pocket-friendly device is by no means meant to replace your smartphone. You’re not going to be able to… Continue reading Rabbit R1 AI Assistant: Price, Specs, Release Date

9 More of the Bizarre and Wonderful Things We’ve Seen at CES 2024

Today is the day the main CES 2024 expo halls will be thrown open to the general public. The masses of show attendees will crowd into the Las Vegas Convention Center to touch, ogle, and photograph the consumer tech industry’s newest attempts to transport the future into the present. Those of us in the technology… Continue reading 9 More of the Bizarre and Wonderful Things We’ve Seen at CES 2024

EcoFlow’s scalable solar generator can power your entire home or just a weekend away

/ The modular Delta Pro Ultra can automatically switch circuits over to battery power during blackouts, scaling from a few hours of backup to a month or longer when prioritizing circuits. By Thomas Ricker, a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. He’s been… Continue reading EcoFlow’s scalable solar generator can power your entire home or just a weekend away