Perplexity has tapped into the power of generative artificial intelligence—with all its problematic tendencies—in an effort to challenge Google as the dominant way people find information online. The AI search tool rose in prominence in 2024 and was lauded as a promising alternative to Googling. Like other AI players though, the service has been sued… Continue reading Perplexity’s CEO Sees AI Agents as the Next Web Battleground
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‘Big Balls’ Is Officially a Full-Time Government Employee
Although Elon Musk has said that he is largely exiting his role at the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), at least three of his early operatives and key lieutenants throughout his government takeover have recently become full-time government employees. Edward Coristine, Luke Farritor, and Ethan Shaotran’s employment designations at the General Services Administration (GSA)… Continue reading ‘Big Balls’ Is Officially a Full-Time Government Employee
Manex AI Raises €8M in Seed Funding
Manex AI, a Munich, Germany-based provider of an AI-driven software platform for industrial quality management and process steering, raised $8M in Seed funding. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and BlueYard Capital, with participation from Capmont Technology and the CDTM Venture Fund. The companyi intends to use the funds to expand operations and… Continue reading Manex AI Raises €8M in Seed Funding
The terrific HoverAir X1 selfie drone has plunged to its best price yet
Plus, Amazon’s Echo Spot and the Google Pixel 9a are down to some of their best prices. Plus, Amazon’s Echo Spot and the Google Pixel 9a are down to some of their best prices. Sheena Vasani writes about tech news, reviews gadgets, and helps readers save money by highlighting deals and product recommendations for The… Continue reading The terrific HoverAir X1 selfie drone has plunged to its best price yet
ChatGPT can now read your Google Drive and Dropbox
ChatGPT now has 3 million “paying business users” and is adding a bunch of new features for enterprise. ChatGPT now has 3 million “paying business users” and is adding a bunch of new features for enterprise. Hayden Field is The Verge’s senior AI reporter. An AI beat reporter for more than five years, her work… Continue reading ChatGPT can now read your Google Drive and Dropbox
Elon Musk’s introduction to politics
Elon Musk spent the last several months knee deep in government, sidelining his companies to pursue a longstanding Republican quest to weed out alleged waste and fraud. Then, a few weeks ago, House Republicans passed a bill with provisions that would kneecap Tesla. Now, Musk is fuming that the bill is “a disgusting abomination.” Plenty… Continue reading Elon Musk’s introduction to politics
Obvio’s stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers
American streets are incredibly dangerous for pedestrians. A San Carlos, California-based startup called Obvio thinks it can change that by installing cameras at stop signs — a solution the founders also say won’t create a panopticon. That’s a bold claim at a time when other companies like Flock have been criticized for how its license… Continue reading Obvio’s stop sign cameras use AI to root out unsafe drivers
Uber adds a new type of account with a simpler UI for the elderly
Uber today revealed a new type of account, called Senior Accounts, for older users that prioritizes a simpler app experience with features like ride updates for family members, saved destinations, and the ability to use a family member’s card for payments. Uber said Senior Accounts present a simpler app experience with larger text and icons,… Continue reading Uber adds a new type of account with a simpler UI for the elderly
Reddit users can now hide posts, comments, and NSFW history
Content from entire subreddits can be hidden on user profiles, but not individual posts. Content from entire subreddits can be hidden on user profiles, but not individual posts. Jess Weatherbed is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, covering news and hardware reviews. Reddit has… Continue reading Reddit users can now hide posts, comments, and NSFW history
Famous Chef Boasts That He’s Using AI to Invent New Recipes
Ethos seemed like one of Austin’s hottest restaurants back in 2024. The eatery rose to prominence in October as tens of thousands of followers flocked to its Instagram page, a showcase of lustrous dishes such as the crustless pizza ball and the eye-grabbing dust mite bread loaf. There was only one small problem: Ethos only… Continue reading Famous Chef Boasts That He’s Using AI to Invent New Recipes