Upon seeing the Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED G80SD monitor on sale for $999 at Newegg, a $300 discount from its original price of $1,299, one cannot help but wonder if the price drop makes it a more justifiable purchase. While the initial review of this 32-inch, 240 Hz, 4K monitor highlighted some significant issues, such
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AMD is gearing up to unveil its new budget-friendly RDNA GPUs at the upcoming CES show in January. The move is seen as a strategic effort to regain significant market share from Nvidia, the current leader in the GPU market. With rumors circulating about the potential launch of AMD’s mainstream GPUs ahead of Nvidia, the
Google Chrome is taking steps to improve the user experience by allowing for greater synchronization across devices. The latest update includes the introduction of tab groups on iOS devices. Users now have the ability to create new tab groups or add tabs to existing groups by long-pressing on a tab within the Chrome app. Additionally,
Standing in line is a universal inconvenience that no one enjoys. Whether it’s waiting for a coffee in the morning or queuing up for a club on a Saturday night, the experience can be frustrating and time-consuming. However, LineLeap, a startup backed by Y Combinator, aims to change that by offering a solution that allows
During a recent episode of Equity, Alok Sama, a former president and CFO of SoftBank Group International and seasoned Morgan Stanley veteran, shared his insights on Apple’s latest tech announcements. He highlighted the AI-powered functionality featured in the new iPhone 16 lineup. According to Sama, the impact of these Apple Intelligence features is still in
The newspaper industry has always had its challenges, especially when it comes to hiring reporters. However, in a surprising turn of events, The Garden Island on the Hawaiian island of Kauai recently introduced two new journalists who are not human. James, a middle-aged Asian man, and Rose, a younger redhead, are AI avatars crafted by
Following a historic presidential debate that touched on bizarre topics like eating pets, Taylor Swift made a powerful statement on Instagram. As one of the most influential figures in American pop culture, Swift announced that she would be voting for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. However, what set her announcement apart was her
Apple recently unveiled its new “win-back” offers for auto-renewable subscriptions in App Store Connect. This new feature allows app developers to target lapsed subscribers with specialized offers, encouraging them to return to the app or game. These offers will only be displayed to customers that developers determine are eligible for targeting, with the goal of
The launch of a new “empathic voice interface” by Hume AI is certainly a bold move in the world of artificial intelligence. Promising to add a range of emotionally expressive voices and an emotionally attuned ear to large language models from well-known companies like Google and OpenAI, this technology signals a potential shift towards AI
French AI startup Mistral has recently unveiled its latest model, Pixtral 12B, which has the ability to process images in addition to text. This 12-billion-parameter model, which is approximately 24GB in size, is now available for download on GitHub and the AI platform Hugging Face. Users can fine-tune and utilize the model under Mistral’s standard
In a recent Instagram post, Taylor Swift disclosed her decision to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. This proclamation was motivated by the circulation of AI-generated images depicting her support for Donald Trump. Swift expressed her concerns about the potential dangers of AI technology in spreading misinformation, emphasizing the importance
Curved monitors have managed to create a unique niche for themselves in the market, despite being considered a bit of a tech novelty. While they are particularly well-suited for gaming, the experience can be somewhat isolating when shared with others in the room. However, there are still dedicated fans of curved monitors who swear by
Apple’s announcement of the new Series 10 smartwatch at the iPhone 16 event brought in several new health features. However, one significant omission from the U.S. models is the blood oxygen feature, which was introduced with the Series 6 device. This absence is due to Apple’s ongoing patent dispute with medical device company Masimo, which
In today’s society, the spread of misinformation and viral racist lies has become increasingly prevalent, especially in the realm of politics. One recent example of this is the false claim made by former president Donald Trump regarding Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio. This incident sheds light on the dangers of spreading baseless information, particularly when
Apple’s upcoming Hearing Test app, set to be released with iOS 18, is creating buzz in the tech and healthcare worlds. This new app promises to revolutionize the way we think about hearing health and accessibility. During a recent demo by TechCrunch, it was revealed that the app will require users to tap the screen
The inclusion of artificial intelligence in the upcoming iPhone models is expected to drive a significant increase in sales, according to optimistic analysts. While hardware upgrades have historically been the main attraction for consumers, the focus is now shifting towards how Apple’s hardware, particularly its custom chips, will enhance the capabilities of advanced AI features.