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Meet Aria - The AI Chatbot for Opera

Do you use the Opera browser? If you are, things are about to be pretty cool for you guys, especially if you are an iPhone user. You can now meet and interact with Aria, the AI chatbot! The folks over at Opera recently announced Aria's grand entrance onto the iPhone

NYC Takes a Stand - TikTok Ban From Government Devices

In the ever-changing digital landscape, imagine strolling through the vibrant streets of New York City – a city known for its energy and innovation. Now, picture this bustling metropolis taking a daring step by putting a halt to TikTok on government-owned phones. It's like a digital twist in the city's tale.

Is Next-Gen AI 'Gemini' Going to Be the AI Leap That Google Hopes?

Google's next-generation artificial intelligence, known as Gemini. Set to launch this fall, Gemini isn't just your average AI—it's a game-changer that promises to reshape how we interact with technology, and I have high hopes for this. You may ask why? Let me explain. Google's Alphabet team has some major

Speeding Up Quantum Computing - Phasecraft's Quantum Innovation

British startup that came out of University College London and the University of Bristol managed to raise a whopping £13 million (that's around $16.5 million!) to work on some fancy algorithms for quantum computing machines. These quantum machines are the kind being worked on by Microsoft, Google, and the

Create AI-Generated Stickers in WhatsApp Beta

WhatsApp is testing a new feature allowing users to create stickers using Generative AI. This feature is being tried out by a select group of testers through the Google Play Beta Program, as reported by WABetaInfo. Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, plans to make this tool available to a

ChatGPT's Future Amid OpenAI's Financial Struggles

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a frequent topic of discussion this year. When considering this subject, two notable chatbots come to mind: OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft's Bing Chat, both of which employ OpenAI technology. However, there have been some challenges observed for the ChatGPT chatbot. A recent report indicated a

Firefox's Open Extension Ecosystem - What to Expect

Mozilla, the developer of Firefox's Android app, has announced that it will soon introduce support for a wide range of third-party add-ons in an "open ecosystem of extensions." This means that users will be able to customize their browsers with various add-ons. While an exact release date for this feature

User-First Approach - Zoom Adjusts AI Training Strategy After Backlash

After facing customer criticism, Zoom's AI training is undergoing significant improvements. Previously, the company had intended to use its users' content to train its AI capabilities. This unusual plan was announced a few months ago. This plan is noteworthy as it's used globally. Businesses of all sizes across different industries

Link Your Devices - Google's New Way to Connect Android Devices

Google is working on a way that allows users to connect their Android devices for added flexibility and convenience. This discovery was shared by Mishaal Rahman on X. An upcoming "Link Your Devices" menu was unveiled, revealing that users will soon have the ability to link Android devices under the

WhatsApp's Passkey - Your Account's New Guardian

If you use WhatsApp, you can keep your account safe in different ways. One way is by using a regular password and something called "two-factor authentication." And in the future, there will be another choice for protecting your account. WhatsApp is working on adding support for "passkey." Other apps and

Google's Audio Magic Eraser on Pixel 8 Pro

Today, a new Twitter account labeled "EZ" X shared a 14-second video clip. The video appears to be edited and oddly tinted. In the top-left corner, it is branded as "G Pixel," similar to marketing videos from the previous year. The Audio Magic Eraser seems to be a part of

Microsoft Shuts Down Cortana App Officially for Windows

Microsoft has officially closed down its Cortana app for Windows 11. A fresh update is now being released for Cortana, which effectively turns off the digital assistant. This comes three years after Microsoft also discontinued its Cortana apps for iOS and Android. If you try to open Cortana on Windows

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