Month: June 2024
ChatGPT’s Mac app is here, but its flirty advanced voice mode has been delayed
Now, OpenAI says it will “need one more month to reach our bar to launch” an alpha version of the new voice mode to a small group of ChatGPT Plus subscribers, with plans to allow access for all Plus customers in the fall. One specific area that OpenAI says it’s…
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Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted from Microsoft stores and Steam in December
The “delisting” ax is swinging once again, and this time, Forza Horizon 4 is the latest major video game to be cleaved from digital storefronts. Developer Playground Games announced on its site that sales of the 2018 open-world racer are ending due to licensing and partner agreements, and the game…
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Google may be making AI versions of celebrities for you to chat up in YouTube
Google is working on creating artificial intelligence-powered chatbots mimicking famous people and fictional characters, according to a report from The Information. These AI celebrities, YouTube influencers, and imaginary people will also serve as a template for users to build their own generative AI chatbots with customized personalities and appearances. At…
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8BitDo’s $29.99 Ultimate 2C controller adds two more shoulder buttons
8BitDo announced its latest budget-minded wireless controller today, the Ultimate 2C. For $29.99, it includes features like an extra pair of shoulder buttons to satisfy most PC and Android gamers, Hall effect sticks and triggers to keep problems like the Switch’s notorious “Joy-Con drift” at bay, and three different ways…
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Google just surprised us with invites for an August 13 event and we’re expecting new Pixels
Well, surprise, surprise. Google seemingly has more to tell us after an hours-long I/O opening keynote and maybe wants to beat out Apple, which typically hosts a September Special Event to show off new hardware, as the technology giant just sent out invites for a “Made by Google” event. When?…
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VW will invest up to $5 billion in Rivian as part of new EV joint venture
Volkswagen is investing $1 billion in Rivian as part of a new joint venture that will give the German auto giant access to the buzzy California EV company’s software and EV platform. An additional $4 billion could be invested in Rivian, for a total sum of $5 billion. The new…
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