Month: July 2024
Instagram starts letting people create AI versions of themselves
Meta is opening up the ability for anyone in the US to create AI versions of themselves in Instagram or on the web, with a new tool called AI Studio. The pitch is that creators and business owners will use these AI profiles to talk to their followers on their…
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Logitech’s Circle View Doorbell is safe … for now
The Circle View lineup represents two of just a handful of security cameras compatible with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video service. If they went away, it would be slim pickings for smart home users who like the security and privacy features of Apple’s video service. Logitech’s new CEO, Hanneke Faber, was…
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Customs agents need a warrant to search your phone now
A federal judge in New York ruled that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can’t search travelers’ phones without a warrant. The ruling theoretically applies to land borders, seaports, and airports — but in practice, it only applies to New York’s Eastern District. That’s not nothing, though, since the district includes John…
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Instagram creators can now make AI doppelgangers to chat with their followers
The next time you DM a creator on Instagram, you might get a reply from their AI. Meta is starting to roll out its AI Studio, a set of tools that will allow Instagram creators to make an AI persona that can answer questions and chat with their followers and…
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ADT’s new smart security system will unlock your door for a Trusted Neighbor
ADT’s long-rumored new security system is now live on ADT.com. Featuring entirely new ADT hardware and integrations with Google Nest cameras, smart speakers, and more, the new ADT Plus system has a distinctly Google Nest Secure look and feel (RIP). But how it will work in your home remains to…
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Everything new on Prime Video in August 2024
If there’s one thing Prime Video stands out for, it’s the huge catalog of movies it has and continues to grow. Now that it has released its schedule for August 2024, we can tell you that its reputation for being one of the best streaming services is untouched, so expect…
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