Month: April 2025
The BBC deepfaked Agatha Christie to teach a writing course
BBC Studios is using AI to recreate the voice and likeness of late detective story author Agatha Christie for the purpose of featuring it in digital classes that teaches prospective writers “how to craft the perfect crime novel.” A real life actor, Vivien Keene, is standing in for Christie, with…
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Amazon’s best TV just got some nice free upgrades
Amazon’s flagship Fire TV Omni with Mini-LED is getting two new features Interactive Art adds some motion-triggered movement to your ambient screen Dual-Audio arrives and lets the TV send out audio to a hearing aid and its speakers simultaneously Amazon only entered the Mini-LED TV market with its own Fire…
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Here are our favorite deals from Amazon’s annual gaming sale
Amazon’s annual Gaming Week celebration kicked off on Monday, April 28th, and will run through Sunday, May 4th. Whether you’re looking for a new headset, an internal SSD, or other gaming essentials, there are plenty of deals to explore. That being said, not every discount is worth your time and…
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Microsoft reports strong cloud growth in Q3 earnings
Microsoft just posted the third quarter of its 2025 fiscal financial results. The software maker made $70.1 billion in revenue and a net income of $25.8 billion during Q3. Revenue is up 13 percent, and net income has increased by 18 percent. Microsoft was expected to report $68.42 billion in…
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The TikTok ban is back in court — in Meta’s antitrust trial
TikTok is back in a Washington, DC courthouse discussing the US law that — at least on paper — effectively banned the app. But this time, it’s serving as a witness for the government, not fighting against it. On Wednesday, TikTok’s head of operations and trust and safety Adam Presser…
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Google is working on a Gemini AI app for kids
Google will roll out a version of Gemini AI for kids under 13 The app will include parental controls and safety features via Family Link Google is pitching Gemini to parents as a way for kids to learn, be creative, and get help with homework Google is keen to widen…
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