Month: September 2025
OpenAI comes for Hollywood with Critterz, an AI-powered animated film
OpenAI is on a mission to show Hollywood that generative artificial intelligence can deliver results and is throwing its weight behind an animated feature film it hopes will stand toe-to-toe with much costlier productions, according to the Wall Street Journal. The film, called “Critterz,” is expected to hit theaters worldwide…
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Style, power, and portability – $400 off this stunning Asus G14 gaming laptop is easy to recommend
It’s no secret that we’re huge fans of the Asus G14 here at TechRadar – it’s been one of our favorite gaming laptops ever since the model’s inception. That’s why it’s easy to recommend a deal at Best Buy today that brings the entry-level RTX 5060 configuration down to $1,399…
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I Hate My AI Friend
The chatbot-enabled Friend necklace eavesdrops on your life and provides a running commentary that’s snarky and unhelpful. Worse, it can also make the people around you uneasy. Source
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The influencer in this Vodafone ad isn’t real
I opened TikTok while visiting Germany last week and stumbled across a Vodafone ad being presented by a woman who probably doesn’t exist. The ad includes several “tells” that suggest the presenter was artificially created using generative AI — the unnatural style and movement of her hair, the way her…
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): Excellent Buds
With slight, useful changes like wireless charging and better processing, these noise-canceling buds remain at the top of the pile. Source
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Ford introduces F-150 Lightning STX to replace XLT trim
It hasn’t been the greatest year for the Ford F-150 Lightning, with sales so far this year down nearly 10 percent as compared to last year. In the hopes of boosting interest in the battery-powered truck, Ford today announced a new appearance package called STX, which the company says is…
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