Author: Zach_Wilson

Google shuts down Project Mariner

Google has pulled the plug on Project Mariner, an experimental feature designed to perform tasks for you across the web, as reported earlier by Wired’s Maxwell Zeff. The Project Mariner landing page now contains a message that says: “Thank you for using Project Mariner. It was shut down on May…

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Snap’s $400 million deal with Perplexity is dead

The planned AI search feature for Snapchat never fully rolled out. Source

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‘AI capabilities that did not exist at the time’: Delayed Siri features have cost Apple a massive $250 million, and iPhone users could get up to $95 per device

Apple has lost a class action lawsuit to the tune of $250 million The case relates to delayed Apple Intelligence features affecting Siri If you’re eligible, you could get up to $95 per device It’s disappointing enough that Apple’s much hyped Apple Intelligence overhaul has been beset by delays, leaving…

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How David Sacks crashed and burned in the White House

Hello and welcome to Regulator, a newsletter exclusively for Verge subscribers about tech, politics, and Washington intrigue. (It’s basically House of Cards, but for nerds.) Not a subscriber yet? You really should become one, and to save you a Google search, here is the direct link to do so! And…

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‘Change in technology that will reshape medicine’: Leading medical experts say new AI reasoning models are so good they outperform even the best specialist doctors when it comes to diagnosing some of the world’s most mysterious cases

AI models identify rare diseases faster than many experienced clinicians Systems reach correct or near diagnoses in the majority of difficult cases Models analyze symptoms and test data using structured reasoning processes A new generation of AI tools is claiming to outperform experienced clinicians in diagnosing rare and complex medical…

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The latest Tile Pro is down to $25 — its best price of the year

If you’re struggling to find a Mother’s Day gift under $30, location trackers are a good investment, helping mom keep tabs on keys, bags, luggage, and other valuables. The latest Tile Pro is one of the best on the market, and it’s on sale for $24.99 ($10 off) at Amazon…

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