Author: Zach_Wilson
Samsung’s AI features on the Galaxy S24 in China reportedly ditch Google for Baidu
The Samsung Galaxy S24 isn’t taking Google’s Gemini AI with it to China. CNBC reported Friday that the Chinese version of the flagship phone uses Baidu’s Ernie chatbot to power the phone’s AI-powered features. Ernie arrived last August after reportedly receiving Chinese government approval. “Now featuring Ernie’s understanding and generation…
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The MicroKorg 2 hands-on: A stylish update to an iconic digital synthesizer
The MicroKorg 2 has some big britches to fill. The original MicroKorg is one of, if not the best selling synthesizer of all time. It's also probably the longest continuously manufactured synth, having hit the market in 2002. Of course, technology has advanced quite a lot in the last 22…
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Dell XPS 13 crashes to record-low price: save $300 on one of the best laptops of 2024
The Dell XPS 13 is down to just $799 at the official Dell site today with a whopping $300 discount on the mid-range Core i7 model. While you can also pick up the entry-level Core i5 model for just $599 right now, we’d single out the Core i7 configuration in…
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Warhaven’s online services are being shut down in April, less than 7 months after its early-access launch
Nexon is ending online services for its free-to-play fantasy PvP game Warhaven, just months after its early-access launch on Steam. Warhaven entered early access in late September 2023, allowing players to team up and step into the shoes of a variety of unique soldiers, taking on foes in fast-paced combat…
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The Pixel 8 Pro is one goofy way to take your temperature
Earlier this week, Google updated the Pixel 8 Pro to let its strange new temperature sensor finally take readings of human bodies. I regret to inform you that, having used it, it doesn’t make this feature any less baffling. To measure body temperature, you have to sweep the phone’s infrared…
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US NSA confirms it buys personal online data without a warrant
US National Security Agency (NSA) director Paul Nakasone has confirmed that the agency purchases personal data from web brokers without a warrant. In a letter to Democratic Senator Ron Wyden, the agency’s director stated that the data collected by the NSA, “may include information associated with electronic devices being used…
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