Author: Zach_Wilson
The iPhone Gets a D– for Repairability
It’s a better rating than the company has gotten from repairability experts before, at least. Samsung is second worst with a D. Source
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Spotify’s Prompted Playlists can help you find new podcasts to listen to
On Tuesday, Spotify expanded its Prompted Playlists feature to include podcasts, an update that could make it easier for Premium users to find new shows to listen to. Prompted Playlists were originally launched as a beta feature in December, but previously only worked for music. You can use the feature…
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‘AI is only as strong as its data’: Why Microsoft is betting on this little-known startup’s 700B parameter model to predict your next purchase
Microsoft supports Yobi’s 700 billion parameter model using Azure infrastructure Yobi analyzes purchases and visits to predict future consumer behavior The system targets users earlier than traditional search and social ads Microsoft has entered a partnership with behavioral AI startup Yobi to develop predictive consumer intelligence using a 700 billion…
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You can now turn 2D apps into 3D while using the Galaxy XR headset
Android XR is getting a new feature that turns 2D apps, websites, images, and videos into “3D experiences.” The feature, which Google calls “auto-spatialization,” was initially announced last year, and it’s launching on Tuesday as an experimental feature for Samsung Galaxy XR headsets. Here’s a video from Google that gives…
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I wish this selfie phone case was better for selfies
The Selfix phone case is a classic example of a great idea in theory that falls apart in practice. It’s a case for the iPhone 17 Pro with a circular screen on the back. It mirrors the middle of your main phone screen, making it easier to frame up selfies…
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Movie tracking app Binge uses Apple’s Live Activities to warn about jump scares
There's a new movie tracking app in town, with a twist for squeamish horror fans. Binge leverages Apple's Live Activities feature to warn viewers about jump scares in horror movies. This seems to work rather simply. Users open the app when starting a movie and Apple devices will display warnings…
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