Monthly Archives: July 2024

What is Perplexity AI? A guide to the search engine compared to ChatGPT

Perplexity, described as a “Swiss Army Knife for information discovery and curiosity,” is essentially an AI-enhanced search tool. It combines ChatGPT and Google Search elements, yet it isn’t a direct substitute for either. The platform is similar to the direction … Continue reading

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Spotify adds ‘comments’ feature as it makes steps to becoming a social network

Spotify is expanding and going beyond the limits of music as it adds more engagement opportunities for creators and listeners. On Tuesday (July 9) the streaming service announced the arrival of comments and dubbed it as a “brand-new way for … Continue reading

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FarmCon 24 was attended by over 3500 people all hyped to see the latest Farming Simulator game

Just like we covered Flight Sim Expo 24 a couple of weeks ago, it seems the right thing to do to cover the similar event that is held in honor of the giant of (weird) gaming that is Farming Simulator. … Continue reading

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OpenAI Is Testing Its Powers of Persuasion

Sam Altman is touting AI’s ability to sway people’s behavior. His company is also wrestling with the risks.

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Tesla reportedly delays ‘robotaxi’ event to October

Tesla had internally planned to build the dedicated robotaxi and the $25,000 car, often referred to as the Model 2, on the same platform. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How Apple Intelligence is changing the way you use Siri on your iPhone 

Here’s a look at what’s going to change with Siri, and what the introduction of Apple Intelligence will allow you to do with the digital assistant.  © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Exein raised $15M Series B to stop robotic arms going haywire

The capital will be used to expand in Europe, the U.S. and Asia. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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WhatsApp now allows businesses to send authentication codes to users in India

Last month, the company also started applying an international authentication rate for activities like sending login codes for cross-border users. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Apple to Allow Rivals to Access ‘Tap and Go’ Technology

In the latest iOS overhaul prompted by European Union rules, the smartphone maker will give third-party developers access to its payment technology.

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How Elon Musk and SpaceX Plan to Colonize Mars

SpaceX employees are working on plans for a Martian city, including dome habitats, spacesuits and researching whether humans can procreate off Earth. Mr. Musk has volunteered his sperm.

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