Image Credits: PixabayCan artificial intelligence (AI) recommend suitable actions in emotionally intense situations? Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University of Bern (UniBE) evaluated six generative AIs—including ChatGPT—using emotional intelligence (EI) tests normally intended for humans.The results showed that these AIs not only exceeded average human performance but also created new...
Image Credits: PixabayApple users are beginning to find ways to exit the iPhone maker's so-called "walled garden." For years, Apple prevented app developers from telling users how to pay for subscription or services outside of its iOS App Store.Some apps pushed back—it's why you couldn’t subscribe to Spotify directly through the app.That changed last...
Image Credit:Jaque Silva/NurPhoto(opens in a new window)On Thursday, Bluesky quietly started allowing users to apply for verification on its social networking platform. In a post from the Bluesky Safety account, the company revealed that “notable and authentic” accounts are now eligible to submit verification requests via a new online form.Additionally, organizations can apply to...
Image Credit:PixabayAccording to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to launch smart glasses by the end of 2026. The glasses are expected to include cameras, microphones, and speakers, enabling users to interact with Siri. They would also allow activities like listening to music, making phone calls, and receiving turn-by-turn navigation.Apple’s Augmented Reality Ambitions and AI...
Image Credits:TechCrunchFor more than 24 hours, many X users—including this reporter—have been encountering problems with the site’s basic functions. Some messages fail to load, timelines don’t update, and certain posts only appear after refreshing the webpage multiple times.The issues began Thursday afternoon, according to Downdetector, a crowdsourced platform that tracks web outages. Starting at...
Image Credit: PixabayFujifilm’s latest release, the $850 X Half, is a quirky 18MP compact camera that captures vertical 3:4 images using half of a 1-inch sensor. With a retro design, it features a rear screen showcasing 13 film simulation modes and supports only JPEG, with no RAW option.A Modern Take on a Vintage FormatThe...
Image Credits: PixabayThe messages appeared harmless, even routine. One, from someone claiming to be a potential guest, asked a hotel about an alleged comment on Booking.com. Another, seemingly from the booking site itself, requested a review of negative guest feedback.The emails were fraudulent—phishing scams designed to trick recipients into downloading malware that would steal...
Image Credits: pixabaySpotify is introducing a new “Upcoming Releases” hub to keep users updated on albums set to drop soon, the company announced Wednesday. The hub offers personalized recommendations based on each user’s listening habits.Accessible via the Search tab under “Browse all” on mobile, the hub will also highlight the global top 10 Countdowns—albums...
credit: PixabayOn May 21, an East Bay Democrat in the state Legislature revealed details of a hard-won collaboration between California and Google aimed at providing financial support to the state's news media, a sector that has significantly declined in the digital era.Critics, including a former state senator, argue the deal falls short of earlier...
Credit: PixabayThe recommended reading list included some fictional works, along with others that were, in reality, entirely made-up.King Features, the content distributor, has announced the dismissal of a writer who used artificial intelligence to create a summer reading list featuring non-existent books.The list was part of "Heat Index: Your Guide to the Best of...
