AllTrails, the popular hiking and biking app crowned 2023’s iPhone App of the Year, is launching a new premium tier called “Peak.” Priced at $80 annually, the subscription adds advanced features like AI-generated custom routes, real-time trail condition updates, trail traffic heatmaps, and a tool to identify trees and plants using your phone’s camera. AllTrails […]
On Monday, Apple launched iOS 18.5, bringing emergency satellite features to iPhone 13 users for the first time. Previously, these satellite capabilities were exclusive to iPhone 14 and newer models. The iPhone’s emergency satellite system helps users in critical situations when cellular or Wi-Fi signals are unavailable. It lets users contact emergency services, send satellite
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Two University of Waterloo graduates are reshaping Major League Baseball (MLB) with a data-powered pitching simulator that mimics the experience of facing a pro pitcher. Joshua Pope (BASc) and Rowan Ferrabee (BASc) founded Trajekt Sports in their fourth year with support from Dr. John McPhee. The technology idea, however, originated during Pope’s time as president
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According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple intends to raise prices for its upcoming iPhone models, set to launch this fall. However, the company is reportedly aiming to avoid directly linking the price increases to U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. Instead, Apple is considering attributing the hikes to other factors, such as new features and
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The tech world appears to have two main views on where human workers fit in an AI-dominated future: one assumes that nearly all jobs—aside from their own—will be handled by bots. (Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, for example, seems confident his role as an investor is beyond automation.)
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The tech industry appears divided on the role of human workers in the AI-driven world they’re shaping. Some believe that bots will take over all jobs, except maybe their own. (For example, VC Marc Andreessen thinks his work as an investor is immune to automation). Some believe bots will handle tedious tasks, allowing humans to
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Remote Workers Frequently Utilize Multiple Displays Connected to a Single Computer or Laptop. Aura Displays offers a solution designed for those who turn coffee shops or trains into their workspace, adding three extra screens. The Evolution of Add-On Monitors for Computers and Laptops Expanding screen space for computer and laptop users is not a new
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A recent study by French AI testing platform Giskard found that asking popular chatbots to give more concise responses “dramatically impacts hallucination rates.” The analysis, which included models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Grok, and DeepSeek, revealed that brevity requests “specifically degraded factual reliability across most models tested,” according to a blog post cited by
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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is creating a chip for smart glasses that is based on the one used in the Apple Watch. The company’s silicon team has reportedly removed certain components from the Watch chip to enhance its power efficiency. Apple’s Progress on Smart Glasses and Shift Away from Mac-Connected AR Additionally, the
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Global payment leaders Mastercard and Visa have unveiled new AI-driven solutions aimed at transforming how consumers make payments and shop online. Both companies are fully embracing the AI agent trend, with systems capable of performing automated tasks based on user commands. With these innovations, Visa will enable platforms like ChatGPT and other AI tools to
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