Credit: InstacartInstacart has introduced Fizz, a new app focused on delivering drinks and snacks for parties and gatherings, the company announced Tuesday. Designed for users 21 and older, the app makes it easier for friends and families to stock up for events.Fizz allows party hosts to invite guests to collaborate on a shared cart,...
Credit: DepositphotosIn mid-April, OpenAI introduced its advanced AI model, GPT-4.1, which it touted as being highly capable of following instructions. However, results from several independent tests indicate that the model is less aligned, meaning less reliable, compared to earlier OpenAI versions.When OpenAI releases a new model, they usually share an in-depth technical report that...
Credit: PixabayMost people are more concerned about the immediate risks of artificial intelligence than distant, theoretical threats to humanity's survival. A new study from the University of Zurich shows that respondents clearly differentiate between abstract future risks and specific, tangible issues, giving more weight to the latter.While there’s widespread agreement that AI presents significant...
Credit: PixabayThe original iPhone launched without security, letting anyone access everything by simply swiping the homescreen. As smartphones became central to our digital lives, Apple and others introduced features like PINs and passwords. However, many users still opted for convenience, choosing simple PINs like 0000 or weak passwords like "password." If that sounds familiar,...
Credit: PixabayApple TV is one of the best streaming devices available today, letting you add apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Max to your regular TV. While it's pricier than some rivals, it delivers a smoother, more refined experience—complete with stunning screensavers—and stronger privacy features.A lesser-known benefit of Apple TV is its compatibility with several...
Credit: DepositphotosThe Chinese AI lab DeepSeek has quietly enhanced Prover, its AI model designed to solve mathematical proofs and theorems.As reported by the South China Morning Post, DeepSeek uploaded the latest version of Prover, V2, along with a distilled variant, to the AI development platform Hugging Face late on Wednesday. The new version seems...
Credit: PixabayCurious about the electricity used when interacting with an AI model? Hugging Face engineer Julien Delavande wondered the same and created a tool to find the answer.AI models use energy every time they're executed. They run on GPUs and specialized chips that require significant power to handle large-scale computational tasks. While it's challenging...
PixabaySpotify announced on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update, which will now enable users to view pricing details and use external payment links. This development follows a recent U.S. court ruling requiring Apple to cease collecting commissions on in-app purchases made via iPhones."Apple approved Spotify's U.S. app update, allowing clearer pricing...
Credit: DepositphotosAI is increasingly becoming a part of our lives, with language learning being the next area of focus.This week, both Google and Duolingo made significant strides in language learning with AI. Google introduced new Gemini-powered AI tools to help users learn foreign languages, called Little Language Lessons.This experimental feature includes three interactive lessons...
Credit: PixabayGoogle has built a highly profitable business by placing advertisements in its search results, earning over $50 billion from search ads in its latest quarterly report. However, with AI potentially becoming the primary way people seek information, the company is exploring new advertising models like chatbot ads. For now, though, these ads haven't...
