Online Shopping
…It’s part of a larger push by retailers into AI-powered agentic shopping — that’s now causing headaches for humans. Brands are upset that 'Buy For Me' is featuring their products…
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Android Auto is now one (screen) size fits all
…And users will be able to use Google’s Gemini AI assistant to access their widgets using natural language. For example, a user could ask for sports scores, upcoming schedules, or calendar…
What’s next for Microsoft’s Surface PCs?
…Microsoft launched its Maia 200 chip earlier this year, a successor to its first in-house AI chip. The Maia 200 is designed to handle large-scale AI workloads like Claude. * Windows…
Google Assistant
…frustrating glimpse of the AI future Allison Johnson Feb 9, 2024 7 Verge Score JBL Authentics 300 smart speaker review: two assistants at once JBL is the first to make Amazon Alexa…
Speech and Moderation
…On cross-examination during the trial, Afroman gave a stirring speech on the importance of the First Amendment. He’s also released another video, “ Battle Hymn of the Police Whistleblower .” Gaby Del…
Labor and worker’s rights in tech
…growth company operates and creates value in the agentic AI era. Dominic Preston May 6 Will Apple do right by workers at its first unionized store? That’s the question nine senators…
Inside Dreame’s wild launch event — packed with products no one can buy
…Across the four-day showcase, the Chinese robot vacuum company pitched an AI-wrapped future that extends beyond floor cleaning to smartphones, smart rings, smart cars, and more robotic arms than any…
My baby deer plushie told me that Mitski’s dad was a CIA operative
…Unlike previous AI companion apps I’ve tested, I had to first be sorted Harry Potter-style into one of “The Four Orders of Aurora Hallow” before I could even interact. This…
Version History
…kind of sneakily an AI story. The third season of Version History kicked off this weekend, and I can confidently tell you it’s the first time that research has required me…
BEWARE SOFTWARE BRAIN
…white-collar work — I worry that those things are going to be first augmented, but before long replaced by AI systems. We may indeed — it’s hard to predict the future — but…