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Best Phone Plan Deals: Get Unlimited 5G, Free Streaming Services and More
Go easy on your wallet. These mobile service options can help you save some cash on your monthly phone plan. These days, it's pretty tough to get by without a cellphone and reliable service. But that doesn't mean you have to drop $100 or more every month to get dependable coverage. There are tons of offers out there that can help you get signed up with a reliable network without breaking the bank ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:10:38
Meta Uses AI to Organize Your Feeds. Now It's Telling You How
The company says new tools will give you more control over what you see on Instagram and Facebook. How much influence does AI have over what you see on social media? Meta is aware its use of the technology can be opaque, and it's now aiming to give you more insight and control over what you see on Facebook and Instagram, as part of updates it unveiled Thursday. The company uses AI that incorpora ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:10:13
Meta Uses AI to Organize Your Feeds. Now It's Telling You How
The company says new tools will give you more control over what you see on Instagram and Facebook. How much influence does AI have over what you see on social media? Meta is aware its use of the technology can be opaque, and it's now aiming to give you more insight and control over what you see on Facebook and Instagram, as part of updates it unveiled Thursday. The company uses AI that incorpora ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:08:59
Apple's Vision Pro Has a Speed Limit — And Other Things We're Learning About the Headset
Developers are getting tools to put apps on the Vision Pro, giving us more clues on how the mixed reality headset works. It may be awhile before we get the answers to all our questions around the Apple Vision Pro headset, since it doesn't come out until 2024. But some new facts are trickling in as developers spend time with the software. Apple released a software development kit that lets progra ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:08:15
Asus VivoBook F1502ZA Review: Big but Bland Budget Laptop
There's nothing abjectly wrong with Asus' low-cost 15-inch laptop, but Acer and HP make better budget models. When shopping for a budget laptop, compromises must be made. Then the question quickly becomes, in which areas are you willing to make concessions for a lower price? The cut corners usually start with forgoing a solid metal chassis for a creaky plastic enclosure and a bright, vivid and hi ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:06:09
Elon Musk: Tesla delivers record number of cars after price cuts
Electric car maker Tesla says it delivered a record number of vehicles in the three months to the end of June, after cutting prices to boost sales. It has lowered prices in markets including the US, UK and China to compete with rival manufacturers. This weekend, major Chinese car makers also reported a surge in sales in June. Earlier this year, Tesla boss Elon Musk said he believed pursuing hig ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:02:56
Apple's Vision Pro Has a Speed Limit — And Other Things We're Learning About the Headset
Developers are getting tools to put apps on the Vision Pro, giving us more clues on how the mixed reality headset works. It may be awhile before we get the answers to all our questions around the Apple Vision Pro headset, since it doesn't come out until 2024. But some new facts are trickling in as developers spend time with the software. Apple released a software development kit that lets progra ... Read more
2023-06-30 20:21:49
Microsoft AI Will Help You Shop on Bing and Edge, With Buying Guides, Reviews, Price Match
Here's how to use new AI-infused tools for Microsoft's browser and search engine to shop till you drop online. Microsoft is adding more artificial intelligence components into its products. This week, the company announced it's folding new AI-powered shopping tools into its Bing search engine and Edge web browser. The news follows Microsoft in February unveiling Bing search powered by the large ... Read more
2023-06-30 20:21:19
Zillow Launches AI-Powered Virtual Home Tours
The new format for real estate listings is meant to virtually bring potential buyers into a property. Real estate company Zillow is using artificial intelligence to create a new, immersive listing format on its website. Listing Showcase is now available only in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego and Seattle. Showcase listings feature high-resolution scrolling hero images, room-by-room ph ... Read more
2023-06-30 20:20:51
Amazon Freevee Gets New Free Channels From NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is bringing content from Saturday Night Live and Keeping Up With the Kardashians to Freevee and Xumo Play this summer. NBCUniversal has revealed it's making past seasons of Saturday Night Live, Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Top Chef available to watch on new free, ad-supported streaming TV -- or FAST -- channels. Amazon Freevee and Xumo Play will both begin offering NBCUnivers ... Read more
2023-06-30 20:20:20