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Facebook owner Meta set to launch Twitter rival on Thursday
Facebook owner Meta is launching its new app to rival Twitter and says it will go live on Thursday. The app, which is called Threads and is available for pre-order on the Apple App Store, will be linked to Instagram. Screengrabs show a dashboard that looks similar to Twitter. Meta describes Threads as a "text based conversation app". The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta bo ... Read more
2023-07-03 21:43:51
Best iPhone in 2023: Which Apple Phone Should You Buy?
Apple's iPhone lineup ranges from $429 to $1,599. Here are the best iPhone models to match your needs and budget. Apple sells eight iPhone models that include phones released between 2020 and 2023. While there's no such thing as a true "best" iPhone, depending on your needs, budget and preferences, some models will be better for you than others. With the iPhone 14 series and the iPhone ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:11:44
AirPods May Gain Ability to Check Your Hearing, Temperature
Feature could allow users to get more accurate information about their health. Apple may soon add a new feature to its AirPods that will allow users to perform examinations on themselves for potential hearing issues and check their body temperature, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Sunday. The hearing-test feature will play different tones and sounds through the AirPods to determine how well a p ... Read more
2023-07-03 00:11:17
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