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iOS 17: The New iPhone Features I'm Most Excited About
StandBy mode, a new passcode grace period and more are expected to come to your iPhone in the fall. Apple announced a number of new software updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference, including the iPhone's next software version, iOS 17. While the next iOS won't be available to the general public until the fall, the software brings a lot of new and exciting features to your iPhone. I switc ... Read more
2023-06-16 20:48:24
You Won't See AI-Generated Songs Winning Any Grammy Awards
New rules say that songs without human authorship won't be eligible. Music created by artificial intelligence isn't eligible for one of the industry's biggest awards. The Recording Academy updated its rules for Grammys this week to clarify that only humans can win. "Only human creators are eligible to be submitted for consideration," the new rules for the Grammy Awards say, according ... Read more
2023-06-16 20:46:44
Huge Woot Mac Blowout Discounts MacBooks, iMacs, Studio Display and More
Upgrade your setup with new and refurbished Apple devices at hundreds less than Apple store prices. Apple makes some of the best laptops and desktop computers on the market, though they don't come cheap. But the premium Apple experience doesn't have to come at a ridiculous cost if you're happy to shop around for deals, and right now, Woot is running a huge Mac sale that can save you hundreds vers ... Read more
2023-06-16 20:46:24
iOS 16.6 Beta 3: What Could Be Coming to Your iPhone Soon
Public beta testers and developers can download the update now. Apple released iOS 16.6 beta 3 to public beta testers Friday, less than two weeks after the company announced the forthcoming iOS 17 at its Worldwide Developers Conference. While iOS 16.6 has a few new features, we don't expect many because of iOS 17's fall release. New iOS features can be fun, but we recommend only downloading a be ... Read more
2023-06-16 20:45:17
Meta's Voicebox Generative AI Makes Anyone Speak a Foreign Language
All the AI needs is a 2-second audio clip to generate speech. Generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT and Google's Bard generates certain text in response to a query using natural language processing and machine learning. Meta's new generative AI, Voicebox, does things a little differently -- by producing audio clips. Voicebox, announced Friday by Facebook's parent company Meta, can syn ... Read more
2023-06-16 20:44:34
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Flip 5 Could Lie Flat When Folded
Samsung's next-gen foldable phones will reportedly eliminate the gap between their screens when folded. New images purportedly showing off the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 show the foldable phones may lie flat when folded, thanks to a rumored hinge redesign on the devices. The leaks came from tech site MySmartPrice on Thursday, which said it received the images from an an ... Read more
2023-06-16 20:43:32
Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T: A Look At Which Carrier Has the Fastest Speeds at Theme Parks
Using a virtual private network to stream videos on your standard or smart TV sounds complicated and burdened by technical know-how. Never fear -- there are a few devices that make using a VPN on your TV as easy as using your favorite phone app. There are a few reasons why you might want to use a VPN to stream shows and movies on your TV. It will help keep your viewing habits private, and it will ... Read more
2023-06-16 00:38:14
How Runners Can Stay Safe Online and on the Streets
Whether you run, bike or hike, these tips will help protect both your physical and digital safety. Whether you're training for a major marathon or just looking to finally get off the couch, fitness apps can give you some great insights into how your training is going and how your body is responding to it. The trade-off is that, in a lot of cases, everything from your heart rate data to where and ... Read more
2023-06-16 00:33:32
Intel Enters the Quantum Computing Horse Race With 12-Qubit Chip
But before quantum physics revolutionizes computing, Intel and rivals will have to learn how to make vastly more powerful machines. Intel has built a quantum processor called Tunnel Falls that it will offer to research labs hoping to make the revolutionary computing technology practical. The Tunnel Falls processor, announced Thursday, houses 12 of the fundamental data processing elements calle ... Read more
2023-06-16 00:30:45
Moto G Stylus 5G Review: Come for the Stylus, Stay for the Value
The Moto G Stylus 5G is Motorola's best pick for an affordable phone, but it's got stiff competition from Google and Samsung. Motorola's new version of its Moto G Stylus 5G has one intriguing advantage over other phones: It's the most affordable stylus-packing handset that can connect to 5G. This year's Moto G Stylus 5G retails for $400 (down from last year's $500), which could make it more appea ... Read more
2023-06-16 00:28:41