BATTERYFORPC BLOG
TikTok Is Testing Its Own In-App AI Chatbot Named 'Tako'
Some people in the Philippines can try the experimental feature now. TikTok is the latest tech company to begin work on an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. The video-hosting company announced Thursday on Twitter that it's begun a limited test of its AI-powered tool, called Tako, with select users in the Philippines. "Tako is an AI-powered tool to help with search and discovery on Ti ... Read more
2023-05-25 21:44:59
Netflix's Password-Sharing Crackdown: Why You May Need to Transfer Your Profile ASAP
Netflix's password-sharing ban is rolling out in the US. If you're using someone else's account, here's what you may need to do. Netflix is now cracking down on password sharing in the US. If someone is using your Netflix account, but outside of your household, you now have the option to pay extra for each of those members to stay on your account. If not, they won't be able to access their profil ... Read more
2023-05-25 21:44:30
Apple's Plans for iOS 17 Could Make Your Locked iPhone Screen a Smart Home-Esque Display
Weather and calendar appointments could soon be shown horizontally on your locked phone like a smart home display, a report says. Apple's upcoming iOS 17 software update for iPhones could come with a feature that lets you view more items on your locked phone screen, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The smart display would reportedly show things such as calendar appointments, weather and notification ... Read more
2023-05-25 21:43:20
Company Allowing Billions of Robocalls To Your Phones Gets Sued By 48 US States
First the FCC, now US state attorneys are punishing robocallers. The Federal Communications Commission isn’t the only one cracking down on illegal robocalls, as nearly every US state has sued a telecom company accused of allowing over 21 billion robocalls to US telephone numbers, including 7.5 billion that are on the national Do Not Call registry. The lawsuit was brought by attorneys general of ... Read more
2023-05-25 21:41:55
Google Launches New AI Search Engine: How to Sign Up
This experimental trial of Google Search competes directly with Bing AI and ChatGPT. Google has launched Search Generative Experience, or SGE, an experimental version of Search that integrates artificial intelligence answers directly into results, the company said in a blog post on Thursday. Unlike a normal Google Search, which brings up a list of blue links, SGE uses AI to answer your question ... Read more
2023-05-25 21:38:29
TikTok Is Suing Montana Over App Ban: What It Means For You
The company behind the popular video-sharing app says the state's ban violates the First Amendment. TikTok is striking back against Montana's recently passed ban on the popular video app. On Monday, TikTok filed to legally challenge the ban in US district court. "We are challenging Montana's unconstitutional TikTok ban to protect our business and the hundreds of thousands of TikTok users in ... Read more
2023-05-24 21:30:00
Google Chrome Now Makes It Easier to Personalize Your Desktop. Here's How
Customization features get a snappy refresh that allow you to conveniently stylize your display. Google's latest update for Chrome makes it simpler to change your default desktop design from the standard white and gray color scheme. A new side panel enables you to access customization features and preview your browser design in real time, the company said Tuesday. You can now switch colors, bac ... Read more
2023-05-24 21:29:30
ChatGPT Rival Google Bard Integrates Images Into Responses, AI Images Coming Soon
Google adds images to Bard, but doesn't generate AI images like Bing AI. Google Bard, the search giant's generative artificial intelligence engine that competes with OpenAI's ChatGPT and Microsoft's Bing AI, has integrated images into queries, the company said in a blog post on Tuesday. Now when you ask Bard questions, it'll pull up images found online to help you get a better understanding thr ... Read more
2023-05-24 21:28:36
ChatGPT Will Now Use Microsoft's Bing AI Search Engine Data
The new experience is already rolling out to ChatGPT Plus subscribers. Microsoft announced Tuesday that OpenAI is using data from the Bing search engine to help improve its ChatGPT chatbot. Incorporating Bing data allows the chatbot to provide real-time information to users, but at first, you'll have to pay a monthly premium for ChatGPT Plus to use it. The deal lets ChatGPT anchor its responses ... Read more
2023-05-24 21:28:08
iOS 17 Could Make Your Locked iPhone Screen a Smart Home-Esque Display
Weather and calendar appointments could soon be shown horizontally on your locked phone like a smart home display, a report says. Apple's upcoming iOS 17 software update for iPhones could come with a feature that lets you view more items on your locked phone screen, Bloomberg reported Wednesday. The smart display would reportedly show things such as calendar appointments, weather and notification ... Read more
2023-05-24 21:27:36