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ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns
Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT. The Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy concerns relating to the model, which was created by US start-up OpenAI and is backed by Microsoft. The regulator said it would ban and investigate OpenAI "with immediate effect". Millions of people have used ChatGPT since it launched in November ... Read more
2023-03-31 20:45:12
iOS 16.4: What's New on Your iPhone
The wait for iOS 16.4 is over. Apple rolled out iOS 16.4 about a week after the company let developers and beta testers try the iOS 16.4 release candidate. The update comes with a handful of bug and security fixes, as well as new features, including new emoji and voice isolation for cellular calls. CNET Tech Tips logo Below is some of what your iPhone gains with iOS 16.4. And here's what you ... Read more
2023-03-30 20:11:44
Google Fi on iPhones Now Works With 5G Thanks to iOS 16.4
It took a while, but 5G for Google Fi iPhones has finally arrived. If you have a 5G-compatible iPhone running the new iOS 16.4 and use Google Fi for your phone service, you are finally able to connect to 5G. After not offering the capability for years, Google confirmed this week that Apple's devices on its MVNO network gained the new capability with Apple's latest software release. The update e ... Read more
2023-03-30 20:11:09
iOS 16.5 Beta 1: What Might Be Coming to Your iPhone Soon
Beta testers can try these features now. Less than a week after Apple released iOS 16.4 to the public, the company has rolled out the first beta version of iOS 16.5. Bug fixes, security updates and new features, like new emoji and Voice Isolation in calls, were released with iOS 16.4. The first iOS 16.5 beta, which came out Thursday, has some patches and a few features as well. New iOS features ... Read more
2023-03-30 20:10:42
This iOS 16.4 Trick Makes Your Phone Calls Sound Better
An old FaceTime upgrade comes to voice calls. If you've downloaded iOS 16.4 to your iPhone, one new feature can help make your phone calls sound more clear. The update expands Voice Isolation to phone calls now, expanding the feature from FaceTime calls. Apple introduced Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum to FaceTime calls with the release of iOS 15 in 2021. However, only Voice Isolation is availa ... Read more
2023-03-30 20:09:57
Friend or foe: Can computer coders trust ChatGPT?
"It felt like magic to me," says Pietro Schirano. "It scared me a little bit because it was so good." He's talking about the latest version of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool. You type something in, and it makes up a reply for you. It's uncanny how human, friendly and intelligent the responses seem. Underneath it is an AI model called GPT-4. Everything you need ... Read more
2023-03-30 20:08:26
Best Keyboard Deals: Save on Mechanical, Bluetooth, Gaming Keyboards and More
Shop the best bargains out there on keyboards (and some bundles) for every need and budget. There's a pretty wide range of different keyboard sizes and styles out there, so its important to find one that's designed to fit your needs. If you're a gamer, you'll probably want a mechanical keyboard that prioritizes speed and responsiveness, while busy professionals may want to snag a compact wireless ... Read more
2023-03-29 20:36:39
Why Apple's First VR Headset May Not Be the One You Buy
The next Apple mixed reality device is reportedly already in the works, and it may be much more consumer-friendly. Apple's long-expected, quite mysterious mixed reality headset seems ready to emerge any month now: Perhaps it'll be announced as soon as Apple's next WWDC developer's conference, in June. The headset, which will enter an emerging landscape of hardware including Meta's Quest 2 and Que ... Read more
2023-03-29 20:23:07
WWDC 2023: Apple to Reveal What's Next for iOS, MacOS and More on June 5
The online and in-person event will showcase Apple's latest software. Apple will kick off its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 5, the iPhone maker said Wednesday. The annual developer confab will showcase Apple's latest software, including advancements to its iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, WatchOS and TVOS operating systems. At WWDC 2023, Apple is expected to unveil iOS 17, the next version of its ... Read more
2023-03-29 20:22:32
Apple Pay Later Rolls Out on iPhones. Here's What It Means for You
Select users can now quickly finance purchases up to $1,000. Apple has thrown its hat into the buy now, pay later ring. Its long-awaited Apple Pay Later service was "prereleased" this week, but only for "select users." Originally, Apple Pay Later was supposed to roll out at the end of 2022, after it was announced at Apple's WWDC event last year. However, the product's launch ... Read more
2023-03-29 20:20:39