Source: Apple is reportedly developing an AI health coach for Apple Watch
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Apple is reportedly developing an AI-based health coach app called Quartz drawing on Apple Watch data to create personalized exercise, diet, and sleep programs. The Health app is also said to become more useful as it rolls out Health to iPadOS 17, helps users track mood, manage vision issues, and may introduce a journaling app.
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Source: The Zelim Guardian is an automated search and rescue craft
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Zelim, a UK-based startup, has integrated the SM300 remote control and command system from Sea Machines into its autonomous rescue craft called the Guardian. This will allow the Guardian to carry out search and rescue operations on its own, and can be piloted remotely from anywhere in the world. The vessel also integrates Zelim’s own SARBox tech to detect and track overboard sailors and passengers.
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Source: The best iPads for 2023: How to pick the best Apple tablet for you
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Engadget reviews the six models of iPads currently on sale and gives a breakdown on features and functionality, and compares them to each other. The article aims to help readers make a choice that best suits their needs.
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Source: Metacritic promises better moderation after ‘abusive’ Horizon DLC comments
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Metacritic is making promises to improve its moderation process to combat abusive comments after the release of Horizon Forbidden West’s DLC, which prompted negative feedback that was deemed abusive and disrespectful.
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Source: Formula E’s fast-charging pit stops may not arrive until next year
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The new fast battery charging system designed for Formula E pit stops is delayed until next season due to supply chain issues. The updated pit stops would only be ready for the last few races of the Gen3 Formula E car’s 2023 season.
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Source: Republicans attack Biden with a fully AI-generated ad
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The Republican National Committee has released its first political video entirely composed of Artificial Intelligence (AI) imagery. The ad presents the world’s potential dangers if Joe Biden wins the 2024 election a second time. The video offers a glimpse into what could become commonplace in political campaigns related to AI-generated images.
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Source: China court documents incorrectly showed Activision was being sued by former partner NetEase
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Blizzard Entertainment is being sued by an individual, and not by Chinese publishing partner NetEase as reported earlier. The lawsuit was brought by a “serial litigant” named Yang Jun and not by NetEase, according to re-published court documents. Blizzard and NetEase were previously successful partners for 14 years before failing to renew their licensing agreement, which resulted in millions of Chinese players losing access to their accounts and data, and some started fresh with new accounts in other regions.
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💼 Yang Jun, a serial litigant, is bringing the lawsuit against Blizzard Entertainment instead of former partner NetEase, who had erroneously been named in the claims made in China’s court documents.
Source: Razer’s Roblox Edition accessories will let your kid’s friends know they come from money
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Razer has partnered with Roblox to release a new line of gaming gear that includes a Roblox-themed keyboard, gaming mouse, and headset. Every device comes with an in-game Roblox item. Pricing starts at $90 for the mouse while the keyboard and headset will cost $180 and $130 respectively.
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💰 Each Razer device comes bundled with an in-game Roblox item to create a gaming experience that’s rooted in the popular game.
Source: OpenAI improves ChatGPT privacy with new data controls
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OpenAI introduces data control features in its ChatGPT, including the option to turn off chat histories, store chats for only 30 days and a Business subscription plan that doesn’t use user data for training, targeting professionals and enterprises. The move follows recent data misuse by Samsung with its chatbot.
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💬 Users can now turn off their chat histories in ChatGPT under the new Data Control settings.
💼 A Business subscription will become available in the coming months, targeting professionals and enterprises seeking to manage their user data.
📩 OpenAI will also let users export their data.
Source: ‘Star Trek: Resurgence’ launches May 23rd on most platforms
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Former Telltale developers at Dramatic Labs are releasing the narrative adventure game Star Trek: Resurgence on May 23 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC. Set shortly after Star Trek: The Next Generation, it features two playable lead characters and also the aged Ambassador Spock.
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Source: Vitamix blenders are up to 31 percent off right now
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Vitamix blenders are on sale for up to 31% off during a Mother’s Day sale at Amazon and at Vitamix. The E310 Explorian is the recommended model and is down to $290. The 5200 model is 31% off at Amazon only and is part of the Legacy series.
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💸 The Vitamix E310 Explorian model is on sale for $290 instead of the usual $350 list price. 💪 The Vitamix 5200 is 31% off at Amazon only and is part of the Legacy series, it’s robust enough to pulverize nuts and creates enough friction to heat soup by just running it.
Source: WhatsApp now lets you use your account on multiple phones
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WhatsApp is expanding its multi-device functionality to allow syncing of one account across up to four phones. The company is testing a new feature to link companion devices that will use a web client to send a one-time code to add to the account. However, the primary device will automatically log out the other devices if inactive for more than 14 days.
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Source: Watch Japan’s ispace try to land on the Moon today at 12:40PM ET
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Japan’s ispace is attempting to land its spacecraft, Hakuto-R, on the Moon today, which if successful, will claim both the first private Moon landing and first Japanese Moon landing in history.
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Source: ‘The Witcher’ season 3 trailer shows Henry Cavill’s last stint as Geralt
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Netflix has released a teaser trailer for The Witcher season three, divided into two parts set to premiere on June 29th and July 27th, respectively. The clip features Henry Cavill as Geralt, showing worry and fear, while Ciri and Yennifer face more danger.
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Source: Spotify reaches more than half a billion users for the first time
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Spotify had over 515 million users by the end of Q1 2023, a five percent increase from the previous quarter and 22 percent year-over-year growth. Premium subscriptions rose by two percent, while ad-supported users grew by 15 percent YoY. The company posted €3.04bn in revenue in Q1 2023.
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