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TikTok’s Sound Search lets you find videos by humming or singing
30 Jul

TikTok’s Sound Search lets you find videos by humming or singing

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There are so many songs and trends floating around on TikTok that it can be hard to keep track of them. If you're open to singing — or at least humming — a little tune, that might change. TikTok has started rolling out a new feature called "Sound Search" that allows you to hum, sing or play a song, and the platform will show you the tune and videos that use it, TechCrunch reports.That last point sets it apart from YouTube, which lets you search for a song in the same way but doesn't pull up videos that have it.…
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Google’s first cross-device sharing features for Android now rolling out
30 Jul

Google’s first cross-device sharing features for Android now rolling out

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Google is rolling out the two handy features first announced at I/O in May: Call casting and internet sharing. They're the first wave of the company's new "Cross-device services" that make it easier to hop between Android devices, 9to5Google reported.According to Google's help page, Call casting lets you switch video calls "from your device to another device with the same Google Account... for example, a video calling app may let you cast your call to another device and the app will show a list of your nearby devices that you can cast to." At the moment, this only works for…
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Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is cheaper than ever right now
30 Jul

Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is cheaper than ever right now

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owners who have been on the fence about picking up the PlayStation VR2 now might be a little more tempted to do so. The virtual reality headset is , which is $205 off and the lowest price we’ve seen to date.The PS VR2, which debuted in early 2023, is . We gave it a score of 84 . The dual 2K OLED HDR displays are terrific and they deliver an effective resolution of 4K. It’s comfortable to wear for extended periods, while the likes of eye tracking and haptic feedback are welcome inclusions.PlayStationThe PlayStation VR2 is now $205 off at…
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Mark Zuckerberg says ‘f*ck that’ to closed platforms
30 Jul

Mark Zuckerberg says ‘f*ck that’ to closed platforms

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In his two decades running the company now known as Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has gone through many transformations. More recently, he’s been showing off less filtered version of himself. But during a live streamed conversation with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, the Meta CEO seemed to veer a little more off script than he intended.The conversation began normally enough, with the two billionaire executives congratulating each other on their AI dominance. Zuckerberg made sure to talk up the company’s recent announcement before settling into his usual talking points, which recently have included .Zuckerberg then launched into a lengthy rant about his…
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Instagram creators can now make AI doppelgangers to chat with their followers
29 Jul

Instagram creators can now make AI doppelgangers to chat with their followers

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The next time you DM a creator on Instagram, you might get a reply from their AI. Meta is starting to roll out its AI Studio, a set of tools that will allow Instagram creators to make an AI persona that can answer questions and chat with their followers and fans on their behalf.The company first introduced AI Studio at its Connect event last fall but it only recently began to test creator-made AIs with a handful of prominent Instagrammers. Now, Meta is making the tools available to more US-based creators and giving the rest of its users the chance…
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Apple’s 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $300
29 Jul

Apple’s 10th-gen iPad is back on sale for $300

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Prime Day might be in the rearview mirror but July isn't done with sales on Apple products just yet. Amazon is running deals on different iPads, including Apple's 10th-generation iPad with 64GB. The device is back down to its all-time low price of $300, dropping from $349 — a 14 percent discount. The sale is available in every color option.Apple released the 10th-gen iPad in 2022, but it's still our favorite budget iPad on the market. We gave it an 85 in our review thanks to perks like its 10.9-inch screen and liquid retina display with a 2360p x 1640p…
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Apple Intelligence is here, as part of the iOS 18.1 developer beta
29 Jul

Apple Intelligence is here, as part of the iOS 18.1 developer beta

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Don't call it AI, but Apple's long-awaited take on artificial intelligence is finally rolling out today. Well, in limited form, anyway. The developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1 just dropped, and they include some of the first Apple Intelligence features available to a broader, public group of testers. To be clear, this isn't the full release that was rumored to be delayed till October. These updates are part of an early preview for developers to test.How to get the new Apple Intelligence featuresStarting today, those with Apple developer accounts will be able to update their…
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The new Astro Bot PS5 controller is pretty dang adorable
29 Jul

The new Astro Bot PS5 controller is pretty dang adorable

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Sony’s currently prepping a Mario-like adventure game for PS5 that’s inspired by its cute little Astro Bot mascot character. That title arrives on September 6 and looks like an absolute blast. Taking a page from Nintendo, the company also just announced a themed DualSense controller to commemorate the release. It's pretty dang adorable.The Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense wireless controller is an homage to the titular bucket of bolts, who made his first appearance in a collection of VR minigames released back in 2013. Sony calls the controller a “true work of art” and it's easy to see why. This…
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Border agents can’t search cellphones of NYC visitors without a warrant, court rules
29 Jul

Border agents can’t search cellphones of NYC visitors without a warrant, court rules

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A federal court has ruled that United States border agents cannot search cellphones without warrants in the Eastern District of New York. The decision applies to both US citizens and international visitors entering the region, which includes New York City, the most-visited site by overseas travelers.The case stems from a 2022 incident in which border agents manually searched the phone of a man named Kurbonali Sultanov at JFK Airport in New York. He initially refused and then handed over the device once agents said he had no choice. The phone was later searched more thoroughly with a warrant, but Sultanov…
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Apple Intelligence reportedly may not arrive until October with iOS 18.1
29 Jul

Apple Intelligence reportedly may not arrive until October with iOS 18.1

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Apple Intelligence isn’t likely to be ready in time for the public and iPadOS 18 in September, but you might not have to wait too long for it after that. According to ’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to introduce Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1, which the company expects to be out by October. The betas for these — with some of the AI features — will reportedly be ready for developers to start playing with as soon as this week.Apple Intelligence won’t offer its full suite of features at the start. Some, like , are expected…
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