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Also: The new Turing test: Are you human? Also: I tested out an AI art generator and here’s what I learned Altman also noted in a tweet the buzz around ChatGPT: “interesting to me how many of the ChatGPT takes are either “this is [artificial general intellingence] AGI” (obviously not close, lol) or “this approach can’t really go that much further”. trust the exponential. flat looking backwards, vertical looking forwards,” he said....

The selection has grown significantly since we first assembled this list in early 2015, so we’ve exped improved our picks. ether you want games, 3D video content, or other fun curiosities to dig into, these apps should amuse you for some time. And nearly all of them are free, to boot. (Remember: the split left/right images merge into one 3D experience when you use the headset.) The Earth demo is especially neat, although very lo-fi: you can fly around cities, which are roughly rendered have flickering textures, making it unintentionally dreamlike....

It’s built from Google’s Cardboard 2.0 framework released this summer. So the View-Master VR works with a wide array of devices, including iPhones, supporting up to 6-inch screens. Your handset snaps into a very secure plastic grip, stretching to accommodate larger devices. I tried a Nexus 5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. Both fit perfectly and stayed put. Paired with the thick plastic build, the View-Master VR can take some wear while keeping your phone safe....

But what if you are in the market for the best laptop experience you can get? Of course, you just don’t want to throw your hard-earned cash around. Even though you’re willing to spend more for a premium laptop, you still want the best value for your money. If you’re looking for an exquisitely designed, ultra-fast laptop equipped with a beautiful razor-sharp display, look no further. We have compiled a list of what we consider the best laptops of 2018....

What’s the best way to use your Chase Ultimate Rewards points in 2022? Where can you get the most value? What are the conversion rates for different redemption? And how can you rack up points as quickly as possible? Here’s everything you need to know about making the most of your Ultimate Rewards points this year. [This article was first published on The Simple Dollar in 2020. It was updated in June 2022....

But if USB-C is so good, why is the iPhone still stuck using Lightning? Good question. Maybe because shifting would result in masses of e-waste? Or maybe because Apple gets money every time a company licenses the use of the port? But whatever the reason, its days could be numbered. According to TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 will likely drop Lightning for USB-C. Another possible reason driving this – think of all the money Apple can make from selling new accessories!...

The Longest Night will release on July 8, 2022, only on Netflix. This crime thriller series has 6 episodes and will have you at the edge of your seat as you watch it unfold in real-time. The Longest Night: Where To Watch It Online The Longest Night will release globally at 3 a.m. Pacific Time/6 a.m. ET. All episodes will be on the same day. The crime thriller series focuses on the longest night....

Or it’s just a pain to fumble with the smartphone to get the flashlight working. This is why I still carry a keychain flashlight. But the Nitecore Tiki GITD I carry is no ordinary flashlight. There’s an awful lot packed into this tiny keychain: The main LED has four settings, from a super-bright 300 lumens to a 1 lumen glow, making it perfect for a variety of uses. For such a small flashlight, it’s capable of throwing a beam of light up to 77 meters, and can also put out a more subtle glow....

Chrome 102 for the desktop includes 32 security fixes reported to Google by external researchers. There’s one critical flaw, while eight are high severity, nine are medium severity, and seven are low severity. Google also creates other fixes for issues found through internal testing. Google says in a blogpost this release will be rolled out in the coming days. The critical flaw, labelled as CVE-2022-1853, is a ‘use after free in IndexedDB’, an interface for applications to store data in a user’s browser....

Short videos are becoming mainstream on many social platforms, but for Twitter, we didn’t expect this feature is coming as Twitter is a micro-blogging platform. Let’s go into complete detail below. TikTok-Like Video Player Is Coming To Twitter The company has revealed all details about this update in two significant segments: this new immersive video viewer and the new video section in the explorer tab. Firstly, let’s discuss the new immersive viewer....

Many of those feelings might verge toward the negative. Yes, it’s wonderful to be flying away on a business trip again, but just look at the delays and cancellations. And just look at the reasons. No, it’s not just weather. Southwest, for example, recently warned customers its technology wasn’t all that. Then it canceled 2,000 flights. The return to the air is, then, likely to be a bumpy experience. This may be a reason for airlines to be tempered in the way they deal with customers....

Instead, we learned about a bunch of new services. AppleTV+, Apple News, Apple Arcade, and there’s even a new Apple credit card in the works. Lost in all the excitement was the fact that Apple just released an iOS update. And this one is extremely important because it patches over 50 security flaws. You must update to iOS 12.2 immediately Even though operating system updates are critical, many people don’t like installing them as soon as they come out....

Don’t worry, retailers have the candies, cards and plenty of heart-shaped goodies ready for you to make your move. But if you’re looking for tech gift ideas, tap or click here to discover the best and worst tech of the last decade. 1. Get a gift Are you one of those last-minute shoppers? You’re definitely not alone. If you find yourself without a special gift for your loved one, Alexa can help ensure you don’t spend Valentine’s Day in the doghouse....

To qualify for the minimum pricing, customers will have to maintain an active 5G Unlimited subscription and sign up for autopay. If they meet both requirements, Verizon is offering a $25 discount on their monthly home internet bill. This drops the cost of $50 per month plans, like the Verizon Fios 300Mbps plan (with a new customer discount), to the $25 price point for new home subscribers. More: Verizon mocks its own stores, admits they’re not really worth it Similar discounts are also available on Verizon’s 5G Home Internet plans, other Fios subscriptions, and its LTE Home plans....

After analyzing application binaries through the verify.ly platform developed by Will Strafach, it was discovered that there are at least 76 very popular applications that do not guarantee the security of user data. One of these apps is Paypal. Moreover, it was also published in a Medium post by Sudo Security Group CEO Will Strafach, who revealed that the apps failed to make use of the TLS protocol. In all, 76 applications are just the part of a “blacklist” about data security....

Apple may have to rethink to replace their blue uniform after thieves robbed an Apple store in daylight which is located in New York city SoHo location. According to the sources, the thieves who were dressed like an Apple Store employee managed to steal 19 iPhones. Police said that “The thieves dressed similarly to store employees — who usually wear blue T-shirts imprinted with an Apple logo — and walked right into an electronics repair room” The New York Police Department also mentioned that “The thieves grabbed the iPhones from a drawer which is in the repair room, then passed them to another partner in crime....

Samsung had already launched bezel-less smartphones like Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8. However, it looks like the company has no plans on giving up on the flip phones. Recently, the leaked pictures of rumored Samsung SM-W2019 have appeared online. The leaked images of Samsung SM-W2019 were posted by a Twitter user who goes by the name MMDDJ_ and it shows that the upcoming flip phone will feature dual displays with Super AMOLED panels....

“This is so handy,” one DUEX Pro user Kent O. said, in a five-star online review. “Easy to slide on and off. Good spectrum of view. But more (than) anything I cannot get over how crisp and clear the image is. It is better than my laptop monitor.” The DUEX Pro allows you the space to work on multiple projects but without a cumbersome, traditional second monitor. Instead, this one is lightweight and portable and features flexible, 270-degree rotation and dual-side sliding so you can put a personal touch on your setup....

What about cleaning up tech around your house, too? Tap or click here for 10 tech spring cleaning tips. And, when is the last time you checked the permissions for apps on your Android devices? Doing so will not only keep apps from collecting data you don’t want them to have, but it will also help prevent them from tracking your activity. Plus, it’s always a good idea to make sure the apps on your phone are organized and up to date, just like your wardrobe....

There is a lack of decent Twitter clients on the Play Store. Falcon Pro was among the top clients available for Android devices, but ever since the app reached its limit of 100k Twitter token, its development has since then gone down hill. Tweedle is one of the relatively unknown Twitter clients available on the Play Store. While the app is not exactly feature rich, it has all the basic features that one can expect from a Twitter client that is available as a free download, there really is not much to complain about....