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OpenAI Launches Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT Users
Initially announced in May 2024, the voice mode had faced delays due to safety concerns, but is now available, with Enterprise and Edu users gaining access next week.
Google's NotebookLM Now Summarizes YouTube Videos Using AI
Alongside YouTube support, NotebookLM now also handles audio files, allowing users to upload recordings, lectures, and more, which can then be summarized and analyzed.
Apple Launches Apple Intelligence in Public Beta
This innovative suite of AI features includes text rewriting tools, enhanced Siri functionality, and a photo editing tool called "Clean Up," allowing users to remove objects from images.
Bitmo Lab Unveils GameBaby Case That Turns Your iPhone into a Retro Gaming Console
The lower part of the case can be attached to the front of the phone for gaming, while the upper part acts as a protective bumper. The GameBaby doesn’t require Bluetooth or charging, as it uses capacitive buttons.
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Oura Unveils Fourth-Generation Smart Ring with Enhanced Features
One of the key updates is an enhanced algorithm that increases the number of signal pathways from eight to 18, boosting the ring's ability to track metrics like blood oxygen and heart rate more accurately.
Neuralink Unveils 'Blindsight' Implant Aimed at Restoring Vision
According to Musk, the device could allow individuals without functioning eyes or optic nerves to see again, with future potential to enhance vision by detecting wavelengths like infrared and ultraviolet.
Meta Unveils Orion, Its First True Augmented Reality Glasses
The company expects the first consumer models to be available by 2027, though for now, Orion will be used internally by Meta employees for further testing and development.
Nothing Unveils Open-Ear Earbuds with Unique Sound Design and 30-Hour Battery Life
With 8 hours of battery life per charge and up to 30 hours with the charging case, the Ear (open) supports extended listening. The earbuds can be pre-ordered now and will be available globally starting October 1.
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New App BananaBin Introduced as a Fun New Way to Manage Your Mac's Trash
Once this limit is reached, a swarm of buzzing flies will appear around the Trash icon, which can be shooed away with the mouse or by simply emptying the trash.
Japanese Bakery Introduces AI-Inspired Romance Bread
This collaboration between traditional baking and cutting-edge technology showcases the potential for AI to innovate in unexpected domains, offering consumers a taste of romance in every bite.
The Xbox Series S Toaster Is Real and Available to Buy at Walmart
What sets this toaster apart is its ability to imprint the Xbox logo onto your toast, making it both a practical kitchen device and a stylish accessory for gaming enthusiasts.
Microsoft Unveils Edible Chocolate Xbox Controller and Console Inspired by Wonka
The tech giant is offering a chance to win a unique Xbox Series X console designed to look like a chocolate bar and a fully edible Xbox controller wrapped in a signature gold wrapper.
