/ Preorders have opened for a second production run of the $199 ‘Large Action Model’ R1 handheld AI device after its CES 2024 debut attracted a flood of interest. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars,
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Rabbit sells out 10,000 units of its R1 pocket AI companion in one day
/ Preorders have opened for a second production run of the $199 ‘Large Action Model’ R1 handheld AI device after its CES 2024 debut attracted a flood of interest. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars,
The best wearable and fitness tech of CES 2024: from smart rings to AI coaches
Every year CES – the Consumer Electronics Show – introduces us to a treasure trove of innovative technologies, and that’s no truer than in the fitness and wearables category. CES 2024 has been no different. At last year’s conference, we
OpenAI’s New App Store Could Turn ChatGPT Into an Everything App
OpenAI is an unconventional company in many ways, but last November it took a leaf from the standard tech industry playbook: It held a developer conference where CEO Sam Altman urged software makers to build on top of ChatGPT. The
OpenAI’s custom GPT Store is now open for business
/ After delays, OpenAI finally opens the custom GPT sharing platform. By Emilia David, a reporter who covers AI. Prior to joining The Verge, she covered the intersection between technology, finance, and the economy. Illustration: The Verge OpenAI’s GPT Store,
FTC bans major data broker from selling invasive location tracking details
/ Information sold by Outlogic (formerly X-Mode Social) could track consumers visiting sensitive locations like shelters, medical clinics, and places of worship. By Jess Weatherbed, a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career
I just had a demo of the world’s first wearable oven, and I was dumb enough to stick my hand inside
A backpack burned me at CES 2024, but only to prove a point. I was handling Willtex’s new Willcook, which may be the world’s first wearable oven. You read that right. The Willcook is a backpack that can cook food
Microsoft is adding ChatGPT-powered AI to its iconic Notepad app – but does it need it?
Do you think the iconic Windows Notepad app lacks flashy features? Then don’t worry – Microsoft is integrating ChatGPT AI into Notepad for Windows 11. Microsoft’s newest all-purpose digital AI assistant, Windows Copilot, has been around for a little while
Chinese hackers claim to have found a way to crack Apple AirDrop and find out email addresses, phone numbers
Chinese state-sponsored researchers claim to have found a way to extract sensitive information from people using Apple’s AirDrop feature. A Bloomberg report covered how China’s Beijing Wangshendongjian Judicial Appraisal Institute reportedly found a way to read phone numbers, email addresses,
SAG-AFTRA announces deal with AI company to create and license ‘digital voice replicas’ for use in video games
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), an American labor union which represents thousands of media professionals, has announced what it describes as a “groundbreaking AI voice agreement” with artificial intelligence voice technology company Replica Studios.