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ChatGPT Search just became a serious Google rival

 

You can now use ChatGPT Search without signing in. The move is part of OpenAI's efforts to broaden the reach and usability of its AI tools, and increases the pressure on Google, which has dominated online search for decades. Compared to the regular ChatGPT chatbot, ChatGPT Search is more effective at retrieving the very latest information on topics such as news, weather updates, and so on ...

 
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  • VW's new series of entry-level electric vehicles will start at $20,000 — The first look at Volkswagen's most affordable EV
  • It got it wrong on Gouda! — Google retroactively edits Super Bowl ad to remove an embarrassing error its AI made about a cheese
  • They'll focus on ways to tackle the challenging lunar environment — NASA just gave these firms $24M to dream up Artemis moon mission tech
  • You can soon enjoy a neon-drenched take on the ol' favorite — Atari classic Breakout is back with a twist
 

Screenshot-reading malware cracks iPhone security for first time

 

Malware with Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities has been spotted in several infected apps on the iPhone App Store for the first time. The malware is able to extract potentially sensitive information from photos stored on an iPhone, and can search for things like screenshots of crypto wallet passwords or recovery phrases ...

 
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The best robot vacuums of CES 2025: Roborock, Dreame, Ecovacs, and more

 

Roborock is set to make a splash in 2025 with its new initiative, Rock the New Era, which highlights the integration of AI into their devices. At CES 2025, it unveiled the Saros Series, including the Saros 10, Saros 10R, and Saros Z70. These models feature innovative AI technologies like the RetractSense Navigation System and a mechanical arm design, pushing the boundaries of modern smart tech. With these advancements, Roborock is redefining the future of robotic vacuum cleaners and smart home devices ...

 
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Should you let an AI chatbot write your grandma’s obituary?

 

It’s never easy to write an obituary, so why not get AI to help you? When his gran passed away, Jebar King gave ChatGPT some details about her life and asked the chatbot to write something nice for him. It actually did a decent job of providing the framework for the final piece, with King tweaking parts of it and adding a few details to get the obituary just right ...

 
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  • Here's a really innovative use of the flying machine — How drones can train bears to stay away from humans
  • Is air travel getting more dangerous? — The safety of air travel in the 21st century
  • One particular model is proving popular — Samsung's Galaxy S25 series has already broken records, and it’s not even out yet
  • This neat device started small, got bigger, and has just shrunk again — Cool multitool offers 20 functions
  • Sofa-loafing sports fans have never had it so good — Super Bowl to be broadcast in both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for first time
  • Movie studios appear cautious about working with AI companies — OpenAI’s Sora filmmaking tool meets resistance in Hollywood
 
 
 
 
 

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