Amidst controversies, OpenAI insists safety is mission critical
OpenAI has addressed safety issues following recent ethical and regulatory backlash. The statement published on Thursday, was a rebuttal-apology hybrid that simultaneously aimed to assure the public its products are safe and admit there’s room for improvement. OpenAI’s safety pledge reads like a whack-a-mole response to multiple controversies that have popped up. In the span […]
Twitter failed to scare legacy verified accounts into paying for Twitter Blue
On April 1, Twitter owner Elon Musk was supposed to strip all legacy verified accounts of their blue checkmark badges. However, that didn’t happen. It’s unclear as to why Musk backtracked on this date. But, maybe this has something to do with it. Only 12,305 of roughly 420,000 legacy verified accounts have subscribed to a […]
Get $50 off Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen), and more of Apple's best headphone deals
Apple AirPods are the premier wireless earbuds. If you’ve been looking to try them or upgrade your current pair, take a peek at the following AirPods (and Max headphones) deals at Amazon so you can choose the right pair for you. APPLE AIRPODS PRO (2ND GEN): The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) feature active noise […]
Meta plans to use generative AI for ads
Meta has big generative AI plans its advertising business, according to Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth. In an interview with Nikkei Asia, Bosworth said the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram is prioritizing the development generative AI for advertisers, with plans for the tech to be in use this year. “We just created a new […]
The Google Pixel and Pixel 7 Pro are up to $300 off at Best Buy
The Mashable Choice award-winning Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro are discounted at Best Buy. Here are the details: BEST GOOGLE PIXEL 7 DEAL: The Pixel 7 (128GB) has a long-lasting battery life and a top-tier camera — $349 $599 (save $250) BEST GOOGLE PIXEL 7 PRO DEAL: The Pixel 7 Pro (256GB) […]
Apple's M2-equipped Mac mini just hit a new record-low price of $500
SAVE UP TO $109: Both configurations of the new Apple Mac mini (M2 chip) have hit new all-time-low prices at Amazon. Quick links: Amazon 2023 Apple Mac mini (M2 chip, 256GB) (opens in a new tab) — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01) Amazon 2023 Apple Mac mini (M2 chip, 512GB) (opens in a new tab) — […]
Substack launches a new Notes feature
Immediately after Elon Musk sat down at his throne made of doge and began slashing through everything we liked about Twitter, people began looking for alternatives. Is Mastodon where we go? Is everyone moving to Hive Social? Will we simply be forced to participate in Instagram Notes? That’s about the time Substack, a newsletter platform, […]
Bose QuietComfort earbuds are on sale for their lowest price ever at Amazon
SAVE $60: As of April 5, Bose QuietComfort earbuds (white) are on sale for $139.30 at Amazon. That’s a savings of 30% and their lowest price ever. Opens in a new tab Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort earbuds (white) (opens in a new tab) $139.30 at Amazon (save $60) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) […]
The best antivirus software deals this week
UPDATE: Apr. 5, 2023, 9:15 a.m. EDT This list has been updated with the latest and greatest antivirus software deals across the internet. Here’s a quick look: Best antivirus deals this week Best antivirus deal for Macs Norton Antivirus Plus (one-year plan, one device) (opens in a new tab) — $19.99 $59.99 (save $40) Best […]
Get three PC backup and security apps for $35
TL;DR: Through April 11, get the PC Transfer Kit Bundle featuring PCmover Professional, DiskImage, and SafeErase for $25.49 (reg. $129) with code TRANSFER30 — That’s 80% off. It might be a while before your new computer feels as familiar as the old one. Whether it’s apps you haven’t downloaded yet or files you lost when […]