X makes Taylor Swift's name unsearchable amid viral deep fakes
Pornographic deepfakes of Taylor Swift went viral on X (formerly Twitter) this week, highlighting the dangers of AI-generated imagery online. Synthetic or manipulated media that may deceive people isn’t allowed on X, according to its policy, and the platform’s safety team posted on Friday that it’s “actively removing all identified images and taking appropriate actions […]
Fake Biden robocall creator suspended from AI voice startup
With mainstream artificial intelligence tools on the rise at the cusp of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, AI-generated disinformation isn’t just a fear — it’s already a reality. On January 22, the New Hampshire Department of Justice released a statement that people received a recorded audio deepfake of Joe Biden, telling them not to vote […]
Save on tax software and get your taxes out of the way early this year
It’s that time of year again — tax season. File your taxes like a pro with 2024 tax software from Turbotax and H&R Block for up to half off. Overview Best for self-employed people TurboTax Home & Business 2023 Tax Software, Federal & State $75.99 (save $44) Get Deal Best for homeowners TurboTax Deluxe 2023 […]
The era of the AI-generated internet is already here
This isn’t a conspiracy theory or future prophecy. The idea of an internet dominated by AI-generated content is already happening and it doesn’t look good. Ever since ChatGPT hit the market, AI-generated content has been steadily seeping into the internet. Artificial intelligence has been around for decades. But the consumer-facing ChatGPT has pushed AI into […]
We tested Roborock's most advanced (and expensive) robot vacuum
Over the course of my time at Mashable, I’ve been obsessed with finding a robot vacuum that performs actual magic on carpets and bare floors — but maybe not as (healthily) obsessed as our in-house vacuum aficionado/expert Leah Stodart. I’ve been particularly intrigued by the elusive robovac category know as “hybrids,” which are essentially mop-and-vac […]
Get Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows or Mac for only $39.99 for life
TL;DR: For a limited time, you can get Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac or Windows for $39.99—that’s $190 off the regular price of $229. Certain apps are hard to get by without. Microsoft programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint may be the mainstays for productivity, but there’s more than one way to get them. If […]
Fast-charge up to three devices at once for $64.99
TL;DR: The Omnia X6i PD Wall Charger is compact and can quickly charge three devices at once. As of Jan. 27, you can grab it on sale for $64.99 (reg. $75) — that’s 13% in savings. With hybrid and remote work being the norm these days, power is power. If one of the devices you […]
How to factory reset a MacBook
A factory reset on a MacBook wipes the device of all personal data and reinstalls a clean, unimpeded version of macOS. Thankfully, completing a factory reset on a MacBook is painless. Apple has generally kept the process fairly streamlined. However, there are a few differences in the procedure depending on whether you have a MacBook […]
A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for under £40
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Headway Premium is on sale for £39.26, saving you 83% on list price. It’s time to sit down and think about areas in your life where there’s room for improvement. But what if you could work towards your self-improvement while waiting in line for a cup of coffee or during […]
How to watch Australia vs. Indonesia online for free
TL;DR: Stream Australia vs. Indonesia for free on 10Play. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The 2023 AFC Asian Cup has entered the knockout rounds, so it’s win or bust for the Socceroos. Qualification from the group stage was fairly straightforward, but there is no room for complacency as […]