YouTube tests AI live-chat summaries and channel QR codes — how to access them
There are some new features awaiting YouTube users – if they can find them. According to a new update on YouTube’s test features and experiments page, the online video giant is trying out some new things on the platform: AI-generated live chat summaries and channel QR codes. These new features are currently being tested out […]
LinkedIn is testing custom AI career coaches to answer questions like ‘How do I negotiate my salary’?
Need help finding a job or career advice? LinkedIn can connect you with famous experts — well the AI versions of experts. On Thursday, the social media platform for professionals announced Expert AI, a coaching tool that lets users chat with customized chatbots based on various career experts and “LinkedIn-fluencers.” The tool is launching as […]
Recall, the Windows AI feature that creeped out many, gets delayed again
Windows’ AI-powered Recall, Microsoft’s most controversial announcement of 2024 (so far), is getting put on hold. In a blog update on the Windows website, Microsoft confirmed that the Recall feature has been delayed. Originally planned to roll out to the newest batch of Windows laptops with Snapdragon X Elite chipsets on June 18 — including […]
Turn your home into a smart home with today’s best Kasa Smart deals
Anyone with a busy household knows that streamlining even the simplest things can have a great impact on our wellbeing. That’s why we love integrating smart home devices into our lives. Having aspects of our home on voice command or controlled through a central hub makes everyday life that much easier. Today’s best Kasa Smart […]
Amazon deal of the day: Prime members can grab the 50-inch Omni Series Fire TV for only $299.99
Amazon deals of the day at a glance: OUR TOP PICK Amazon 50-inch Omni Series Fire TV $299.99 at Amazon (save $180 with code PRIME) Get Deal BEST EARBUDS DEAL Echo Buds (2023 release) 34.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get Deal BEST DRONE DEAL DJI Mini 3 4K camera drone $429 at Amazon (save $120) […]
Lawsuit claims Apple is systemically underpaying female employees
In a new lawsuit filed in California this week, two Apple recruits accuse the company of discriminatory pay practices — specifically offering lower pay and few paths to higher salaries for thousands of current and former female employees. The lawsuit documents a pre-2017 system of hiring policies that aligned base salaries with rates from previous […]
Save $145 on the Kindle Scribe bundle today at Amazon
SAVE $145: Today, June 14, the Kindle Scribe bundle is on sale at Amazon for $334.97, taking 30% off the list price of $479.97. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Scribe bundle $334.97 at Amazon $479.97 Save $145.00 Get Deal For avid readers and writers, a good read or pad of paper is […]
Get Dad an Apple HomePod Mini speaker for $20 off as a last-minute Father’s Day surprise
SAVE $20: As of June 14, the Apple HomePod Mini is just $79.99 at Best Buy. That’s a discount of 20%. Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy Apple HomePod Mini $79.99 at Best Buy $99.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Looking for a last-minute Father’s Day gift? A Bluetooth speaker is a great choice, […]
Wells Fargo reportedly fired people for alleged ‘simulation of keyboard activity’
If you’re worried your boss can tell whether you’re really working or not online, here’s a cautionary tale. Wells Fargo & Co. fired a dozen employees in May for allegedly faking keyboard activity, making it appear they were working, according to report from Bloomberg. Up to 12 staffers in the banking giant’s investing and wealth […]
WhatsApp now lets 32 people join a video call on all platforms
WhatsApp is slowly turning into a decent Zoom or Google Meet competitor. Meta’s social app just rolled out a number of improvements to its Calling functionality, including upping the limit for video call participants to 32 people. This is on all devices; previously, 32 people could only join a video call on mobile, while Windows […]