Google pulls ‘Dear Sydney’ Gemini AI ad after online backlash
Apparently using Google Gemini to write a fan letter in the voice of a little girl doesn’t sit well with people. Google has pulled its “Dear Sydney” ad after major backlash that criticized Google for misjudging how much the public values genuine human expression. The ad features a father using the Google Gemini chatbot to […]
Elon Musk’s X is the ‘home of social media piracy,’ sports leagues say
“The home of unlawful social media piracy.” That’s what some of the biggest football leagues in the world are calling Elon Musk‘s X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, in a letter obtained by the Associated Press. The letter from soccer leagues like Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, and Serie A, which was sent to X […]
AI music startup Suno admits to using copyrighted music, but says it’s ‘fair use’
AI music startup Suno has admitted that its AI model is trained on copyrighted music, but insists it’s legally protected by the fair use doctrine. On Thursday, Suno fleshed out this argument in a legal filing responding to a lawsuit from the Recording Industry Association of America on June 24. RIAA, which represents major record […]
Grab a 13-in-1 docking station for content creators for just $45
TL;DR: Get a 13-in-1 docking station featuring dual HDMI for just $44.97 (reg. $70) until August 4, and is perfect for content creators who need multiple device connections. Opens in a new window Credit: Tech Zebra 13-in-1 Docking Station with Dual HDMI $44.97 at The Mashable Shop $70.00 Save $25.03 Get Deal As a content […]
Juice up with the Samsung 15W wireless charger on sale for $37
SAVE $23.53: As of August 2, get the Samsung 15W Wireless Charger for just $36.46 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $59.99. That’s a discount of 39%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Samsung 15W Wireless Charger $36.46 at Amazon $59.99 Save $23.53 Get Deal Tired of dealing with a jumble of […]
Intel will lay off at least 15,000 employees
Intel has announced a substantial reduction in its global workforce. The computing giant will lay off somewhere between 15,000 and 19,000 employees, according to The Verge. Intel hopes to implement $10 billion in cost savings for 2025, and will reduce marketing and research spending substantially over the next couple of years. It will also strive […]
Get the OmniBook X during Best Buy’s 48-hour flash sale
GET $300 OFF: As of August 2, the OmniBook X is $899.99, down from $1,199.99 at Best Buy. That’s a $300 discount. Opens in a new window Credit: HP Our pick: 14-inch HP OmniBookX Copilot+ PC (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB, 1TB SDD) $899.99 at Best Buy $1,199.99 Save $300.00 Get Deal It’s back-to-school season, and […]
Google Lens is coming to your Chrome desktop browser
Google Lens is about to land on your Chrome desktop browser, a move that will add a little intuitive zest to how you search by visuals. The company’s Gemini AI-powered image recognition technology, launched in 2017, will soon be sitting in your Chrome search bar. According to Google, which announced the feature on Wednesday, the […]
Charge 5 Apple devices at once for under $80
TL;DR: Through August 4, you can save $40 on a charging station which powers five of your Apple devices at once. It’s on sale for $79.97 (reg. $120). Opens in a new window Credit: OMNIA Omnia Q5 5-in-1 Charging Station $79.97 at The Mashable Shop $120.00 Save $40.03 Get Deal The Apple ecosystem can be […]
Ford can make your Mustang Mach-E GT a lot quicker with a software upgrade
One of the first big tricks Tesla pulled from its sleeve was when it started offering over-the-air upgrades that made its cars considerably quicker. There’s just something special about getting a performance upgrade for a car you already purchased. Now, Ford is following suit by offering to make the Mustang Mach-E GT a lot faster […]