Microsoft-backed AI startup chatbots revealed to be human employees
A startup promised that their AI assistant would build you an app. But the work was actually done by human engineers. Builder.ai, a startup backed by Microsoft, pitched itself as an AI-powered way to simplify app development. Clients chatted with the platform’s signature AI assistant, Natasha, and received a functional, AI-generated app based on the […]
The X API costs developers $42K per month. Now X wants a cut of their revenue instead.
Third-party developers currently pay Elon Musk’s X as much as millions of dollars per year to in order to access the platform’s API. However, it appears that Musk and company now want a cut of those developers’ revenue instead. X is now planning to change their API pricing scheme to a revenue share model, according […]
Save $500 on a Hisense 75-inch U8 4K TV and get a free $200 Amazon credit
SAVE $500: As of June 5, the Hisense 75-inch U8 Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale for $1,999.99 instead of $2,499.99. That’s 20% in savings. Plus, you’ll get a $200 Amazon credit added to your account after purchase. Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U8 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $1,999.99 at Amazon […]
All your ChatGPT conversations to be saved as part of ongoing lawsuits – even deleted ones
This week, OpenAI announced that free users will now have access to the ChatGPT Memory feature, which remembers your past conversations to better answer your future prompts. But now, after a new judge’s ruling, OpenAI has been ordered to remember all chats for all users — even the deleted ones. The court order is the result […]
This app turns your iPhone into a scanner, and its yours for life
TL;DR: Scan anything, anywhere, with a lifetime subscription to iScanner, now A$38 (reg. A$310) with code SCAN through 10 July. Opens in a new window Credit: iScanner iScanner App: Lifetime Subscription AU$38 AU$310 Save AU$272 with code SCAN Get Deal Raise your hand if you’ve ever had to rush to the library to print something. […]
Pre-order the new OnePlus Pad 3 and get $250 worth of free goodies
FREE SMART KEYBOARD + FOLIO CASE WITH PURCHASE: As of June 5, pre-order the OnePlus Pad 3 for $699.99 at OnePlus and get a Smart Keyboard ($199.99 value) and Folio Case ($49.99 value) for free. Opens in a new window Credit: OnePlus OnePlus Pad 3 $699.99 at OnePlus Get Smart Keyboard and Folio Case free […]
23andMes DNA data is going up for sale again
Bankrupt genetic testing company 23andMe is looking to sell its assets — most notably its customers’ DNA data — for more than $300 million. The company told a bankruptcy judge this week that it wanted to re-open bidding for its assets after co-founder and ex-CEO Anne Wojcicki put forth a $305 million bid, Reuters reported. […]
The newest generation of Amazon Echo Buds are on sale for less than $35
SAVE $15: As of June 5, the Amazon Echo Buds are on sale at Amazon for $34.99 down from $49.99. That’s 30% in savings and just $10 shy of their best price ever. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds $34.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $15 Get Deal Amazon didn’t reinvent the […]
Still need a Nintendo Switch 2? This Costco bundle may be your best bet
SAVE $54.98: As of June 5, get the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $524.99 at Costco. That’s a 14% discount. This deal is only available to Costco members. Opens in a new window Credit: Costco Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle $524.99 at Costco $579.97 Save $54.98 Get Deal […]
Switch 2 fans shocked by punctured screens as preorder mayhem continues
A new day has dawned for Nintendo fans, as the gaming company’s highly anticipated Switch 2 officially releases for eager U.S. gamers. The journey wasn’t easy, with the console hit by the Trump admin’s high-flying tariffs and disappointing delays for those looking to pre-order the console. With hundreds lining up outside GameStops and Targets around […]