YouTube to update monetization policies as it battles AI content farms
YouTube is trying to be better at spotting and demonetizing AI-generated and mass-produced videos, with an anticipated update to its YouTube’s Partner Program (YPP) that will clarify what is and what isn’t “inauthentic” content. It’s a move that could tee up a platform-wide charge against AI slop. SEE ALSO: Perplexity launches its own AI web […]
Microsoft Outlook is down. Here’s what we know so far.
Microsoft Outlook appeared to crash on Thursday, leaving lots of people scrambling as the work day began in the United States. Reports of issues spiked on Down Detector around the early East Coast hours. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis owns both Down Detector and Mashable.) “Microsoft is working to resolve an issue some customers may be experiencing […]
My favorite Bose QuietComfort headphones are majorly discounted for Prime Day. I use them all day.
Tl;DR: Bose QuietComfort headphones — a reliable, luxe over-ear headphone — is on sale for $199.99 for Amazon’s Prime Day. That’s a 43% discount from the $349 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones $349 at Amazon Get Deal I’d wager few users have put more miles on their […]
Grok AI will be in Teslas as of next week, Elon Musk confirms
Hours after launching Grok 4, Elon Musk confirmed that the chatbot would soon be in Tesla vehicles. The Tesla CEO and founder of xAI shared this on X after the Grok 4 livestream. “Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles very soon. Next week at the latest,” posted Musk. Musk’s confirmation followed a late-night livestream announcing […]
Perplexity launches its own AI web browser, Comet
AI-enhanced search answers are just the beginning for the tech industry’s plans to revolutionize the way people access information online through even more agentic AI. Announced today, AI-powered search company Perplexity unveiled its new entirely AI-powered search engine, an alternative to traditional styles of web searching. According to Perplexity, the Comet browser reduces the “clutter” […]
The travel-ready DJI Mini drone bundle has dropped to a record-low price during Prime Day
SAVE $80: The DJI Mini 4K drone bundle is on sale at Amazon for $309, down from the list price of $389. That’s a 21% discount and the lowest price we’ve seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 4K drone bundle $309 at Amazon $389 Save $80 Get Deal The […]
I always wear my Loop Earplugs to concerts, and theyre $27 for Prime Day
SAVE $8: The Loop Experience 2 earplugs are on sale for $26.95 during Amazon Prime Day. That’s 23% off their $34.95 MSRP and a new all-time low price. Opens in a new window Credit: Loop Loop Experience 2 $26.95 at Amazon $34.95 Save $8.00 Get Deal Last fall, a Charli xcx-themed dance party at a […]
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power station is down to its lowest-ever price on Prime Day
SAVE $400: As of July 10, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That’s the lowest-ever price on Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 $399 at Amazon $799 Save $400 Get Deal Prime Day is offering record-low prices on TVs, Apple, headphones, and everything […]
9 creator-approved gadgets on sale during Prime Day — DJI, Octobuddy, and Canon deals
Perhaps nobody understands the tools needed to navigate the modern world better than creators. They’re the folks who need to create content quickly, on the go, and still make it look beautiful enough for long-form YouTube content. They need to be able to snap a wonderful picture for Instagram or record a POV video for […]
OpenAI is about to launch a web browser, report claims
OpenAI, the maker of AI assistant ChatGPT, is about to launch a web browser. This is according to a new report by Reuters, which claims the company is very close to being ready, with the launch planned “in the coming weeks.” SEE ALSO: Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic announce free AI academy with national teachers’ union The […]