Claude Sonnet 5 release expected imminently. What we know.

Rumors are swirling that Anthropic is close to releasing Claude Sonnet 5, a new version of its mid-tier AI model that could significantly shift the competitive landscape for large language models. Multiple reports published in early February suggest Claude Sonnet 5 is imminent, with some industry watchers pointing to signs of internal testing and quiet […]

Rent-a-Human wants AI Agents to hire humans as gig workers

Based on the weekend’s viral hype around AI agents, you’d be forgiven for thinking we’re inching closer to a Cyberpunk future once reserved for sci-fi books and video games. And while that trajectory may be real, we’re also nowhere near full-blown cyber-dystopia just yet. Still, the tech world has found something new to fixate on. […]

Transform your old PC with Microsoft’s essential suite, on sale now for $20

TL;DR: Enjoy a PC refresh for only $19.97 with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $19.97 $229 Save $209.03   Get Deal Not all major upgrades have to be expensive. In fact, a Microsoft Office license can give […]

Google Maps adds Gemini to a major feature in new test

Google looks to be adding AI to yet another popular Google product. In a new test, Gemini appears in a popular crowdsourced Google Maps feature. As first discovered by Android Authority, Google is working on a chatbot conversation-style overhaul of the community edits feature. Currently, users can click on “Suggest an edit” within Google Maps […]

Sam Altman unloads on Elon Musk in latest X posts

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has sharply escalated his long-running feud with Elon Musk, responding to newly filed court documents and recent public comments with a series of posts on X, tracking their ongoing legal and business disputes. This latest round of the feud began after court filings in Musk’s lawsuits against OpenAI and Apple became […]

ChatGPT caricature trend: What it is, prompt to try it.

Have you ever had a caricature of yourself made? You know those funny drawings you can get made at Disney World or at most boardwalk spots where the artist accentuates your features in an over-exaggerated cartoon-style portrait?  Well, if you missed out on your last summer vacation, AI chatbots like ChatGPT are generating caricatures now […]

Alexa+ is now available to everyone in the US, and free for Prime members

For ages, Alexa has been a staple of Amazon Echo devices, serving as the loyal voice assistant. But Amazon is upgrading Miss Alexa to Alexa+, an assistant that does far more than play music and answer your questions. Alexa+ is Amazon’s AI assistant coming to all Echo devices for Prime members. Not a Prime member? […]