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Amazon’s AI Alexa Stumbles in Race to Compete with ChatGPT
Amazon is working hard to upgrade its Alexa with AI features to rival ChatGPT. However, technical difficulties have delayed the debut multiple times.
OpenAI Unleashes ChatGPT Search to Take on Google
OpenAI has taken a significant leap forward by integrating enhanced web search functionality into ChatGPT, positioning it as a competitor to Google.
ChatGPT Advanced Voice for Mac and Windows Now Available
OpenAI announced its Advanced Voice mode is now available for desktop users on Mac and Windows. The latest desktop versions of ChatGPT now support Advanced Voice mode, meaning you can have conversations with the generative AI assistant. If you downloaded a version from Apple’s App Store, get the direct download from OpenAI’s website instead, as...
Samsung Confirms Mixed Reality Device Arrival in 2025
Earlier this year, Samsung revealed that it was working with Google and Qualcomm for its XR device, now launching in 2025.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Streams in Canada on Disney+ in November
Disney+ has announced Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine has a streaming date in Canada and beyond, set for November. The movie, starring Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, alongside Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, is the highest-grossing Rated-R film of all time, topping $1.3 billion US worldwide. This surpassed the previous record-holder, Joker, which was at...
Waze Adds Gemini Features for Hazards and School Zones
Google-owned Waze, the popular navigation app known for its community-driven updates, is rolling out two new features to make reporting and driving near schools safer. New “Conversational Reporting” Feature Waze users can already report road incidents like traffic, potholes, and construction. Now, the app’s new "Conversational Reporting" allows drivers to report issues hands-free. Instead of...
Google Earth and Maps Get AI Features for Developers, Urban Planners
Google is introducing new generative AI tools for Google Maps Platform and Google Earth to help developers and city planners use the latest location data for creating apps and planning urban spaces. For developers, Google Maps Platform now offers “Grounding with Google Maps.” This new feature lets developers use real-time data from over 250 million...
Google Maps Gets Gemini AI and Upgraded Features
Google Maps has launched support to bring Google's Gemini AI to make it easier to find places to go, interact with the map, and plan trips. Over 2 billion people use Google Maps every month, and now, Google can make over 100 million updates daily for accurate directions, local landmarks, and business info, thanks to...
Apple Vision Pro to Launch in Two Additional Countries on November 15
Apple is launching its Vision Pro mixed reality headset in South Korea and the United Arab Emirates on November 15th.
Nintendo Music App Brings 40 Years of Game Soundtracks
Nintendo has announced Nintendo Music is coming out shortly, a new app for streaming soundtracks from nearly 40 years of Nintendo games on your phone or tablet. If you’re a Nintendo Switch Online member, you can dive into iconic tunes from classics like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and...
New on Prime Video Canada: November 2024
Amazon’s Prime Video has announced its list of new shows and movies coming to the streaming service in Canada for November 2024. As for highlights, Prime Video will stream Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair's final NWSL regular season game for free on November 1, as the Portland Thorns face Angel City FC in a key...
Proton VPN Releases Apple TV App, Announces Vision Pro Support
Proton VPN has officially launched its native app for Apple TV, allowing users to enjoy secure, private browsing directly from their television screens.