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Grok-2 and Grok-2 Mini Now Available on X, API Coming Soon

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has released Grok-2 in Beta, the company's AI chatbot. This release includes new models: Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini, both of which are now available for testing on X (and working in Canada). These models have significant advancements over the previous Grok-1.5, with notable improvements in areas like chat interaction,...

Feds Want to Stop Car Theft by Asking Canadians for Ideas

Canada has been making world headlines as the car theft capital of the world, with residents in Ontario taking extreme measures to protect their vehicles from being stolen. People have being using trackers such as Apple’s AirTag to locate their stolen cars, which are typically smuggled to overseas nations. A recent study from Équité Association...

Apple Opens iPhone NFC Payments to Third-Party Apps in iOS 18.1

Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to integrate NFC contactless transactions directly into their apps on iPhones, independent of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, announced Apple on Wednesday. This new functionality, enabled by the Secure Element (SE) APIs, allows for in-app contactless transactions across various uses, such as in-store payments, car keys, transit...

Google Unveils Pixel 9, Pro, Pro XL, and Pro Fold Smartphones

Google has unveiled its new Pixel 9 series, featuring the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. All models are powered by the new Google Tensor G4 chip, enhancing AI capabilities, camera performance, and overall efficiency. These new phones actually look pretty decent, even with the wide camera...

Google Launches Pixel Buds Pro 2, Gets Tensor A1 Chip

Google has introduced the Pixel Buds Pro 2, featuring a custom-designed Tensor A1 chip that improves audio quality, noise cancellation, and battery life. This marks the first time a Tensor chip has landed in its Pixel Buds. The new earbuds are 24% lighter and 27% smaller than their predecessor, offering a more comfortable and secure...