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Google Expands NotebookLM AI Writing Assistant to Canada

Google has announced a significant update to its AI-powered research and writing assistant, NotebookLM, expanding it globally, including Canada. The tool also gets an upgrade, now leveraging Gemini 1.5 Pro. Last summer, Google introduced NotebookLM to assist users in understanding complex material, making new connections, and accelerating the drafting process. Users can upload various sources,...

New on Xbox Game Pass: June 2024

Ahead of the  Xbox Games Showcase on June 9, followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct, Microsoft has shared its list of new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass for June 2024. Available today are Octopath Traveler (it's back!) and its sequel, with more games coming throughout the month of June. Check out...

New on Apple Arcade: July 2024

Apple has announced the addition of seven new games to Apple Arcade, increasing its list of games to over 200 titles without ads or in-app purchases. Today, four games have been launched: "Rabbids: Legends of the Multiverse," "Return to Monkey Island+," "Tomb of the Mask+," and "Fabulous - Wedding Disaster+." In July, three more games...

2024 Apple Design Awards Winners Revealed by Apple

After sharing its finalists for the 2024 Apple Design Awards, the company has revealed the list of winners today, ahead of the WWDC kick off on Monday. “It’s inspiring to see how developers are using our technology to create exceptional apps and games that enhance the lives of users,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president...

Humane’s Ai Pin Disaster: Charging Case May Catch Fire

The overhyped Humane Ai Pin was designed by two former Apple employees and has backing from major investors. But the idea and execution of the device has just hit a stage that can only be compared to a dumpster fire. The AI gadget is supposed to read out answers to your questions, but it doesn't...

Apple Takes 3 Years to Fix Bug that Let Kids Access Adult Websites and More

A significant software bug in Apple's parental controls has been discovered, allowing restricted access to inappropriate content despite settings to block such sites. A parent found that by entering a specific string of characters into the Safari browser on his son's iPad, he could access X-rated material, violent images, and information on illicit drugs, bypassing...