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Duolingo Cuts Some Contractors, Replaced by AI Instead
Duolingo has announced a reduction in its contractor workforce, attributing the decision partly to the increased use of generative artificial intelligence in content creation. Approximately 10% of the company's contractors were offboarded, as confirmed by a company spokesperson on Monday to Bloomberg. Duolingo offers a mobile app that lets anyone learn a new language easily,...
Samsung Unveils 2024 Neo QLED, Micro LED, OLED, and Lifestyle Displays
Just ahead of this year's CES event, Samsung has revealed its lineup of QLED, Micro LED, OLED, and Lifestyle displays and a next-gen AI processor.
Withings Unveils BeamO 4-in-1 At-Home Health Checkup Device at CES
Withings, a global leader in connected health technology, has revealed BeamO at CES 2024, a disruptive 4-in-1 health checkup handheld device.
Volkswagen Bringing ChatGPT into Cars This Year
At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced integration of OpenAI’s AI-powered ChatGPT into its IDA voice assistant, becoming the first volume manufacturer to standardize this technology in many of its production vehicles from the second quarter of 2024. This integration, enabled by Cerence Chat Pro from technology partner Cerence, will be available in models including the electrics...
ECOVACS Debuts Cutting-Edge Smart Home Robots at CES 2024
At CES 2024, ECOVACS is unveiling a comprehensive range of home robotics, introducing groundbreaking robots for various home care needs.
Apple’s Upcoming OLED iPad Pro Expected to Start at $1,500
Apple's OLED iPad Pro is estimated to commence sales at $1,500, potentially climbing up to a hefty $2,000 based on various sizes and configurations.
iPhone Survives 16,000-Foot Drop from Alaska Airlines Flight
We need to find out which company made the following case for this lucky iPhone. The smartphone from Apple was found intact on a Portland, Oregon roadside, having survived a 16,000-foot fall from an Alaska Airlines flight. Sean Bates, who discovered the phone on Sunday, shared that it was still in airplane mode, half-charged, and...
LG Unveils World’s First Wireless Transparent OLED TV
LG has introduced its LG SIGNATURE OLED T, the world's first wireless transparent OLED TV. Because that’s what we’ve all been waiting for. This TV combines a transparent 4K OLED screen with LG's advanced wireless video and audio transmission technology, offering an unparalleled screen experience. LG says its OLED T, which has already won five...
Starlink Kits Now Available at Costco in Western Canada
Last month, Costco Canada started selling SpaceX Starlink satellite internet kits at warehouses out in Ontario, and now we’re seeing them out in western Canada. According to info obtained by iPhone in Canada, Costco Canada locations in B.C. are now selling Starlink kits, priced at $599.99, with the same item number 3030630. This includes a...
Apple Vision Pro Pre-Order Date: January 19 in U.S.
Apple has officially announced Apple Vision Pro pre-orders will kick off in the U.S. on January 19 at 5am PST, with a launch set for Friday, February 2, at all U.S. Apple Store locations and online. Canada is not included for the Vision Pro launch (yet). Apple Vision Pro operates on visionOS and can be...
Apple Vision Pro U.S. Launch Imminent, Canada Might Be Next
Apple is reportedly on the brink of launching its much-anticipated Vision Pro, with preparations underway across its retail stores, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Contrary to earlier expectations of a later 2024 release, similar to the April debut of the "early 2015" Apple Watch, recent developments indicate an imminent launch, says Gurman. Last month, reports emerged...
Apple Agrees to Pay Canadians Up to $14 Million in Class Action
A settlement has been reached between Apple Canada in a class action lawsuit involving certain iPhone models, over allegations of throttling in older models (via MacRumors). The B.C. Supreme Court will decided whether or not to approve this settlement, with a critical hearing scheduled for January 29, 2024, at the courthouse located at 800 Smithe...