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Apple is reportedly overhauling Siri to be an AI chatbot
Apple is replacing Siri with Campos, a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot powered by Google's Gemini models. The new assistant launches with iOS 27 in late 2025.
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Apple Might Be Making The First AI-Powered Wearable Actually Worth Using
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A recent survey of 2,000 US paying subscribers reveals that ChatGPT has become many users' default browser homepage, replacing traditional search engines like Google. Subscribers spend an average of $66 monthly on AI tools, with...
After 6 cancellations, Ubisoft games will rely on "player-facing generative AI" to cut costs
Ubisoft will use generative AI in future games to reduce costs and create dynamic NPC conversations that react to player behavior. Critics worry this may produce low-quality dialogue compared to human-written content.
Iconic Mac And PC Guys Reunite In A Surprising New Ad
Justin Long and John Hodgman, the actors who famously portrayed "Mac" and "PC" in Apple's popular advertising campaign years ago, have come together once again for a new commercial venture. The duo, who became household names...
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