Meta’s next Llama models may have upgraded voice features
sapbeu Meta’s next major “open” AI model may have a voice focus, per a report in Financial Times. According to the piece, Meta is planning to introduce improved voice features with…
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X now lets you query Grok by mentioning it in replies
X is actively working to expand the reach of xAI’s Grok model to more users on the platform. Multiple users noted today that people can now mention Grok in replies…
Is It Electric or Magnetic? Depends on Where You Stand
If you took introductory physics, you learned about the “fundamental forces.” It goes something like this: All interactions are the result of one or more of five basic forces: strong…
A Brand New Botnet Is Delivering Record-Size DDoS Attacks
A newly discovered network botnet comprising an estimated 30,000 webcams and video recorders—with the largest concentration in the US—has been delivering what is likely to be the biggest denial-of-service attack…
AOC Q27G4ZD QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Review: Bright and Shiny
The same deep black levels and rich colors that make gaming a joy also makes for an excellent viewing experience. The contrast between the complete darkness of unlit pixels and…
T3 Aire IQ Review: A Great Hair Dryer, in Theory
I’ve always had fluffy hair. It’s varied in texture throughout my life as I put it through the wringer of bleaching it, dyeing it neon colors, heat-styling it, re-nourishing it,…
How to Create a Recovery USB Drive to Fix Your Computer
The process of creating the USB recovery drive can take some time—about two hours based on my testing, though the speed of your system and USB drive will play a…
Can Matchmaking Platforms Save Us From Dating App Fatigue?
Unlike Singles Only Social Club, however, My TruBond is also an app (it’s free to sign up). Moss, who previously managed IT systems for various government agencies and private companies,…
Best 7 Coffee Makers (2025): Drip Is Drippin’
More Coffee Maker Favorites Oxo Brew 8-Cup Coffee Maker for $190 or Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker for $190: Both of these previous-generation Oxo models are quite lovely, SCA Golden…
FBI says scammers are targeting US executives with fake BianLian ransom notes
The FBI is warning that scammers are impersonating the BianLian ransomware gang using fake ransom notes sent to U.S. corporate executives. The fake ransom notes, first reported by U.S. cybersecurity…