Google Bard fails to deliver on its promise — even after latest updates
The all new Google Bard 2.0 is here, but it stinks. So far, at least. Maybe Google’s upcoming model “Gemini” will be the fix it’s looking for. But until then,…
Supercell acquires a majority stake in Ultimate Studio
Supercell has acquired a majority stake in Ultimate Studio, a Melbourne, Australia-based game development studio.Read More
Internet for the People: The Movement for Affordable, Community-Led Broadband – CNET
Grassroots organizations like NYC Mesh want to close the digital divide, one rooftop at a time.
Mortgage Refinance Rates on Sept. 25, 2023: Rates Move Higher – CNET
Several benchmark refinance rates have ticked up. If you’re in the market for a refi, now’s a good time to assess your options.
Mortgage Rates on Sept. 25, 2023: Rates Increased – CNET
Some key mortgage rates have ticked up. If you’re in the market for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected by inflation.
WatchOS 10’s Side Button Change Almost Ruined My Apple Watch – CNET
Commentary: Apple’s software updates usually add to what you already do, but the new watch update moves the controls without a way to swap them back.
Mastercard and Mercedes-Benz let you pay at the gas pump via fingerprint
Mercedes-Benz and Mastercard have teamed up to let people pay at the gas pump using fingerprint sensors.Read More
The AI ‘Age of Uncertainty’
AI’s promise and perils are profound. This demands deep wisdom and caution in building models that benefit (and don’t threaten) humanity.Read More
Lumen measures your carb burn so you can check your personal metabolism
I’ve been more active than ever lately. So I wrote about Lumen, a tool that has helped me gain better awareness about my metabolism.Read More
Smartphone Showdown: 15 Years of Android vs. iPhone – CNET
Commentary: During the last decade and a half, Apple and Google have raised each other’s game with their fierce rivalry.