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28 Aug

Apple’s latest iOS and iPadOS developer betas include an AI object removal tool for Photos

John RoutledgeLatest News

Apple's latest iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 developer betas are here, and they include a few new Apple Intelligence features. The most notable is a Clean Up tool in the Photos app, which sounds very much like Google's Magic Eraser. The idea is that you'll be able to remove background objects from your snaps without modifying the subject — even…

28 Aug

Xbox’s streaming app is coming to more Fire TV devices

John RoutledgeLatest News

The Xbox August update is here, bringing with it plenty of little tweaks and new features. Perhaps the biggest news is that the Xbox streaming app is coming to more Fire TV devices. This means that more people will be able to access the wonderful world of Xbox Cloud Gaming.It was already available for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max…

28 Aug

GameStop pivots to retro gaming at select locations

John RoutledgeLatest News

GameStop is pivoting to retro games at select locations. As the industry moves to digital media — and the retailer struggles to adapt to the shifting landscape (including a short-lived stab at NFTs) — the company is betting on the old school. The GameStop Retro locations will stock physical consoles, discs and cartridges from classic Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and Sega platforms.The…

28 Aug

Paramount+ annual subscriptions are half off through Labor Day weekend

John RoutledgeLatest News

Streaming prices love to go up, but here’s a rare instance in which one is going down — for a limited time. Paramount+ is running a sale that knocks half off its plans, bringing the cheapest option down to $30 for the year. That's the Essential plan, which provides access to Paramount+ programming with ads. While this isn't explicitly a…

28 Aug

AMD Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 and Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 CPUs just received a performance boost

John RoutledgeLatest News

If you own a computer with AMD’s Ryzen 9000 Zen 5 or Ryzen 7000 Zen 4 series of CPUs, you can now improve their performance. AMD also just announced that it has clarified why these processors’ performance was lacking in the first place. Before we get into that, let’s talk about the update.This Windows optional update is labeled KB5041587, and…

28 Aug

Watch out, there’s a new AI pin in town that can transcribe all your conversations

John RoutledgeLatest News

I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. Standalone AI devices have crashed and burned harder than the Hindenburg. They are, as one might say, not ready for prime time. Heck, the jury’s still out on AI for smartphones. However, the show must go on, so here’s another AI pin that will likely cause Marques Brownlee’s hair to fall out when it officially…

28 Aug

Gemini will soon generate AI images of people again with the upgraded Imagen 3

John RoutledgeLatest News

Google’s generative AI tools are getting some of the boosts the company previewed at Google I/O. Starting this week, the company is rolling out the next-gen version of its Imagen image generator, which reintroduces the ability to generate AI people (after an embarrassing controversy earlier this year). Google’s Gemini chatbot also adds Gems, the company’s take on bots with custom…

28 Aug

The best Apple Arcade games so far, updated for 2020.

John RoutledgeGaming, Latest News

It’s been nearly five years since Apple Arcade launched, and while the service hasn’t fully delivered on Apple’s promise back in 2019, it can still be worth paying for. Of course, that’s provided you’re willing to hunt through the 200-ish games currently available on the service. I’ve been playing Apple Arcade games since it launched and these are just a…

28 Aug

Snap is trying to help educators better understand how students use Snapchat

John RoutledgeLatest News

As millions of young people head back to school, Snap wants to help educators have a better understanding of how teens use Snapchat, and be aware of the safety resources and protections that are available. The Educator’s Guide to Snapchat features videos that detail features that schools can employ, as well as safeguards for young people.The guide offers educators materials…

28 Aug

Samsung’s 27-inch 5K ViewFinity S9 monitor is 48 percent off at Amazon for Labor Day

John RoutledgeLatest News

Samsung's first 5K monitor is now on sale at Amazon for almost half off its original price. The company announced the ViewFinity S9 5K monitor at CES 2023 and released it first in South Korea before bringing it to the United States with a list price of $1,599 in July last year. Now, you can get the 27-inch monitor for…