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☆ Apple sure kicked Meta's butt today, right?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Nicholas Carlson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It sure seems a lot better than Meta's headset, if the marketing is to be believed. The setup looked like this:Meta's headset doesn't look quite as sleek as Apple's new Vision Pro. On Monday, Apple announced plans to launch a competing product called the Vision Pro. Here's Apple's Vision Pro…Apple Vision Pro AppleApple Vision Pro AppleHere's Meta's headset…The Meta Quest 3 is expected this fall. So maybe that's why, even though Apple wiped the floor with Meta on Monday, Meta stock was down less than Apple's.

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Sonos last year won a limited import ban on some Google devices from the ITC, which Google has appealed. Google has countered with its own patent lawsuits in California and at the ITC, accusing Sonos of incorporating the tech company's technology into its smart speakers. The jury found Google infringed one of Sonos' two patents at issue in the trial. A Google spokesperson said on Friday the case was a "narrow dispute about some very specific features that are not commonly used," and that the company was considering its next steps. A Sonos spokesperson said the verdict "re-affirms that Google is a serial infringer of our patent portfolio."

☆ OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT App for the iPhone
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Cade Metz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In offering its flagship technology to billions of iPhone users, OpenAI is solidifying its position among the giants of the tech industry. ChatGPT is the most prominent example of what is called generative A.I., technology that can generate text, images and other media based on short prompts. Google, Microsoft and various start-ups have released similar bots and have begun to roll such technology into a wide range of online services. The result of more than a decade of research at companies like Google and OpenAI, these chatbots are poised to remake everything from internet search engines like Google Search and Bing to email programs like Gmail and Outlook. OpenAI is not the first to introduce technology that lets people use ChatGPT with voice; some small companies and independent developers have already done so.

The Roku Plus Series QLED 4K TV is the flagship model in Roku's first lineup of in-house TVs. Now the company is taking on those same partners by building its own in-house Roku TVs, including the new flagship Roku Plus Series QLED. As you might guess, Roku's Plus Series feels strikingly familiar inside and out. Roku 65-inch Plus Series 4K QLED TV Roku's new Plus Series is one of the company's first in-house smart TVs. The Roku Plus Series TV delivers solid performance, but it's not worth buying at full price.

☆ GM plans to phase out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google’s help
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems allow users to mirror their smartphone screens in a vehicle’s dashboard display. GM is designing the on-board navigation and infotainment systems for future EVs in partnership with Alphabet’s Google. GM’s Chevrolet brand in the past boasted of offering more models with CarPlay or Android Auto than any other brand. GM plans to continue offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirroring systems in its combustion models. Owners of vehicles equipped with the mirroring technologies will still be able to use the systems, GM said.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems allow users to mirror their smartphone screens in a vehicle's dashboard display. GM is designing the on-board navigation and infotainment systems for future EVs in partnership with Alphabet Inc's (GOOGL.O) Google. GM's Chevrolet brand in the past boasted of offering more models with CarPlay or Android Auto than any other brand. GM said the future infotainment systems will offer applications such as Spotify's (SPOT.N) music service, Audible and other services that many drivers now access via smartphones. GM plans to continue offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto mirroring systems in its combustion models.

Ever since it first released in 2021, it's been one of our top picks for the best smart display. If you're in the market for an Alexa smart display, the Echo Show 8 should be your first buy. Amazon Echo Show 8 Amazon's mid-range and mid-size Echo Show 8 is the best smart display in its current lineup. Everyone in your home will likely use a smart display a little differently. The Amazon Echo Show 8 is larger than the Echo Show 5, making watching videos a more enjoyable experience.

It exceeds in being a smart alarm clock, and it can you give control of your smart devices. It's meant to function as a very smart alarm clock while giving you the ability to control your smart home, video chat, see pictures of cute animals, and stream video. Lowest Price Amazon Echo Show 5 The second-gen Echo Show 5 is a compact smart display that's perfect for use as a smart alarm clock on your bedside table. And while it works as a decent smart alarm clock, it won't blow you away as anything beyond that. The Amazon Echo Show 8 offers a much larger screen and better speakers than the Amazon Echo Show 5.

☆ Twitter rival Koo integrates ChatGPT to help users create content
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Sheila Dang | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] A ChatGPT integration is shown in the Koo social media app, in this undated handout photo provided by Koo, and obtained by Reuters on March 12, 2023. Koo/Handout via REUTERSMarch 13 (Reuters) - Koo, an India-based social media app that aims to rival Twitter, has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT to help users more easily create posts, the company's co-founder told Reuters. Koo users will be able to use ChatGPT directly within the app to help them draft posts about current events, politics or pop culture, said Mayank Bidawatka, co-founder of Koo, in an interview. Users can either type their prompts into the ChatGPT tool or use Koo's voice command feature. About 20% of Koo users actively create content on the app and the ChatGPT integration could help increase that figure, he added.

☆ This SoftBank-backed startup just launched smart glasses that enable surgeons to virtually observe and advise on procedures across the world
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Riddhi Kanetkar | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The practicing surgeon is the founder of Proximie, an augmented reality startup that enables healthcare professionals to observe and advise on surgeries virtually. The wearable PxLens headset enables remote users to get a first-person view of surgeries or training procedures in 2D. Riddhi Kanetkar/InsiderThrough its 4K camera lens, the glasses enable surgeons and remote users to have a detailed view of the operating room. "It's almost as if you're standing over the shoulder of the surgeon in the operating room," said Hachach-Haram. "I see a world where every operating room in the world will be digital, and accessible to anyone."

☆ GM is teaming with Microsoft to develop a ChatGPT-like virtual assistant for future cars, report says
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( Aaron Mcdade | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

GM is reportedly working on a virtual assistant based on the AI behind ChatGPT, Semafor reported. The company plans to use its connections to Microsoft, which has helped improve self-driving technology. Microsoft has invested billions in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, and already incorporated it into Bing. Microsoft, which has invested billions in OpenAI, also partnered with GM in 2021, as the automaker sought assistance with improving its self-driving technology. Miller confirmed to Semafor that GM is working on an AI assistant, and said it could be capable of more than simple voice commands that have been used in GM cars in the past.

☆ GM explores using ChatGPT in vehicles
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

March 10 (Reuters) - General Motors Co (GM.N) is exploring uses for ChatGPT as part of its broader collaboration with Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O), a company executive told Reuters. "ChatGPT is going to be in everything," GM Vice President Scott Miller said in an interview last week. GM in 2021 partnered with Microsoft to accelerate the commercialization of driverless vehicles. Shares of GM were down about 2% on Friday amid a broader drop. Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru and Joseph White in Detroit; Editing by Maju SamuelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Driving electric SUVs from Tesla, Kia, and Hyundai showed me why the Korean brands are gaining on Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-18 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are some of the trendiest new electric vehicles challenging Tesla. The trendy Korean SUVs are stylish, fun, and technologically advanced — and are making trouble for Tesla's Model Y. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5. The 2022 Kia EV6. The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/InsiderPlus, they drive greatThe Model Y accelerates like nobody's business and takes turns like a sports car.

☆ TripActions Rebrands as Navan, Adds ChatGPT to Expense Reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-07 | by ( Angus Loten | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +6 min

TripActions, a business-travel software startup, plans to integrate OpenAI’s ChatGPT capabilities across its online platform, an effort aimed at seizing market share by making expense reports easier to use. That way, the expense report is generated during the trip as expenses are incurred, Mr. Cohen said. “Generally, software in the business-to-business space is designed to serve the company,” rather than the employees, Mr. Cohen said. “Using AI helps you create the kind of software that I’m talking about,” Mr. Cohen said. PREVIEWSAP Concur has also begun using AI in its travel and expense software, which can “tap decades of expense data and experience tracking to identify hard-to-detect spend issues and anomalies,” said Charlie Sultan, president of Concur Travel.

☆ Whole Foods must pay $300,000 over accusations that a system meant to track productivity captured warehouse workers' voices without their consent
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Workers at an Illinois warehouse had to record their voices in a system that directed their work. At Whole Foods warehouses, employees are given a headset that they wear while at work. Using biometric data is just one way that some employers, including many retail companies, track and guide workers' productivity. Amazon warehouse workers have been tracked by the amount of time they spend doing things other than working, such as going to the bathroom. Do you work in a warehouse operated by Whole Foods or another retailer and use voice technology to do your job?

☆ Amazon's Alexa will soon help EV drivers find a charger
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( John Rosevear | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon is betting that Alexa, its voice-activated virtual assistant, can help ease one of electric vehicle drivers' biggest worries: finding a charging station while on the road. At CES on Thursday, Amazon announced a new collaboration with EVGo , one of the largest U.S. charging networks, that will soon allow Alexa to navigate EV drivers to public charging spots and pay for the service. Alexa will draw on data from EVGo's PlugShare community to help guide EV drivers to nearby charging stations. If the driver chooses an EVGo station, Alexa will be able to initiate and pay for the charge with simple voice commands. "The EV charging experience is a lot more fragmented than for gas customers, who can pretty much stop at any location," said Anes Hodžić, vice president at Amazon's Smart Vehicles group.

☆ Consumer Reports: Best Wireless Multiroom Speakers of 2022
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-09 | by ( Allen St. John | Consumer Reports | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +11 min

You can buy a wireless multiroom speaker system with great performance and unprecedented flexibility for surprisingly little money. Our top-rated multiroom speakers offer not only solid sound but also impressive flexibility. The following are some of the top multiroom speakers in CR’s ratings. The Studio can be integrated into a multiroom system with other Amazon Echo speakers. The Sonos One can also integrate with the company’s wireless models, adding smart speaker functionality to an existing Sonos system.

☆ Amazon thought Alexa would be the next iPhone. Turns out it's a 'glorified clock radio.'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( Jake Swearingen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Amazon's Alexa was Jeff Bezos' pet project; now it's a target for the company's cost-cutting. The Amazon Echo debuted in 2014 and was the company's first real success as a hardware manufacturer. The stand-alone voice assistant was immediately useful, and by 2018, the company sold more than 100 million Alexa-enabled devices. It even licensed the Alexa voice assistant to other manufacturers, hoping to make the assistant ubiquitous throughout people's homes. But as Amazon faces a new era of cost discipline, a "glorified clock radio" can't lose $10 billion a year or employ 10,000 people.

☆ Amazon's Cyber Monday sales continue: 40+ deals you can still shop
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

SKIP AHEAD Home and kitchen deals | Tech deals | TV deals | Beauty and wellness deals | Pet deals | Best Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals? The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s ongoing Cyber Monday savings event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. 4.5-star average rating from 33,540 reviews on AmazonAccording to Kasa, this smart light switch is designed to fit into a standard junction box. Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best ongoing sales to shop during Amazon’s extended Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about. Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals?

☆ Cyber Monday 2022 deals that make great gifts — lowest price ever
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-29 | by ( Select Staff | Select Staff On Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

To help you make the most of the shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best Cyber Mondaydeals and sales that make great gifts that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Cyber Monday 2022 giftable dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best Cyber Monday giftable deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. Lowest price ever4.8-star average rating from 147,616 reviews on AmazonTo keep your drinks cool and hot, the 20-ounce Rambler from Yeti is the way to go. Lowest price ever4.8-star average rating from 252 reviews on AmazonThe Dutch oven from Le Creuset is one of the best models available. Lowest price ever4.4-star average rating from 19,324 reviews on AmazonThis Fitbit, compatible with both iPhones and Android devices, tracks your heart rate, sleep quality, health metrics and more.

☆ The best Cyber Monday deals under $25 you can get right now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

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☆ Amazon Cyber Monday 2022: Shop these 71+ deals before they're gone
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +23 min

Amazon is still hosting several Cyber Monday deals, as are major retailers like Walmart, Target and Best Buy. SKIP AHEAD Home and kitchen deals | Tech deals | TV deals | Beauty and wellness deals | Pet deals | Best Amazon Cyber Monday sales | Do you need a Prime membership to shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals? Anyone can shop Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals, though the retailer does offer some exclusive deals for Prime members. The best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 dealsBelow, we rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon’s Cyber Monday savings event based on our previous coverage and Select reader interest. Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 sales to shopHere are some of the best sales to shop for during Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ Best Amazon Cyber Monday deals available now: Apple, Kindle and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-27 | by ( Mili Godio | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +21 min

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