Microsoft invests $1 billion in OpenAI for supercomputing tech

Microsoft has invested $1 billion in OpenAI and reached a multiyear deal with the artificial intelligence research startup to jointly develop new supercomputing tech, the companies said Monday. OpenAI will run its services on Microsoft’s Azure cloud computing platform. San Francisco-based OpenAI, which launched in 2015, has repeatedly emphasized its focus on the ethical use of artificial …

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The AirPods with wireless charging case are back at their Prime Day price

Proof positive that Prime Day is not the end-all-be-all of product deals, I just spotted a sale on Apple AirPods with a price that rivals Amazon’s big event. For a limited time, and while supplies last, DealSauce (via MassGenie) has the Apple AirPods with wireless charging case for $168.99, which effectively ties Amazon’s $169 Prime Day price. That’s $30 below …

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The iPhone 11 rumors are starting to take shape

The iPhone 11 is set to be announced on Tuesday, Spet. 10. The latest iPhone 11 rumors are coming to life with more details about the controversial camera bump, thanks to a new video from Unbox Therapy. In this week’s Apple Core roundup, we also have more clues about what might be in store in the 2020 iPhone and some …

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Alienware m15’s OLED is the gaming screen of your dreams. Kinda

Who doesn’t want to play on a screen with sky-high contrast, super-saturated colors and zippy pixel response? That’s what you get with an OLED display. But it’s not all fun and games, as I discovered after spending a couple weeks with an OLED-equipped Alienware m15. The configuration we went hands-on with isn’t available to buy: you can only get this …

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Uber might roll Eats into subscription plan with other ride services

Uber is reportedly testing a new monthly subscription that would combine its Uber Eats food delivery service with car, bike and scooters rides. The new deal is being piloted in San Francisco and Chicago, according to TechCrunch. If it becomes available for everyone, the pass will reportedly cost $24.99 a month. Uber didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Uber …

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FaceApp Challenge: Try out the new craze for yourself

It seems like everyone on social media is talking about a new challenge that makes you look, like, really old. It’s called the #AgeChallenge and you can try it yourself using FaceApp on any phone. I tried this myself, and it was shocking to see the change. Let’s just say, I’d prefer to stay young forever. The gist of it is that you …

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This app can Marie

In an era of social hyperconnectivity, even careful curators can find their Facebook and Twitter feeds bulging under the weight of trolls, clickbait artists and the occasional irate relative. Quality news sources are often left to muscle their way into view against an imperfect algorithm, all while new links are being discovered between depression and social media use.  One of …

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Apple is close to buying Intel’s phone chip business, report says

Apple is getting closer to buying Intel’s smartphone modem business, with the iPhone maker now in “advanced talks” with Intel, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. The deal could be worth $1 billion and include patents and employees, according to the report. Such a deal could help Apple’s attempts to develop its own 5G chip for the iPhone. It follows …

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Apple files for patent for mixed

Apple has filed a patent application for a mixed-reality system including a head-mounted display and a controller that combine augmented reality and virtual reality. The headset would provide “3D virtual views of a user’s environment augmented with virtual content,” according to the application, which Variety reported on earlier. It was first revealed that Apple was working on a mixed-reality headset in …

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Fake Facebook accounts are already reportedly offering Libra cryptocurrency

Facebook is already struggling with multiple fake accounts on its own social media platforms that are offering its newly announced cryptocurrency, Libra, The Washington Post reported Monday. Libra isn’t set to launch until the first half of next year, but around a dozen accounts, groups and pages are already on Facebook and Instagram, the report said. Facebook last month unveiled the …

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Apple releases iOS 12.4 and WatchOS 5.3 with Walkie Talkie app fixes

Apple released iOS 12.4 on Monday. The update for its mobile operating system introduces “iPhone migration to directly transfer data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone” during setup. Users can also expect enhancements to Apple News Plus and security improvements.  Apple News Plus will allow downloaded issues in My Magazine available on and offline, according to Apple’s support page. All …

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This Brother P

Like a slow-cooker or the internet, a label-maker is one of those things that, once you start using it, you wonder how you ever got along without it. Entry-level labelers typically run about $25-$30, but not today: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the Brother P-Touch PT-M95 for $9.99. Regular price: $24.99. See it at Amazon …

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Hackers spill secrets from Russian intelligence, Chandrayaan readies for historic moon mission

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Checking the tech in the 2019 Honda CR

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