In the aftermath of Apple’s recent iPhone 16 event, the tech giant has unveiled a new initiative for developers known as “win-back” offers within the App Store Connect. This innovative approach aims to re-engage lapsed subscribers by providing them with specialized incentives to return to their previously subscribed apps or games. Apple’s win-back offers are
A groundbreaking new “empathic voice interface” has been unveiled by Hume AI, a startup based in New York. This interface aims to introduce emotionally expressive voices and an emotionally sensitive ear to large language models from Anthropic, Google, Meta, Mistral, and OpenAI. This development signifies a potential shift towards AI assistants displaying more emotional intelligence
Curved monitors have always been a topic of debate among tech enthusiasts. While some swear by their immersive gaming experience, others find them to be a bit gimmicky and unnecessary. However, one cannot deny the growing popularity of curved monitors in the market. The Acer Nitro XZ342CU V3bmiiphx is a 34-inch QHD gaming monitor that
Apple unveiled new health features for the Series 10 Apple Watch at their recent event, but one important feature was noticeably absent. The blood oxygen feature, which was introduced with the Series 6 device, will not be available on Series 10 models sold in the U.S. While the rest of the world will have access
French AI startup Mistral has recently unveiled its latest innovation in the form of Pixtral 12B, a groundbreaking model capable of processing both images and text simultaneously. With a staggering 12 billion parameters, this model is a significant leap in AI technology, weighing in at a massive 24GB in size. Available for download on GitHub
Recently, TechCrunch had the opportunity to demo an early version of Apple’s upcoming Hearing Test app, which is set to be included in iOS 18. This app has key similarities to clinical hearing tests and requires users to tap the display when they hear gradually increasing tones of different frequencies. The Hearing Test app will
In a recent Instagram post, Taylor Swift revealed her intention to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. Swift’s decision to publicly announce her support came after AI-generated images surfaced online, falsely suggesting that she endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. This incident raised concerns for Swift about the spread of misinformation
During a recent presidential debate, former president Donald Trump made false and racist claims about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio. Despite fact-checkers debunking these claims, Trump and his supporters continue to spread misinformation. This article will delve into the dangerous consequences of promoting baseless rumors and the impact it has on society. Less than 30
The addition of artificial intelligence (AI) features to Apple’s iPhone lineup is expected to drive a surge in sales, according to optimistic analysts. In the past, hardware upgrades were the primary selling point for new iPhone models. However, the focus has now shifted to how Apple’s hardware, such as custom chips, will support advanced AI
Apple unveiled its latest iPhone 16 series during the “It’s Glowtime” event, showcasing a range of new features and improvements. The Pro models, including the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, come with a 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina display, respectively. The sleek design boasts an action button and a dedicated camera button for enhanced