OpenAI to pull ChatGPT voice that sounds like Scarlett Johansson character in film ‘Her’
The maker of the popular AI-powered bot said that it made the decision to pause the use of the Sky voice from the audible version of ChatGPT.
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9 cool tricks to make the most of your iPad
The latest iPad Airs and iPad Pros breathed fresh life into Apple’s tablets just as they seemed to be getting stale. Love them or hate them , the new Pros and Airs are pretty damn powerful, with the M4-powered tablet being practically just as capable as the most recent baseline
Red Lobster's stores are staying open as it files for bankruptcy protection
After more than half a century of selling Americans affordable shrimp and lobster, the world’s largest seafood restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday. Read more...
Spirit Airlines has joined Frontier in dropping change and cancellation fees
Spirit Airlines is the latest carrier to do away with cancellation and change fees, as more and more airlines get rid of the extra charges. Read more...
Apple is slashing iPhone prices in China again as sales slow
Apple is cutting prices on select iPhone models in China — again — as the smartphone giant looks to juice sales and boost its position in the increasingly competitive market . Read more...
OpenAI's leaders say they'll 'keep elevating' safety after disbanding their existential dangers team
Artificial intelligence is going to become more ingrained in our day-to-day lives — and OpenAI’s leadership wants the world to know it’s taking the risks seriously after the company shuttered the team responsible for AI’s existential dangers . Read more...
BT scraps digital landline switch deadline
BT has ditched its timetable to move landline customers from copper wire to digital.
What's the difference between machine learning and deep learning?
Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days, but the fundamentals of how this influential new technology works can be confusing. Two of the most important fields in AI development are “machine learning” and its sub-field, “deep learning.” Here’s a quick explanation of what
Summer interest rate cut possible, says Bank deputy
Ben Broadbent's comments come ahead of data which is expected to show a fall in inflation.
Meta, Google leading nearly $1M lobbying fight to kill NY online child safety bills
“This is an astonishing amount of money to be spent to kill two reasonable bills,” said one longtime Albany insider who requested anonymity to discuss the lobbying push.
The rise of Ozempic: How a diabetes medication sparked the weight loss drug revolution
Danish pharma giant Novo Nordisk launched its game-changing diabetes medication Ozempic in 2017. The weekly injection helps people with type-2 diabetes regulate their blood sugar levels. However, it has become widely known and coveted for is weight loss side effects. Booming
The U.S. and China are in a 'new Cold War' — with chips at the center
For five years, the United States has wielded its trade and sanctioning powers to curb China’s advanced chipmaking efforts — and the situation has become a Cold War between the two nations, arguesthe first national security analyst to predict the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Read
The 10 most dangerous states to work in America
Getting hurt on the job, in some instances, can turn fatal. Often times, those injuries are caused by workplace hazards, such as heavy machinery or toxic chemicals. Read more...
How Florida and Texas became the Wall Street of the south
Wall Street banks, hedge funds, and other financial institutions looking to expand their operations are increasingly turning to the business-friendly Sun Belt. Read more...
Ryanair sees rises in air fares easing over summer
Airline profits rise despite fuel costs as it warns deliveries of Boeing jets could be further delayed
China hits back at US and EU as trade rows deepen
Last week, Washington announce new tariffs on Chinese imports including electric cars and solar panels.
How should countries deal with falling birth rates?
As the UK and US continue to see falling birth rates, options to deal with the issue are limited.
Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
A report suggests shareholders have taken billons but failed to invest as water bills look set to rise.
Lawmakers push to speed up NYC casino licenses timetable: ‘We’re leaving $2B on the table’
Two state lawmakers say it's time to roll the dice on awarding casino licenses in the New York City area and are backing a bill that would speed up the current much-criticized timetable.
Lower Fifth Avenue retail scene thriving after several high-profile leases, expansions
Manhattan’s retail scene is such a mixed bag as to defy generalization.
Disneyland resort actors are unionizing
Unionization was in full force throughout the entertainment industry in 2023, particularly over at Disney. VFX artists across several in-house teams—including those for the MCU and the Avatar franchise —successfully unionized, a trend that’s now continuing in the corporation’s
Luxury West Midtown rental space The Ellery offers rooftop pool, fitness center as leasing begins
The building by Taconic Partners and National Real Estate Advisors has an address of 312 W. 43rd St. but its taller portion is a 32-story tower above West 42nd Street.
Waldorf Astoria operator stays mum on reopening date after prolonged shutdown
The prolonged shutdown is an embarrassment to operator Hilton, which has spread the “Waldorf Astoria” brand around the world while the New York original remains dark.
Airbus' high-speed helicopter made its first flight
Airbus flew its strange helicopter-airplane hybrid called Racer for the first time in Marseille, France on Monday. The aerospace manufacturer categorizes the aircraft as a high-speed compound helicopter demonstrator. Unlike conventional helicopters, the Racer features fixed
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin flew tourists to the edge of space for the first time since 2022
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, flew six people to the edge of space on Sunday for the first time since 2022. Read more...
Elon Musk's Starlink internet is going live in Indonesia
Starlink, the satellite internet company that’s a subsidiary of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is bringing internet access to the 17,000 islands of Indonesia. Read more...
