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AI-Generated Jokes Resemble ‘Cruise Ship Comedy Material From The 1950s’ — Google DeepMind Experiment Turns Out To Be A Mixed Bag

June 20, 3:32 AM

Google DeepMind's study found that AI struggles to generate original and engaging comedy content, producing bland and generic jokes despite being useful for structuring monologues or drafts.

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Palmer Luckey Announces New Headset For Military And Civilian Use, Identifies Adult Entertainment As Potential Market For VR Hardware: ‘An Area Where I Can Punch Above My Weight’

By Ananya Gairola

June 20, 2:24 AM

Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus and Anduril Industries, is developing a new headset designed for military specifications but also suitable for non-military applications, as revealed during his presentation at the Augmented World Expo.

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Apple Stores To Stock New Beats Pill Next Week, Says Mark Gurman: ‘It’ll Cost $149 And…’

By Ananya Gairola

June 20, 12:37 AM

The new Beats Pill by Beats by Dre, priced at $149 and available in red, black, and gold, will be available in Apple retail stores next week.

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Elon Musk Reassures Advertisers By Revealing Why He Told Them To ‘Go F*** Yourself’ Last November: ‘I Do Shoot Myself In The Foot From Time To Time’

By Ananya Gairola

June 19, 11:18 PM

At the Cannes Lions conference, Elon Musk addressed his past outbursts and reassured advertisers about the future of X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the platform's commitment to free speech and improved safety for brands.

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Apple Introduces ‘Help me Choose’ Quiz To Help Customers In Choosing The Perfect Mac

By Ananya Gairola

June 19, 2:54 AM

Apple has introduced a "Help Me Choose" quiz on its website to guide potential customers in selecting the most suitable Mac for their needs and budget.

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‘YouTube Is Copying Community Notes Right Down To The Nitty-Gritty,’ Says Senior Engineer At Elon Musk’s X: ‘It’s A Big Vote Of Confidence’

By Ananya Gairola

June 19, 12:16 AM

YouTube is testing a new feature that closely mirrors Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) Community Notes, allowing users to clarify video content, as confirmed by a senior engineer from X.

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Google’s New FCC Filing Hints At A Potential Upgrade For Nest Thermostat: Report

By Ananya Gairola

June 18, 7:52 AM

A new Google device, likely an upgraded version of the Nest Thermostat featuring Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 60GHz radar, has been spotted at the FCC.

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Advantage Qualcomm: World’s Largest Smartphone Maker Could Switch Completely To Snapdragon Chips For Its Next Flagship

By Ananya Gairola

June 18, 4:17 AM

Samsung's flagship phone Galaxy S25 is expected to feature Qualcomm's next-gen chipset exclusively, boosting its sales.

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Elon Musk Echoes Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Prediction About Humanoid Robots: ‘They Will Be 10X More Common Than Cars’

By Ananya Gairola

June 18, 1:27 AM

Elon Musk agreed with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's prediction that humanoid robots will soon become as common as cars, stating they will be "10X more common than cars."

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