KL Techs

AI is everywhere right now, especially in big tech. Microsoft is one of those significant players, rolling out an AI-ready Bing search powered by ChatGPT last month . If you applied for the waitlist and got in, you might have had fun exploring how AI can change the way you search the web. But it’s not just about… Read more... * This article was originally published here

There’s a stereotype of the phone-obsessed gym rat hogging equipment while they “just sit there and scroll on their phone.” Excuse me, I am logging my sets and trimming my training videos and, um, scrolling Reddit, and yeah I kind of got sucked into TikTok somehow? And there’s a work email, crap, it could wait until… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Woot is having another of their massive sales , but one specific deals is sticking out among the rest: The JBL Live Free NC+ True Wireless earbuds are currently 67% off their $150 listing price. For $50, you can get this pair of noise canceling Bluetooth earbuds from now until April 1 (or while supplies last). But… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Phone calls sound like crap. They sound better than they used to, but if you need to rely on a special alphabet system for separating B’s from D’s, it’s not looking great. A new iPhone feature aims to tackle this problem by boosting your voice and reducing background sounds. You just need to know where to find it. Read more... * This article was originally published here

It’s pretty clear by now that ChatGPT is not good at being creative, understanding a subject area, or pretty much anything else we associate with “intelligence,” artificial or otherwise. As I noticed when I tried to use it as a personal trainer : Read more... * This article was originally published here

The collapses of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank earlier this month were the second- and third-biggest bank failures in U.S. history . While those institutions catered mostly to the tech industry, it’s natural to feel a sense of unease. The question on many bank customers’ minds: Is my money safe? Read more... * This article was originally published here

For all the fancy new features companies shove into their upgraded smartphones each year, the one thing everyone actually wants is better battery life. And yet, it’s an unpredictable spec: Some new phones have good battery life, while others require a charge after lunch. If you bought a smartphone in the last few… Read more... * This article was originally published here

This week’s Out-of-Touch Guide is a look at the widely different ways technology affects youth culture. On one end of the spectrum, constant connectedness to devices is leading to ridiculous trends like eating dog food and plastic candy wrappers. On the other, kids are using technology to help each other deal with… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Keeping up with the latest security news isn’t easy. It seems every week there’s a fresh threat on at least one of our devices to watch out for. This time around, though, it’s a doozy: If you have a Samsung Galaxy or recent Google Pixel, hackers might be able to break into your phone with just your phone number alone. Read more... * This article was originally published here

When you download or buy an app on your smartphone, that record seems to stay with you forever. Sure, you can easily delete the app from your phone, but when you browse the App Store or Play Store later on, you’ll always see the option to download it again . That is, unless you scrub the app from your iPhone or… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Most of us have the good sense these days not to post personal information online. That’s why markup tools are so helpful: You can quickly crop or censor any personal information out of a screenshot, then safely send it anywhere you like. However, if you use Markup on a Pixel phone, your edited screenshots aren’t so… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Cannabis-filled vape pens are an innovation story. Just as indoor growing changed everything for the way weed is cultivated, technology has granted us a new, discreet, and potent way to consume it—a sort of digital pre-roll. Read more... * This article was originally published here

It’s likely you haven’t had a landline in years and even if you do, you rarely use it. But you can’t deny that having a central phone for all family members was pretty great back when it was in style. Multiple household adults could coordinate kids’ business with doctors and teachers and you got to avoid the… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Let’s say you have an image you need to translate. Maybe it’s a still from a show, and it uses subtitles in another language. Perhaps it’s a photo of a sign with instructions or directions that you can’t read. You might have a screenshot of an article on your phone that you’d like to learn about, but obviously cannot.… Read more... * This article was originally published here

In honor of March Madness, from now until April 5, Wendy’s is offering customers a Dave’s Single burger for just $1 when you order through their mobile app. Depending on where in the U.S. you are, a Dave’s Single typically costs around $3 to $6.39 (in New York City). Read more... * This article was originally published here

ChatGPT can do just about anything . It can write you a horror story about a killer clove of garlic, identify issues with your computer code, and teach you how to pronounce words in another language. It can also create new games out of thin air, and you can try one of them out right now. Read more... * This article was originally published here

Everyone wants in on AI these days, and for good reason. AI programs and services are pulling in millions of active users and dominating headlines. ChatGPT alone reached 100 million active users within two months. The latest players in the AI space are search engines, which want to transform traditional “googling”… Read more... * This article was originally published here

You might have the impression that the tech world in general is at a bit of a standstill. Companies push new products every year, but tout iterative features rather than revolutionary changes. Today, for example, Apple is pushing a brand-new iPhone, just six months after releasing the latest suite of devices. The… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Scammers have found a new category of apps to target on mobile app stores: authenticator apps. As several websites  caution against using SMS to receive login authentication codes , scammers have started creating spurious authenticator apps to target users (and their money). While it’s frustrating to see bad actors… Read more... * This article was originally published here

It’s not hard to tell when it’s time to clean your car’s exterior and interior, but what about the parts under the hood? Read more... * This article was originally published here

You might be seeing talk online about the iPhone’s new “Clean Energy Charging” feature, for better or for worse. Marques Brownlee calls it a “ rare W for the environment ,” while others criticize it for slowing down charging. The thing is, it’s a little more complicated than that, and it doesn’t just affect your iPhone.… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Many of us have played the part of the guide when it comes to helping others with technology. There are the professional scenarios, such as walking an intern through company software, and personal situations, like explaining Google Docs to your tech-challenged friends and family. Sure, if it’s a one-off, you can… Read more... * This article was originally published here