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Your Old Email Address Is Hurting Your Job Prospects

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Email is old. In its earliest incarnation, email dates back to 1965 —a time when computers were the size of elephants and only a small number of nerds had regular access to them—and the kind of email we recognize today dates back to the early 1970s. Read more... * This article was originally published here

Now You Can Call ChatGPT on the Phone

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ChatGPT can do a lot , but we haven’t reached Hollywood-levels of AI just yet. OpenAI doesn’t let you ask ChatGPT questions with your voice, and it won’t respond in kind, at least not without a browser extension . But, as it turns out, you can pick up the phone and give ChatGPT a call, thanks to the work from a… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Google Meet Now Supports 1080p Video Calls (for Some of Us)

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Webcams, especially the ones built-into computers, haven’t always been that great. The priority was convenience, not necessarily quality, when it came to powering video calls on your mobile machine. But times have changed: Not only can you buy high-quality webcams to connect to your computer, but some now ship with… Read more... * This article was originally published here

You Can Finally Use WhatsApp on More Than One Phone

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WhatsApp may be massively popular, but the app has always lagged behind when it comes to multi-device support. It wasn’t long ago you couldn’t even transfer your chats when setting up a new phone , let alone access your WhatsApp account on other devices, like a laptop or tablet . Another consistent sticking point: The… Read more... * This article was originally published here

How to Finally Use Google Authenticator Without Your Phone

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Ever since it came out, Google Authenticator has been a popular choice for generating two-factor authentication codes on the fly. The service is reliable and secure, but has always had one glaring issue: the inability to sync authentication codes between devices, leaving you at risk of losing access to all of your 2FA… Read more... * This article was originally published here

How to Get Rid of Snapchat’s Annoying, Lying AI Bot

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I’ll admit: I didn’t see this coming. I thought My AI was pretty great , actually. Snapchat offered it to all users for free , creating possibly the most easily accessible version of ChatGPT on the market. If you had Snapchat on your phone, and you had the slightest interest in artificial intelligence, My AI seemed like… Read more... * This article was originally published here

How Screen Time Can Save You When Your iPhone Is Stolen

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Apple prides itself on safeguarding its users’ privacy, but it isn’t perfect. Like all tech, Apple devices have their weak points when it comes to security. Case in point: Recent reports that thieves aren’t just stealing people’s iPhones, but using those devices to lock victims out of their Apple IDs altogether. But… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Use a USB Condom to Prevent 'Juice Jacking'

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Thanks to a recent tweet by the FBI , you may have recently encountered the term “ juice jacking ” somewhere on the internet. Juice jacking refers to the act of infecting unsuspecting devices with malware through a public charging port like the ones you might see at the airport. While there aren’t any stats on how… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Snapchat's AI Bot Might Be the Easiest Way to Access ChatGPT

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There’s no doubt AI, specifically ChatGPT , is all the rage right now. It’s never been easier to try out AI technology without paying a dime. However, there’s still a barrier to entry, however small, that might keep some from dipping their toes in the next big thing in tech. Snapchat might’ve just changed that, … Read more... * This article was originally published here

Why You Should Never Sell Your Old Phone Before Setting Up Your New One

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It’s a great feeling getting a new phone. The screen is shiny; the features are new; the cameras are better than they’ve ever been. But if you already erased or sold your old phone in preparation for your new one, you might find yourself facing a few headaches you didn’t expect. Here’s why you need to keep your old… Read more... * This article was originally published here

You Can Try Auto-GPT, the Next Generation of ChatGPT, Right Now

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If you’re trying to keep up with all the advancements in AI lately...good luck. Ever since OpenAI’s ChatGPT blew up late last year , it seems like there’s a new development in artificial intelligence every minute . The latest craze is something called Auto-GPT, which uses ChatGPT’s underlying tech ( GPT-4 ) to do things… Read more... * This article was originally published here

How to Tell If You’re Buying Nudes of a Real Person...or AI Porn

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From VHS to Web 1.0, pornographers have always been early adopters of technology, so it should be no surprise they’re pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to sell sex. According to a recent Rolling Stone article , enterprising smut-peddlers are using AI to create computer generated simulacra of women in order… Read more... * This article was originally published here

This Shortcut Brings the Power of AI to Your iPhone

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ChatGPT is everywhere from Bing to niche Chrome extensions , but it’s glaringly absent in the Apple ecosystem. Sure, you can access ChatGPT easily enough, but there’s no AI tools built directly into either iOS or macOS. Apple might be silent on the new wave of AI as of now, but you don’t need to wait on the company to… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Why You Shouldn't Use Public Phone Chargers, According to the FBI

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Places like airport have USB ports graciously scattered throughout, so you can plug in your phone to charge your battery. Except you really shouldn’t do that, at least according to the FBI . Read more... * This article was originally published here

Get Paid up to $20,000 for Finding ChatGPT Security Flaws

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ChatGPT might be the coolest tech on the block right now , but it’s not immune from the issues all software faces. Bugs and glitches affect anything running code, but the stakes are higher than a crummy user experience: The wrong bug could allow bad actors to compromise the security of OpenAI’s users, which could be … Read more... * This article was originally published here

How to Make Your Smart TV ‘Dumber’ (and Why You Should)

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When people want to illustrate how fast technology advances in the modern era, they often reach for the (admittedly astonishing) fact that it only took us 66 years to go from the first manned flight to landing people on the moon. While it’s undeniably incredible to think that a human being could witness both of those… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Products From Targeted Ads Might Be Worse Than You Think

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Almost everything you do on your phone is tracked . That data is collected and used to sell you targeted ads, which can be fine—but more often than not, they products are lower quality than what you would otherwise buy . A new study published this week from researchers at Carnegie Mellon and Virginia Tech shows how… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Now You Can Talk to ChatGPT With Your Voice

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We’re all used to the ChatGPT protocol by now. You boot it up, write your query, and the AI reacts accordingly— accuracy not guaranteed . While chatting with ChatGPT is surprisingly human-like, you’re really just texting at the end of the day. The chatbot isn’t at the point where you can have a spoken-word conversation… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Get a Free Sonic Cheeseburger When You Buy Anything. Even a Cup of Ice

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Sonic is currently giving away free cheeseburgers with any purchase. Which doesn’t sound like that exciting of a deal—but when they say “any purchase,” they really mean it. So if you don’t want to splurge on fries or a soda, you can buy a “mini cup of ice” for around $0.09 and still get your free cheeseburger. Toss… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Take These Steps to Protect Your Data After a Cyberattack

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Security breaches suck. Unfortunately, they’re quite common. As reported by The Washington Post , the latest high-profile ransomware attack hit Dish and its subsidiaries, Sling TV and Boost Mobile, six weeks ago, and customers are still having issues getting through to customer support. While the company has not… Read more... * This article was originally published here

You Can Use AI to Summarize YouTube Videos and Boring Emails

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As it stands, AI is not a reliable source of information. But while AI bots like ChatGPT are known to hallucinate and offer false information, there is one task where it truly excels: summarizing. Read more... * This article was originally published here

Always Get a Second Opinion on a Tech Repair

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When your phone’s screen breaks or your laptop stops holding a charge, your first instinct might be to take it to the company that produced it—they made the thing, so they should be trusted to fix it. While that isn’t necessarily wrong, it’s not always the best course of action. Your repair experience (and what you’ll… Read more... * This article was originally published here

RBI Imposes Interchange Fee on UPI Payments Made via Prepaid Instruments

 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently announced that payments made through prepaid instruments such as mobile wallets, prepaid cards, and digital vouchers to merchants via the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) will now attract an interchange fee. This move by the RBI is aimed at creating a level playing field for all players in the UPI ecosystem and ensuring that prepaid instrument issuers are adequately compensated for the services they provide. Previously, UPI payments made through prepaid instruments were exempted from interchange fees. However, the RBI has now decided to impose an interchange fee to bring parity between UPI transactions made through prepaid instruments and other UPI transactions. The interchange fee for UPI transactions made through prepaid instruments will be 0.5% of the transaction value subject to a maximum of Rs. 5 per transaction. Interchange fee refers to the amount that is paid by the merchant's bank to the issuer of the prepaid instrument for pro...

Vandebharath Service Introduced on Kottayam-Kerala Train

The Indian Railways has introduced a new and unique service on the Kottayam-Kerala train called Vandebharath. The service was launched to provide a unique and comfortable experience to passengers traveling on this train. According to the article published on suprabhaatham.com, the Vandebharath service will offer a range of facilities to passengers. One of the most prominent features of this service is the personalized assistance provided to passengers by trained staff members. The staff members will be responsible for providing assistance to passengers with their luggage, helping them find their seats, and even serving them food and beverages. In addition to this, the train will also have onboard entertainment facilities, such as LED screens, to keep passengers entertained during their journey. The train will also offer complimentary meals and snacks to passengers, which will be prepared and served onboard. The introduction of this service is part of the Indian Railways' efforts to...

Actor Sreenivasan Speaks Out: No Personal Relationship with Mohanlal!

The article from South Live reports on an interview with actor Sreenivasan, where he speaks about his relationship with fellow actor Mohanlal. Despite having worked together in the past, Sreenivasan denies having any relationship with Mohanlal, suggesting that he does not necessarily support him in all his endeavors. In the interview, Sreenivasan acknowledges that he has seen interviews and conversations between himself and Mohanlal where they express differing opinions, but he also emphasizes that this does not mean that he has any personal animosity towards Mohanlal. He goes on to state that while he may not support all of Mohanlal's opinions, he still respects him as an actor and colleague. It is clear from the article that there is some tension or disagreement between Sreenivasan and Mohanlal, but it is also clear that Sreenivasan does not wish to make any enemies or create any unnecessary drama. He simply wants to be honest about his opinions and continue to focus on his own c...

Fries Are a Crouton

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Pendants will tell you a crouton is piece of cubed bread, tossed in oil and seasoning and baked or fried until crunchy, but a crouton is merely a construct. If it provides textural contrast to a pile of raw vegetables, it is, in my book (or blog), a crouton. Cheese is a crouton . Tater tots are a crouton . Pizza is a… Read more... * This article was originally published here

Now Scammers Can Use AI to Fake Anyone’s Voice

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When a powerful new technology like AI is dropped into society with no regulation, there will be folks who use the tool for their own benefit: And unsurprisingly, AI is making scammers’ jobs much easier and more believable. We wrote about the “virtual kidnapping” scam making the rounds—with this scheme, scammers use… Read more... * This article was originally published here