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Nano Banana 2 Is Here: What Changed in Google's Popular AI Image Tool
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (188+ words) Google says the second-generation model uses the precision of the pro model with the speed of the original. Nano Banana 2 is here, as imagined with the original model. Google couldn't let Samsung have all the fun and attention this week....
Alexa Plus Now Adapts to Your Moods in Real Time: We Try It Out
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (629+ words) The generative AI assistant can be brief, chill or sweet, using different responses for each version. Alexa is taking on three new personality styles in the Alexa Plus app. Alexa Plus is getting a new personality -- actually, three of them....
How to Use a Smart DNS Service With or Instead of Your VPN for Streaming
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (15+ words) How to Use a Smart DNS Service With or Instead of Your VPN for Streaming'CNET...
These 73 Keyboard Shortcuts Are Total Windows 11 Game-Changers
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (14+ words) Streamline Windows 11 with these seven simple tips and tricks to make life easier....
Adobe's Still All In on AI. Next Up: The One-Click Tool That Edits Videos for You
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (416+ words) Adobe Firefly's Quick Cut tool clips and combines all your raw footage into a video in under two minutes. Sometimes the first draft is the hardest. Adobe wants its new AI video tool to make it easier to get your…...
ChatGPT Has Multiple Personalities. Here's How to Choose the Best One for Your Questions
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (14+ words) ChatGPT Has Multiple Personalities. Here's How to Choose the Best One for Your Questions'CNET...
OpenAI and Google Take Steps to Avoid Abusive AI Imagery After Grok Scandal
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (652+ words) AI safety, especially around images and videos, continues to be an evolving challenge. AI safety is an ongoing challenge. Now, competitors like OpenAI and Google are stepping up their security to avoid being the next Grok. Advocates and safety researchers…...
YouTube Boosts Premium Lite Plan With Two Big Feature Changes
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (548+ words) Until now, you needed to upgrade to a pricier plan for these features. YouTube Boosts Premium Lite Plan With Two Big Feature Changes Until now, you needed to upgrade to a pricier plan for these features. YouTube is aiming to…...
This AI Tool Doesn't Help With Homework. It Does It for You
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (577+ words) Einstein is a new AI tool that can watch lecture videos, read essays, write papers, complete quizzes and basically take your class for you. Unlike chatbots that only respond when prompted, Einstein functions more like a digital stand-in for a…...
ExpressVPN Unveils Industry's First Hybrid Browser Extension for Flexible Online Privacy
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (336+ words) ExpressVPN is also expanding its reach to virtual reality through support for the Meta Quest platform. A key feature of the release is Smart Routing, which lets you assign specific VPN locations or settings to individual websites. ExpressVPN has launched…...