AI can write you a poem and edit your video. Now, it can help you be funnier
University of Sydney researchers have used an AI-assisted application to help people write cartoon captions for cartoons published in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest.
Apr 15, 2024
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Google unveils new updates to make trip planning easier for travelers
Google Maps is launching new updates that are intended to make finding travel inspiration and local recommendations in your destination easier. Users will start seeing these lists of suggestions popping up in Google Maps ...
Apr 15, 2024
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The hidden risk of letting AI decide: Losing the skills to choose for ourselves
As artificial intelligence creeps further into people's daily lives, so do worries about it. At the most alarmist are concerns about AI going rogue and terminating its human masters.
Apr 15, 2024
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Global smartphone shipments climb nearly 8% in 1st quarter as Samsung retakes the lead
Global smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from International Data Corp. It's the third straight quarter of shipment growth and marks the return of Samsung to No. 1.
Apr 15, 2024
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Apple to fix 'bug' behind Palestinian flag emoji suggestions
Apple on Thursday promised it would stop a Palestinian flag emoji from being suggested to some iPhone users when they type "Jerusalem" in messages.
Apr 12, 2024
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Why won't some people use a smartphone? And is that difficult?
In a world where more and more services and social interaction are based on mobile apps, a smartphone has become close to a necessity. Despite this, some people avoid smartphones and instead use a dumbphone—a traditional ...
Apr 10, 2024
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How the push to make 'Grounded' a multiplatform game made it better
Microsoft made a splash when the company announced it would be taking more of its games to other platforms. That means players will see once-exclusive titles such as "Sea of Thieves" on the PlayStation 5.
Apr 10, 2024
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Thermal camera senses breathing to improve exercise calorie estimates
The estimates of calories burned made by smartphones, smartwatches and other wearable devices vary wildly. That's because these devices lack the sensors required to gather all the information they need to make accurate estimates.
Apr 8, 2024
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Keeping your data from Apple is harder than expected, finds study
"Privacy. That's iPhone," the slogan proclaims. New research from Aalto University begs to differ.
Apr 3, 2024
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Even hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving
Do you ever use your cell phone while driving? Don't feel too guilty about saying yes—nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone in hands-free mode while driving.
Apr 3, 2024
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