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Apple has held talks with both OpenAI and Google to use their chatbot technology to power some of iOS 18’s upcoming artificial intelligence features, according to a report from Bloomberg. If a deal goes through, Apple could use ChatGPT or Gemini for cloud-based AI features as part of the next operating system for the iPhone.The reported discussions between Apple, Google, and OpenAI are notable for a few reasons. First, it suggests that Apple is further behind than thought in some of its AI endeavors. The company was the…

A leading humanitarian monitoring system warned Monday that half of Gaza’s population is at “imminent” risk of famine.  The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) is a food security index partnered with prominent government and aid groups like the United Nations, the European Union, and USAID. On Monday, the IPC issued a special brief analyzing the nutritional situation in Gaza, where the ongoing war between Hamas militants and Israel has killed more than 30,000 Palestinians, internally displaced…

The Galaxy S24 has received tremendous response worldwide, and the overall sales of the series have increased by 8% globally. These phones brought several upgrades, including brighter screens, faster processors, improved battery life, and AI features. However, they have also faced a few issues after the launch. Some Galaxy S24 users are reporting issues with the Face Unlock feature and Miracast-based screen mirroring. Regarding Face Unlock, some users report that the Galaxy S24 cannot detect their face in slightly…

Paul Manafort worked on the 2016 campaign before serving time for financial crimes. The former president wants him back Paul Manafort worked on Donald Trump‘s 2016 campaign, was a central figure in Robert Mueller’s investigation into the campaign’s ties to Russia, and ultimately served prison time for a slew of financial crimes. Trump pardoned Manafort before he left office, and now wants to bring him onto his campaign to retake the White House, according to The Washington Post. Manafort, a…

LinkedIn, the Microsoft-owned professional social media platform, is working on diversifying its offerings beyond job searches and business networking. The company is reportedly going to add games to the platform to increase user engagement. LinkedIn would be the latest in the line of several social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube that have experimented with adding in-app games.According to a TechCrunch report, LinkedIn is working on bringing several puzzle-based games on the app, three of which are called…

Poco could be working on a new device, which will be a first for the company. According to a report, a tablet was spotted online on a certification website carrying Poco branding. While the tablet did not have any moniker, it is expected to be a rebranded Redmi or Xiaomi tablet. The company recently introduced the Poco X6 Neo 5G in India. The phone launched with a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 SoC paired with up to 12GB of RAM and a 5,000mAh battery with support for up to 33W wired fast charging.The alleged Poco-branded tablet…

Google is said to be working on an adaptive touch feature for Pixel phones and its reference was allegedly spotted on Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 last month. This advanced feature would make the screen adjust its touch sensitivity based on environmental conditions and the activities of users. Now, a new report states that the adaptive touch mode will be available in the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro models. Google has already implemented a screen protector detector feature on the Pixel 8 series last year.Android Authority reports…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new report from an influential real estate organization calls on Chicago to take a bold step to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. The city should set limits on emissions from certain buildings, using an approach already in place in New York, according to the report from the Urban Land Institute…

The upcoming iOS 18 release is touted as one of the biggest updates in iPhone software history with the generative AI features finally rumored to grace iPhones. It was long rumored how Apple would approach adding generative AI to iOS but we now have our potential answer – Google Gemini. Bloomberg reports that Apple is in active talks with Google to license its Gemini generative AI models. Apple is also reportedly considering OpenAI and its GPT series model. According to the new report, Apple will bring new AI…

An annotated map of the world plotted with February 2024's most significant climate events. See the story below as well as the report summary from NOAA NCEI. Credit: NOAA/NCEI Last month continued the world's record-warm streak, with February 2024 ranking as the planet's warmest February on record—the ninth month in a row of record-warm months. What's…