China’s Alibaba takes another swipe at America’s AI supremacy
Chinese tech giant Alibaba released what it says is its largest and “most capable AI model to date,” claiming performance…
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Is paying artists enough to convince them to embrace AI?
Illustrators have spent years sounding the alarm about generative artificial intelligence startups training their models on artists’ work without permission.…
Rachika Nayar’s Heaven Come Crashing is an instrumental epic of desperate longing
Two minutes and thirty seconds into the title track of Rachika Nayar’s Heaven Come Crashing, an absolutely massive drum and…
Fender’s CEO seems to think your bandmates are just analog AI
Cole’s philosophy is that AI in music is nothing new. “I think AI has existed in music as long as…
Skylight’s smart calendars are up to $90 off during its back-to-school sale
The start of a new school year can feel hectic, as parents juggle their kids’ classes, extracurriculars and sports on…
Xbox prices are increasing by up to €200 or £170
512GB Xbox Series S was €349.99 / £299.99, now €499.99 / £429.99 1TB Xbox Series S was €399.99 / £349.99,…
HP’s HyperX Omen 15 isn’t quite the budget-friendly gaming laptop its predecessor was
The HP HyperX Omen 15, which I first saw at CES, replaces the HP Victus 15, a longtime bestselling budget…
Foldables are sort of boring now — and that’s great news for Apple
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on smartphones…
The Mermaid Mask is a perfect vacation murder mystery
The Mermaid Mask, the next point-and-click game from Tangle Tower developer SFB Games, has everything you could ask for in…
You could be taking way better photos on your phone
Your smartphone photos can look way better. If you’re willing to put in a little extra work, use third party…