OpenAI is toying with a move into ads, per the Financial Times. CFO Sarah Friar told the newspaper it’s weighing an ads business model, with plans to be “thoughtful” about when and where ads appear. In a follow-on statement, Friar stressed it has “no active plans to pursue advertising,” but it seems clear the idea is on the table. (The FT’s reporting highlighted a recent high-profile ad hire: Shivakumar Venkataraman, formerly of Google.) The ChatGPT maker has so far relied on subscriptions to support development of its generative AI tools. But the cost of making and serving these models is…
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Spotify’s annual Wrapped feature — which is coming out soon — provides listeners with a fun, personalized summary of their listening habits, and it has gained immense popularity over the years. As a result, many companies have seized the opportunity to create similar year-in-review experiences, offering users a recap of their habits, preferences, or interactions from the past year. Here are some platforms and websites that mimic the Spotify Wrapped concept. Amazon Music Amazon Music’s equivalent of Spotify Wrapped is called “My Year in Review.” Unlike with Spotify, Amazon’s music streaming platform doesn’t provide as many interesting stats or shareable…
The Russian government has confirmed the indictment of a 32-year-old resident, who authorities accuse of creating and launching ransomware attacks. Russian prosecutors said last week that they charged the unnamed hacker, who lives in the Russian province of Kaliningrad, with the creation of ransomware to gain “illegal profit.” The arrest of a suspected ransomware member from inside Russia’s borders is rare, though not unheard of. The Russian government has a long history of shielding its citizens from U.S. law enforcement actions, including indictments and extraditions associated with cybercrime. In a brief statement last week, the Kaliningrad prosecutor’s office confirmed it…
PlayStation is celebrating its 30th anniversary in a big way. We already saw the limited-edition PS5 and PS5 Pro themed after the iconic PS1, as well as the throwback DualShock controller. However, there was one secret little blast of nostalgia no one saw coming until a mysterious update arrived. Players can relive the glory days of PlayStation with new themes that mimic the older consoles, including the PS1. However, there is a catch to all this, so let’s break down how you can take advantage of these themes while you still can. How to use the 30th anniversary PlayStation themes…
While many prefer one of the other audio streaming services out there, one of my personal favorites is Amazon Music Unlimited. It’s not just because I’m an Amazon Prime subscriber, but also because I genuinely like the service. I have a few playlists put together of my favorite tunes, and I regularly receive some great recommendations for new tracks. But that’s not why I’m most excited to talk about it all today. Recently, Amazon added Audible access—the best-selling audiobooks and podcast service—to Music Unlimited. Yes, Audible is now included, and you can listen to one audiobook each month. I’ll get…
How fitting is it for Infinity Nikki, a game about wish-making, to itself feel like a dream come true. Even with a wealth of genres at its disposal, the big-budget video game industry caters to a surprisingly narrow audience. The biggest games of any given year tend to be blockbuster spectacles with an emphasis on action. Anything that doesn’t fit into that category is generally either aimed at kids or falls into rigid genres like sports, racing, and strategy. There are fewer options, though, for those who crave something gentle, sweet, and stylish that still retains the scope and depth…
A big part of the reason it’s taken so long for Range Rover to develop its first-ever electric SUV is that the automaker wants the next-gen EV to remain, first and foremost, true to its roots. For this to happen, the EV must be able to do everything current Range Rovers can accomplish. For a start, it must keep up with the brand’s all-terrain reputation, including in deep water, and be able to withstand extreme temperatures. It’s for the latter reason that the electric SUV is currently getting tested in hot weather conditions in the United Arab Emirates, where temperatures…
If you’ve been looking forward to the arrival of this year’s Cyber Monday Apple deals. it’s time to get excited. There are some excellent deals. Best Buy was offering the Wi-Fi + Cellular model of the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro M2 for onlyhttps://www.apple.com/ie/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-pro $1,099, following a $1,000 discount that nearly halved the tablet’s original price of $2,099. But since there’s always high demand for savings on Apple’s iPad from Cyber Monday deals, that offer is sold out. Don’t panic, though. Best Buy also has the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro with M4 Chip for the same price — $1,099. It’s only…
If you’ve never heard of the , I’m not surprised. But don’t let that keep you from taking advantage of this incredible Cyber Monday deal on these noise-canceling earbuds. They’re 50% off, making them just $149. Here’s why I think you should snap them up. The Denon Perl Pro are actually the Nura True Pro. Masimo, Denon’s parent company, acquired Australia-based Nura in April 2023. By June, it had relaunched Nura’s two wireless earbuds (the Nura True and Nura True Pro) as the Denon Perl and Denon Perl Pro. If you didn’t see any reviews for the Denon Perl or…
So, you already worked your way through all eight episodes of Cross, rewatched Hannibal for the third time, and now you’re looking for something new — or even old — to watch. We have you covered with three underrated shows on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in December. Two of these shows are new, while the third is a hidden gem that stars Nathan Fillion. You might not even have heard of it as it was initially launched as a web series following a successful crowdfunding campaign. Cruel Intentions (2024) This show is based on the cult classic…
