š¶ Update your AirPods: Too many models to list just got a firmware update. Apple says your AirPods will update when they connect to your iPhone via Bluetooth. To make sure, charge āem both for 30 minutes.
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Todayās topic isnāt the most exciting ā you might call it downright boring. If you donāt care about damaging your computer and losing your work because of a power outage, keep scrolling for the tech news you need to know. You wonāt hurt my feelings.
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They have feelings, too: Being polite to a chatbot can get you better results. AI mimics human reactions, so if youāre rude, it might hit you with short or wrong answers. Next time, throw in a āpleaseā and follow up with a āGreat jobā or āThatās perfect.ā
If you won’t be using your e-bike for a while, how much charge should you leave on the battery? Is it 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%?
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šø The purr-fect translator? Computer scientists have developed MeowTalk, an AI app that can apparently tell you what your cat is saying. The free app records your felineās meows and gives you phrases like āIām annoyedā or āFeed me!ā You can then rate how accurate it is, helping to refine the model. Will it work? Well, with over a billion meows analyzed … youāve gotta be kitten me!
Deepfake scams: Billionaire Warren Buffett wants everyone to know heās not endorsing any investment products or political candidates. Remember, whenever a celebrity or high-profile figure promotes something, always check their official social media accounts to confirm itās legit.
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