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[ad_1] This year’s Google I/O could prove critical for the search giant, especially considering strong AI competition from Microsoft.  As Google gears up for next month’s I/O event, the company is still playing catch-up to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. OpenAI sped past Google in releasing an AI-powered chatbot to market late last year, and Google has been …

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[ad_1] Republicans’ and Democrats’ views of Twitter have moved in opposite directions since Elon Musk’s takeover last fall. A Pew Research poll published today found that Republicans are more likely to see the social platform in a positive light than two years ago, while Democrats’ views have moved on a divergent path. Although the results …

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[ad_1] Presented by Envestnet Personalization-at-scale is a key strategy for fintechs to deliver hyper-relevant products and services to meet customer demands. Learn how top companies leverage AI-enabled tech to deliver experiences that delight clients and build lasting relationships in this VB Spotlight. Watch free on-demand! A wealth of data has long been available to fintech …

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[ad_1] What looks like a bottle of sunscreen and feels like it belongs in a 1990s fever dream? Microsoft’s new Xbox x OPI controller collaboration. The ‘Sunkissed Vibes’ OPI special edition Xbox Wireless controller is inspired by the nail polish brand’s Summer Make the Rules collection. These kinds of fashion collaborations aren’t new, and this …

Xbox’s Sunkissed Vibes OPI collaboration controller makes me want to play outside | Engadget Read More »

[ad_1] Ahead of the Federal Reserve’s May meeting, a handful of important mortgage rates decreased over the last seven days. Both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed mortgage rates declined. The average rate of the most common type of variable-rate mortgage, the 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage, also moved a bit lower. The Federal Reserve will hold its May meeting …

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[ad_1] With the Federal Reserve’s May meeting just around the corner, both 15-year fixed and 30-year fixed refinances saw their mean rates recede over the last seven days. The average rates for 10-year fixed refinances also went down. Amid its ongoing battle to fight inflation, the Federal Reserve will meet this week to determine any further increases …

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[ad_1] Since its establishment in 1914, the US Federal Trade Commission has stood as a bulwark against the fraud, deception, and shady dealings that American consumers face every day — fining brands that “review hijack” Amazon listings, making it easier to cancel magazine subscriptions and blocking exploitative ad targeting. On Monday, Michael Atleson, Attorney, FTC …

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[ad_1] Amazon is adding more of its original programming to its ad-supported streaming service Freevee. This month, users can watch the first three episodes of The Summer I Turned Pretty, A League of Their Own, The Terminal List and Paper Girls, among others. Users will also be able to watch full seasons of Homecoming, Upload …

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[ad_1] The Biden administration is preparing to examine how companies use artificial intelligence to monitor and manage workers. According to the White House will publish a blog post later today that invites American workers to share how automated tools are being used in their workplaces. “While these technologies can benefit both workers and employers in …

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[ad_1] Days after it started offering users the option to post more than once per day, is rolling out another new feature. RealPeople is a curated timeline of “the world’s most interesting people.” Sorry if you didn’t make the cut. The feed includes updates from athletes, artists, activists and other notable users. As with everyone …

BeReal’s latest feature is a curated timeline of high-profile users | Engadget Read More »