AI Just Isn’t Right
…Recently, I dug out that old test and gave it to (the free versions of) ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok. Grok came out of the ether like I was interrupting its supper…
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Do You Actually Need to Pay for Transcription Software?
…I've tested this a few times and have to admit the results are pretty good. Apple's dictation feature, free on all its devices, works well enough—so does Google's…
Vertu Is Back With a Folding Phone Powered by—Surprise—an AI Agent
…Not quite as svelte as the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, but not far off from competitors like the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Vertu says the hinge and screen architecture were tested…
Google’s Newest Entry-Level Fitness Tracker Is the Screenless Fitbit Air
…The Air still delivers Fitbit's personalized Sleep Score, but Google says the system—now powered by Google's Gemini—is 15 percent more accurate than the previous model at capturing interruptions…
Hackable Robot Lawn Mower Unlocks a New Nightmare
Did you know that Google Chrome includes an automatic download of the Gemini Nano AI model? If not, you wouldn’t be alone. People who use Google’s wildly popular browser realized…
Google's AI Mode Update Tries to Kill Tab Hopping in Chrome
Starting today in the US, if you click a hyperlink in AI Mode on the desktop version of Chrome, the link opens right there—with Google’s search chatbot still present as…
I’ve Tried Every Smart Speaker From Amazon, Google, and Apple—These Are the Ones Worth Buying
…Google announced late last year that Gemini for Home, the new version of its voice assistant, is rolling out to existing Google Home users. It'll replace the current Google Assistant entirely…
I Asked ChatGPT 500 Questions. Here Are the Ads I Saw Most Often
…One of its biggest challenges throughout this change will be introducing ads at scale, without deteriorating trust or pushing users to competing chatbots, like Google’s Gemini or Anthropic’s Claude. “It…
Meet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off
…Google’s version, called Gemini Spark, was announced at that company’s recent developer conference. While Google demonstrated ways that it can help automate aspects of a user's personal life, like…
Here’s How to Choose Which Smart Home Assistant Is Best for Your Home
…Google's smart home ecosystem now uses a version of Google Gemini, an updated AI-powered assistant. Unlike Amazon, you'll get the new assistant without needing to pay, but you lose…