Photo by Taylor Hill / WireImage OpenAI could face legal consequences for making a ChatGPT voice that sounds a lot like Scarlett Johansson — whether the company did so intentionally or not. And the fact that OpenAI’s CEO referenced those similarities? That only makes matters worse, intellectual property lawyers tell The Verge.“There are a few courses of actions she can take, but case law supports her position,” says Purvi Patel Albers, partner at the law firm Haynes Boone with a focus on trademarks and copyright.After demoing updates to ChatGPT last week, OpenAI spurred commentary and headlines noting that the voice of its AI assistant — named Sky — sounded a lot like Johansson, especially her performance as an AI assistant in the movie Her.Past celebrity likeness... Continue reading…

After automatically switching on the adaptive audio mode, Google will group participants in the same room together in the people panel under “merged audio.” | Image: Google Google has introduced “adaptive audio,” a new Google Meet feature that offers Google Workspace users an alternative to dedicated videoconferencing equipment — if their package includes access to new AI features. Once it’s rolled out, Google Meet will be able to automatically detect multiple laptops in the same room and merge together their speakers and microphones. The idea is that it will allow multiple participants to be heard clearly without needing to huddle around a single laptop while also reducing echoes and audio feedback. Image: Google According to Google, this feature should benefit small organizations and other teams who might not have the dedicated equipment available or if the equipment is experiencing... Continue reading…

Walmart’s Onn Google TV 4K Pro streaming box (pictured) already supports the feature. | Image: Walmart A useful perk has been included in the latest Android update for Google TV that should make it easier to find missing remotes. Android Authority reports that the beta release for Android 14 for TV — announced during last week’s Google I/O conference — contains references to a new “find my remote” feature.One text string found within the update reads as follows:There is a button on your Google TV that you can push to play a sound on your remote for 30 seconds. This only works with supported Google TV remote controls. To stop the sound, press any button on your remote.AFTVNews found the same message is displayed on the Onn Google TV 4K Pro streaming box that Walmart released earlier this month with support for the new find my remote... Continue reading…

We're on the cusp of a big change for Windows laptops. Microsoft, Qualcomm, and hardware partners have just introduced the first wave of Qualcomm Snapdragon X PCs, with a whopping 14 laptops from seven manufacturers, and there are more to come in the future.

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Image: Bluesky Bluesky will now let you send a direct message to other users. For now, you can only send messages containing text, but Bluesky is working on adding support for images and videos.To send a DM, select the chat icon at the bottom of your screen on mobile or hit the chat bubble in your sidebar on desktop. Once you create a new chat, search for the user you want to talk to, write your message, and hit send. Just keep in mind that DMs on Bluesky aren’t end-to-end encrypted just yet, but the platform plans on supporting it in the future.Now available: DMs! Start a private conversation with a friend directly on Bluesky within the Chat tab. Update to the latest version of the app (1.83) or refresh on desktop to start chatting!— Bluesky... Continue reading…

Images: OneXPlayer Steam Deck, ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go a bit too simplistic for you? The OnePlayer X1 Mini is the most gadget-y handheld yet. The upcoming 8.8-inch, 144Hz Windows gaming tablet has:Two detachable gamepads, like a Nintendo SwitchA magnetically detachable keyboard cover, like a Surface tabletA kickstandAn easy-access SSD slot under that kickstand (new for handhelds, I believe!)An Oculink port to connect one of a growing number of eGPUsWindows Hello automatic face log-in, as well as a fingerprint reader power buttonA 65 watt-hour battery, one of the largest in handheldsMultiple USB4 portsA controller grip to snap its Joy-Con-alikes together into a wireless gamepad“Harman EFX tuned audio” Image: OneXPlayer ... Continue reading…

The iRobot Select subscription plan that launched with the Roomba j7 Plus has been suspended. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge iRobot has ended its robot vacuum subscription service iRobot Select, which got you a high-end Roomba for less money upfront. But along with free replacement parts and accessories and the option to upgrade every three years, the program also enabled iRobot to shut down the vacuum remotely if you stopped paying.iRobot Select launched in 2021 along with the j7 Plus Roomba, offering that robot with its sleek auto-empty station to subscribers. According to a statement from iRobot provided to TechHive, the company suspended new subscriptions as part of its organizational restructuring. While you can no longer sign up for the service, existing subscribers will keep their benefits for now. With Roombas frequently on sale, the value of the... Continue reading…

If you're looking for a great tablet, but not an Android tablet, there's no world where you shouldn't consider an iPad. But Apple has a variety of tablets for sale, and it can be confusing to decide on one. You may be considering either Apple's all-new mid-range iPad Air or the company's entry-level 10th Gen iPad. Luckily, we're here to help you choose with the ultimate iPad Air vs iPad comparison.

Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Humane, the startup behind the poorly-reviewed AI Pin wearable computer, is already hunting for a potential buyer for its business. That’s according to a report from Bloomberg, which says the company — led by former longtime Apple employees Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno — is “seeking a price of between $750 million and $1 billion.” That might be a tough sell after the $699 AI Pin’s debut: the device has been widely panned for its slow responses and a user experience that falls well short of the always-on, wearable AI assistant concept that its founders promised in the run-up to the device’s release. The product was pitched at least partially as a way for people to be more present and reduce their ever-growing dependence on... Continue reading…

The Windows May event's main attraction was the introduction of Copilot+ PCs, but the company also showed off its Windows-on-Arm devices. During the event, Adobe confirmed that some of its apps would use Arm hardware in June, which shows that, amidst the AI gold rush, Microsoft still wants to get Windows-on-Arm off the ground. Now, a website has popped up that will let you know if a game will play ball with your Windows on Arm machines.

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