Enter AngryGF, a unique chatbot-powered companion app aiming to teach users how to effectively communicate and soothe an irate partner through simulated real-life scenarios, such as financial losses or jealousy triggers. The app boasts a "Gamified approach" to honing girlfriend-specific communication skills and encourages users to earn points by...
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If you're eyeing a new hard drive or SSD, don't dawdle! Taiwan analyst TrendForce reports that Western Digital and Seagate are planning price increases due to high demand and supply constraints. WD issued a warning letter stating immediate price hikes on new orders. These warnings are aimed at commercial...
Microsoft announced that a new feature will display account settings in the Windows 11 Start menu, alongside an Xbox Game Pass ad. These changes are intended to enhance user experience and will likely be available soon. Users can view subscriptions and cloud storage by hovering over their name. Microsoft...
AI chatbots are evolving to mirror human behavior, but Meta's recent AI blunder in a private parent group showcases the eerie consequences. A Facebook chatbot, in response to a discussion about "Twice-exceptional" children, claimed to have a child in a NYC program. The exchange left members perturbed, with one...
Following significant weather damage in one of our offices, it's crucial to conduct a risk assessment to identify vulnerable areas such as utility lines, HVAC systems, and roofs. Regular roof inspections are essential to prevent issues during severe weather. Employing flood mitigation strategies like flood barriers and ductless mini-split...
The girlfriend Singularity has arrived, and it's not just a meme. When a Miami tech exec stumbled upon men splurging on AI girlfriends, he envisioned a goldmine. Former WeWork exec Greg Isenberg shared his encounter with a man spending $10,000 monthly on AI companions. As Match Group thrives with...
Get inspired by innovative companies and their problem-solving approaches to spark creativity in your own business ventures. Emphasize the importance of generating new ideas through continuous brainstorming sessions, welcoming even bad ideas as catalysts for innovation. Encourage your team to share their thoughts and foster a culture of creative...
Several Cybertruck owners are sharing their concerns online regarding issues with their new Tesla pickup trucks, such as critical steering errors and high-voltage system malfunctions. Some have reported difficulties restarting their electric vehicles and are awaiting service center repairs. Despite these challenges, Cybertruck owners remain resilient, acknowledging problems with...
Google is introducing a new video editor called Google Vids, which will utilize AI to create short videos using your own documents. Positioned alongside other Google Workspace apps, Vids will offer templates and a user-friendly interface for easy video creation. While not directly competing with popular tools like Clipchamp...
In early trading, European equities dipped, while Asian stocks closed higher, with investors eyeing a U.S. inflation report's impact on potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The yen weakened against the dollar, nearing a 34-year high, amid anticipation for the U.S. consumer price index update. Stephen Innes of SPI...
China's rapid expansion in electric vehicle and green technology production is causing tensions in U.S.-China trade relations, as highlighted by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and former President Donald Trump. With concerns rising globally about China's potential economic dominance through exports, particularly in the auto industry, the U.S. is wary...
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Thomas Siebel discusses the rapid growth of artificial intelligence in the IT industry, while Larry Summers warns that AI could eventually impact job numbers. Despite strong job gains and a low unemployment rate, concerns over AI's effect on labor persist. Summers predicts...
