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Streaming services have been cracking down on password sharing, with names like Netflix and Disney Plus taking the lead in recent years. And now, another major platform seems to be hopping on the bandwagon.According to The Verge, Hulu is making moves to clamp down on password sharing, signaling a shift that could affect friends, family, and freeloaders using its streaming service. The company updated its Terms of Service, prohibiting password sharing beyond “your primary personal residence.” Subscribers have been notified that they must comply with the new terms by March 14th, 2024.The revised subscriber agreement from Hulu now includes a…
Microsoft, Google integrate AI into products Microsoft, Google integrating more AI into products 03:20 Microsoft is adding an artificial intelligence button to its Windows keyboards in a move that marks the company’s first significant keyboard change in nearly three decades. The button — called the Copilot key — will launch Microsoft’s AI chatbot, the company’s executive vice president Yusuf Mehdi wrote in the Thursday announcement. He said Microsoft sees the key addition as “the entry point into the world of AI on the PC.””We believe it will empower people to participate in the AI transformation more easily,” Mehdi wrote. Copilot, announced…
Samsung was working on a pair of power banks that were supposed to be introduced following the Unpacked event last month that unveiled the Galaxy S24 line. Tech journalist Roland Quandt posted on “X” (via SamMobile) and his tweet includes images of Sammy’s 10,000mAh power bank which will wear model number EB-U2510. The accessory comes with two USB-C ports and an indicator with four LEDs that show whether the power bank is fully charged. This model has recently been launched by the manufacturer, as you will see below.The power bank can charge at a speed up to 25W as long…
How artificial intelligence is revamping customer call centers – CBS News Watch CBS News Everyone gets angry over customer service call centers – both the customers frustrated at having their complaints heard and resolved, and the employees who are on the receiving end of callers’ ire. That’s when an AI bot can step in to cut waiting time and help defuse the situation. Correspondent David Pogue talks with the founders of Gridspace, whose artificial intelligence customer service agent, named Grace, fills in for human agents at more than 100 airlines, banks, hospital chains and phone companies. Be the first to…
Following the July 2023 launch of the Galaxy Watch 6 duo and the even more recent announcements of the Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9 Plus, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, Tab S9 FE Plus, Tab A9, Tab A9 Plus, and Tab Active 5, we can totally understand if you were expecting Samsung to take a break of at least a few months before unveiling any other smartwatches or tablets.But according to one very well-connected and very reliable tech journalist and X leaker, there are at least two more (non-smartphone) Galaxy products set to come out “soon”… and you will…
Customer service has become a huge problem in this country. Just ask … literally anyone. But why is customer service so bad? First of all, labor shortage. Especially since the pandemic, it’s hard to find people to fill these jobs. The average call-center worker quits after 18 months.Then there’s consolidation. Corporate mergers of airlines, banks, telecom companies and cable companies mean less competition, so they have less incentive to fix the problems. So, what happens? You get a lot of unhappy customers, or worse.”We’re sorry, we don’t have anybody right now to answer your call. Please call back another time.” If…
The Pixel 8 and its bigger brother, the Pixel 8 Pro, may be the ones a Pixel user on the hunt for a new phone will go for; however, if you are currently in the market for a new Pixel phone and are located in the UK, the slightly older Pixel 7 sounds like the one to get, at least right now.Amazon UK is still selling the 128GB variant of the Pixel 7 in Obsidian at a sweet, sweet 25% discount, allowing you to snag this amazing smartphone for £150 off its price if you take advantage of this wonderful…
Apple unveils mixed reality headset Why Apple’s new mixed reality headset is making a splash 04:33 Apple’s Vision Pro headsets, first announced last June, will be available in the U.S. early next month, the company said Monday. Customers can pre-order the headsets beginning Friday, January 19, for pick delivery or pick up on February 2. The virtual reality goggles, which retail for $3,499, will be available at all Apple stores in the U.S. and online. Side view of Apple’s Vision Pro goggles Apple Apple describes the headsets as a device that “seamlessly blends digital content with the physical world and unlocks powerful…
Walter Prescher, a father with 10 children living at home, says internet access is essential to keep his household running smoothly. “With all the kids and all the chaos in the family, that [money] could go towards doing other activities for the kids,” Prescher told CBS News.He and his family live in College Station, Texas. The Iraq war veteran qualified for the Affordable Connectivity Program under his status as a disabled veteran. His family receives a $30 monthly benefit for internet service under the program run by the FCC. Prescher also helps others get connected to the program through his…
No operating system is without its merits, and that includes Windows 11, even as much as I complain about Microsoft’s latest operating system. Its handful of useful features continues to grow as time goes on, with more and more being teased for future release (like native RGB lighting controls). get win11 pro for cheap Windows 11 Pro But with helpful utilities and settings trickling out slowly, it’s easy to miss a few here and there, especially when the flashier features hog the news headlines. We’ve pulled out 10 features that we don’t think get enough love—if you’ve heard of them…
Pros Good overall performanceGreat random performance for an HMB designAffordable with a good warranty and TBW rating Cons Runs out of secondary cache more quickly than most Our Verdict The Corsair MP600 Elite ranks very high performance-wise among the host memory buffer (HMB) SSDs we’ve tested. It’s worthy of your NVMe 4.0 short list if you’re not continually writing very large files. Corsair’s MP600 Elite NVMe SSD is affordable, fast with smaller data sets and random writes, and is available with a beefy heatsink to eliminate thermal throttling under heavy loads. That heatsink is also unusually affordable, incurring only a…
For some time now, Lenovo has been winning hearts with its super affordable tablets that give you plenty of value for money. The company’s Tab M8 (4th Gen) is no different. This tablet typically costs about a Benjamin or so, but it now retails at an unbelievably good price. If you’re quick enough, you can now get this ultra-cheap tablet at 22% off its MSRP of $89.99 at Amazon!In other words, this affordable device is now selling for just under $70 and offers you plenty of value for your money. Granted, at such a low price, it obviously isn’t the…
Expert’s Rating Pros Very light (59 grams)Ergonomic design for right-handersHigh-precision sensorUSB polling rate of 8,000 HzDurable Razer Optical Switches (up to 90 million clicks)High-quality PTFE glide feet Cons No onboard storage of the key assignmentNo RGB lighting Our Verdict The Razer Deathadder V3 is a sophisticated further development of the Deathadder V2. Its extremely lightweight design, combined with the precise sensor and high polling rate of 8,000 Hz, makes it the ideal choice for gamers who value speed and accuracy. Although it does without some additional functions, the mouse impresses with its ergonomics and performance. With a current price of…
A virtual private network (VPN) is an ideal solution for protecting your privacy and hiding your location from the view of others on the web. However, using a VPN can sometimes lead to reduced internet speed. In this article, we will present various methods and tips on how you can optimize the speed of your VPN. 1. Test the speed of your internet connection Firstly, disconnect from your VPN such as NordVPN or CyberGhost and then test the speed of your internet connection with SpeedTest. Run the test again when you are connected to the VPN to see if the…
Apple is sending payments to millions of iPhone users whose older devices were slowed after the tech giant made software updates, part of a legal settlement over what came to be known as “batterygate.” The payments, which have started landing in consumers’ bank accounts, are larger than expected, attorneys representing Apple customers said in a statement on Monday. Here’s what to know about the payments.How much will I get under the Apple iPhone settlement?Apple is paying a total of $310 million to $500 million to settle the lawsuit over battery issues with older iPhones, according to Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, one…
Expert’s Rating Pros Superb 4K and 1440p performance$200 cheaper than weaker non-Super versionExcellent power efficiency and ray tracingGreat creative chops, dual AV1 encodersNvidia’s great features: DLSS, Frame Gen, Reflex, Broadcast, Video Super Resolution, and moreFounders Edition is cool, quiet, and gorgeous Cons Massive16-pin power adapter is short and uglyStill priced high Our Verdict Nvidia’s already ferocious RTX 4080 gets a small performance boost and a big price cut for this Super-fied variant. It makes a world of difference. The cheaper GeForce RTX 4080 Super instantly upsets its rivals and becomes the best modern 4K graphics card under $1,000. Nvidia sure…