Samsung just launched Spatial Signage, a glasses-free 3D display system that brings depth to retail spaces without eating up floor…
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Google Maps’ Gemini AI plans your day surprisingly well
The Buzz ■ Google Maps now features Gemini AI integration for personalized trip planning and recommendations ■ Real-world testing shows…
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The rise and fall of Grammarly’s ‘Expert Review’ AI feature
This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the…
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Microsoft’s Copilot Is Just ‘Entertainment,’ Legal Terms Reveal
The Buzz ■ Microsoft’s terms of service classify Copilot as “for entertainment purposes only,” contradicting its enterprise positioning ■ The…
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Suno is a music copyright nightmare capable of pumping out AI cover slop
AI music platform Suno’s policy is that it does not permit the use of copyrighted material. You can upload your…
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Suno’s Copyright Filters Are Laughably Easy to Bypass
AI music generator Suno has a major problem: its copyright protection system is basically useless. The platform, which promises to…
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I let Gemini in Google Maps plan my day and it went surprisingly well
You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that’s in every Google service you use — whether you want…
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Japan Turns Labor Crisis Into Physical AI Testing Ground
The Buzz ■ Japan is deploying physical AI robots into real-world jobs to address critical labor shortages, moving beyond pilot…
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Heatbit’s Bitcoin Mining Heater Fails the Math Test
The Buzz ■ Wired tests Heatbit Maxi Pro space heater that mines Bitcoin while generating heat ■ Economics fail: Bitcoin…
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Meta Halts Mercor Partnership After AI Training Data Breach
The Buzz ■ Meta suspended work with AI data vendor Mercor following a security incident that may have compromised proprietary…
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