Roblox explores building virtual words with words

Roblox wants to use generative AI in a different way. The platform explores bringing it in with virtual worldbuilding in mind. The company says it's testing it with two different implementations. One creates virtual materials using natural language prompt, like with the car in the video above. And another allows you to create code based on text inputs. Both implementations are expected to roll out to Roblox Studios in the coming weeks.

“… Some creators know how to code, but may have limited experience creating high-fidelity 3D models. Others may be more experienced with model design, but less experienced with code,” Roblox CTO Daniel Sturman wrote in a blog post. “In both cases, we see a future in which even a beginner (such as myself for example – I’m a terrible artist!) can get a running head start as they look to bring their imagination to life in a Roblox experience.”

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Leaked image shows iPhone 15 Pro's USB-C port

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With Apple needing to comply with regulatory changes in Europe, the iPhone 15 lineup is expected to adopt a USB-C port instead of Apple's standard Lightning port. Now, we're seeing what the chassis of the iPhone 15 Pro could look like, thanks to a leak on Twitter. According to the leaker, Apple plans to replace its E75 Lightning Controller with an E85 Port Controller.

It's not hard to imagine what a USB-C port will look like. But it gives a glimpse of the rumoured tweaked curves on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro. Apple is supposedly planning to transition to a titanium material instead of stainless steel. And the brushed metal look of this leaked image makes it look like a titanium finish. The entire iPhone 15 line is expected to make the USB-C switch, but the design refinements are expected only on the iPhone 15 Pro models.

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Tile's new Anti-Theft Mode makes it undetectable with some extreme consequences

Tile takes a more proactive approach to handle thieves and potential stalkers that want to use its Bluetooth trackers. The new Anti-Theft Mode makes the Tile devices undetectable from its Scan and Secure feature. The latter functionality allowed some bad actors to locate and remove Tile trackers from a stolen item. With Anti-Theft mode, the trackers will become invisible to any other person trying to find the Tile tracker through the app, which makes it helpful for finding a stolen item. 

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YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki steps down

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After almost 25 years with the company, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki is stepping down from her role in the company. Neal Mohan, who has served as YouTube's chief product officer, will replace her. Wojcicki said she'll assist with the leadership transition and take on an advisory role across Alphabet in the long term.

Wojcicki was one of Google's earliest employees, where she even rented out her garage to co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin when they were building the search giant in the late 1990s. She was appointed CEO of YouTube in 2014 and served as Google's senior vice president of advertising before.

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