Android users can now swap Gemini for other AI assistants, starting with ChatGPT

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Android users seeking alternatives to Google's Gemini assistant now have the option to set other artificial intelligence chatbots as their default. The latest beta version of ChatGPT allows users to replace Gemini, providing a new level of customization.

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Dyson announces new Supersonic r hair dryer available to the public this April

A year ago, Dyson unveiled a revolutionary new professional hair dryer at Paris Fashion Week to stylists at some of the most coveted runway shows including Chloe, Stella McCartney, and Issey Miyaki. The new Dyson Supersonic r enabled by new power-dense technologies was a hit with stylists. This month, Dyson announces that the Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer will be available for general sale to the public, making salon-finishes open to all. 

The new Dyson Supersonic r has a new technology streamlined heater, the Dyson Hyperdymium motor, and intelligent Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) sensors in attachments which communicate with the hair dryer, automatically adjusting the motor and heater to deliver optimal airflow and temperature. The Dyson Supersonic r hair dryer is Dyson’s most powerful, yet lightest and most precise hair dryer to date. 30% smaller, 20% lighter, and more manoeuvrable than the original Supersonic hair dryer, it delivers fast drying, smoother and shinier results.

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Amazon Echo to send all voice recordings to cloud starting March 28

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Amazon is set to eliminate a key privacy feature for its Echo devices, requiring all voice recordings to be sent to its cloud for processing, effective March 28. This change will impact users who previously opted for local processing via the "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" setting.

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Apple CarPlay gets icon boost, EV charging upgrade in iOS 18.4

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Apple's recent iOS 18.4 update quietly introduced notable enhancements to CarPlay, offering users with larger infotainment screens an expanded icon layout and improved electric vehicle routing.

MacRumors discovered that iOS 18.4 now displays three rows of app icons on CarPlay for vehicles with larger displays, up from the standard two. This allows for quicker access to more apps, reducing driver distraction. However, this feature appears limited to cars with larger screens, such as the 14-inch display found in the Toyota Tundra and is not visible on smaller displays like the 9-inch screen in a Honda Civic.

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