Entries by Nicole Batac (11822)

Wednesday
May152024

The future of PlayStation Parties? Sony unveils new PS5 multiplayer invite system

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Forget clunky friend codes and endless username exchanges! Sony is introducing a game-changer for PS5 multiplayer. A new feature arriving later this year lets you invite anyone to join your game, even if they're not on their console or PlayStation app. 

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Wednesday
May152024

Google tests AI for scam detection, raising privacy concerns

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Google is testing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scam calls in real-time. Announced at Google I/O, the feature would analyze phone conversations for patterns associated with scams and alert users when a scam is suspected.

During the demonstration, Google Vice President for Engineering Dave Burke received a call from someone impersonating a bank. His phone displayed a notification: "Likely scam: Banks will never ask you to move your money to keep it safe."

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Tuesday
May142024

YouTube considers 'Pause Ads'

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Get ready to be served ads even when you pause your video. YouTube is testing "pause ads" on some TV apps, where the video you're watching is shrunk to sit alongside an ad when you hit pause. This strategy, lauded by Google's Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler, might see a wider rollout.

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Tuesday
May142024

Step into alternate realities: The interactive Marvel 'What If...?' on Apple Vision Pro

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Calling all Marvel fans with Apple Vision Pro! Dive into an all-new, interactive adventure with What If...? An Immersive Story, a bespoke mixed-reality experience coming exclusively to your headset. Inspired by the hit Disney+ show and comics, this story lets you explore alternate realities within the Marvel Universe.

"The animated series as well as the comic book has always been about looking over the horizon into realities that have yet to be conceived,Executive Producer Brad Winderbaum says in a statement.

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