Pokémon Go Adds Virtual Item That Helps Play the Game For You

Pokémon Go has begun testing a virtual item that helps play the game for you, throwing Pokéballs to catch creatures, and ...
Android Police

I had no idea what my phone's hidden sensors could do until this app unlocked them

I cover Android with a focus on productivity, automation, and Google’s ecosystem, including Gemini and everyday apps. With a background in engineering and software development, I tend to go beyond ...

Hasbro AI Studio Unveils Interactive AI Versions Of Iconic Characters

Business are now able to license interactive AI versions of iconic Hasbro characters, thanks to the toymaker's new AI studio.
Wired

Using AI for Just 10 Minutes Might Make You Lazy and Dumb, Study Shows

Using AI chatbots for even just 10 minutes may have a shockingly negative impact on people’s ability to think and problem-solve, according to a new study from researchers at Carnegie Mellon, MIT, ...
BBC

Measuring angles

An angle is the space between two lines that start at the same point. Angles are measured in degrees (°). They can measure between 0° and 360°. Different types of angles include acute, obtuse, reflex ...
Wall Street Journal

We’re Using So Much AI That Computing Firepower Is Running Out

What really happens after you hit enter on that AI prompt? WSJ’s Joanna Stern heads inside a data center to trace the journey and then grills up some steaks to show just how much energy it takes to ...
Android Police

NotebookLM's Interactive Audio views make me feel like I have a private tutor

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...
MacRumors

Anthropic's Claude Can Now Create Interactive Visuals Directly in Conversations

Anthropic's Claude chatbot has been updated with support for inline visual content that will help it provide clearer answers. Claude can now create custom visuals like charts, graphs, and diagrams.
NPR

A college student's perspective on using AI in class

[Maximilian Milovidov is a freshman at Columbia University and a member of TikTok's Youth Council. He used a large language model to edit this essay for length and a human to edit for content. This ...
Harvard Business Review

When Using AI Leads to “Brain Fry”

A new study finds that certain patterns of AI use are driving cognitive fatigue, while others can help reduce burnout. by Julie Bedard, Matthew Kropp, Megan Hsu, Olivia T. Karaman, Jason Hawes and ...
NBC News

Using AI for advice or other personal reasons is linked to depression and anxiety

People who interact with chatbots for emotional support or other personal reasons are likelier to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, a new study finds. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...