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Google is giving some Pixel Superfans early access to Bard

Google has been under fire for not yet releasing Bard, its generative AI similar to OpenAI’s GPT-3 and GPT-4, but testing is underway. Now Google is opening Bard up to some of its Pixel Superfans. Bard was announced in February without any clear launch window. At the time, the company said that it would test the AI with its Trusted Tester program. Now Google is expanding testing to another…
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OnePlus 11 review: Settling doesn’t have to be a bad thing

Never settle. It’s the tagline that OnePlus has used since its inception, and also the line that has become a bit of a mockery as the brand has changed over the years. But compromises are a part of any good phone, and with its latest OnePlus 11, I’ve got to admit, I’m…
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Google letting you rate the entire Android Beta Program as part of 13 QPR3 survey

Google released Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 last week to kick off a new, unexpected preview cycle and is now asking for more detailed survey feedback. The feedback survey starts by having you confirm the Android 13 QPR3 Beta 1 version (T3B1.230224.005) and device. New for this survey is location/country and mobile phone carrier. It’s a long list organized by country: US, CA, UK, DE, FR, IE, ES, AU…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Roblox launches generative AI materials & coding tools

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Roblox has launched two new generative AI tools to support the 12 million developers on its platform. Starting today, developers can opt-in to use both the AI-based…
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You can now try the OnePlus 11 with a 100-day return period

OnePlus is giving customers a new chance to try out its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 11, for 100 days before being stuck with it. Starting today, anyone (in the US) can and get a 100-day return period on the device. That’s over three months to decide on whether or not you actually want to keep the phone. OnePlus 11 launches globally for $699 w/ Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, upgraded 50MP camera…
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Google Maps Immersive View finally appears to be rolling out

After being announced almost a year ago back at I/O 2022, Google Maps “Immersive View” finally appears to be rolling out more widely. Sold as a “whole new way to explore” with Google Maps, Immersive View expands upon the existing photorealistic aerial views of…
GamingNews

Riot and Prime Gaming renew deal for in-game rewards, esports

Connect with top gaming leaders in Los Angeles at GamesBeat Summit 2023 this May 22-23. Register here. Riot Games and Amazon’s Prime Gaming have renewed their partnership. The deal spans in-game content across League of Legends, its mobile counterpart Wild Rift, Valorant, Legends of Runeterra, and new this year, Teamfight Tactics and the publisher’s esports programs. Amazon Prime members…
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