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Google looking into AI chat space for 2023, taking cautious approach to ChatGPT

For the past year or so, generative AI has been all the rage within the tech community. ChatGPT from startup OpenAI has received a lot of attention for how it can respond to questions, though there are critical failings in terms of accuracy. Google executives internally addressed ChatGPT recently and touched on what the company is doing in the space. According to CNBC, Google executives were…
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Google rolls out Assistant parental controls and four kid-friendly voices [U]

Given that kids like to use Assistant, Google is rolling out new parental controls, as well as new kid-friendly voices and Kids Dictionary. Update 12/14: In Google Assistant settings, the “Parental controls” menu is now more widely available on Android and iOS this week. Choose filters, Downtime, and what your child can do with Assistant on smart displays &amp…
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Android Auto’s redesign is now available to cars with rotary input

Google is currently testing the next generation of Android Auto, and many people are able to try out the new update through the beta program. However, the Android Auto redesign, known to many as “Coolwalk,” wasn’t available on cars with rotary input until just this week. Over the past 48 hours or so, a number of users on the Android Auto subreddit have found that their devices have swapped…
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iOS 16.3 beta guides users on how to use Handoff from iPhone to HomePod

Apple on Wednesday released the first beta of iOS 16.3 to developers, and one of the new features coming with the update is the ability to use physical security keys to protect Apple IDs. But in addition to that, Apple is also tweaking the system to help and guide users on how to transfer and control music from iPhone to the HomePod. Guide on how to Handoff from iPhone to HomePod with iOS…
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