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This tiny travel power bank with built-in cable? Only 20 today
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The Baseus Picogo is credit-card-sized, has a built-in USB-C cable, and charges phones in under an hour. The Baseus Picogo 10,000mAh Power Bank launched at $50, then fell to $40 later. You can get it for $30 at Amazon right now--or you can take advantage of this Best Buy clearance deal, which has it priced down to just $20. That's 60% off MSRP and an excellent value for a backup battery source that's as portable and convenient as they come. This ultra-portable power bank has the dimensions of a credit card and just a little more thickness, measuring 3.4 x 2.3 x 1.0 inches.
WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot
WhatsApp launches totally private'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot WhatsApp has introduced private chats with its AI chatbot which not even the tech company will be able to read in a new incognito mode. It means neither the user nor the AI's responses will be monitored if the feature is activated, and past conversations will disappear from the chat for the user. Will Cathcart, the head of WhatsApp, said he felt people wanted to have private conversations with AI on sensitive subjects including health, relationships and finances and didn't want them to be accessible. But a cyber security expert has told the BBC this could lead to a lack of accountability for WhatsApp if things go wrong, as they would have no access to chat history. WhatsApp is owned by Meta, which also owns Instagram, Facebook and Messenger.
Star Fox 64, a game I loved in my childhood, is returning โ but I have mixed feelings
Why are Nintendo releasing a straight-up remake of the space-flight shooter - with many of its original limitations - rather than a fresh new take? T he Nintendo 64 was not my first video game console, but it was my formative one. Getting to grips with 3D movement in Super Mario 64 with that weird three-pronged controller is one of my most visceral childhood memories; the long, wait for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was the background noise to a huge chunk of my youth. But back in the 1990s (in the UK at least), it felt as if had an N64. When everybody had a PlayStation instead, I felt I was the only kid in my whole city who cared more about Banjo-Kazooie than Crash Bandicoot. If even Zelda seemed comparatively niche in Europe in the 90s, Lylat Wars (known elsewhere as Star Fox 64) was a real deep cut.
WhatsApp Adds Meta AI Chats That Are Built to Be Fully Private
The company says its new Incognito Chat allows you to use its AI chatbot without anyone else--including Meta--being able to access your conversations. WhatsApp said on Wednesday it is launching an AI chat function known as Incognito Chat that is built to allow users to converse privately with Meta AI --such that Meta itself cannot access the questions or answers. The feature is based on WhatsApp's Private Processing scheme, which debuted a year ago and already underlies WhatsApp's existing AI features, including message summarization and composition tools. The idea of Incognito Chat is to create a way for WhatsApp to offer AI chat integration that does not conflict with the communication platform's commitment to end-to-end encryption, the privacy scheme in which only direct participants in a conversation can read messages or hear a call. Most generative AI platforms now offer some type of "incognito mode," but these features are usually designed to separate users from the questions they ask and the answers they receive rather than including a mechanism to entirely shield those questions and answers from the provider's view.
LG's 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor is 400 off today
When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. LG's 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor is $400 off today It's now down to $500 (was $900) at Amazon. OLED monitor prices are falling and you can even find a few models for under $400 these days. But if you want power and brand reputation, you can't go wrong with LG's 27-inch 1440p UltraGear for $500 at Amazon, a delicious 44% off its original $900 price. This isn't a massive monitor that takes over your whole desk--just large enough for solid gaming, work, and browsing.
How to stay safe riding roller coasters
Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries--but experts say a few precautions still matter. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Going upside down might feel scary on a roller coaster, but it's very safe. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Summer is quickly approaching, which means more time for summer fun like checking out amusement parks.
You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays
You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays You can now visit Amazon.com on big-screen Echo Show displays As part of a broader launch, Amazon is rolling out a full store experience for Echo Show owners with Alexa+. Starting today, you can visit the full Amazon store, featuring the same look and feel as the website and app, on Echo Show 15 and 21 . The company says it's also coming to other devices in the future, which means even Echo Show models with smaller screens will be able to access Amazon.com. Like on a computer or a phone, you'll be able to look for items and check out their images, browse storefronts, see product pages and scroll through reviews on the smart displays. And yes, you can change payment methods, switch delivery addresses and complete purchases on the Echo Show interface.
I tried Google's AI mouse pointer. It's not magic yet
PCWorld tested Google's new Magic Pointer, an AI-powered mouse feature for upcoming Googlebooks that uses Gemini to interpret gestures for tasks like image editing and web interactions. The feature represents Google's attempt to revolutionize computer interaction through AI, potentially allowing users to edit documents or book reservations with simple mouse movements. Early testing reveals the Magic Pointer shows promise but remains clunky and limited, requiring significant improvements before becoming truly useful for everyday computing tasks. A signature feature of Google's upcoming Googlebooks promises to put a fresh AI twist on one of the oldest computer interfaces: the mouse pointer. With the Magic Pointer, a product of Google's DeepMind lab, you'll be able to wave the pointer at an object or area on the computer screen and simply tell Gemini what you want it to do-anything from editing the image you're pointing at to adding ingredients from a recipe to a shopping list, with the AI-enabled mouse pointer acting as a shortcut for prompting. The Magic Pointer is one of top-line features for Google's new Googlebooks, the Gemini-powered successor to Chromebooks that are due in the fall.