We've known for a while that is . While the company says it has been integrating that into various aspects of the voice assistant, it's also working on a more advanced version of Alexa that it plans to charge users to access. Amazon has reportedly dubbed the higher tier "Remarkable Alexa" (let's hope it doesn't stick with that name for the public rollout).

Amazon reportedly thinks people will pay up to $10 per month for next-gen Alexa

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Link Rot: URL shortening is a technique designed to turn long web addresses into shorter, more manageable links. This process can make life easier for web visitors, but it can also introduce a new point of failure to an already fragile internet infrastructure as Google is preparing to demonstrate.

Billions of URLs using Google's link shortener will stop working in 2025

With the generative artificial intelligence boom underway, tech companies are looking for training data to improve their models — and some are taking without permission. Apple, Nvidia, and Anthropic are among the tech companies found to have trained AI models with subtitles from tens of thousands of YouTube videos despite the platform’s rules against downloading and using its content without permission, according an investigation by Proof News that was co-published with Wired.

Apple, Nvidia, and other tech companies trained AI with thousands of YouTube videos

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Hardware teams at Meta's Reality Labs were asked to trim spending by almost 20% into 2026, The Information reported.

It turns out Mark Zuckerberg does have a breaking point with spending on Meta's metaverse ambitions

According to The Information, OpenAI is in discussion with Broadcom and other semiconductor designers about developing its own artificial intelligence chip to address shortages in its supply chain and reduce dependency on Nvidia. OpenAI has apparently also hired former Google chip staffers. Bloomberg previously reported in January that OpenAI CEO...

OpenAI wants in on the AI chip business.

Portland, OR

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In a heartfelt goodbye that left pizza lovers in Northeast Portland mourning, American Dream Pizza has closed its doors after nearly four decades of serving the community. Founded in the fall of 1985 by Scott McFarland and Sebastian Manilow, this beloved pizzeria became a staple known for its unique traditions and delicious pies.

A much-loved pizza place is closing down suddenly after almost 40 years

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Lancaster County, PA

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

The US Sun

SAMSUNG users are denouncing the tech giant for its error-prone autocorrect feature. One netizen deemed the software "complete garbage" in a Reddit post from June 27. "I haven't seen a worse auto-correct in my life," the user proclaimed. "If anything it makes more mistakes and doesn't actually fix squat. I...

‘Complete garbage’ rage Samsung users over ‘unusable’ text feature – but fans share alternative that’s ‘working wonders’

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

Starting next month, Google will require apps on the Play Store to provide a “stable, engaging, responsive user experience.” If they don’t, the company plans to eventually remove those apps from the store. This policy is part of Google’s latest spam policy update and is designed to...

Google is getting ready to remove lots of Android apps from the Play Store

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Salt Life Beer, a beloved brand synonymous with ocean enthusiasts and craft beer lovers, is facing turbulent times as it files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Known for its crisp and refreshing lager inspired by the sea, Salt Life Beer has become a staple for those who cherish the ocean's allure.

Another famous beer brand is going bankrupt and will file for Chapter 11

Virginia State

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

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Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

Massachusetts State

Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Stores Across the Northeast. Stop & Shop, a well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its underperforming stores across the Northeast region of the United States. The decision, aimed at streamlining operations and fostering future growth, will affect locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with all closures scheduled to be completed by November 2nd.

A well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its under performing stores

Xbox has not been doing well in Europe recently. Earlier this year, reports of European Retailers stopping the stocking of Xbox Physical games started popping up. Now, it seems that Xbox itself is considering removing its consoles from the European market. As reported by The Verge, Tom Warren received a...

Microsoft Is Reportedly Considering To Stop Marketing Xbox Consoles in Europe; Player Count Surges for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2

A faulty update from cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike is responsible for a global IT outage leading to some truly unique imagery of blue screens. From the screens in Times Square in New York to airports and banks globally, this outage has everyone seeing blue.

CrowdStrike outage Blue Screen of Death photos from around the world

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta

Meta is planning to spend billions to buy roughly 5 percent of ​​EssilorLuxottica, the €88 billion European eyewear giant it has collaborated with on two generations...

Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta

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