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Meta has shut down its AI chatbots that let you have conversations with alter-ego versions of celebrities, as reported by The Information. The celebrity chatbots were a big part of Meta’s announcements at its Connect event last September, now, you can’t talk with them anymore. The shutdown follows...

Meta moves on from its celebrity lookalike AI chatbots

Instagram head Adam Mosseri said Tuesday that users in the U.S. can now see a label that highlights related trending topics above posts. You can tap on that label to see more posts related to that topic, and the new window will have “Top” and “Recent” tabs that let you filter posts.

Threads now highlights relevant trending topics above posts

Mindtrip lets you insert a link like a Reddit post or a blog and ask the AI assistant to build an itinerary based on the places mentioned. You can also see these places on a map and easily save them to favorites or a trip list. You can also use a YouTube, TikTok or Instagram link to populate the list of places mentioned in the video. Currently, the tool can only work with TikTok videos that have text overlays. For YouTube videos, the tool uses transcripts to show suggested places.

Travel startup Mindtrip’s new feature lets you build an itinerary from a screenshot, YouTube or TikTok video

Google is phasing out an Olympics ad after for its AI-powered chatbot, Gemini, after receiving widespread criticism of showing a father use AI to help his daughter write a fan letter to her favorite athlete. The 60-second commercial, which is still available on YouTube, shows a father using Gemini to write a fan letter to an idol, Olympic track star Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, on behalf of his young daughter.

Google will no longer air an Olympics ad that showed a child using AI to write a fan letter

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

TechRadar

TCL has just delivered a big present to Roku devices and TCL TVs that use the Roku OS. It's replacing the existing TCL app with a brand-new app called TCLtv Plus that will give you access to more than 350 ad-supported streaming channels.That's a big upgrade for a lot of people: TCL has been collaborating with Roku for over a decade now, so there are millions of TVs out there running the Roku OS.According to Mark Zhang, president of TCL North America, "Our partnership with Roku firmly establishes TCLtv Plus as a powerful force in the streaming ecosystem". So what...

Roku fans just got 350 new, free streaming channels thanks to TCL

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HOUSEHOLDS using modified Fire Sticks to stream premium content for free may receive warning letters, an anti-piracy chief has told The Sun. It follows the biggest illegal streaming bust by police and IP protection organisation FACT to date. FACT CEO, Kevin Sharp, explained that his organisation is ramping up efforts...

Modified Fire Stick users issued stark warning over illegal streaming as anti-piracy chief says ‘we want them to pay’

Los Angeles, CA

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Pocha L.A. Modern Mexicana Kitchen , a proudly Mexicana, "Angelina"-owned restaurant, has announced its imminent closure in Highland Park. The restaurant's last day for deconstructed blini-like "burritas," healthy salads, and chilaquiles will be this Sunday, August 4th, though owners say they are looking for a new location.

Chicana-Led Pocha L.A. Announces Its Closure In Highland Park

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Spend time alone with the dead in The Mortuary Assistant. You have taken on an apprenticeship at River Fields Mortuary, a place where rumors abound of the deceased being entangled with the paranormal. Perform embalmings, handle the various jobs around the mortuary, and exorcise demonic forces. The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition features an endless embalming-only mode, new bodies, additional lore, and more.

The Mortuary Assistant: Definitive Edition

The Moxxi’s Bar pop-up during Comic-Con in San Diego was the ultimate destination for Borderlands fans. There were cosplayers, props, gaming stations, themed drinks, and even a DJ set by Claptrap. Presented by Borderlands.

Exploring Mad Moxxi's Bar at Comic-Con! | SDCC 2024

Increasing access to smartphones with better cameras and platforms to share videos has also raised serious concerns about privacy. Many of these devices come with hidden features and even advanced tech such as LiDAR. Now a tech enthusiast has revealed a new smartphone with a camera that can see through fabric and plastic, triggering a fresh debate online. A company named Nothing launched the CMF Phone 1, an affordable smartphone, last week on July 12. The brand sought to infuse some excitement into the market by adding a fascinating feature to its device. However, they are now facing criticism over an x-ray like feature, after a digital creator named Maxwell-Bohui Lu (@purely_maxwell) made a bold claim about it on Instagram.

The internet is both excited and concerned about 'x-ray' vision camera in a new smartphone

ROKU users have an endless stream of ways to unlock free content, but the list keeps growing with the addition of "secret" channels. Users traditionally add channels to their accounts through Roku's official channel store, but they may be missing out. "Secret" or private channels are technically part of the...

Roku users can unlock hundreds of free shows and movies using little-known “secret” channels – but find them first

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YouTube is growing slower than expected. It is a warning to Amazon Prime and Netflix about demand for ad-supported content.
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YouTube Results a Warning to Netflix and Amazon

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The latest Apple iPad is back down to Prime Day pricing. Currently, Amazon has the 10th Gen Apple iPad for only $299.99. This iPad was originally priced at $449.99 when it launched back in 2022, but recently Apple slashed the price by $100 to $349.99. Now you can get it for an extra $50 less. This is another chance for you to score an excellent deal on the most affordable current gen iPad, even if you missed out on Prime Day.

The Most Affordable Apple iPad Is Even Less Expensive Starting Today

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OpenAI said Tuesday it is letting some members of the public try out the new voice features for ChatGPT it showed off back in May. Why it matters: The enhanced interactive voice mode, which gained extra notoriety after Scarlett Johansson said the demo's voice sounded like hers, has been eagerly anticipated.

OpenAI's advanced voice-powered ChatGPT gets wider test

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

A ROKU fan has shared a long list of apps that offer at least some free TV shows and movies. The savvy money-saver decided to hunt down as many free streaming services as possible after being hit with a giant bill. In a Reddit thread, the TV fan said that...

Savvy Roku fan shares their list of 19 legal apps to unlock free TV, movies and channels after shock $204 streaming bill

Check out the full gameplay walkthrough for Playdead's Inside in 4K, including the secret ending! Timecodes are listed below.

Inside Gameplay Walkthrough - Full Game (4K)

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YouTube Study Reveals 91% of Indian Gen Z Fans Actively Engage with Content, Impacting Trends and Communities

To mark the 10th anniversary of YouTube FanFest, a new study released on July 30 by YouTube India explores the evolution of fandoms. The report also...

YouTube Study Reveals 91% of Indian Gen Z Fans Actively Engage with Content, Impacting Trends and Communities

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