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Reddit puts AI scrapers on notice
Reddit has a warning for AI companies and other scrapers: play by our rules or get blocked.
ChatGPT for macOS no longer requires a subscription
The macOS ChatGPT desktop app is now available to everyone. That is, provided you’re running an Apple Silicon Mac (sorry, Intel users) and are running macOS Sonoma or higher.
OpenAI will block people in China from using its services
Although OpenAI’s services are available in more than 160 countries, China isn’t one of them.
Waymo’s robotaxis are now open to anyone in San Francisco
Waymo is now available for anyone in San Francisco. The Alphabet-owned company has had government approval to operate paid driverless cars since last August but had been working its way through a waitlist in the months since.
Tesla’s Cybertruck has been recalled again
Tesla is once again recalling the Cybertruck. All told, nearly 12,000 vehicles are being recalled due to a faulty windshield wiper and trim.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 dates announced: Shop the summer sale on July 16 and 17
Amazon Prime Day 2024, the members-only shopping event for Prime subscribers, will return on July 16 and 17 this year.
Made by Google's next event will be August 13
Google has announced the date for its next Made by Google event, which is scheduled to take place at 10AM PT on August 13.
Snapchat is making it harder for strangers to contact teens — again
Snapchat is, once again, beefing up its safety features to make it harder for strangers to contact teens in the app.
ChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models
ChatGPT is now available in many Volkswagen models. It works with the company’s pre-existing voice assistant IDA.
Motorola’s 2024 Razr and Razr+ might be the most stylish and affordable foldables of the year
For 2024, Motorola's Razr and Razr+ feature bigger screens, stunning new colors and a big upgrade in water resistance.
Firefox starts letting you use AI chatbots in the sidebar
Mozilla is bringing AI chatbots to the Firefox sidebar, but they're entirely optional.
Beats Pill speakers are back and have been redesigned from the inside out
Beats revives the Pill speaker with an updated design, re-engineered sound and more.
This Blink Outdoor 4 bundle with a Video Doorbell is 63 percent off for Prime members
You can get Blink's Outdoor 4 Camera and Video Doorbell for 63 percent off.
Apple’s latest OS betas enable iPhone mirroring on Mac
Apple fans who are willing to install developer betas on their devices can now mirror their iPhone to their Mac desktop.
JLab's new $70 sport earbuds let you change equalizer presets with a few taps
JLab has unveiled its latest set of spot earbuds. The $70 JBuds Sport ANC 4 offer 14 hours of listening, according to the brand, as well as onboard EQ controls.
Patreon is giving creators more tools to attract free subscribers
Patreon is continuing its push to expand beyond its roots as a paid membership platform.
Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat is $85 off right now
Wellbots has Google’s highly rated Nest Learning Thermostat on sale for $85 off. This elegant circular gizmo learns your heating and cooling habits and adjusts accordingly, making home temperature maintenance about as effortless as you could expect.
Google rolls out Gemini side panels for Gmail and other Workspace apps
Google is making Gemini more easily accessible in its Workspace apps, if you're a paying customer.
EU finds Microsoft violated antitrust laws by bundling Teams
Microsoft faces a fine for violating the EU's antitrust laws.
The Morning After: Apple may face another huge EU fine
The biggest news stories this morning: Paramount+ is raising prices again for all of the Tulsa King fans out there, Google is reportedly building AI chatbots based on celebrities and influencers, New difficulty mod in Stardew Valley will purge your saves if you use a guide.