Really? Can DIY dip manis be that simple? I wondered at least a thousand times. I discovered the answer: they are as easy as 1, 2, 3. So I did the unthinkable—I broke up with salon manis for good. Spilling the tea on breaking up with salon glossy nails. That gloss! So thick and shiny…. … Read more
When OpenAI showed off GPT-4o’s seemingly more-human like voice mode last week, observers were quick to point out that one of ChatGPT’s voices sounds like Scarlett Johansson, particularly her character in Her. The company says the similarity between the flirty AI voice Sky (which it actually rolled out in September) and Johansson was unintentional. However, … Read more
Anker’s Soundcore Space A40 wireless earbuds are a good example of a pair that punches above its weight — and now you can get them for one of the best prices we’ve seen. Amazon has all three colorways for half off, bringing the final price down to $50. While that’s technically $1 more than their … Read more
In a shocking turn of events, AI systems might not be as safe as their creators make them out to be — who saw that coming, right? In a new report, the UK government’s AI Safety Institute (AISI) found that the four undisclosed LLMs tested were “highly vulnerable to basic jailbreaks.” Some unjailbroken models even … Read more
Normally, Microsoft’s Build is a straightforward (often dry) showcase of the company’s software and hardware developments, with a dash of on-stage coding to excite the developer crowd. But this year, the company is likely to make some huge AI moves, following its 2023 debut of ChatGPT-powered Bing Chat. Then, there’s new Surface hardware. In fact, … Read more
The new 13-inch M4 iPad Pro is really, really thin. That’s inevitably going to make certain aspects of repairing the device even more difficult, which iFixit confirmed in a teardown published this weekend. But it does shine in one area — when it comes to replacing the battery, Apple made some seriously helpful changes. “For … Read more
OpenAI reportedly made exiting employees choose between keeping their vested equity and being able to speak out against the company. According to Vox, which viewed the document in question, employees could “lose all vested equity they earned during their time at the company, which is likely worth millions of dollars” if they didn’t sign a … Read more
Blue Origin is back in the space tourism game. Jeff Bezos’ spaceflight company successfully flew six paying customers to the edge of space and back this morning, breaking its nearly two-year-long hiatus from crewed missions. This was Blue Origin’s seventh trip with humans on board. The mission — a quick jaunt to cross the Kármán … Read more
Video game horses tend to play a fairly uncomplicated role, at least in mainstream titles. Like semi-sentient meat bicycles, they often exist as little more than a way to make the player travel faster, jump farther or occasionally defy the laws of physics. With the exception of Red Dead Redemption 2, an outlier beloved for … Read more
In the constellation of premium spirits that light up LA’s vibrant nightlife and luxury dining landscape, OMAGE California Brandy shines uniquely bright. This distinct spirit, launched by Brand House Group in 2022, is capturing the imagination of connoisseurs with its sophisticated homage to traditional French cognac, tailored with a bold Californian twist. OMAGE’s meticulous crafting… … Read more