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Amazon rolls out Alexa Plus nationwide and launches a new free tier

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Microsoft apologizes for ‘offensive and hurtful tweets’ from its AI bot

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Amazon’s “sassy” personality style for Alexa Plus has a lot of warning labels.

Brief, Sweet, and Chill options launched in January for Alexa Plus, and now there’s also Sassy, an “unfiltered personality with razor-sharp wit, playful sarcasm, and occasional censored profanity.”

HP has new incentive to stop blocking third-party ink in its printers

Trade group calls out HP for latest Dynamic Security firmware update.

Channel Surfer lets you watch YouTube like it's old-school cable TV

The web app lets you turn on YouTube and surf channels like you're watching cable TV in the '90s.

Why Rivian is holding the $45,000 base model R2 until 'late 2027'

Rivian spent the last two years promoting the R2 as a $45,000 SUV. But buyers won't be able to pay that price until late next year -- if at all.

Everything is Computer

Today we are announcing Personal Computer. Personal Computer runs on a dedicated Mac mini that can run 24/7, connected to your local apps and Perplexity’s secure servers.

Substack launches a built-in recording studio

Substack creators can pre-record video conversations with up to two guests, then publish directly on the platform.

Facebook Marketplace now lets Meta AI respond to buyers' messages

When buyers inquire about an item’s availability, sellers can use Meta AI to automatically draft replies using information from their listing, such as the description, availability, pickup location, and price.

Tinder tries to lure people back to online dating with IRL events, virtual speed dating

Tinder just got a major revamp as it attempts to re-engange its user base and attract younger daters. This includes in-person events, AI enhancements, and even virtual speed dating.

Facebook Marketplace Adds AI Auto-Replies for Annoying ‘Is This Still Available?’ Messages

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Atlassian follows Block’s footsteps and cuts staff in the name of AI

Atlassian laid off 10% of its workforce, around 1,600 people, as the company looks to funnel more funds to AI.