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It will be powered by a more advanced version of the model used by ChatGPT’s new voice mode, Bloomberg says. jamesonwu1972/Shutterstock It has long been reported that OpenAI’s first hardware product will be an AI-powered speaker. Now, a new Bloomberg report reveals more details about the upcoming device, which will apparently be rechargeable and can easily be carried from one room to another. You’re supposed to be able to take it to the kitchen, for instance, to help you with cooking instructions and then carry it back to your living room or bedroom. The publication says…

Andy Serkis is addressing criticism surrounding the lack of diversity in “The Hunt for Gollum.” The actor and director recently responded to concerns about the upcoming “Lord of the Rings” spinoff film, explaining the approach behind its casting and emphasizing its connection to J.R.R. Tolkien’s original world. His comments come as anticipation for the project continues to grow. MEGA Andy Serkis, who famously portrayed Gollum in “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” films, is stepping into the director’s role for the spinoff movie, “The Hunt for Gollum,” and is also reprising his iconic role. The film’s cast has…

Kate Upton and Justin Verlander’s relationship has had some ups and downs, but overall, the couple has knocked it out of the park romance wise. The pair has baseball to thank for their meet-cute, working together in February 2012 on the set of a commercial for the Major League Baseball 2K12 video game. Nearly a year later, the duo made their relationship public in January 2013. Although they split in mid-2013, they were back together by January 2014, reuniting in the Bahamas for a romantic getaway. Two years later, the MLB player popped the question and after Verlander won the…

England and India resumed their white-ball rivalry with the opening ODI at Edgbaston, Birmingham, as both sides looked to begin the three-match series on a winning note. While England opted to bat first after winning the toss, the visitors responded with a disciplined bowling effort before producing a composed chase to register a comfortable victory.One of the biggest talking points of the contest came during India’s innings when England speedster Jofra Archer delivered a peach to dismiss Virat Kohli early. The wicket quickly went viral across social media, with fans applauding Archer’s pace and precision.Jofra Archer traps Virat Kohli LBW…

Mainland Spain registered its hottest first half of the summer since records began in 1961, with two heatwaves sending temperatures soaring, national weather agency Aemet said on Tuesday. The average temperature from June 1st to July 15th was 24.5C, 3.3C higher than the figure of 21.2C for the 1991-2020 reference period, Aemet spokesman Rubén del Campo told AFP. Temperatures for Tuesday and Wednesday were calculated using forecasts and any “small difference” with observations “will have scant impact on the analysis”, he added. “Practically all days in the summer of 2026 have up to now recorded temperatures higher than the normal…

Midfielder Rayan Cherki maintains France are a better team than Spain and felt Les Bleus beat themselves in last night’s World Cup semi-final. Spain dominated from start to finish in Dallas, winning 2-0 thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal penalty and a second-half strike from Pedro Porro, to ease into the final where they will play either England or Argentina. It was a sobering night for the French, who were unable to replicate the performance level they produced earlier in the tournament as Didier Deschamps’ reign as boss ended with a whimper. And Cherki, who came on as a second half…

Heidi Klum got blindsided by her own past this week, and honestly, same. Fan account @hugmeheidii_ surfaced casting footage of Klum from the early 2000s and posted it online. Klum saw it, responded, and delivered what might be the most relatable thing a supermodel has ever admitted: she’d completely forgotten the video existed. Klum confirmed it on Instagram, writing “It’s so fun (and a little embarrassing 🫣) seeing old casting videos like this from the early 2000’s. I had completely forgotten about this one, thank you @hugmeheidii_ for posting 🙏” Embarrassing casting tapes? Welcome to the club, Heidi. The early…

Wednesday morning could see thousands of Canadian travellers double-checking travel plans for the August long weekend, as the results of a strike vote held by about 4,400 unionized WestJet flight attendants are expected.If they vote in favour, union members represented by CUPE Local 8125 could legally walk off the job on Sunday Aug. 2, effectively grounding WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, the day before a statutory holiday in many provinces. WestJet could also lock out flight attendants as of that date should it choose to, because a federal “cooling off” period will have ended.Either side would need to provide 72 hours’…

Jim Lee starts his day with an early workout and household tasks. A few times a week, he then drives to an indoor gun range near his Mississauga home to fire handguns at targets. Lee obtained his firearms licence last year and took up shooting as a retirement hobby. “It’s kind of exhilarating,” said Lee, who said he’s found community at the range. “I’ve met several people in here. We come in here almost the same during the weekdays … it’s nice, you chat with them, you chat even as you’re leaving.”Lee is part of a growing trend. Firearms license applications in the…

¿Qué es “más”? El 71% de los empleados prefiere tener un modelo retributivo que combine salario con beneficios sociales y retribución flexible. Y no solo eso, más de la mitad elegiría una oferta salarial con beneficios por encima de una que no los incluya, incluso si el salario fijo fuera ligeramente inferior. Estos datos recogidos en el Informe ‘Claves del nuevo equilibrio laboral’ de Pluxee señala, además, que, entre los más jóvenes, esa preferencia es aún más pronunciada.  Los empleados han cambiado lo que esperan de su modelo de compensación. ¿Qué pueden hacer las pymes al respecto?  La buena noticia:…