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Grok, the chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI and popularized on his social media platform X, appears to have repeatedly spread misinformation about today’s mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia. Gizmodo pointed to a number of posts where Grok misidentified the bystander — 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed — who disarmed one of the gunmen, and where it questioned the authenticity of videos and photos capturing al Ahmed’s actions. In one post, the chatbot misidentified the man in a photo as an Israeli hostage, and in another post brought up irrelevant information about the Israeli army’s treatment of Palestinians. In…

Breville Eye Q 850 has 7 toast shade options HomeBreakfast ClubBreville Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice Toaster Gadget Flow Editors It toasts by color instead of time!Editor’s QuoteBreville Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice ToasterEnjoy reliable, even toast with the Breville Eye Q 850 Auto 2 Slice Toaster, which toasts by color instead of time for steady results.Color-sensing Eye Q optic sensors: Sensors track browning 10 times a second, so each batch stops at the shade you select.7-level Toast Shade Selector: Choose from 7 color settings, and get consistent toast even when starting with frozen bread.One-touch automatic lowering: Lower…

Summarize This Article:ChatGPTPerplexityGrokGoogle AIXiaomi is consistently rolling out the latest HyperOS 3 update for its eligible devices globally. Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro has also started receiving the stable HyperOS 3 update in Europe. The latest HyperOS 3 release is based on Android 16.The HyperOS 3 update for the Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro is currently being rolled out in Europe with build number 3.0.1.0.WNXEUXM. The build number may vary for the global build. Similar to updates for other devices, this update is available in multiple GBs. So, make sure to download the update over WiFi.HyperOS 3 is popular because of the…

Fintech startup Mesa has shut down its Homeowners Card, which awarded points to cardholders for paying their mortgages. A message on the Mesa website states that as of December 12, “all Mesa Homeowners Card accounts are closed,” adding, “All credit cards have been deactivated and you are no longer able to make any new purchases or earn Mesa Points.” A Mesa FAQ about the shutdown described this as “a business decision to close the Mesa Homeowners Card Program entirely.” TechCrunch has reached out to Mesa for additional comment on its future plans. The startup launched just over a year ago,…

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Postage times go crazy this time of year, but there is still time to buy a new phone and have it arrive before the holidays. Well, not this one. The OnePlus 15 is still “coming soon” – the company’s US site is showing January shipping times. It’s also up on Amazon at the same $900 starting price for the 12/256GB model. Another alternative brand is Nothing – its first flagship isn’t as powerful as we might have hoped, but at least now its price reflects that. And it’s available now. The Nothing Phone (3) has a 6.67” 120Hz…

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Senior reporter Sean O’Kane popped over to Palo Alto to check out Rivian’s Autonomy & AI Day, which some insiders told us would be the company’s most important event. I’m not sure I would categorize it as such, but how about I let the journalist on the ground give his assessment?  Via Sean (and a few of my thoughts sprinkled in) after the event … It…

8BitDo 64 Controller Funtastic offers limited-edition colors HomeComputer Accessories8BitDo 64 Controller – Funtastic Limited Editions Gadget Flow Editors8BitDo 64 Controller – Funtastic Limited EditionsBring classic style to your setup with the 8BitDo 64 Controller Funtastic Limited Editions, created to match the look and feel of retro N64 era gamepads.Designed for Analogue 3D: Built specifically to pair with the Analogue 3D system so your controller and console feel like one complete setup.Funtastic color options: Choose from Clear, Jungle, Watermelon, Smoke, Ice, Fire, Gold, or Grape to match your favorite translucent N64 style.Limited production run: Quantities are highly limited, so each controller…

With foldable phones being so popular, you expect many third-party apps to be optimized for the said form factor. Even more so when it comes to system apps. That’s why Google is improving the Camera experience for Pixel 9 Pro Fold users with an update by adding a neat Pixel 10 Pro Fold feature. Pixel 9 Pro Fold Camera app This particular functionality allows you to preview your photos on the left half of the screen and keep the camera viewfinder on the right side. Honestly, it’s surprising how much time it took for Google to catch up…

Whether or not Netflix’s $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. goes through, the deal encapsulates a fraught moment for Hollywood, as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by tech giants. On the latest episode of the Equity podcast, Kirsten Korosec and I discussed the deal’s implications, both for Netflix and the larger Hollywood ecosystem. Kirsten noted that it’s just the latest move bringing more consolidation to the media business, and she wondered whether it’s “too big a risk” for Netflix. Meanwhile, I discussed a call with Netflix executives where Wall Street analysts also seemed to be struggling to wrap their…