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Your Airbnb host might actually be AI
The scale of this shift came into focus after an exchange at an Airbnb property near New York City, where an AI system speaking for hosts named Alexis and Peter responded to a guest message that appeared to test its system instructions.
Steam might soon display 30-day price history for game deals
Data miners recently unearthed Steam code suggesting the storefront could soon compare each game’s current price with prices from the previous 30 days, likely to warn users if developers recently raised prices ahead of a sale. Steam and other stores have offered similar warnings in Europe since 2023, but the…
Intel brings 18A process to budget laptops with new Core Series 3 CPUs
Intel describes Core Series 3 as an upgrade path for small businesses and home users following a typical five-year refresh cycle, offering performance gains over five-year-old PCs and previous-generation low-power Core processors such as Core 7 150U.
How Intel Got Into Trouble: We Test the Last Decade of Intel Flagship CPUs
From Kaby Lake to Core Ultra, we revisit Intel’s flagship CPUs to see how a decade of design choices shaped performance, power, and ultimately, how the company lost its lead.
Microsoft counters MacBook Neo with free Game Pass and Office bundle on Windows laptops
College students who purchase eligible Windows laptops before July 31 can receive a free year of Microsoft 365 Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a customized Xbox controller. Retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and Dell are leaning into the promotion, surfacing models designed to rival the MacBook Neo on…
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