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We Tracked Down an AI Obituary Pirate to Find Out Why They're Exploiting Our Grief
CNET· 2025-07-16 12:01
AI 驱动的虚假信息扩散 - AI 生成的虚假讣告正在泛滥,利用人们的悲伤情绪 [1][2] - NewsGuard 发现,不可靠的 AI 生成新闻网站从 2023 年 5 月的 49 个激增至 1200 个 [3] 经济动机 - 虚假讣告的目的是为了广告收入,通过点击量或展示次数获利 [5][6] - 即使只有少数人访问,大规模自动化操作也能带来利润 [7] 平台应对与挑战 - Facebook 已经清理了超过 1 million 个虚假账户,但问题仍然存在 [8] - 社交媒体平台的内容审核力度正在减弱 [9] 个人保护措施 - 如果在信誉良好的平台上发现可疑的讣告,应向管理员举报 [10] - 可以使用 AI 工具来验证讣告是否由 AI 撰写 [10] - 分享真实的讣告,并提醒亲友注意潜在的虚假信息 [11] - 在涉及诈骗或造成严重精神损害的情况下,可以寻求法律咨询 [11][12]
Gemini on the Galaxy Watch 8 Made Me a Believer | All Things Mobile
CNET· 2025-07-15 12:00
Functionality and Performance - Gemini on Galaxy watches initially met with skepticism, but its performance proved convincing [1] - The watch summarizes responses and reads them aloud, providing hands-free information access [2] - Gemini accurately translated multiple prompts, including Spanish, demonstrating its language capabilities [4] - Gemini simplifies tasks, potentially replacing phone-based text input due to improved voice dictation [5] Integration and Future Potential - Gemini requires Gemini on the phone and Wear OS 4 or higher on the watch for automated updates [5] - Seamless integration across devices allows access to information from phone to wrist and vice versa [6] - Third-party app integration on Wear OS 6 unlocks further potential for Gemini's functionality [6] User Experience - The system can identify the actual photo spot of a landmark, not just the landmark itself, and provide directions [3]
Phones Are Loaded With AI – So Why Don't We Care? | All Things Mobile
CNET· 2025-07-14 12:01
User Adoption & Perception - A CNET survey reveals only 11% of US adults upgrade phones for AI features [2] - Approximately 30% of people find mobile AI unhelpful and don't want more AI features [2] - 20% of people admit they don't even know how to use the AI features on their phones [3] - Half of those surveyed are unwilling to pay extra for AI features on their phones [6] - 85% are unwilling to pay for a smarter Siri [6] Company Strategy & Monetization - Tech giants hope users will rely on AI tools and eventually pay to access them [4] - Samsung indicates Galaxy AI features will be free until the end of 2025 on supported devices [4] - Reports suggest Apple might eventually charge for some AI-powered features [4] - Amazon has started charging for the AI-supercharged Alexa Plus [5] Alternative Priorities - Consumers prioritize longer battery life, ample storage, and good cameras when buying new phones [3][9] - Price remains the top consideration for consumers [3] Industry Trends & Challenges - AI has become mainstream, blurring the lines between phone offerings [7] - Phone designs have become predictable, making AI a potential differentiator [7][8] - Software refreshes with AI are easier to implement than new hardware designs [9] - Phone makers need to focus on practical AI use cases to make them more appealing [10]
AI in Phones Aren't As Appealing to Users as Companies Think
CNET· 2025-07-14 12:01
Consumer Preferences - A CNET survey reveals that only 11% of US adults upgrade phones for AI features [2] - Approximately 30% of individuals find mobile AI unhelpful and oppose adding more AI features [2] - Consumers prioritize battery life, storage, and camera quality over AI when upgrading phones [2] - Price remains the primary factor for consumers when purchasing new phones [3] AI Adoption and Awareness - 20% of people admit they are not familiar with how to use the AI features on their phones [3] - The survey indicates that AI is a low-priority consideration for both iPhone and Android users [3] Industry Perspective - Tech companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google continue to integrate AI, aiming for user reliance and eventual paid access [4]
Look Inside Dyson's New Circular Strawberry Farm
CNET· 2025-07-13 12:01
Circular Farming Innovation - Dyson's circular farm design features rotating strawberry plants, robots for harvesting and pest control, and sensors for monitoring [1] - The circular design results in 250% more yield than traditional greenhouses [4] - Dyson uses robots with UV light to kill mold and robots to distribute beneficial insects [4] - 16 strawberry picking robots harvested 200,000 strawberries in a single month [4] Sustainable Agriculture and Renewable Energy - Dyson grows various crops, including wheat, barley, potatoes, peas, maize, and rye, to regenerate soil nutrients [5] - Energy crops are used to generate electricity, powering the equivalent of 10,000 homes [5][6] - Heat produced during the breakdown of crops is recycled to warm the glass house [6] - Broken down crops are returned to the land as fertilizer [6] - Dyson dedicates 11% (4,000 acres out of 36,000 acres) of its farmland to attract pollinating insects [6] Farm Details - Dyson's circular strawberry farms are housed in a 26-acre glass house in the UK [2] - The circular farm rig is over 18 ft tall and 78 ft long [3]
How To Deep Clean Your Fitness Tracker (and Why You Should!)
CNET· 2025-07-12 12:00
Product Maintenance - Regular cleaning of smartwatches or fitness trackers is important to prevent skin irritation from accumulated dirt and grime [2] - The video demonstrates cleaning a Garmin Forerunner 965, highlighting its 5ATM waterproof rating, which allows submersion up to 50 meters [4][5] - Different watch bands (silicone, leather, metallic) require different cleaning methods, with leather and metallic bands needing gentle wiping instead of submersion [11][12] - Key areas to clean include where the watch face meets the band, the heart rate monitor, and the charging port [7][12] - Avoid using chemical solvents or abrasive materials on the screen; a microfiber cloth is recommended [14][15] Usage Tips - The presenter wears the watch in the shower, which helps to keep it clean [18] - A thumbtack (or toothpick/safety pin) can be used gently to scrape off gunk from hard-to-reach areas like the charging port [3][4][13] - Cotton swabs are useful for cleaning the areas where the band meets the watch face [3][7] Accessories - Silicone bands are easy to clean due to their waterproof nature [9] - Screen protectors can be used to prevent scratches, especially on watches prone to them [15]
Budget Phones are Going to Take Over
CNET· 2025-07-11 12:00
Market Trends & Pricing - Budget tech is becoming the new normal, potentially the only worthwhile phone option as prices rise [3] - Consumers are increasingly considering budget models due to rising costs and potential tariffs [8][9][12] - Tariff threats, such as the proposed 25% tariff on products from South Korea and Japan, are driving consumers to purchase tech preemptively [8][9] - Apple plans to potentially increase iPhone prices regardless of tariffs, driven by increased RAM, new features, and design changes [10] Product Strategy & Features - Samsung's FE (Fan Edition) models offer budget-friendly options with some feature compromises [3][4] - The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, priced at $900, has the same camera as the premium Z Flip 7, which costs $1,100 [1][4][5] - The iPhone 16E has the same processor as the main iPhone 16 but costs $200 less by omitting one rear camera lens [2][6][7] - Apple is considering a budget MacBook powered by the A18 Pro chip (from the iPhone 16 Pro), potentially featuring different colors [11][12] Consumer Behavior - A CNET survey indicates that 64% of shoppers are rushing to buy tech to avoid price increases and shortages [9] - Consumers are weighing the value of slight spec improvements against rising costs [6] - The basic photos posted on social media platforms are likely to look the same regardless of using the standard or budget models [8]
Samsung's Galaxy Watch8 Series Comes with Gemini Built In
CNET· 2025-07-09 16:33
Product Innovation - The Galaxy Watch 8 will be the first watch with Gemini AI integration [1] - Gemini AI allows users to find nearby cafes and send texts without a phone [1] Convenience and User Experience - True AI companion on the wrist enhances user convenience [1]
Samsung Reveals the Galaxy Z Flip7 Price and Colors
CNET· 2025-07-09 16:31
It comes in jet black, blue shadow, and a coral red with an exclusive mid color only available samsung. com. Pre-orders begin today with the full lineup available on July 25th and it starts at $1,99. ...
Samsung Reveals the Price for the Z Fold7
CNET· 2025-07-09 16:30
Music Industry Overview - The music industry involves 30,000 musical works [1]