• Welcome to Silly Season in Washington

    Congress is done with its homework, which means it’s time for some good old-fashioned messaging bills and dickering around

  • The Morning After: The verdict on the Rabbit R1

    When I first saw the Rabbit R1, it was more appealing than the Humane AI Pin. The R1 had an actual screen, not a dim projector, and it had a twee scrolling wheel, all wrapped up in a glossy, fiery orange-red shell. Alas, as our review explains, it doesn’t work as well as promised. It doesn’t do much and is, at launch, riddled with bugs and issues. Devindra Hardawar, who reviewed it, even took issue with the scrolling wheel. Nooooo. Engadget The main takeaway might be: If your phone can do all...

  • RI’s historic Rabbit Island up for sale

    For nearly $900,000, a small historic island off the coast of North Kingstown could be yours.

  • What is the Rabbit r1? The AI-powered gadget explained

    If you’re intrigued by what device might replace smartphones in the future, you’ve probably come across the Rabbit r1.  It’s safe to say the Rabbit r1 has had a tumultuous start.  Start-up Rabbit made headlines at CES 2024 when it caught the attention of many attendees with the pocket-sized AI marvel that is the r1. However, as users began to get their hands on the device the feedback was less than favourable, with many reviewers slating the device for seeming unfinished and accomplishing...

  • The Rabbit r1 shipped half-baked, but that's kind of the point

    I finally received the rabbit r1 (the company insists on this lowercase styling) I’ve been writing about since its debut at CES in January. And I was able to tell within about 30 seconds of turning it on that it was shipped a couple months too soon — but honestly…that’s fine? This AI gadget is […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Google I/O: Google I/O: Project Astra Does What the Rabbit R1 Doesn't

    Just yesterday, I was talking about how Apple’s new AI-powered transcription and summarization feature for voice memos on iPhone is one of the features Rabbit promised on the R1 for later this year, and that gives us one less reason to buy the device. Today, at Google I/O, the company showed off Project Astra, a multimodal AI agent designed to help you. It takes audio, pictures, and video input and is supposed to respond to your queries and follow-up questions precisely. The company claims its...

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    I Love The Person I Get To Be With Kids: Silly, Rebellious, Completely OK

    As an auntie, I show the children I care about ways of being and interacting they might not encounter with their parents or direct family members.

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    In the Face of Humane and Rabbit, It's Time for Google to Flex Its AI Power

    Commentary: Google doesn't need a dedicated AI device. But it's time for the company to bring a more powerful Large Language Model to the masses

  • Dogs, Horses, Rabbits: More Than 10,000 Animals Rescued From Brazil Floods

    More than 10,000 animals rescued from floods (Third column, 8th story, link) Related stories:Brazil's catastrophic weather spawns spate of conspiracy theories Drudge Report Feed needs your support!   Become a Patron

  • Silly Us: Google Regurgitates Typical Excuse After Slashing MAGA Ad

    Google is back to its old censorship tricks, leaving no room for MAGA sense of humor. Last Friday, Google made some waves on X when it was caught censoring an ad supporting former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign multiple times. Google reportedly restored the ad the following day, claiming it had flagged it“in error.” MRC President Brent Bozell decried this sorry excuse. “This is unacceptable,” he said. “Why did Google remove the ad from Trump's Super PAC in the first place? This is a...

  • Silly Us: Google Regurgitates Typical Excuse After Slashing MAGA Ad

    Google is back to its old censorship tricks, leaving no room for MAGA sense of humor. Last Friday, Google made some waves on X when it was caught censoring an ad supporting former President Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign multiple times. Google reportedly restored the ad the following day, claiming it had flagged it“in error.” MRC President Brent Bozell decried this sorry excuse. “This is unacceptable,” he said. “Why did Google remove the ad from Trump's Super PAC in the first place? This is a...

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    Google's just demoed its multimodal Gemini Live feature, and I'm worried for Rabbit and Humane

    At its much-anticipated annual I/O event, Google this week announced some exciting functionality to its Gemini AI model, particularly its multi-modal capabilities, in a pre-recorded video demo. Although it sounds a lot like the "Live" feature on Instagram or TikTok, Live for Gemini refers to the ability for you to "show" Gemini your view via your camera, and have a two-way conversation with the AI in real time. Think of it as video-calling with a friend who knows everything about everything....