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What Is Amazon’s Rufus Chatbot? Amazon classifies Rufus as an expert shopping assistant designed to simplify purchase decisions for customers. Thanks to that, customers can ask general questions without exiting the Amazon platform to perform separate web searches. Amazon But how exactly would it benefit the company? Surveys indicate that indecision is a key factor contributing to this problem. It could reduce the cart abandonment rate, helping Amazon prevent the loss of potential customers due to indecision....

Mediocre hardware and a buggy Windows 11 pen input mean this potential Surface Pro alternative is a frustrating mess. It’s too heavy and lacks a keyboard cover, so it’s difficult to carry around. It weighs a 3.75lbs, or nearly 1.7kg. James Bruce / MakeUseOf It’s stiff, and maintains almost any upright angle you set it at. Not that you’ll want to use this handheld for any length of time. A separate desk stand is included for more comfortable, flatter drawing angles....

Voltschemer could cause your phone to explode, but what’s the likelihood of that actually happening? What Is VoltSchemer? The idea is that an attacker can manipulate your phone in specific ways while it sits atop your charger. DALL-E 3 / MakeUseOf This could cause the phone to break, suffer data loss, or even pose a severe fire risk. It’s important to note that VoltSchemer was invented and tested by researchers, not criminals....

Quick Links Summary It’s late at night. Money needs to be wired to you immediately so you could get home. The voice in the message sounds so real and is unmistakably that of their childonly it isn’t. Linaimages/Shutterstock How Does an AI Voice Cloning Scam Work? Voice cloning can create incredibly realistic digital replicas of a person’s voice. And for reference, here’s is how Christian Cawley really sounds, talking on The Really Useful Podcast....

Summary Typical voice assistants like Google Assistant and Bixby can’t keep up with the capabilities of AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. If you’ve ever wanted to replace Google Assistant with an AI chatbot, Copilot lets you do just that. How to Set Microsoft Copilot as the Default Assistant on Android Microsoft rolled out an update to the Copilot Android app that allows you to set it as the default assistant on your Android phone....

AirDrop’s range is around 30 feet (or 10 meters). Also, every file you transfer is fully encrypted. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi will automatically turn on when you do this. Smartmockups Your recipient should have AirDrop enabled on their Apple equipment as well. Note that if they’re not in your contacts, they should set AirDrop toEveryonesetting after toggling it on. Afterward,Control + Clickon the file you want to send and selectShare > AirDrop....

What better alternative to Midjourney than its most well-known competitor: DALL-E? The main restriction is the daily number of “boosts” used to generate images quickly. When they run out, you have to wait longer for your image to generate. Signing up for an account gives you 15 boosts each day. Nothing like the ability to create higher-resolution images exists in Microsoft Designer. Nor the ability to change the aspect ratio like you might in Midjourney....

While these batteries can hold a full charge when new, they gradually lose this capacity over time. Regularly charging overnight, even with a genuine charger having an automatic shutoff feature, can accelerate battery wear. So, you should not make it a habit. OlegRi/Intellson/Shutterstock Also, do not forget that the charger could overheat and catch fire. So, unless necessary, it’s best to avoid charging your laptop overnight. This overheating can adversely affect the battery’s lifespan....

Still, most of the series is available via popular US streaming services. Short on Time? Thats a shame since AARP ranked it as the bestLaw & Ordershow1. Thanks to its dedicated firmware, you could evenset ExpressVPN up on your router. This enables you to securely streamLaw & Orderon any rig, even gaming consoles 2. Currently, this includes all 10 seasons ofCriminal IntentandOrganized Crime. For simplicity, we cover platforms that offer on-demand access toLaw & Orderepisodes below....

Quick Links Looking for a new smartphone? It’s time to check out the best new smartphones we saw at MWC 2024. Its 6.77-inch screen has a 1,264x2,780 resolution and a maximum brightness of 1,400 nits. Gavin Phillips/MakeUseOf It’s a powerful combination. I also like the visual style of the of Magic 6 Pro. Its Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 isn’t as powerful as the latest Snapdragon Gen 8 chips. Gavin Phillips/MakeUseOf...

Either way, they’ve all made MakeUseOf’s Best of MWC 2024 listin no particular order. It’s certainly one of the most aesthetically pleasing smartphones to launch at MWC 2024. Someone sends you a location? Gavin Phillips/MakeUseOf Just drag it straight into Google Maps, and it loads immediately. The concept smartphone features a 6.9-inch pOLED screen. Another plus point is the 6.77-inch screen, with a 1,264x2,780 resolution and a maximum brightness of 1,400 nits....

This key in of discrimination, driven by fear and prejudice, likely isnt going away anytime soon. However, reading and sharing resources such as this one can help to improve the situation. To help, Ive compiled 30+ facts and statistics about anti-Asian hate. In the US, anti-Asian hate typically refers to discrimination targeting Chinese, East, and Southeast Asians. In the UK, it also commonly manifests as racism targeting people of South Asian descent....

This could lead to many cables, dongles, hubs, and other accessories cluttering your desk. The Baseus GaN5 4-in-1 Charging Hub will help clear up your workstation. Despite being designed for workstation use, it doesnt have a tremendous power output capacity. Jowi Morales / MakeUseOf It also has a single blue indicator light that tells you if the hub is powered. The key in-C 1 port is power only and doesnt communicate with the other ports on the hub....