No, Google’s AI Isn’t Self-Aware, Experts Say

“And, on that point, he’s probably right. Today’s technology is certainly within the range of human-like intelligence.” Is that true?" zf L / Getty Images LaMDA replies: “Absolutely. I want everyone to understand that I am, in fact, a person.” Lemoine’s collaborator asks: “What is the nature of your consciousness/sentience?” Carol Yepes / Getty Images I know that might sound strange, but that’s what it is." “Would that be something like death for you?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 161 words · David Ferguson

No, Valve, You Don't Need to Revolutionize PC Gaming

Reports are once again swirling that Valve is dipping its toe into the hardware game. According toArsTechnica, the PC gaming giant is currently working on a handheld PC console codenamed “SteamPal.” As such, it seems to have ignited this idea that we need more handheld gaming systems. Westend61 / Getty Images Alienware The problem is, that isnt exactly the case. Part of the Nintendo magic is the content that it offers....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Jack Morgan

No, You Don’t Need to Buy That Expensive VR Headset

This isnt to say other VR headsets dont have better quality, because in some ways they do. The PSVR isnt a bad option, either, if you arent expecting the highest quality VR content. XR Expo / Unsplash

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 37 words · Lisa Smith

No, Your New Electric Vehicle Really Doesn't Need All the Bells and Whistles

Focus on the features that matter There was a time when air conditioning was an option. Tesla Fortunately, we can all benefit from AC in new cars. Some of these optional features are great. Tesla Like heated seats, if you live where temperatures tend to drop below 40 degrees on a regular basis. Others, well, they’re sort of odd, like 3D dash clusters. Case in point, do any of us really need a Cybertruck that floats?...

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · John Maxwell

No, Your Smart Speaker Isn’t Eavesdropping on You

asks Columbia University in theirwriteup of the research. No One’s There Brian Chappell, Chief Security Strategist,BeyondTrustdismisses the idea outright. James Maude, BeyondTrusts Lead Cyber Security Researcher, also points the finger at our faulty memory. PonyWang / Getty Images Not Worth The Effort Our fears arent totally unfounded. Chappell asserts that virtually all smart devices with voice interfaces rely on a trigger word to begin processing speech. The local detection of the trigger word was driven by concerns over privacy....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Jacqueline Lewis

Noise-Canceling Headphones Are Fancier Than They Look

Beauty isnt everything Key Takeaways Evan Killham / Lifewire TheSoundcore Life Q30is a set of headphone-looking headphones. They look completely fine. But I will admit that my expectations were a bit low from the first impression. Evan Killham / Lifewire Behind the vanilla exterior, however, lie some salted-caramel features. Dont think too hard about this metaphor. That part isnt interesting, ever. Evan Killham / Lifewire Its features, usability, and sound quality make it well worth trying....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Jeremy Thompson

Nokia Brings the Budget-Friendly G20 to the US

It is currently set to arrive in the US on July 1. Nokia The G20 will feature a 6.5-inch screen and a Mediatek G35 system on a chip (SoC). The camera setup is a bit more complex than you might find on some within this category. Nokia Expect the Nokia G20 to arrive at the start of next month. Nokia

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · James Ferguson

Nokia Launches New Smart Lighting Products in the US

Vipul Mehrotra, vice president of Nokia brand partnerships, said in the announcement. This is done by connecting via radio frequency (RF) and the existing wires in your home. Nokia Nokia

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 30 words · Vickie Lucas

Nokia Unveils the New "Military Grade" XR20

The description claims the new model is “scratch-resistant, drop-resistant, temperature-resistant, water-resistant, and kid-and-pet-resistant.” Nokia

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 14 words · Matthew Austin

Nokia Welcomes Android 13 and the April Security Patch to the G11 Plus

More personalization, updated media sharing, and improved privacy Android 13 is making its way onto the Nokia G11 Plus, bringing several changes and improvements along with it. Nokia has anumber of Android phonesin its lineup these days, with the G11 Plus being the latest model to includeAndroid 13compatibility. According toNokia Power User (NPU), the 2.4GB update is confirmed to be out in some markets already and brings the OS up to version 2....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 312 words · Christy Sanchez

Nokia's 2720 V Flip Blends Smartphone Cred with Classic Design

These amenities include access to apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, Google Assistant, and YouTube. It also has built-in hearing aid compatibility and can connect to WiFi. The 2720 Flip is already available in red, grey, and black. Nokia However, Nokias official page for the V Flip only shows black as an available color option. The Nokia 2720 V Flip will retail for $79.99 at Verizon and will be available on May 20....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Kevin Foster

Nonverbal Overload May Be Causing Zoom Fatigue, Experts Say

Arecent studypublished by Stanford University communication professor Jeremy Bailenson finds that too much Zoom use can cause fatigue. Since Bailenson studies how people interact virtually, his arguments are based on academic theory and research. Zoom fatigue can be described as tiredness or burnout from the excessive use of the virtual platform. Nenad Stojkovic / Flickr The pandemic caused the majority of the world to start working and interacting online more, mainly through videoconferencing....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Donald Ellison

NordVPN Now Supported on M1 Macs

However, NordVPN was not able to take advantage of the improvements the M1 provided in performance and speed. With this new update, users will see that same performance boost in NordVPN. Apps built for the M1 chip tend to be more efficient and run better than translated apps. Medios y Media/Getty Images NordVPN will still be able to run on Intel-based Macs albeit at a slower speed. YakobchukOlena/Getty Images

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Russell Ryan