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X launches Grok’s iPhone app in the US

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X launches Grok’s iPhone app in the US Image: The VergexAI has released an iOS app in the US for its Grok chatbot, as spotted earlier by TechCrunch. The standalone app version of the chatbot, which xAI calls a beta, can perform the same functions as the one built into X, as it can field real-time information, answer questions, and generate images. xAI started testing Grok’s standalon…

The Verge 446 2025-01-10

LA residents find a lifeline in this free wildfire-tracking app

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LA residents find a lifeline in this free wildfire-tracking app Illustration by Alex Castro / The VergeWatch Duty, a nonprofit-run app that tracks wildfires with live maps and alerts, has shot to the top of Apple’s App Store charts this week as Californian residents look to navigate catastrophic blazes devastating the area. The app launched in 2021 and is now available in 22 states, providing evacuation warn…

The Verge 509 2025-01-10

Grok Now Available as Standalone App in the US

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Grok Now Available as Standalone App in the US Grok, the AI chatbot built into the X (Twitter) social network, is now available as a standalone app in the United States. X owner Elon Musk rolled out Grok in 2023 after developing it under his xAI company, and it has been described as a chatbot that’s more casual and “funny” than other chatbots like ChatGPT. The Grok app description says that…

Mac Rumors 1.2k 2025-01-10

Apple Seemingly Working on New ‘Invites’ App to Manage Events

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Apple Seemingly Working on New ‘Invites’ App to Manage Events Apple could be developing a new app that’s designed to help users organize meetings and in-person events, if code discovered in the latest iOS 18.3 beta is anything to go by. References in iOS 18.3 beta 2 spotted by 9to5Mac suggest the app is called “Invites,” and it will show users a list of people invited to an event and indicate those who h…

Mac Rumors 878 2025-01-10

App recommendations to take screenshot beyond fullscreen?

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App recommendations to take screenshot beyond fullscreen? So in Android, there’s a feature on my Pixel 9 Pro where if I hit the Volume-Down and Power button at the same time, I can take a screenshot of, say, a long text message without having to scroll and take three or four screenshots to get the same content. The thing is that it doesn’t always work, especially if I’m trying to take a snapshot somewh…

Reddit Android 1.0k 2025-01-09

Philips Hue App Gaining AI Assistant for Generating Light Scenes

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Philips Hue App Gaining AI Assistant for Generating Light Scenes The Philips Hue app will soon be updated with new functionality that will let users generate different light scenes using AI, Hue parent company Signify announced today. A text phrase will be able to be used to generate a lighting scene with AI, offering more customization than the built-in scenes or scenes created from photos. Hue users will b…

Mac Rumors 829 2025-01-08

Best website or app to plan a trip with multiple flights and destinations?

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Best website or app to plan a trip with multiple flights and destinations? Am planning a trip with friends, we’re going to go to Bangkok, Tokyo, Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and then back to London Can anyone suggest a good website or app for planning a multiple destination trip like that please? Wondering if there’s anything that lets you input all of the flights into one place submitted by /u/hickuain …

Reddit Travel 487 2025-01-08

A smart breaker box system lets you direct your home’s electricity from an app

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A smart breaker box system lets you direct your home’s electricity from an app Savant Smart Budget lets you add more capacity than your breaker box can technically support. | Image: SavantAt CES this week, Savant Systems announced Savant Smart Budget, a feature of its Smart Power system of modular relays and equipment that integrates with your existing circuit breaker box. If you’re already at the limits of your breaker bo…

The Verge 718 2025-01-08

Apple Stepping Up Plans to Expand News App to More Countries

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Apple Stepping Up Plans to Expand News App to More Countries Apple plans to scale up its News app by adding new countries to the platform beyond the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, according to the Financial Times. The plans reportedly include building its locally focused news coverage in the UK, as well as bringing its puzzles section to the country which is currently limited to the US and Canada. …

Mac Rumors 946 2025-01-08

Nvidia is bringing a native GeForce Now app to Steam Deck

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Nvidia is bringing a native GeForce Now app to Steam Deck Photo by The VergeNvidia plans to release a native GeForce Now app for Steam Deck “later this year,” according to a blog post. It’s already relatively straightforward to get Nvidia’s cloud gaming service set up on Steam Deck thanks to a special script from Nvidia, but a native app should be easier to install and will support up to 4K resolution …

The Verge 588 2025-01-07

Any reason why I shouldn’t deploy a manual customer loyalty programme (not through a loyalty app?)

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Any reason why I shouldn’t deploy a manual customer loyalty programme (not through a loyalty app?) Ok so with my company stage and funds needed for other areas, I know spending $50 USD a month on loyalty programmes will be a waste of money for me. Most apps for Shopify sit around that number for a beginner subscription. So, I was thinking of creating a manual loyalty programme. I can create a Klaviyo template, and basically send manual updat…

Reddit ecommerce 525 2025-01-07

What’s the best budgeting app out there?

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What’s the best budgeting app out there? I live in the US and keep seeing ads for rocket money and Mint. Anyone have advice on which app (the ones listed or not) is best? I’m not looking to pay a subscription either so something free to keep track of things is what I’m after. Would love to hear some success stories if possible! submitted by /u/whitewolfie916

Reddit Personal Finance 604 2025-01-06

iPad App for Beginner-Friendly RAW Photo Editing?

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iPad App for Beginner-Friendly RAW Photo Editing? Hey everyone! I recently bought a Nikon Z50 with the kit lens (DX 16-50mm), and I’m absolutely loving it! Still learning the ropes—like shooting in manual and getting the exposure just right. I’m looking for an iPad app to edit RAW photos—something beginner-friendly. Mostly, I’ll need to adjust exposure, and it’d be awesome if I could tweak just…

Ask Photography 595 2025-01-06

Feedback on interactive maps app

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Feedback on interactive maps app Hey there! Over the past few years, I’ve been developing an interactive maps app focused on publicly available maps in your area. It allows you to follow and easily access interactive map experiences on a variety of topics. Map creators here could be compared to YouTube creators in that they generate content and maintain an engaged map audience …

Reddit Social Media 343 2025-01-06