Amazon finally released its long-awaited generative AI-fueled Alexa Plus, representing a significant advancement in the voice assistant's development. In contrast with earlier models that mostly relied on pre-typed responses, the new one is equipped with the capacity to respond with actual time-generated answers, making them smoother and dynamic. In addition to simply answering questions, Alexa …
Elon Musk's xAI has made a bold move to revolutionize how AI voice assistants communicate with humans. The recent update to Grok 3 brings a new voice mode that is not merely informative or polite—it's plain unpredictable. In contrast to the usual calm and neutral tones present in AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Grok's new …
Fearne Cotton looks to have got love again, just 11 weeks since she revealed her marriage to Jesse Wood, son of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, had ended. The 43-year-old presenter was seen sharing a romantic moment with TV director Elliot Hegarty on a night out with friends, sparking rumors that they might be starting …
The first trailer for Shrek 5 has arrived, and while the return of the green ogre is something fans can't wait for, the new animation style of the movie has generated controversy. Mike Myers will once again play the legendary character, but the makeover given to his look has unsettled many, and comparisons are being …
Deftones fans have something amazing to anticipate at the Louder Than Life 2025 festival, happening from September 18 to 21 at the Highland Festival Grounds in Louisville, KY. The band promises to give an unforgettable performance, celebrating three important milestones in their legendary career—15 years of Diamond Eyes, 25 years of White Pony, and 30 …
"It's been a while since we've made a great album… Knowing that brought us to creating what is our best record so far." Skunk Anansie have officially revealed their new album, 'The Painful Truth,' just days after bassist Cass disclosed his stage 4 cancer fight. The album, to be their seventh studio album and first …
Daniil Medvedev's title defense in Dubai was cut short after he was defeated by Tallon Griekspoor in an intense encounter. The Russian defending champion had four match points within his reach but was unable to convert them, thereby letting his opponent mount an incredible comeback. The 47th-ranked Dutchman staged a remarkable 2-6, 7-6(7), 7-5 win …
Since joining Aston Villa on loan in January, Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford have made a strong and instant impression. The pair were instrumental in taking Villa into the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in a decade, as Asensio's second-half double, set up by Rashford, secured a 2-0 win over Cardiff City. Unai …
Britain is struggling to cope with an increasing youth jobless crisis, as the number of youngsters not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) has risen to its highest figure in more than a decade. Statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirm that almost one million young adults aged 16 to 24 were out …
Record demand for flights across the Atlantic has pushed British Airways and parent group International Airlines Group (IAG) to new profit highs, a time of strong growth and recovery. British Airways, the IAG flagship airline, was a major contributor to the group's profit success, making a major contribution to a record year. IAG announced a …
WhatsApp, the messaging service, suffered a major technical hitch on Friday afternoon when it left thousands of users unable to send messages. Over 50,000 individuals reported problems with the app, citing issues with connectivity and message delivery, based on reports compiled by the service that monitors outages, Downdetector. Users quickly turned to alternative platforms to …
After more than 20 years of redefining global communication, Skype will officially go silent on May 5. Microsoft, the tech giant behind the once-revolutionary platform, announced its decision to phase out the service in favor of its newer, enterprise-focused platform, Teams. Skype originally appeared in 2003 as a revolutionary internet calling service that transformed long-distance …
Rumors of an Oasis reunion gained pace after a number of tabloids reported that the two brothers had met at a central London hotel earlier this week. The reports indicated that Liam and Noel were spotted together at the Nobu Hotel Portman Square on February 25, reportedly with Liam's sons Lennon (25) and Gene (23). …
Paul McCartney will offer a fresh take on his post-Beatles career, chronicling his experience with his second rock group, Wings, in a forthcoming book. Following the breakup of the Beatles at the end of the 1960s, the iconic artist, now 82, was left to face the intimidating realm of solo work. Having decided to continue …
