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One of the most highly anticipated features ofApple Intelligence, Image Playground, has finally launched in theiOS 18.2 developer and public betas. This artificial intelligence tool, announced in June, enables users to create cartoon-like images from text descriptions. Unfortunately, at least in the beta version, one of Image Playground’s announced features is missing. As first noted on X (formerly Twitter) by@nicolas09f9(viaMacRumors), Image Playground was once expected to feature three design styles: Animation, Illustration, and Sketch....

Audi of America President Mark Del Rosso is stepping down after less than six months at the helm, the company announced today. Current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cian O’Brien will fill the role on an interim basis. Neither Audi or Del Rosso have provided any specifics as to why Del Rosso is departing so suddenly, or whether it was his choice to step down. This is the third top executive change forAudiof America in seven years....

At CES, Toyota is trying to turn the entire concept of the auto industry on its head. The Japanese automaker unveiled a radical new concept vehicle that will be the basis for an equally unorthodox mobility service. It all sounds very exciting, until you lay eyes on the vehicle itself. The Toyota e-Palette concept is a depressingly basic box on wheels, but that’s whatToyotathinks will work best in the future mobility-service economy....

Yes, yes you can. It might seem like an incident ofmass hysteria, teamred and blueplaying together like that, but gamers have been running Intel CPUs with AMD GPUs for years, so the fact that the reverse works just as well isn’t too surprising. However, there are some caveats. Can you use an Intel Arc GPU with AMD Ryzen: yes, but you have to use the right CPU. Which AMD CPUs can you use with Intel Arc GPUs?...

Since the arrival of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in November, the clever AI-powered chatbot has taken the world by storm as people take the tool for a spin while also speculating about how the technology mighttransform the workplace and wider society. But for the first time since ChatGPT landed toward the end of last year, visits to the chatbot’s website have dipped, analytics firm Similarweb said. According toits findings, global traffic to OpenAI’s site for ChatGPT fell by 9....

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out we test and score products.“ Laptops are nowhere near as upgradeable as they used to be. Whether it’s battery, memory, or storage, you’re stuck with whatever you buy — so you better buy one of thebest laptopsfor you. There are some rare exceptions to this trend....

Diablo 4 devs reveal Season 4 Public Test Realm as major changes loom Diablo 4 Season 4 looks to be bringing a major overhaul to the game. So much so that Blizzard is launching a Public Test Realm for players to test them ahead of time. Diablo 4is still firmly planted in its third major content update, theSeason of the Construct. That doesn’t mean the development team isn’t looking ahead, however....

Diablo 4lead designer Joe Shely confirmed that the long-awaited Blizzard title would feature cosmetic microtransactions similar to those in Blizzard’s shooterOverwatch. Shely discussed the upcoming game’s microtransactionsduring a hands-on look atDiablo 4with Twitch streamer Quin69that took place duringBlizzCon 2019. He added thatDiablo 4will be updated periodically with post-launch content, along with in-game cosmetic purchases. “Diablo IVwill be available as a base game … we’re going to have expansions,” Shely said during the stream....

Before the coronavirus outbreak, public health officials began to targetteen vapingafter an outbreak of deadly lung illnesses was linked to e-cigarettes, prompting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) toban flavored vaping products across the country. Now, many of those same officials fear that vaping-related lung damage could cause the coronavirus, formally known as COVID-19, to present worse symptoms. The question of whether vaping could worsen the effects of COVID-19 came up in a press conference with Democratic Michigan Gov....

Do you regularly heat up leftovers inplasticfood-storage containers? Do you put plastic reusable water bottles in the dishwasher when they need a deep clean? A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics highlights food safety mistakes that many people may be making, without understanding the consequences. The study outlines an increasing amount of evidence that points to the dangers of food packaging materials, especially plastic. The study advises people against microwaving food in plastic containers or placing plastic containers in the dishwasher, as these habits can cause the plastic material to release harmful chemicals....

Fan-favorite Black Ops 6 playlist is back now and players just want it to be permanent TheArchie’s Festival Frenzy event is underwayin Black Ops 6, but players are also celebrating the return of a different limited-time mode in multiplayer: Stakeout, and it should really just be permanent at this point. The latest Black Ops 6 and Warzone seasonal event began on December 19, and players canunlock the new AMR Mod 4 Sniper Rifleby completing it....

First look at GTA creator’s next series is an ‘absurd’ mix of genres Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser has provided a first look at characters set to be a part of his first new series since leaving the team, though this initial glimpse has assured it’s defying all expectations. Two decades after establishing Rockstar Games with his brother Sam Houser,Dan parted ways with the gaming industry juggernaut in 2020, following an extended break in 2019....

Freakier Friday: Release date, returning cast, & more about Freaky Friday 2 Don’t wanna grow up? Wanna get out? Us too! Freaky Friday 2 is confirmed, and Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are on board. For those of us who grew up rewatching the 2003 comedy onDisneyChannel over and over, this is the first worthwhile nostalgia play in a while. We’re tired of endless reboots and a lack of originalnew movies, butCurtis and Lohan reunitingand sparking memories of an endearing childhood classic is tough to resist....