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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says Apple Vision Pro is ‘second most impressive tech’; this is his top pick

Apple Vision Pro is out and some lucky ones have their hands on the company’s latest ‘big thing’. Some of the tech bigwigs, including at least one CEO, have already praised the gadget and now, OpenAI chief Sam Altman has his thoughts on it.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he said that Apple VisionPro is the second most impressive tech that has been launched. According to him, another Apple device – the iPhones – still reigns at top.
“vision pro is the second most impressive tech since the iphone,” he said in a post on X. A user
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AI gadgets will be hot in 2024. You don’t need one.

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For the past decade, tech companies have chased a dream: Invent a gadget to replace the smartphone.

That’s why companies have created computers for your face and wrist, talking speakers for your living room and virtual reality goggles.

And while many people love Apple Watches, Alexa speakers or Meta Quest VR headsets, none of them have yet shoved aside the smartphone as the center of your digital life.

But the dream lives on. The 2024 twist will

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The Times of India-Gadgets Now awards: OnePlus sweeps jury and popular choice awards

OnePlus emerged victorious at The Times of India Gadgets Now Awardssecuring both Jury and Popular Choice honors across multiple categories.
In the category of Best Affordable Premium Phone, OnePlus clinched the award for OnePlus 11R, a feature-rich smartphone at a competitive price. The company’s success in this category reflects its ability to balance quality and affordability in its product lineup.
Additionally, OnePlus impressed in the Tablet and Earbuds categories, winning recognition for its products’ performance and design. The company’s offerings stand out for their design and functionality, resonating with both experts and consumers. The OnePlus Pad and the OnePlus
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TRAI may have a new 5G and 4G mandate for Reliance Jio and Airtel

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is reportedly planning to have new 4G and 5G guidelines for telecom companies. Despite claims of nationwide 5G rollouts, many mobile users in India still experience only 4G, even in major cities. According to a report in Economic Times, this confusion might soon be resolved as TRAI consider requiring telecom operators to display network coverage maps on their websites.
TRAI is reportedly currently revising Quality of Service (QoS) benchmarks. By April-May, the regulator plans to issue directives focusing on 4G and 5G availability, as 2G and 3G technologies are expected to phase
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The 29 best top-rated Amazon kitchen gadgets of 2024

Regardless of how much you enjoy spending time in the kitchen, certain cooking tasks can feel tedious, like chopping multiple vegetables, continuously stirring a sauce and even keeping your refrigerator organized. Luckily, there are hundreds of products on the market designed to simplify or speed up cooking, including ingredient prep, clean up and storage. Below, we rounded up a handful of problem-solving kitchen tools, all of which are Amazon bestsellers or recommended by NBC Select staff.

SKIP AHEAD Best kitchen gadgets under $15 | Best kitchen gadgets under $25 | Best kitchen gadgets under $50

The best Amazon kitchen gadgets

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At Kolkata Police stall, focus on new gadgets, cybercrime | Kolkata News

Emphasizing the technical advances, Kolkata Police has showcased its emergency response and cybersecurity systems at the ongoing International Kolkata Book Fair.

The centerpiece of the exhibition is the emergency response system – Dial 11, the direct call line for assistance.

“Utilizing the GPS technology, controllers swiftly locate the caller’s position, confirming the victim’s presence before delving into incident details. Subsequently, an Action Taken Report (ATR) is filed, progressing through the dispatch room to PCR vans or bikes positioned throughout the city. “We provide quick ambulance and fast PCR van service during any incident,” said Ayantika, the controller of the Dial

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News Flash • League City • CivicEngage

The City of League City Parks and Recreation Department has won the 2024 Texas Recreation and Park Society Administrative – Management Excellence Award. This award recognizes innovations in administration, management, or supervisory actions that have responded to problems or have improved service to the public. League City won this award for its efforts in addressing the need for programs and activities that serve individuals with disabilities. The City will be recognized at the TRAPS State Conference early next year in Galveston, TX.

The mission of the League City Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a diverse menu of quality

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USPS mail price hikes driving away more customers than predicted, study finds

The Postal Service has raised mail prices five times since December 2020, when its regulator granted new pricing flexibility — and may soon be asking for a sixth increase that would go into effect this summer.

But a new industry report warns USPS is underestimating how much these rates hikes on its monopoly mail — or “market-dominant” — products are driving away some of its biggest customers.

A report from Keep US Posted — a non-profit group of consumers, non-profits, newspapers, greeting card publishers, magazines, catalogs and small businesses — finds market-dominant revenue in fiscal 2023 fell $1.8 billion short

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