Elon Musk’s xAI says it is willing to pay out six-figure salaries to software engineers who can help the AI startup to develop its AI “companions.” The listing, titled “Fullstack Engineer – Waifus,” was posted on xAI’s career portal on Tuesday, just a day after the company released two AI “companions” on its Grok platform….
Minnesota summers mean turtles are on the move, and a new app helps them cross roads safely.”I moved into a house at the intersection of two ponds, and I noticed turtles crossing frequently and also frequently getting hit by cars,” Kelly Olson told WCCO.The reptile loves connected wetlands and moving in between them. Road mortality…
On a balmy Sunday in Austin, Tesla fans awaited the promise of the future. After a few hours of delays, that promise was finally realized, and a select group took their first rides, livestreaming their experience. While Tesla robotaxis are meant to be fully autonomous, Tesla employees were still present in the passenger seat of…
BeReal is plotting a comeback. In 2022, the app was the toast of the consumer tech world. It won “App of the Year” at Apple’s App Store awards. SNL even featured the app in a skit, making fun of its signature “Time to BeReal” notification, which prompts users to quickly snap a photo with their…
Whitney Wolfe Herd returned as Bumble CEO amid big leadership changes at the dating app. Last month, rival company Match Group also replaced its CEO. The new CEOs are highlighting changes for trust and safety. The owners of some of the world’s biggest dating apps — Match Group and Bumble — just went through big…
Left Field, a new dating app, has launched in New York City. The app uses location-based notifications to facilitate real-life encounters. Left Field aims to use IRL events like parties to grow users, and expand to college campuses in May. Another new dating app is hoping to appeal to users with swipe fatigue. Left Field…
Apple and Android brought TikTok back to their app stores for US users on Thursday night. Since late January, TikTok’s service — but not the app itself — was available in the US. TikTok’s app was removed due to a divest-or-ban law signed by former President Joe Biden. Apple and Android have restored TikTok to…
Steppin is the latest app by Kayak’s cofounder, Paul English. The app limits phone use by encouraging users to clock steps to unlock screen time. I tried it out for a week, and I noticed it made a difference in my morning routine. For the past few years, I’ve set similar New Year’s resolutions to…
Single adults are shifting from dating apps to social media to find partners. Instagram is now the top platform for meeting new people, according to data from Rizz. Rizz, an AI dating assistant, helps users craft replies and has half a million monthly active users. Single adults are fed up with dating apps. They might…
TikTok went dark for 170 million US users on Saturday. Users have taken to other corners of the internet to react to the shutdown. Internet personality James Charles, who boasted over 40 million followers, called the move “dystopian.” TikTok shut down its app for 170 million US users on Saturday as the deadline for the…