Google and Microsoft Are in a Race to Ruin Search With AI

February 7, 2023

ChatGPT took the world by storm in the closing weeks of 2022, and the tech industry took notice. Now Microsoft and Google are scrambling to incorporate AI chat into their search experience. But is this really a good idea? In our top story, Andrew goes over the reasons why it probably isn’t. As we’ve covered on the site before, AI isn’t actually intelligent, and ChatGPT is now notorious for yielding unreliable information. And if Google and Microsoft install their own versions into search, it could spell disaster in ways the companies can’t anticipate, plus it makes the search giants the arbiters of truth rather than just link purveyors.

Other Highlights:

• Western Digital is discounting the My Cloud desktop app.
• You can pick up a Pixel 7 Pro at an outstanding price today.
• Tim Cooks thinks you’ll pay even more for an iPhone.
• … and more!

— Danny

It’s been a rough year for the tech industry—investors are skittish, layoffs are dominating the news, and a pesky tool called ChatGPT threatens to destroy search engines. So, ironically, Google and Microsoft are responding to this threat by racing to ruin their own search engines. Read More »

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One look at the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (2023) mechanical keyboard and you might be ready to fork over your cash. And thankfully, the Apex Pro TKL is more than its gorgeous backlighting. For all the hype, this keyboard mostly delivers on its promises of grandeur. Read More »

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Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

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The Discovery Desktop app, which allows you to mount a WD My Cloud drive on your computer, will be discontinued in June of 2023. This decision is sure to upset customers, who are now forced to manually enable local access on their My Cloud devices. Read More »

Are you looking some inexpensive gift ideas? Or maybe you’re a gadgeteer looking to catch up on some cool tech. From photographs to note-taking and even some great portable items, this article gives you seven of the top, low-cost gadgets you need to pick up. Read More »

On February 8th, Google will host a “Live from Paris” event to discuss “Search, Maps and beyond.” We believe that Google will show off new AI technologies to rival ChatGPT, which is currently integrating with Microsoft’s Bing search engine. Read More »

The Google Pixel 7 Pro is already a good deal compared to much of the competition, but right now, it’s available at the lowest price we’ve seen yet. You can get this high-end phone for the cost of its smaller sibling, with Buy Buy offering the Pixel 7 Pro for only $599. Read More »

After launching a wacky vertical monitor, Samsung is back with something a bit more traditional. Well, it’s still a bit weird—the new Odyssey OLED G8 seems to pack in every feature imaginable, including an advanced QD-OLED panel, rear lighting that matches on-screen content, and built-in smart TV software. Read More »

If you thought you were paying a lot for your current iPhone Pro Max, don’t worry, Apple CEO Tim Cook thinks you can be cajoled into an even more expensive model, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s latest newsletter. Read More »

The Tesla Cybertruck is slowly but surely becoming a reality. With production starting later this year, we’re seeing more leaks of the final design and a new video of the Cybertruck’s fancy 4-wheel steering mode. Read More »

After a frustrating month of playoffs, the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are ready to duke it out at Super Bowl LVII. But if you don’t have cable, you may find yourself watching the big game at a sports bar or a friend’s house. No worries—you can stream Super Bowl LVII at home for free. Read More »

Warner Bros just announced it’s increasing the price of its ad-free HBO Max plan for the first time, effective immediately for new users or on the next billing cycle. And while that’s not good news, it’s only $1 more per month, so the price hike isn’t as bad as we’ve seen from others. Read More »

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Chrome updates are speeding up again. The “Early Stable” version of Chrome 110 was released last week, and the final stable version is available starting February 7th, 2023. This update brings enhancements to Google Translate, “Safe Browsing,” and NVIDIA RTX graphic cards. Read More »

The Satechi Duo Wireless Charger Power Stand is for those who value the convenience of an all-in-one charging solution for multiple devices as well as the choice of wired or wireless power delivery. But there’s a price to be paid—literally and figuratively. Read More »

AI tools have been making waves. First, it was AI image generators, then came ChatGPT with the ability to generate human-like text conversations. The potential for this technology is incredible, and you can use it right now. Read More »

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One of the best features of Amazon Kindle eReaders is the ability to borrow library books. However, just like physical books from a library, they come with return dates. We’ll show you how to keep them past the due date. Read More »

February is in full swing, and Netflix is giving you the romance-themed content you might be craving—but it might not be in the way you expect. Read More »