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I spent 20 minutes counting everything I hate about ChatGPT’s new voice — and accidentally discovered why it works

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support I don’t like ChatGPT’s latest voice model . If you don’t use voice to interact with ChatGPT, this might seem like a strange thing to get worked up about, so let me explain. Until recently, its voices have all sounded fairly advanced . But there was still something unmistakably AI-y about them. At times, they sounded smooth and even expressive, but also stunted and, well, robotic. The latest voice update attempts to smooth away the rest of those more robotic edges. Which means that ChatGPT now pauses, hesitates, changes intonation and adds lots of little noises humans make without even thinking about it. There are lots of “umms” and “hmms”. There are plenty of drawn out “yeeeahs”, as well as enthusiastic “ooohs”. Sometimes it sounds like it’s taking a breath or sighing. Sometimes it pauses halfway through a thought. And often its voice rises at the end of a se...

xTool M2 review: This sleek laser cutter and engraver is an easy recommendation from me

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support The xTool M2 is priced at the entry level of the company’s fully enclosed machines, but as ever there’s no mistaking it for anything other than an xTool laser engraver. As I got into using the machine, I could see just how finely tuned it is. Whilst it’s lighter weight than many of its more expensive siblings, the laser engraving power, even from the 10W laser in my review sample, was exceptionally good. Having reviewed these laser engravers for a few years now, there are several essentials I look for in any laser engraver for TechRadar Pro , and one top priority is that it's fully enclosed. While I might’ve looked at fully open designs earlier on, these days there’s really no excuse for an open-frame design other than cost. When it comes to running a business, safety is obviously paramount, so it makes sense to look for a fully enclosed rather than open-...

Creality Falcon A1C review: I was instantly impressed with this compact, affordable, beginner-friendly laser engraver

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support The Creality Falcon A1C is a compact, fully enclosed desktop laser engraver and a leap forward for affordable laser engraving in a format that's far safer than the open designs I often see at this price. While it’s more affordable, with the full plastic build, it actually pulls many features from far more expensive machines, including the slightly larger Falcon A1. Designed to sit on your desktop, it measures 336 x 377 x 341 mm, giving it an incredibly compact footprint. Essentially, it's designed to be accessible and usable whenever you need it. While the design aesthetics might not match that of some rivals' larger machines, the workflow and robust build make it an ideal option for education and small studios where you want to experiment with the technology to create items and even have small production runs. In this review, I had access to the ...

Google and the UK government are looking to remove aircraft contrails using AI

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support A £5 million trial is examining whether AI can assist in the reduction or removal of contrails from aircraft Contrails appear when the exhaust from aircraft engines hits the cold, high-altitude air, which creates ice crystals Also known as vapour trails, contrails are believed to contribute to climate change Google, the Met Office, and the UK Government are cooperating with NATS (formerly National Air Traffic Services) and the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London on Operation Blue Skies , which aims to reduce or remove contrails from aircraft traveling from Europe to the USA and Canada. Targeting the North Atlantic, the project will explore the possibility of diverting craft around areas of particularly cold air, thereby reducing contrails (also known as vapour trails) and avoiding their impact on the climate. Google’s contribution will include...

Get up to 51% off fleeces from Patagonia, The North Face, Passenger, Adidas, and more — cosy and cool jackets for autumn

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support For once, I'm not too sad that summer is drawing to a close. I can't wait for the cooler weather to arrive. I know because I can't stop looking for cold-weather gear. I've discovered that a load of my favorite outdoor brands and retailers — from my time as an Outdoors editor — are running big sales on autumnal essentials. I've already shared my favorite waterproof deals (40% off Rab! 20% off Arc'teryx!), but here I'd like to spotlight fleeces. Now, fleeces were always a practical choice for outdoorsing, but in recent years they've shed their slightly nerdy reputation and emerged as a cool option you can also wear about town. I have several, and I think the more obnoxious the pattern, the better. Below, I've rounded up my favorite fleece bargains, including some fabulous patterned and colorful options as well as more muted ...