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(162, 'You Can Now Chat With One of Meta’s Horrifying AI Personas', '<div><p>AI is everywhere, and it’s only going to continue taking over our lives. You don’t even need to download anything AI-specific in order to try it out for yourself. In fact, you can do it right from Instagram. Meta is now rolling out its AI chatbots to its various products—including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger—and it’s a <em>bizarre</em> experience.</p><h2 id=\"h52971\"><a id=\"\"></a>What are Meta’s AI chatbots?</h2><p>Meta announced its AI chatbots during its <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/ai-features-instagram-messenger-whatsapp-1850879342&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/ai-features-instagram-messenger-whatsapp-1850879342\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Meta Connect 2023</a></span> event last month. Now, all 28 are here: These bots are built on the company’s Llama 2 open-source large language model (LLM), and can connect to the internet via Bing to deliver up-to-date answers to your questions.</p><p>All 28 chatbots have their own unique personality, and Meta wants you to chat with different bots for different conversations. For example, the company might want you to chat with the travel expert when you’re looking for tips on an upcoming trip, or the cooking pro when thinking about making something new for dinner.</p><p>But there’s a catch: Fifteen of these chatbots are actually based on celebrities. Meta paid these actors, chefs, athletes, and personalities to use their likeness as AI bots. While the bots are text-only for now, meaning you can’t have an actual face-to-face conversation with Tom Brady, the idea is they’ll <em>text</em> like the celebrity. On top of that, they’ll appear in a floating windows above the chat, “reactingâ€ to different parts of the conversation:</p><p>Here’s the full list of Meta’s AI bots you can chat with:</p><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li>Lorena (Padma Lakshmi): Travel expert</li><li>Bru (Tom Brady): Confident sports debater</li><li>Dungeon Master (Snoop Dogg): Adventurous storyteller</li><li>Tamika (Naomi Osaka): Anime fanatic</li><li>Billie (Kendall Jenner): Ride-or-die older sister</li><li>Amber (Paris Hilton): Crime-solving detective</li><li>Max (Roy Choi): Seasoned sous chef</li><li>Coco (Charli D’Amelio): Dance enthusiast</li><li>Luiz (Isreal Adesanya): MMA expert</li><li>Perry (Chris Paul): Approachable golf pro</li><li>Dylan (LaurDIY): Quirky DIYer</li><li>Victor (Dwayne Wade): Motivational triathlete </li><li>Zach (Mr. Beast): Brotherly jokester</li><li>Sally (Sam Kerr): Free-spirited friend</li><li>Angie (Raven Ross): Fitness enthusiast</li></ul><p>There are also non-celebrity AI chatbots you can chat with as well:</p><ul data-style=\"Bullet\" data-type=\"List\"><li>Meta AI: AI Assistant</li><li>Thalia: Fantasy adventure guide</li><li>Brian: Warm-hearted grandpa</li><li>Izzy: Aspiring singer-songwriter</li><li>Scarlett: Hype woman bestie</li><li>Becca: Devoted dog mom</li><li>Alvin the Alien: Quirky alien</li><li>Bob the robot: Sarcastic robot</li><li>Lily: Creative writing partner</li><li>Carter: Practical dating coach</li><li>Jane Austen (lol): Opinionated author</li><li>Leo: Career coach</li><li>Jade: Hip-hop obsessive</li><li>Liv: Open-hearted mom</li></ul><h2 id=\"h52972\"><a id=\"\"></a>How to try Meta’s AI chatbots for yourself</h2><p>As of this article, Meta’s chatbots should be live across its apps. To start, fire up Instagram, Messenger, or WhatsApp, then start a new chat. Rather than picking one of your contacts however, choose “AI Chat.â€ Tap “Continueâ€ on the pop-up, and you’ll be greeted by a “Chat with an AIâ€ window. Here, you can choose from the entire cast of AI characters to chat with, including Meta’s AI assistant.</p><p>The thing is, talking with these chatbots is <em>weird</em>. It’s not that it feels like you’re talking to Snoop Dogg or Kendall Jenner (it doesn’t), nor does it seem like you’re chatting with these celebrities as they play a character. Instead, it feels like you’re DMing an amateur screenwriter. That said, the more specific characters, like Max the chef or Lorena the travel expert, seem to provide relevant tips on their niches, which is likely a combination of information found in their training, as well as what they pull up from Bing. (Remember: AI is prone to making stuff up, so don’t rely <em>too </em>much on their advice.)</p><p>You can also use Meta AI assistant in a similar fashion to <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/you-should-use-chatgpt-for-these-mundane-tasks-1850263749&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/you-should-use-chatgpt-for-these-mundane-tasks-1850263749\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ChatGPT</a></span>, including as an AI image generator. Just start a prompt with “/image,â€ followed by your request. That said, Meta has put the training wheels on all of these features, so you’ll run into resistance <em>quick</em> if you try anything inappropriate. Izzy the aspiring songwriter didn’t much like the lyrics I ran past her, and suggested I try writing about “the beauty of natureâ€ instead, while Meta AI’s image generator dismissed my requests again and again until I fed it something innocent and boring (and even then, it spit this out).</p><figure contenteditable=\"false\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"1280\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"137a8f9f5d716a594c3a35a13a1563d2\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://137a8f9f5d716a594c3a35a13a1563d2\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1280\" draggable=\"false\"><div contenteditable=\"false\" data-hide=\"false\" data-hidecredit=\"false\" data-imagerights=\"other-license\" data-link-reference=\"\" data-link-target=\"\" data-syndicationrights=\"false\"><p><span><div><picture><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/137a8f9f5d716a594c3a35a13a1563d2.jpg\" media=\"(max-width: 37.31em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><source data-srcset=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_1315/137a8f9f5d716a594c3a35a13a1563d2.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 37.37em)\" srcset=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" type=\"image/jpeg\"></source><img alt=\"Prompt: Imagine if we lived on the planet Saturn and had five suns. Notice Meta’s watermark on the AI-generated image. \" data-alt=\"Prompt: Imagine if we lived on the planet Saturn and had five suns. Notice Meta’s watermark on the AI-generated image. \" data-anim-src=\"\" data-chomp-id=\"137a8f9f5d716a594c3a35a13a1563d2\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-src=\"https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fit,q_60,w_645/137a8f9f5d716a594c3a35a13a1563d2.jpg\" src=\"R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\"></img></picture></div></span></p><p><figcaption>Prompt: Imagine if we lived on the planet Saturn and had five suns. Notice Meta’s watermark on the AI-generated image. </figcaption><figcaption>Image: Jake Peterson</figcaption></p></div><span data-format=\"jpg\" data-height=\"1280\" data-hide=\"false\" data-id=\"137a8f9f5d716a594c3a35a13a1563d2\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommend-id=\"image://137a8f9f5d716a594c3a35a13a1563d2\" data-recommended=\"false\" data-width=\"1280\"></span></figure><p>When chatting with an AI chatbot actually feels like a conversation, and not just a curated, scripted back-and-forth, then I’ll have my concerns about the tech. But for now, this is an interesting experiment Meta likely paid a <em>lot</em> of money for. Try some of these bots out for yourself and see what you make of them. </p></div>', 'AI is everywhere, and it’s only going to continue taking over our lives. You don’t even need to download anything AI-specific in order to try it out for yourself. In fact, you can do it right from Instagram. 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(163, '12 Bodyweight Exercises That Will Actually Make You Stronger', '<div><p>Tons of home workouts swear they’ll make you stronger, but not all of them are actually good at that job. If your heart is beating out of your chest and you’ve lost count of how many dozens of reps you’ve done, what you’re doing is probably <em>not</em> a good strength-training workout. </p><p>Most of those workouts just aren’t hard enough once you get past the beginner level. If you’re strong enough that you’d be squatting 100 (or 200 or 300) pounds in the gym, your muscles aren’t going to get much of a challenge from air squats, no matter how many of them you do. </p><p>Just as with <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/what-does-it-mean-to-lift-heavy-1846309501&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/what-does-it-mean-to-lift-heavy-1846309501\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">lifting heavy in the gym</a></span>, appropriately challenging bodyweight moves are  the ones that you can only sustain for a small number of reps, and require you to rest before your next set. So let’s look at some moves that actually fit the bill.</p><h2 id=\"h45420\"><a id=\"\"></a>Jackknife pullups</h2><p>In <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AGflL3itws&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AGflL3itws\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this</a></span> alternative to  pullups, you put your feet up on a block or bench, and then do pullups (or chinups) as usual. It’s easier than a strict pullup, so you may be able to do these even if you can’t do real pullups. And if you <em>can</em> do a few real pullups, you’ll be able to do even more of these.</p><h2 id=\"h45421\"><a id=\"\"></a>Pike pushups</h2><p><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajna6AxQdtw&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajna6AxQdtw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">This move</a></span> is harder than a pushup but easier than a handstand pushup. By supporting the weight of your legs on the floor or a bench, you only need your arms to be strong enough to push up the weight of your torso. Make it harder by elevating your feet more and getting your torso upright; make it easier by bringing your feet down.</p><h2 id=\"h45422\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong>Shrimp squats</strong></h2><p>Squats get a lot harder when you take half your legs out of the equation. <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBuC-VPbRY&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FBuC-VPbRY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Shrimp squats</a></span> are a variation where your free leg is held behind you. They’re harder when you hold your foot and touch your knee to the ground, and easier if you support your free foot lightly on the ground or on a bench or box. Check out the video above for more tips on how to do them.</p><h2 id=\"h45423\"><a id=\"\"></a><strong>Two-chair dips</strong></h2><p>Dips are a great exercise for your arms and chest, and ideally you’ll find a pair of parallel bars to do them on. (Many parks have a set as part of a fitness trail, or you might even luck out and find a well-situated set of railings.) If that’s not an option and you aren’t ready to invest in a pair of gymnastics rings or a freestanding dip station, there’s always <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNTB_BeqiMs&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNTB_BeqiMs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">the two-chair dip</a></span>. Put each hand on one chairs, and lower yourself as far as you comfortably can between them, resting your feet on the ground if necessary. To make this move harder, put your hands on the backs of the chairs instead of the seats, or find some other tall surface like a pair of kitchen countertops.</p><h2 id=\"h45424\"><a id=\"\"></a>Step ups</h2><p>Here’s another squat alternative, and you can add weight to this one if you like. These <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGbLEETLxs&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGbLEETLxs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">step-ups</a></span> are not the six-inch aerobics class kind. Get yourself a nice high box (or chair, bench, landscaping boulder, what have you) and step up on top of it and then back down. Make it easier by choosing a lower box; make it harder by slowing down the movement or grabbing a weight.</p><h2 id=\"h45425\"><a id=\"\"></a>Inverted rows</h2><p>Besides pullups, there aren’t many bodyweight exercises that work the biceps and lats. That means inverted rows are one of the most important elements of your bodyweight routine. You can do them on a bar (but again, a railing or something similar may work), or try <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKKZRwBJDxE&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKKZRwBJDxE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this version</a></span> that you can do under a sturdy table.</p><h2 id=\"h45426\"><a id=\"\"></a>Harop curls</h2><p>If your hamstrings are missing deadlifts, try <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2xRx7dGWaE&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2xRx7dGWaE\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this bodyweight move</a></span>, which works some of the same muscles. The only thing you need is a place to anchor your feet—a partner can hold them down, or you can wedge your feet under a couch or belt them to a bench. The key feature of a harop curl is that you bend at the hips while  leaning forward. For a tougher version, check out the next slide.</p><h2 id=\"h45427\"><a id=\"\"></a>Nordic curls</h2><p>The notorious <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Egn_3CCsM&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_Egn_3CCsM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nordic curl</a></span> is a tough but effective exercise. As with pullups, you can work your way toward them using negatives or with bands—or do Harop curls until you’re ready to give this tougher variant a try.</p><h2 id=\"h45428\"><a id=\"\"></a>Reverse Nordic curls</h2><p>This move starts from the same position as a Nordic curl, but you <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayAqntt21eA&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayAqntt21eA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hinge your body backward instead of forward</a></span>, working your quads rather than your hamstrings. <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.strongerbyscience.com/reverse-nordic-curls/&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.strongerbyscience.com/reverse-nordic-curls/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stronger by Science has a whole article</a></span> on why this move is great for your quads, but honestly it had me at “works the quads and isn’t a one legged squat.â€</p><h2 id=\"h45429\"><a id=\"\"></a>Copenhagen planks</h2><p><span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjinhqRzcaY&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjinhqRzcaY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Copenhagen planks</a></span> work your adductor (inner thigh) muscles as well as your core. Think of them as an extra spicy side plank. You can make them easier by doing them from your knee, or from a lower height, or by assisting a bit with your other leg.</p><h2 id=\"h45430\"><a id=\"\"></a>Negative pullups</h2><p>If you’re not satisfied with jackknife pullups, try the <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkpJkHpJXmM&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkpJkHpJXmM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">negative version</a></span> of the regular kind. Slowly lowering yourself down to the ground will help to build the same muscles that pull you up. You can step off a box, as in this video, or just jump up to the top of the bar before lowering down.</p><h2 id=\"h45431\"><a id=\"\"></a>Ab rollouts</h2><p>The ab wheel is a wonderful thing, but you don’t actually need a wheel to do it. You can put your hands on gymnastic rings or a TRX style suspension trainer, or just do as in the video above and <span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR3CS7qhG_s&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR3CS7qhG_s\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">place sliders under your hands</a></span>. You can buy sliders, or improvise them with whatever moves easily on your workout surface. (<span><a data-ga=\"[[&quot;Embedded Url&quot;,&quot;External link&quot;,&quot;https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-a-full-body-workout-with-a-pair-of-paper-pla-1843923503&quot;,{&quot;metric25&quot;:1}]]\" href=\"https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-a-full-body-workout-with-a-pair-of-paper-pla-1843923503\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Paper plates work surprisingly well</a></span> on many floors.)</p></div>', 'Tons of home workouts swear they’ll make you stronger, but not all of them are actually good at that job. If your heart is beating out of your chest and you’ve lost count of how many dozens of reps you’ve done, what you’re doing is probably not a good strengt…', 'https://i.kinja-img.com/image/upload/c_fill,h_675,pg_1,q_80,w_1200/8c4bc08ab1f913fa528725dca53d5066.png', '49', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-09', '248', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(164, 'Apple TV+ prices have doubled in just over a year', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Kris Holt;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/kris-holt/\"><img alt=\"Kris Holt\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0OBBim1RwuQ2lZEb_Qrz.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.blogcdn.com%252Fwww.engadget.com%252Fmedia%252F2018%252F05%252Fme-irl.jpg%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D63fd929600aee3fad02ecbb206186106655c6ccd&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b5d76546b48bae2eefb236f2d019f50e509e4388\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0OBBim1RwuQ2lZEb_Qrz.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.blogcdn.com%252Fwww.engadget.com%252Fmedia%252F2018%252F05%252Fme-irl.jpg%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D63fd929600aee3fad02ecbb206186106655c6ccd&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b5d76546b48bae2eefb236f2d019f50e509e4388\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p><a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/tag/apple/\">Apple</a> is jacking up the prices of several of its subscription services in the US and some other markets. The price increases to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple TV+;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/tag/apple-tv-plus/\">Apple TV+</a>, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple Arcade;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/tag/apple-arcade/\">Apple Arcade</a> and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Apple News+;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/tag/apple-news/\">Apple News+</a> will take effect immediately for newcomers. \"Existing subscribers will see these price increases 30 days later, on their next renewal date,\" Apple told Engadget in a statement. \"We are focused on delivering the best experiences possible for our customers by consistently adding high-quality entertainment, content, and innovative features to our services.\"</p><p>In the US, the price of Apple TV+ is going up by $3 per month to $10. The annual TV+ plan has risen from $69 to $99. Apple Arcade is now $7 per month instead of $5. As for Apple News+, that\'ll now run you $13 per month for a standalone subscription, up from $10. Apple Music and Apple Fitness+ pricing remains the same.</p><p>As <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:MacRumors;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/25/apple-services-price-increases/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>MacRumors</em></a><em> </em>points out, these are the first price increases for Apple Arcade and Apple News+ since the company debuted those services nearly four years ago. The cost of an Apple TV+ subscription last changed in October 2022, when it <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:went up from $5 per month to $7;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/apple-music-tv-plus-one-price-increase-173909045.html\">went up from $5 per month to $7</a>, meaning that the price of the service has doubled in just over 12 months.</p><p>In line with the increases on individual services, Apple is also modifying the prices of Apple One plans. An individual subscription now costs $19.95 per month (up by $3) and it includes Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and 50GB of iCloud storage. A family plan, which is shared between up to six people and includes 200GB of total iCloud storage, is now $25.95 per month (also an increase of $3).</p><p>The highest Apple One tier is Premier, which folds in Apple Fitness+ and Apple News+ access and bumps up iCloud storage to 2TB for up to six people. That now costs $37.95 per month, which $5 more than before.</p><p>Services such as these have become an increasingly important part of Apple\'s business over the last few years. <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:In the second quarter of 2023;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/apple-services-are-making-more-cash-than-ever-but-revenue-shrank-for-the-third-quarter-in-a-row-205545482.html\">In the second quarter of 2023</a>, Apple\'s Services revenue (which also includes things like AppleCare and the App Store) hit an all-time high of $21.2 billion. Services are second only to the iPhone when it comes to Apple\'s moneymakers these days.</p><p>Apple announced the price increases just ahead of revealing its earnings for the July-September period, which it will do on November 2. The company has also lined up <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:another product event for October 30;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/apples-rumored-october-mac-launch-may-happen-after-all-153051265.html\">another product event for October 30</a>, during which we\'re expecting to see new MacBook Pro and iMac models.</p><p><strong>Update 10/25 11:34AM ET:</strong> Added Apple\'s statement to clarify when the price changes will take effect for current subscribers.</p></div>', 'Apple is jacking up the prices of several of its subscription services. The price increases to Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and Apple News+ will take effect immediately for newcomers. It\'s not yet clear when existing subscribers will start paying the higher rates.…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5TBZxGFqcYl8_ZZN2pxMWw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-09/a9429540-5292-11ee-a7fa-a08df0c75075', '49', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-09', '248', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(165, 'YouTubes new teen protections limit recommendations on potentially harmful videos', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Sarah Fielding;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/sarah-fielding-01/\"><img alt=\"Sarah Fielding\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/CgH1XosbzgUdhuX3AFKvjw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2023-03%252F05295d70-bd25-11ed-beff-9aa9fea26df1%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D2f850ca5cd9ee04a54a51211a12b8b8067963bba&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=7adb5ebac303551a3f2b76b6a955c5848b324c5a\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/CgH1XosbzgUdhuX3AFKvjw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2023-03%252F05295d70-bd25-11ed-beff-9aa9fea26df1%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D2f850ca5cd9ee04a54a51211a12b8b8067963bba&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=7adb5ebac303551a3f2b76b6a955c5848b324c5a\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>External studies and internal reports alike have shown time and time again the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:negative impact social media can have on teens\' mental health;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/us-surgeon-general-says-social-media-can-pose-a-profound-risk-to-teens-mental-health-170517411.html\">negative impact social media can have on teens\' mental health</a>, leading to a range of safety precautions across platforms. Now, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:YouTube is expanding its well-being tools for young people;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://blog.youtube/inside-youtube/continued-support-for-teen-wellbeing-and-mental-health-on-youtube/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube is expanding its well-being tools for young people</a>, including recommendation limits on videos that could be harmful.</p><p>YouTube teamed up with its <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Youth and Families Advisory Committee;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/intl/ALL_uk/howyoutubeworks/our-commitments/fostering-child-safety/advisory-committee/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Youth and Families Advisory Committee</a> to identify types of videos that could have a detrimental effect on a teens\' mental health if repeatedly viewed. These categories included videos that idealized certain body weights, features and fitness levels or show social aggression. However, these videos are still searchable (and can be recommended at least once). To this end, YouTube has made its crisis resources — the information that appears if someone searches words like \"self-harm\" or \"<a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:eating disorders;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/youtube-cracks-down-on-videos-that-could-encourage-eating-disorders-163628141.html\">eating disorders</a>\" — into a full-page panel. The idea is that this will force viewers to take more of a break and more clearly state third-party crisis hotlines and suggestions for searches like \"grounding exercises.\"</p><p>The company is also increasing the frequency of its Bedtime and Take a Break reminders, with the latter automatically set to appear across videos every hour for viewers under 18. The frequency can then be adjusted in settings by the user or a parent. Breaks could be beneficial, given an <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:August 2022 report from Pew Research;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/08/10/teens-social-media-and-technology-2022/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 2022 report from Pew Research</a> found that 95 percent of US teens use YouTube, and <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:nearly one-fifth of them are on it &quot;almost constantly.&quot;;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/social-media-teens-pew-resaerch-youtube-tiktok-instagram-facebook-twitter-snapchat-tumblr-twitch-164456016.html\">nearly one-fifth of them are on it \"almost constantly.\"</a> TikTok, meanwhile, was the second most popular platform, with 67 percent of respondents using it — nearly one-third less than YouTube.</p></div>', 'External studies and internal reports alike have shown time and time again the negative impact social media can have on teens\' mental health, leading to a range of safety precautions across platforms. Now, YouTube is expanding its well-being tools for young p…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/U.hm7KGOlFdnX8kHmcgsdQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2022-08/f087f080-18c8-11ed-bfff-b85012b6c5a2', '49', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-09', '248', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(166, 'The Theragun Mini 2.0 drops to a record low price in early Target Black Friday deal', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Lawrence Bonk;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/lawrence-bonk-01/\"><img alt=\"Lawrence Bonk\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TcQCYKuJU_9Vi2dogRUGcg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-04%2Fbe2dabc0-dee3-11ed-af74-cc21123945d3&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b1b4a88b5678acf357d4ca80e15ee9cff64e9455\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/TcQCYKuJU_9Vi2dogRUGcg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2023-04%2Fbe2dabc0-dee3-11ed-af74-cc21123945d3&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b1b4a88b5678acf357d4ca80e15ee9cff64e9455\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>Therabody’s <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Target;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Theragun Mini 2.0;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Target;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=827d7835-78d6-4491-ae04-c042cab1d6e7&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Target&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50YXJnZXQuY29tL3AvdGhlcmFndW4tbWluaS0ybmQtZ2VuZXJhdGlvbi1ibGFjay8tL0EtODcyMTU0MDIjbG5rPXNhbWV0YWIiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjhhNWJkNDg3LTdmNjUtNGU3NC1hNWFkLWM4ODdlMzczZWU0NCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAdRmVbas-T683g3lj1lCTSjFpqHQtO_c0po5u3MpbbgO&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftheragun-mini-2nd-generation-black%2F-%2FA-87215402%23lnk%3Dsametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Theragun Mini 2.0</a> massage device is on sale as part of Target\'s Black Friday sale for $170<a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Target;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:.;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Target;elmt:;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=827d7835-78d6-4491-ae04-c042cab1d6e7&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Target&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50YXJnZXQuY29tL3AvdGhlcmFndW4tbWluaS0ybmQtZ2VuZXJhdGlvbi1ibGFjay8tL0EtODcyMTU0MDIjbG5rPXNhbWV0YWIiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjhhNWJkNDg3LTdmNjUtNGU3NC1hNWFkLWM4ODdlMzczZWU0NCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAdRmVbas-T683g3lj1lCTSjFpqHQtO_c0po5u3MpbbgO&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Ftheragun-mini-2nd-generation-black%2F-%2FA-87215402%23lnk%3Dsametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">.</a> That’s $30 off the MSRP of $200 and matches a previous record-low for the massage gun, so this early Black Friday deal could be your best chance to snag a muscle-soothing percussive therapy gadget on the cheap.</p><p>To that end, the deal’s only accessible today and requires a Target Circle membership. Don’t worry. It’s free to sign up, and once you do you’ll get a coupon code you can clip directly on the product page.</p><div><div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Theragun Mini 2.0 ;pid:manual_8a5bd487-7f65-4e74-a5ad-c887e373ee44_1698775700211;aid:manual_8a5bd487-7f65-4e74-a5ad-c887e373ee44_1698775700211;itemcost:$200;itmId:$170;sellerN:Target;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$170 at Target;pkgt:horizontal-img;pos:1\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=manual-entry&amp;itemName=Theragun%2BMini%2B2.0%2B&amp;merchantName=Target&amp;brand=Therabody+&amp;price=200.0&amp;salePrice=170.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50YXJnZXQuY29tL3AvdGhlcmFndW4tbWluaS0ybmQtZ2VuZXJhdGlvbi1ibGFjay8tL0EtODcyMTU0MDIjbG5rPXNhbWV0YWIiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjhhNWJkNDg3LTdmNjUtNGU3NC1hNWFkLWM4ODdlMzczZWU0NCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAdRmVbas-T683g3lj1lCTSjFpqHQtO_c0po5u3MpbbgO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/zQs_xKi7.QYy5Z5xHhxxig--~B/Zmk9c3RyaW07aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/75404ac0-7818-11ee-bfb7-99fde2629760\" height=\"720\" width=\"1280\"></img></a></p><p>Therabody</p></div></div><div><p>Grab a Theragun Mini 2.0 massage gun for 15 percent off. </p><p><a data-ylk=\"sec:large-product;subsec:commlist;elmt:chooseForMe;pdid:Theragun Mini 2.0 ;pid:manual_8a5bd487-7f65-4e74-a5ad-c887e373ee44_1698775700211;aid:manual_8a5bd487-7f65-4e74-a5ad-c887e373ee44_1698775700211;itemcost:$200;itmId:$170;sellerN:Target;cpos:1;ll3:product-available;ll4:productoffer-manual;elm:affiliate_link;itc:0;slk:$170 at Target;pkgt:horizontal-cta;pos:4\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=pnr-product-module&amp;featureId=manual-entry&amp;itemName=Theragun%2BMini%2B2.0%2B&amp;merchantName=Target&amp;brand=Therabody+&amp;price=200.0&amp;salePrice=170.0&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50YXJnZXQuY29tL3AvdGhlcmFndW4tbWluaS0ybmQtZ2VuZXJhdGlvbi1ibGFjay8tL0EtODcyMTU0MDIjbG5rPXNhbWV0YWIiLCJjb250ZW50VXVpZCI6IjhhNWJkNDg3LTdmNjUtNGU3NC1hNWFkLWM4ODdlMzczZWU0NCJ9&amp;signature=AQAAAdRmVbas-T683g3lj1lCTSjFpqHQtO_c0po5u3MpbbgO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">$170 at Target</a></p></div></div><p>This is the second-generation Theragun Mini, with three massage speeds that offer up to 2,400 percussions per minute. It also ships with a trio of attachments designed for different muscle groups and the Mini boasts a rechargeable battery that gets two hours of use per charge. This massage gun actually made our list of the <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:best fitness devices for college students,;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/best-fitness-tech-for-college-students-130020316.html\">best fitness devices for college students,</a> but you don’t need your head in a text book to appreciate vibration-based pain relief.</p><p>Despite being a smaller and more budget-friendly version of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Therabody’s other products,;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/theragun-elite-hands-on-irl-123008214.html\">Therabody’s other products,</a> we found that the Mini works nearly as well as its larger counterparts when it comes to easing tight muscles. We appreciated its one-handed design, decreased noise level during use and powerful motor.</p><p>This is a battery-powered wireless massage gun that gets around two hours of use per charge. It also connects to a proprietary app via Bluetooth that helps you create custom routines to treat specific ailments. It’s also worth noting that the Mini is also around 30 percent lighter than the company’s other massage guns, which helps with that whole one-handed use aspect. Now you’ll never have to admit weakness by asking someone else to help with muscle tightness.</p><p>Target is actually <a data-i13n=\"elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Target;elmt:;cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:selling a few Therabody products;elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Target;elmt:;cpos:5;pos:1;itc:0\" href=\"https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=827d7835-78d6-4491-ae04-c042cab1d6e7&amp;siteId=us-engadget&amp;pageId=1p-autolink&amp;featureId=text-link&amp;merchantName=Target&amp;custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy50YXJnZXQuY29tL3BsLzUyOTA5ODQ3NiIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiOGE1YmQ0ODctN2Y2NS00ZTc0LWE1YWQtYzg4N2UzNzNlZTQ0In0&amp;signature=AQAAATWlOUM-IEw98lbnm79c0-caxIyqhDARou8cpJpdJ-qZ&amp;gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fpl%2F529098476\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">selling a few Therabody products</a> at steep discounts, all of which return to their normal prices once Halloween is over. Beyond the Mini in black or tan, you can snag the company’s eye mask massaging device for 15 percent off.</p><p><em>Follow </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:@EngadgetDeals;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://twitter.com/EngadgetDeals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@EngadgetDeals</em></a><em> on Twitter and </em><a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://subscription.yahoo.net/Newsletter/Preference/sub?b=engadgetdeals&amp;src\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter</em></a><em> for the latest tech deals and buying advice.</em></p></div>', 'Therabody’s Theragun Mini 2.0 massage device is on sale at Target for $170.\r\n That’s $30 off the MSRP of $200 and matches a previous record-low for the massage gun, so this early Black Friday deal could be your best chance to snag a muscle-soothing percussive…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oWe4wLgvNybwrGtIk8erCA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD05ODY-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/91df9000-7818-11ee-b4ff-4e0e45737b9d', '49', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-09', '248', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL),
(167, 'Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 brings on-device generative AI to more Android phones', '<div><div><p><a data-ylk=\"elm:author;slk:Kris Holt;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/about/editors/kris-holt/\"><img alt=\"Kris Holt\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0OBBim1RwuQ2lZEb_Qrz.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.blogcdn.com%252Fwww.engadget.com%252Fmedia%252F2018%252F05%252Fme-irl.jpg%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D63fd929600aee3fad02ecbb206186106655c6ccd&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b5d76546b48bae2eefb236f2d019f50e509e4388\" src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0OBBim1RwuQ2lZEb_Qrz.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTgwO2g9ODA-/https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fimage_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.blogcdn.com%252Fwww.engadget.com%252Fmedia%252F2018%252F05%252Fme-irl.jpg%26compress%3D1%26progressive%3D1%26quality%3D75%26client%3Dhawkeye%26signature%3D63fd929600aee3fad02ecbb206186106655c6ccd&amp;compress=1&amp;progressive=1&amp;quality=75&amp;client=hawkeye&amp;signature=b5d76546b48bae2eefb236f2d019f50e509e4388\"></img></a></p></div></div><div><p>At its annual Snapdragon Summit on Tuesday, <a data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Qualcomm;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/tag/qualcomm/\"><ins>Qualcomm</ins></a> revealed its latest mobile chipset. Perhaps the biggest change in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the introduction of on-device generative AI (akin to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Google\'s Tensor G3;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/google-tensor-g3-soc-pixel-8-pro-143052356.html\">Google\'s Tensor G3</a>). The chipset’s AI Engine supports multi-modal generative AI models and what Qualcomm claims is the world’s fastest Stable Diffusion system with the ability to generate an image in under a second. So, you should be able to whip up backgrounds and images for social media posts in a flash.</p><p>Because GAI requests are handled on-device, Qualcomm says they remain private. There’s an AI assistant based on <a data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Meta’s Llama 2 language learning model;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/meta-and-microsoft-release-llama-2-an-ai-language-model-for-commercial-use-163615807.html\"><ins>Meta’s Llama 2 language learning model</ins></a>. It can securely use personal data such as your favorite activities, location and fitness level to provide more personalized responses, Qualcomm says. The Qualcomm Sensing Hub (which powers this feature) is said to deliver an AI performance increase of up to 3.5 times that of <a data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Qualcomm\'s previous mobile chipset;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/qualcomms-snapdragon-8-gen-2-chip-offers-hardware-accelerated-ray-tracing-230008445.html#:~:text=There\"><ins>Qualcomm\'s previous mobile chipset</ins></a>. The company also claims the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers up to 98 percent faster Hexagon NPU performance and 40 percent better performance per watt.</p><figure><div><div><p><img alt=\"An array of specs for the Qualcomm 8 Gen 3 chipset.\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/LHYid4rrje2napaqdwXBTg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUwOQ--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/10f4fcf0-7282-11ee-b73d-264d49e9e90c\"></img></p></div></div><p><figcaption><span> Qualcomm</span></figcaption></p></figure><p>The camera and editing systems include support for features such as the ability to remove people and objects from a video with the tap of a finger. Qualcomm is promising voice-activated GAI photo and video editing thanks to its Cognitive ISP, along with the option to optimize different parts of a photo in up to 12 layers, whether you capture it with the front or back camera.</p><p>The Photo Expansion feature uses GAI to extend the borders of a photo, akin to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Adobe\'s Generative Fill tool;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/adobe-adds-generative-ai-editing-to-photoshop-110034887.html\"><ins>Adobe\'s Generative Fill tool</ins></a>. The Vlogger\'s View mode allows you to share video from both your rear and front-facing cameras at the same time, so you can feature your face in what you capture as you narrate what you\'re seeing.</p><p>Qualcomm says that Dolby HDR tech allows for image playback and capture with a fuller range of colors, tones and shades. Meanwhile, you can apply a cryptographic seal from Truepic to a photo to indicate that it\'s the real deal and not something you whipped up with GAI, because that\'s the world we\'re living in these days. It\'s a different approach to <a data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:applying a label to AI-generated content;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/tiktok-now-lets-creators-label-ai-generated-content-154536858.html\"><ins>applying a label to AI-generated content</ins></a>.</p><p>Elsewhere, Qualcomm is promising some gaming upgrades in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. There\'s support for <a data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Unreal Engine 5.2;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/apple-silicon-macs-now-natively-support-unreal-engine-5-124257710.html\"><ins>Unreal Engine 5.2</ins></a> along with hardware-accelerated ray-tracing with global illumination, which the company says is a first for a mobile chipset. This, Qualcomm says, helps deliver \"lifelike, multi-source lighting\" in games.</p><figure><div><div><p><img alt=\"Screenshot from Justice Mobile with ray-tracing enabled. A woman holds up a sword as sparks and particle effects hang in the air.\" data-src=\"https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kLQuscEAhyipP0SWtZf6Fw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTQ5Nw--/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/381b4410-7282-11ee-9bff-59b64f5844b9\"></img></p></div></div><p><figcaption><span> NetEase/Qualcomm</span></figcaption></p></figure><p>The Adreno Frame Motion Engine 2.0 can double framerates while sustaining the same power consumption as the previous chipset, Qualcomm claims. If you\'re so inclined to hook up a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered device to an external 240Hz display, you\'ll be able to play games at up to 240 fps.</p><p>Snapdragon Game Super Resolution, Qualcomm\'s answer to upscaling tech like <a data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:NVIDIA\'s DLSS;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0\" href=\"https://www.engadget.com/nvidias-dlss-35-makes-ray-traced-games-look-better-with-ai-130012143.html\"><ins>NVIDIA\'s DLSS</ins></a>, will help games to run at up to 8K on supported displays too. The company notes that it\'s open-sourcing Snapdragon Game Super Resolution.</p><p>You can expect gameplay audio to be synced to the millisecond, according to Qualcomm, meaning that you shouldn\'t experience any lag while using earbuds. It\'s also promising uninterrupted lossless audio even as you move away from your phone or from one room to another thanks to its Expanded Personal Area Network Technology system. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is said to support 24-bit 96 kHz lossless music over Bluetooth.</p><p>On the subject of connectivity, Qualcomm is using AI hardware acceleration in the X75 Modem-RF System. It says this can help to deliver better 5G speeds, coverage, mobility, link robustness and location accuracy. There\'s Wi-Fi 7 support too.</p><p>Compared with the previous chipset, Qualcomm says the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3\'s Kryo CPU delivers 30 percent better performance and 20 percent more power efficiency. As for the GPU, it claims you\'ll benefit from a 25 percent performance improvement and 25 percent greater power efficiency, along with a 40 percent ray-tracing upgrade. Overall, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is slated to have 10 percent overall power savings compared with last year’s chip.</p><p>You won\'t have to wait long to try out a phone with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 if you really want to. Qualcomm says devices that use the chipset should start to appear in the coming weeks. Among the brands and manufacturers that will use it are Sony, ASUS, OnePlus, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, Honor and ZTE.</p></div>', 'At its annual Snapdragon Summit on Tuesday, Qualcomm\r\n revealed its latest mobile chipset. Perhaps the biggest change in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is the introduction of on-device generative AI (akin to Google\'s Tensor G3). The chipset’s AI Engine supports multi…', 'https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oxM_vhxXm93n4s8qJdDkPQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02OTU-/https://s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2023-10/fa72cfc0-7281-11ee-bfb3-e4ff777637fc', '49', NULL, NULL, '', 'newsapi', NULL, NULL, '2023-11-09', '248', '0', '0', NULL, NULL, NULL);
