News Summary from December 11, 2024
New Workspace: ChatGPT Canvas Now Available for All Users
The new Canvas workspace for ChatGPT, initially introduced in October, is now available to all users. Canvas enhances collaboration for writing and programming projects with AI and includes features like version restoration and automatic changes. OpenAI plans to continuously develop Canvas based on user feedback.
January Releases on Paramount+
Paramount+ has revealed its January lineup, highlighting new seasons of „Yellowjackets“ and „1923“ to be released in February. The lineup includes shows like „Baby Shark’s Big Show“ and new classic additions like „Forrest Gump“ and „The Truman Show“.
Postage Increase Approved by Federal Network Agency
The Federal Network Agency has approved new postage rates at Deutsche Post, effective from January 1, 2025. Standard letters will increase from 85 to 95 cents, while postcards will see a 25% hike. Package prices will also rise.
Popular Science Counts Vision Pro Among Most Innovative Products 2024
Popular Science has named Apple’s Vision Pro as one of the top 50 most innovative products of 2024, particularly highlighting it in the „Gadgets“ category. The magazine praised the product for being exceptionally important and impressive.
3 Months at 99 Cents: Audible Launches New Comeback Offer
Audible is offering a deal of three months for 0.99 Euros each. This offer is available to those who haven’t had an Audible subscription in the last 30 days. Audible provides a range of exclusive content and unabridged book versions with this subscription.
“Peninsula” Combines App Switcher and File Storage in the Notch
The new Mac app „Peninsula“ aims to provide an alternative to the standard Command+Tab app switcher by integrating additional functions in the top-notch area of the screen. It combines app notifications and temporary file storage.
A Look at the New Echo Show in the Picture Frame
Amazon’s second-generation Echo Show, now also available in a 21-inch size, offers improved audio and video features. It can now serve as both a smart display and a Fire-TV player, providing enhanced functionality through improved components and features.
Resident Evil 2 Now Available on Apple Devices
Resident Evil 2 is now available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, accompanied by a significant price reduction from €39.99 to €9.99. Be sure to check system requirements, as specific devices are needed for running the game.
Mac App „Uno“ Combines Files into PDF
„Uno“ is a new Mac app designed to easily combine multiple files into a single PDF or text format. It is simple to use and particularly useful for merging and converting files.
YouTube’s AI-Powered Auto Dubbing Tool Has Finally Arrived
YouTube’s AI dubbing service is now available for educational content creators, offering automatic dubbing of English videos into several languages like French, German, and Spanish. While the generated translations may seem stilted, the feature promises to enhance the accessibility of content.
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