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New Group Claims AI May Be Aware and Suffering

New Group Claims AI May Be Aware and Suffering

For years, the concept of AI consciousness has remained on the fringes, with all but the most powerful proponents of the theory being laughed out of public life. In reality, opponents point out, the current generation of AI is nothing more than extremely complex statistics — detecting patterns in training data like written materials or imagery so subtle that it …

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‘Google Home Premium’ reportedly replacing Nest Aware

‘Google Home Premium’ reportedly replacing Nest Aware

Google is apparently planning a shakeup for its smart home hardware efforts centered around – you guess it – Gemini, with a new “Google Home Premium” subscription reportedly taking the place of Nest Aware. As it stands today, the bulk of the Google Home app and functionality is free to users. The only big exception is with Nest hardware, as …

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What’s Gum Disease? Signs And Symptoms To Be Aware Of.

What’s Gum Disease? Signs And Symptoms To Be Aware Of.

Roughly one-third of adults in the United States regularly floss, which is not good news for your teeth, gums or dental bill. A proper dental routine, which includes brushing and flossing, can help keep dental issues like gum disease away. “Most people don’t realize that gum disease is an infection of the tissues that support our teeth, and it’s caused …

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Google is raising the price of Nest Aware subscriptions again

Google is raising the price of Nest Aware subscriptions again

Google is raising the price of its Nest Aware and Nest Aware Plus subscriptions starting in August 2025. According to emails sent out to subscribers today, the cost of the entry-level Nest Aware service is increasing from $8 per month or $80 per year to $10 per month or $100 when paying for a full year up front. Nest Aware …

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Google Nest Aware getting a price increase in August 

Google Nest Aware getting a price increase in August 

Following the last increase in 2023, Google is raising the price of Nest Aware in the US next month. This is according to an email sent out to existing subscribers today. The entry Nest Aware subscription now costs $10 per month or $100 annually ($20 savings). This gives you 30 days of event-based video history. It was previously $8/month and …

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Donkey Kong Bananza director says he’s aware of occasional performance issues, ‘prioritising fun’

Donkey Kong Bananza director says he’s aware of occasional performance issues, ‘prioritising fun’

Donkey Kong Bananza’s director has said he’s aware of occasional performance issues spotted by the press, and said the development team has “prioritized fun and playability”. Speaking to Spanish outlet La Vanguardia, Nintendo’s Kazuya Takahashi was asked about frame drops the interviewer noticed when playing the game. “There are several factors to consider,” Takahashi responded. “First, we intentionally used effects …

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