Chatbots might be coming to Apple’s HomeView

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Code in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that Apple could add support for chatbots to its smart home hub. There's a flag listed for a "Conversational Apps" category. While there are no details about what apps would fall under that heading, it seems reasonable that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude could be added to HomeView. According to pdfu on X, that new beta also adds support for

I avoided club sports because of the cost and time commitment. Now I wish I'd started sooner.

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The author didn't prioritize club sports for the first three of her children. Now her fourth is thriving on a soccer team, and she said she regrets not considering them more seriously in the past.

Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith.

  • The high cost and time commitments led me to avoid club sports and travel teams with my older kids.
  • When my youngest started surpassing his rec league teammates, I decided to
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I went from owning a home in a small town to renting in a big city. Life costs more, but it feels richer.

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Years ago, I never would have imagined myself living in a city or happily raising a child here.

Renate Flanagan

  • I went from owning a house in a small town in Virginia to renting an apartment in Washington, DC.
  • Living in an apartment and in a big city has been better than I expected, with some nice perks.
  • I love having easy access to nature, a diverse mix of restaurants, and public transportation in DC
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DARPA wants AI to find hidden flaws in digital markets that adversaries could exploit to wreak economic havoc

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US defense and security agencies, as well as federal regulators, have to combat hacks and data theft. Another challenge is bad actors who exploit gaps in the rules governing key systems, like electronic markets. DARPA hopes to close those.

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  • DARPA is seeking AI tools that can uncover hidden weaknesses in digital markets.
  • Officials warn adversaries could exploit flaws
Business, Crypto

How to reset your Vizio TV back to factory settings

Engadget
A factory reset shouldn't be your first instinct when your Vizio TV has issues, but it can sometimes be the only way to fix them. Thankfully, it's quite simple.

I took my kids on vacation to practice their Spanish. Our no-English rule didn't last long.

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The author wanted her family to speak only Spanish while on vacation in Puerto Rico.

Courtesy of Sandra Lee.

  • My kids have been at a Spanish immersion school in the US since they were in preschool.
  • On a trip to Puerto Rico, I only wanted us to speak Spanish, so they could practice their skills.
  • The trip reminded me that language learning is ongoing and about adapting to new experiences.

As my family of

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Can a hacker really do anything with your IP address?

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Your IP address won't give a hacker your passwords, yet it can point attackers to your home network. Here's what IPv6 changes and how to stay protected.