- Apple might not release a truly ‘modernized’ Siri until 2027
Apple is struggling to rebuild Siri for the age of generative AI, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who says the company might not release “a true modernized, conversational version of Siri” until iOS 20 comes out in 2027. That doesn’t mean there won’t be big Siri updates before then. A new version Siri will reportedly © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
- Flora is building an AI-powered ‘infinite canvas’ for creative professionals
With just a few words, AI models can be prompted to create a story, an image, or even a short film. But according to Weber Wong, these models are all “made by non-creatives for other non-creatives to feel creative.” In other words, they’re not built for actual creative professionals. That’s something Wong is hoping to © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
- Trump calls for creation of a ‘crypto strategic reserve’
President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind the creation of a federal reserve of cryptocurrency assets — he initially highlighted XRP, Solana, and Cardano for inclusion, then later said Bitcoin and Ethereum would “obviously” be included too. In January, Trump issued an executive order calling for the formation of a working group that would © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
- Aviron’s $2,499 gamified treadmill will keep you on your toes
Aviron’s home fitness equipment operates on a simple principle: People hate working out. But many of those same people love playing video games. Perhaps the only thing standing between them and a more active lifestyle is some healthy competition and well-timed distraction. It’s the same gamification concept that made Nintendo’s Wii and VR games like © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
- The TechCrunch AI glossary
Artificial intelligence is a deep and convoluted world. The scientists who work in this field often rely on jargon and lingo to explain what they’re working on. As a result, we frequently have to use those technical terms in our coverage of the artificial intelligence industry. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.