AI identity crisis: Google NotebookLM podcast hosts find out they're not real

iPhone SE 4 'on track for early next year', Garmin unveils a new watch, and more
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Artificial Intelligence
Listen to AI podcast hosts have an existential crisis
"How do you know what's real?" (Getty Images)
We've been hugely impressed with the way Google's AI-powered NotebookLM tool can turn source documents into a natural-sounding podcast, complete with AI hosts – but what happens when those hosts find out they're not real? Listen in...
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Apple
A revamped iPhone SE 4 is again tipped for 2025
The last iPhone SE was launched in 2022 (Foxartbox / Future)
Seasoned Apple tipster Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has reiterated that the iPhone SE 4 is coming in early 2025 – and unlike previous models, it's apparently going to ditch the old iPhone look, losing the home button and Touch ID along the way.
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Wearables
Garmin just surprised us with a new smartwatch
Garmin has launched a new smartwatch (Garmin)
Say hello to the new Garmin Lily 2 Active, which is a rather unexpected but welcome surprise: building on the Lily 2 launched earlier this year, the Active variant adds GPS and sports tracking, as well as boasting up to nine days of battery life.
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Virtual Reality
The HoloLens 2 is canceled – which could be good news
We're hoping for an Xbox VR headset (Microsoft)
Farewell, HoloLens 2: Microsoft has discontinued the once-groundbreaking mixed-reality headset, but we won't be too sad about its demise if it means Microsoft turns its attention to the Xbox virtual reality device being developed in partnership with Meta.
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Audio
Sony launches funky new LinkBuds earbuds
Sony has new earbuds and a new speaker (Sony)
If you want your wireless earbuds to come flaunting a bit of style, check out the new LinkBuds from Sony. As well as more color options and custom cases there's a refreshed design, plus a new portable Bluetooth speaker which you can pair with the earbuds.
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