Good Morning! This update was generated April 30 2025 07:00:01. Here is a technology joke for you: Why was the computer cold?
It left its Windows open!.
Currently in Mount Prospect, the temperature is 44°C with broken clouds and a slight breeze coming from the east at 6.91 km/h. The high temperature for today is expected to reach 47°C with broken clouds continuing. The low temperature for tonight will be around 42°C. Moving into tomorrow, it will get warmer with a high of approximately 61°C. However, there is a chance of light rain in the afternoon and evening hours, increasing as the night progresses. Keep an umbrella handy if you plan to be out during that time! Stay safe and enjoy your day!
A Woodridge motorist was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a fatal DUI hit-and-run with a bicyclist. In other news, six things you need to know about the Route 53 road construction project were highlighted. Community colleges are pushing for four-year degrees, but universities are pushing back. The father of a teen killed by a train implores Barrington officials to install safety gates. A shuttered Prospect Heights hotel is suggested for senior housing as prior taxes are pursued. Authorities believe that the crash that killed three kids and one teen at an Illinois after-school building was not targeted. Barrington approves a redevelopment agreement on Golden Triangle. An iconic ‘castle’ in Fox River Grove cancels all events after its special-use permit was rescinded. In Chicago, a car crash on South DuSable Lake Shore Drive resulted in one death and another injury. Tiffany Henyard’s taxpayer-funded positions paid $347,000 last year, according to records. The winner of the $349 million Mega Millions jackpot finally came forward. The City Council will debate changes to Chicago’s curfew rules to address teen takeovers. Mayor Brandon Johnson heads to Springfield with a revised fiscal wish list. A funeral was held for fallen CFD Capt. David Meyer. A North suburb is set to get its first sports bar. One of Thailand’s most famous bars is coming to Chicago for one night only. An investigation was launched into Chicago Public Schools’ Black Student Success Plan.TechRadar reports that experts are warning of the danger of heatwaves to routers, advising users to take action before summer kicks in to prevent their Wi-Fi from being affected. In gaming news, Marvel Rivals has released patch notes with the latest balance changes and updates. The Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld TV show premiere will take place in Fortnite, and viewers are invited to join. Additionally, World Password Day 2025 is being observed with news, updates, and advice from experts. In the computing world, Reddit users have shared their opinions on new ChatGPT shopping features. Apple AirPlay devices are found to be susceptible to “AirBorne” zero-click RCE attacks, prompting users to patch their devices. Two new laptops featuring Nvidia’s RTX 5060 are set to be released, with leaked performance suggesting that 8GB GDDR7 may be sufficient. Netflix plans to add an Alfred Hitchcock movie in June, along with five other masterpieces from the director. WhatsApp now allows users to directly talk to Perplexity and ChatGPT in the app. Lastly, for those looking for a budget-friendly alternative to the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box, WiZ has launched a new product in that category.
Over at TechCrunch, X announces support for 4K video uploads. Sarah Tavel, Benchmark’s first woman GP, transitions to venture partner. OpenAI explains the reasons behind ChatGPT becoming too sycophantic, and Microsoft CEO reveals that up to 30% of the company’s code was written by AI. Meta’s LlamaCon event focused on undercutting OpenAI, while Waymo and Toyota are reportedly exploring a potential partnership in autonomous vehicles. Figure AI has sent cease-and-desist letters to secondary markets brokers, and startups have launched products to catch people using the AI cheating app Cluely. Snapchat has abandoned plans for a simplified version of its app. Freepik has released an ‘open’ AI image generator trained on licensed data. Google Play has seen a decline in the number of apps since last year. OpenAI has rolled back an update that resulted in ChatGPT being overly sycophantic. Troubled startup CaaStle is facing two new lawsuits and additional allegations. Meta reports that its Llama AI models have been downloaded 1.2 billion times, and Amazon launches its first 27 internet satellites into space. Tesla board member Joe Gebbia has purchased some stock, and Meta previews an API for its Llama AI models. Google has launched AI tools for language learning, as well as support for digital IDs in Google Wallet. Google’s NotebookLM has expanded its AI podcast feature to more languages.
Engadget highlights the best VR accessories and cheap fitness trackers for 2025. EA has reportedly canceled another Titanfall game and laid off several hundred employees, while Russian regulators are attempting to seize assets related to World of Tanks. Firefox has finally introduced tab groups, and Meta plans to bring AI to WhatsApp chats without compromising privacy. Nintendo Switch 2 remains sold out at various retailers. Speedrunners have already reached the credits of Breath of the Wild on the unreleased Switch 2 console. Meta aims to make it easier to use Llama models for app development, and its ChatGPT competitor includes conversational voice chat and a social feed. There’s a guide on how to use an iPhone as a webcam with a Mac, and researchers have secretly experimented on Reddit users with AI-generated comments. The article also suggests tech gifts for new moms, reveals the new release date for Borderlands 4, and denies rumors about Amazon displaying tariff impacts on prices. Samsung’s 512GB Pro Plus microSD card is currently at an all-time low price. Yelp will utilize AI to assist restaurants in answering calls and making phone reservations, and WhatsApp is reportedly planning to bring voice and video calls to browsers. Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet satellites have been deployed, and OpenAI has added shopping features to ChatGPT Search. Lastly, the best Garmin GPS watch is currently $60 off.That’s all for today! Have a great day!
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