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technology1 month ago•7 min saved

iOS 27 Launches with Gated Siri AI and Liquid Glass Updates

Apple released iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and other OS updates on September 14, 2026, following a three-month beta period. The flagship feature is Siri AI, a large language model-based assistant that requires users to join a waitlist for access. While iOS 27 supports devices back to the iPhone 11, Siri AI is restricted to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models due to hardware requirements. The update introduces a dedicated Siri app, on-screen awareness, and personalized responses, though it remains in beta with daily usage limits. macOS 27 Golden Gate is the final version to support Rosetta for Intel apps. The new software is not available in the EU or China at launch due to regulatory issues.

via MacRumors|

#apple-intelligence #ios-27 #macos-golden-gate

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Siri AI Will Enter a Waitlist With the iOS 27 Rollout

Apple plans to gate Siri AI behind a waitlist when iOS 27 launches. Seventh beta builds reveal waitlist infrastructure with dynamic wait-time messages and server-side adjustments; users will get a notification when access is allowed. In beta testing, wait times could extend up to a week for some, but exact public launch timing and duration remain unclear.

via MacRumors|

#apple #betas #ios-27

health-and-medicine3 months ago•8 min saved

Pre-Waitlist Barriers Block Half of Kidney Transplant Candidates

A nationwide NYU Langone Health study found that 48% of people referred for kidney transplantation never start the required evaluation, and only 19% reach the waitlist. Factors such as being unmarried, obesity, living in rural areas, older age, language barriers (Spanish speakers), and lower income, along with the transplant center and region, significantly influence progression, highlighting large barriers before waitlisting.

via ScienceDaily|

#access-to-care #disparities #health-and-medicine

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Steam Machines Start Shipping to Early Adopters as Global Waitlists Grow

Valve's Steam Machines are beginning to arrive with early buyers praising their compact, quiet design, and shipments spreading to Asia, the UK, Australia, and beyond. Yet limited stock means many customers remain on waitlists, constantly refreshing for order confirmations, while a notable figure like Shuhei Yoshida tests the device and remains skeptical.

via Eurogamer.net|

#early-adopters #gaming #hardware

technology4 months ago•9 min saved

MacOS 27 Golden Gate: Enable Siri AI Early With a Terminal Trick

MacRumors reports a Terminal workaround to enable Siri AI on the macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta for users on the waitlist: run a sudo defaults write command to disable the waitlist flag, then restart. This lets Siri AI run in the dedicated app with text/voice chat and iCloud history, initially in English, with a caution to test on non-primary machines and back up data. A correction notes the EU limitation is for iPhone/iPad, not Mac.

via MacRumors|

#beta #macos-golden-gate #siri-ai

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Zoox Expands SF Footprint, but Rides Remain Reserved for a Select Few

Amazon-owned Zoox is quadrupling its San Francisco service area to include Marina, North Beach, Chinatown, Pacific Heights, and the Embarcadero, but rides are still limited to a small pool of passengers—employees, their friends and family, and waitlisted riders—as the company tests expansion before broader rollout, following earlier limited service in SoMa, the Mission, and the Design District; Zoox is also expanding in Las Vegas and planning tests in Austin and Miami.

via The San Francisco Standard|

#autonomous-vehicles #robotaxi #san-francisco

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

Kim Kardashian's Controversial Lingerie with Faux Pubic Hair Sells Out in Hours

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS has sold out their controversial synthetic pubic hair thong, prompting a waitlist, as the product gains high demand despite its provocative nature and celebrity endorsements.

via The Daily Beast|

#controversial-undergarment #entertainment #kim-kardashian

social-issues2 years ago•3 min saved

"Massachusetts Shelters Overwhelmed as Migrant Families and Homeless Face Waitlist"

Massachusetts has reached its limit of 7,500 families in its emergency assistance system, causing new migrant families and unhoused individuals to be placed on a waitlist for shelter placements. The state, which has a right-to-shelter law, is facing financial and space constraints. The Healey administration will prioritize high-risk pregnancies, families with medical needs, and those at risk of domestic violence. The National Guard is assisting over 1,500 families in hotels and motels. The state is partnering with United Way to create short-term overnight sites, but details are unclear. The Legislature has released a spending bill that includes $250 million for the emergency shelter system, but with conditions. The Hynes Convention Center is being considered as a potential overflow site.

via GBH News|

#massachusetts #migrant-families #shelters

housing-crisis3 years ago•5 min saved

"Massachusetts' State-Funded Housing: A Paradox of Waitlists and Vacancies"

Massachusetts has a severe housing crisis, with 184,000 people on a waitlist for the state's subsidized apartments. However, a recent investigation found that nearly 2,300 state-funded apartments are sitting vacant, wasting millions of taxpayer dollars. The vacancies are attributed to a flawed online waitlist system, insufficient funding for repairs and staff, and apartments being used for purposes other than housing. The state is making changes to address the issue, but the backlog of repairs and lack of affordable housing options continue to exacerbate the crisis.

via Boston 25 News|

#housing-crisis #massachusetts #mismanagement

food-and-dining3 years ago•2 min saved

Casa Bonita's Reopening Overloads Website and Brings Back Decades of Memories.

Casa Bonita, the iconic Colorado restaurant, has announced a waitlist for its reopening, which is still without an official date. The restaurant will be opening with limited dinner hours and will only be accepting guests from their email list. The website has been overloaded since the announcement. The newly renovated pink castle has undergone several changes, including a complete kitchen redesign, more diving spots, and a larger space. The menu is expected to remain the same, but with a completely different taste.

via CBS News|

#casa-bonita #food-and-dining #renovations

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Google's AI-powered Search Experience now available to users.

Google has started inviting the first set of users to its new Search Generative Experience, an experimental version of Google Search that uses AI to help users understand a topic faster, uncover new viewpoints and insights, and get things done more easily. Users who signed up for the waitlist will receive an email notification when they have access. To opt-in, users can tap the Labs icon in the latest version of the Google app or on Chrome desktop.

via Search Engine Land|

#ai #experiments #google

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Google's Latest AI Innovations: Labs, Duet AI, and Early Access Search Engine.

Google has launched a new AI-powered search engine, and users can join the waitlist to access it early. The search engine uses natural language processing and machine learning to provide more accurate and relevant results. Users can sign up for the waitlist by visiting the Google Search Labs website and providing their email address.

via ZDNet|

#ai #early-access #google

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

"New MoviePass: Your Ultimate Guide"

MoviePass, the subscription-based movie theater service, is back with a new iteration called MoviePass Beta. The service is rolling out in stages and is currently on a waitlist basis. The company is gauging interest in different parts of the country before launching in those areas. Prices will vary based on location, and it remains to be seen whether this new business model will be successful.

via WIRED|

#business-model #entertainment #moviepass

education3 years ago•3 min saved

Elite Universities Leave Top High School Students Waitlisted and Rejected in Brutal Admissions Season

High school seniors are taking to TikTok to share their disappointment and confusion over being waitlisted or rejected from top-tier universities despite their impressive applications. The trend has sparked a sense of competition and comparison among teenagers, exacerbating the already growing problem of pressure to succeed. Experts advise parents, educators, and mental health professionals to provide continuous support and guidance to help teenagers develop a healthy perspective on college admissions and build resilience and self-esteem.

via Yahoo News|

#college-admissions #education #high-school

technology3 years ago•3 min saved

"Google's Bard AI chatbot now open for early access"

Google has released its AI chatbot, Bard, to a limited test group and has provided a waitlist link for everyone else. Bard is experimental and may display inaccurate or offensive information that doesn't represent Google's views. The chatbot provides citations for its responses and struggles to answer sensitive questions. Google has no plans to place ads in early versions of Bard, but it's only a matter of time before monetization begins.

via Mashable|

#ai #bard #chatbot