Illustration: The Verge OpenAI’s GPT Store‚ where users can share their custom chatbots‚ finally launched Wednesday after a monthslong delay. The store brings more potential use cases to ChatGPT and expands OpenAI’s ecosystem beyond what the company builds for customers. Since announcing the GPT Builder program in November‚ OpenAI said more than 3 million bots — called GPTs — have been created by users. (Yours truly included; I made a GPT that suggests synonyms for common words). The company said it plans to highlight useful GPTs weekly inside the store. The company originally planned to open the GPT Store in November before delaying it to December and finally to January. The platform lets people who’ve created their own chatbots publicly share their versions... Continue reading…

Catch Up is supposed to make it faster to get up to speed on all the Slack stuff you care — and don’t care — about. | Image: Slack Slack is adding a new feature to its mobile app‚ meant to help you triage all your unread stuff a little faster. It’s called Catch Up‚ and the only way I can describe it is Tinder for Enterprise Messaging. When you tap on Catch Up at the top of the app’s homescreen‚ it’ll show you one channel or DM at a time; swipe left to mark it read‚ right to leave it unread. Catch Up is a response to two things Akshay Bakshi‚ a product management director at Slack‚ says the company sees a lot. First‚ there’s just a lot going on in Slack‚ and opening every channel one by one just to check in on it and mark it read in the sidebar is a pin. Second‚ a lot of people use their phone as a Slack-triage device. “Before they get to their desk in the morning‚... Continue reading…

Numerous papers have been written about the Egyptian god Seth in recent years‚ but his essential identity seems to have evaded modern commentators.  Read moreSection: NewsPremiumPreviewRead Later 

Amazon.com will lay off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations‚ it said in an internal note Wednesday as companies extend their massive job cuts over the past two years into 2024.

Nineteen former GOP members of Congress signed an "open letter" urging the courts to move "as quickly as possible" on former President Donald Trump's four criminal cases for the sake of the country.

A $1.66 trillion top-line spending deal reached by congressional leaders will reduce funding to the Internal Revenue Service‚ an issue favored by Republicans.

Scientists pieced together the history of a huge Pacific plateau and found a complicated story.

New research suggests that the risk of Europeans developing diseases such as multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's stems from ancient human migrations.

Marie Osmond rose to fame in the ’70s‚ most notably for her collaboration with her brother Donny Osmond on the teen idol variety show Donny &; Marie. Her musical journey began at the age of 14 with the release of her debut album‚ Paper Roses‚ featuring the eponymous hit song. Over the years‚ Marie continued to make significant contributions to the music industry‚ releasing a total of 11 studio albums. Her most recent work‚ Unexpected‚ released in 2021‚ topped the Billboard Classical Album chart. With a career spanning about five decades‚ the 64-year-old icon recently disclosed her intention to quit touring. Marie Osmond reveals her reason for quitting touring MAYBE THIS TIME‚ Marie Osmond‚ 1995-96. ©ABC / courtesy Everett Collection In a recent interview conducted before her performance at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown‚ the singer shared that while she has no plans to retire soon‚ she is considering taking a break from touring. This decision stems from her desire to prioritize and concentrate on other aspects of her life. RELATED: Marie Osmond Makes Soap Opera Dreams Come True Appearing On ‘Bold And The Beautiful’ “I need to not be under contract that I can’t do anything because I can’t get hurt‚” Osmond said. “I just decided that I would do a few shows and enjoy my life a little bit‚ and that’s what I’m planning to do this year.” DONNY AND MARIE‚ Maire Osmond‚ 1976-1979 Osmond also shared via her X profile that one of her motivations for making the announcement was to pursue some of the dreams she hadn’t been able to achieve until now. “All the years I’ve been on tour performing‚ it has been difficult to get out and see the places I visit. We always have rehearsals and soundcheck‚ and mostly because I can’t get out in the weather because it could affect my voice and the show‚” she wrote. “Well‚ one of the places I’ve always wanted to spend some time sightseeing is Nova Scotia‚ Canada‚ so my husband took me there for one of my #bucketlist adventures!! There are so many incredible things about this beautiful world.” Fans react to Marie Osmond’s announcement Devoted fans of the legendary singer have taken to the comment section of her post to voice their delight regarding her choice to prioritize self-care and personal growth. “So glad that you are catching up on all these wonderful places and experiences!” a fan wrote. “You should add Australia to your list… not the cities but the beautiful outback.. and the amazing coastline. The Kimberley region and Kakadu are breathtaking.” Instagram “Marie..God bless you and thank you for dedicating your life to entertaining others. You deserve to see the world..incognito..the world is beautiful..have the time of your life‚” another person stated‚ while a third fan replied‚ “Glad you’re enjoying your 2nd childhood‚ Marie!” Click for next Article The post Marie Osmond Speaks On Her Decision To Quit Touring appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

Pop culture and social empowerment icon Sinéad O’Connor died unexpectedly on July 26‚ 2023‚ when she was just 56. Due to the sudden and premature nature of her passing‚ speculation arose as to what might have caused it. Now‚ a London coroner’s report has arisen stating that Sinéad died of natural causes. The report was shared on Tuesday by the London Inner South Coroner’s Court. The court then announced that its involvement in Sinéad’s case is officially over. Sinéad had been found unresponsive in her home in Herne Hill‚ South London. Sinéad O’Connor died suddenly‚ prompting some investigation of the cause Sinéad O’Connor’s cause of death has confirmed she died of natural causes / Everett Collection “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad‚” her family announced in a July statement. “Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.” The coroner in Lambeth was notified‚ though “no medical cause of death was given‚” according to the Coroner’s Court website‚ and so the coroner arranged for an autopsy to be performed. RELATED: Sinéad O’Connor’s Heartbreaking Final Social Media Post Before Sudden Death At 56 A spokesperson with Scotland Yard said her death was not being treated as anything suspicious‚ and the coroner’s office said that any choice to move forward with an investigation would depend on submissions from her family. Sinéad O’Connor was mourned by countless fans after she died MTV UNPLUGGED‚ R.E.M.‚ Sinead O’Connor‚ (Season 1‚ episode 106‚ aired March 18‚ 1990)‚ 1989-. ph: ©MTV / courtesy Everett Collection After the death of Sinéad‚ a private funeral was held at Bray‚ County Wicklow on August 8. Her family invited the public to pay tribute when the funeral cortege passed the seafront; thousands answered the call. Tributes poured in online from Jamie Lee Curtis‚ composer Bear McCreary‚ Janelle Monáe‚ Amanda Palmer‚ Golden Globe winner Toni Collette‚ and many more. The singer was also known for her activism / ©Paramount Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection In life‚ Sinéad was known for her activism and protest movements as much as for her singing. While on SNL‚ she gave a particularly passionate condemnation of the Catholic Church for allegations of abusing children; her actions drew criticism from religious institutions and celebrities alike. In his own tribute to the artist‚ English singer Morrissey slammed those who were mourning Sinéad‚ saying‚ “You praise her now only because it is too late. You hadn’t the guts to support her when she was alive and she was looking for you.” "You praise her now ONLY because it is too late. You hadn’t the guts to support her when she was alive and she was looking for you." https://t.co/3gJHvlNQ2w — blake butler (@blakebutler) July 27‚ 2023 RELATED: The Heartbreaking Reason Behind Sinéad O’Connor’s Trademark Shaved Head Click for next Article The post Sinéad O’Connor Cause Of Death Officially Confirmed appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly