From CNET: Many artificial intelligence tools need an internet connection to a massive computing datacenter in order to work. But Microsoft on Tuesday announced a new AI designed for phones and PCs that doesn't require that connection.
The company says that its new AI, called Phi-3 Mini, can rival...
From The Verge: After kicking off 2024 with the launch of the Vision Pro, the next act in Apple’s 2024 script is a May product launch event. Apple has started inviting members of the media to a “special Apple Event” on May 7th at 7AM PT / 10AM ET. The invite’s image includes the Apple Pencil, making...
From PC World: Intel makes some very nice, very expensive CPUs, which are crashing in a not-so-nice way right now. Even Intel isn’t sure why some high-end 13th- and 14th-gen processors are crashing under load, but they’re working on it. In the meantime some OEMs and system builders are taking the...
From CNET: The latest edition of Adobe's Firefly generative AI model is out, promising better images and prompt analysis, along with the ability to add new details and work faster.
According to Adobe, Firefly has generated over 7 billion images since its debut in March 2023. It has also helped the...
From The Verge: Microsoft is starting to improve the experience of downloading Windows store apps from the web. The software giant has built what it calls an “undocked version of the [Microsoft] Store” that works like a typical executable to install apps from the Microsoft Store. It should cut down...
From PC World: German-born Roccat might not be among the biggest names when it comes to PC accessories, but the company is notable enough to get dedicated display space on shelves in stores like Best Buy and Walmart. Well, it was: this week its corporate parent decided that it needed to cull the...
From CNET: Artificial intelligence and machine learning aren't new to the iPhone; they've played an important role in the development of new features for years. Portrait Mode for the camera and the ability to copy and paste text from photos are both examples of such technologies at work behind the...
Last week, one of my friends randomly messaged me on Instagram asking for help. At first, I quickly replied back asking if they wanted to chat because it seemed serious. Within a few seconds, they asked me if I could send them money to pay for groceries and for their phone bill. I have watched a lot of videos from YouTubers like Kitboga and Scammer Payback that play along with phone scammers and waste their time in an entertaining way. I do not...
From The Verge: Tesla has issued a recall for effectively every Cybertruck it’s delivered to customers due to a fault that’s causing the vehicle’s accelerator pedal to get stuck.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday, the defect can result in the pedal...
From PC World: For years, AMD and especially Intel have dominated the PC industry, even after Qualcomm introduced its first Snapdragon processors for laptops. Now, Microsoft may be giving pride of place to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite processor with an upcoming Windows feature — and leaving AMD and...
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