Microsoft Copilot could take away this Windows 11 feature as the tech giant desperately pushes AI

What you need to know Microsoft began testing a new way to open Copilot on Windows 11 late last year. Swiping from the right on a screen now summons Copilot rather than opening the notifications tray. The behavior entered testing with Insiders in December 2023 and is rolling out to Windows 11 version 23H2. Microsoft […]

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Xiaomi’s desperately trying to release phones with solid-state battery before Samsung

Xiaomi appears to be getting closer to releasing smartphones powered by solid-state batteries ahead of Samsung. Or if Xiaomi isn’t any closer to beating the Korean tech giant, at least it’s trying to make people aware of its advancements in mobile battery technology. Xiaomi recently announced that it developed a so-called Xiaomi 13 prototype smartphone […]

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The Planet Desperately Needs That UN Plastics Treaty

This week in Uruguay, scientists, environmentalists, and government representatives—and, of course, lobbyists—are gathering to begin negotiations on a United Nations treaty on plastics. It’s only the start of talks, so we don’t know how they will shape up, but some of the bargaining chips on the table include production limits and phasing out particularly troublesome chemical […]

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