What you need to know Microsoft has began testing showing ads in the Start menu’s “Recommended” area on Windows 11. The ads will consist of “recommended” websites and apps, along with brief descriptions. This change will apply to Windows 11 Home and Pro, but users can turn it off. In the last six months, Microsoft […]
Read MoreThis story originally appeared on Canada’s National Observer and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A plan to charge Toronto homeowners and businesses for paved surfaces on their properties is creating a public backlash, a deluge of negative international media attention, and even derisive comments from Donald Trump Jr. The outcry reached such a […]
Read MoreFairphone has so far been a niche player with its focus on modularity, reparability, and sustainability, but the company now has a new CEO and wants to make much bigger waves than before. Reinier Hendriks, the new boss, worked at Vodafone and KPN in the past, and joined Fairphone from Leaseweb. While he doesn’t have […]
Read MoreAccording to a new report from the Financial Times, Google is seriously considering charging for AI-powered search, currently known as the Search Generative Experience (SGE). This is the first time Google has ever thought about charging for a search product, so if it does happen, it will be big news. We’re far from that point, […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft is reportedly undergoing a reorg which will see multiple employees working under the Teams chat app umbrella transition to Copilot. While Microsoft Teams is still a priority for the company, it has plunged resources into Copilot to seize a golden opportunity that could potentially present the immense success Teams […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Speaking with Polygon, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer noted that he’d like to see PC gaming stores like the Epic Games Store on Xbox consoles. Spencer explained that with the console market not growing overall, providing options for players has value. There’s nothing officially happening right now. Imagine sitting down, […]
Read MoreDo you happen to have an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, or iPhone 12 Pro Max? If so, then you should know Apple really thinks you ought to upgrade to one of the new iPhone 15 models. In fact, the company is so […]
Read MoreChina introduced guidelines that aim to prevent the use of US processors from Intel and AMD. The new rules also want to block Microsoft Windows and other foreign database products in favor of domestic solutions, reported The Financial Times on Sunday. All government agencies above the township level must have computers and servers with hardware […]
Read MoreSamsung’s reliance on Qualcomm for high-end chipsets has grown significantly over the past few years. The foldable phones have remained Snapdragon-only while the Galaxy S23 series also exclusively used the Qualcomm chipset. Samsung only brought back the Exynos with this year’s Galaxy S24 lineup, even as Snapdragon variants exist in certain markets. Chipsets are one […]
Read MoreSamsung appears to have surprised everyone with its Galaxy Ring unveiling at MWC 2024 in Barcelona. Even Samsung’s rivals may have been caught with their pants down, and some are now trying to keep up with the Korean tech giant through word of mouth. Honor is one OEM that seems to really want to compete […]
Read MoreAt the IFS Direct Connect 2024 event, the CEO of Intel, Pat Gelsinger, revealed that the company’s semiconductor manufacturing arm, Intel Foundry Services (IFS), is open to making chips for every brand, even for companies that compete directly with Intel in the PC and laptop chip space, including AMD, Nvidia, and Qualcomm. Paul Alcorn from […]
Read MoreWhat the body does need is fiber, a nutrient found in vegetables, whole grains, and legumes that helps regulate the bowel and lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. Only about 5 percent of Americans get the recommended amount of daily fiber, which is about 30 grams a day. The enzyme Zya is developing comes from […]
Read MoreAmid rumors that the European Commission will soon fine Apple 500 million euros for breaking EU law over access to streaming music services, Apple today commented on its relationship with Apple Music competitor Spotify and the ongoing complaints that Spotify has made to the EC to attempt to get the App Store rules changed. In […]
Read MoreTo kill a hero is to kill every moral concept we know. Goodness, decency, and the will to use the powers that be to help others. Being a hero is to be courageous, to do what is right in the face of overwhelming odds. What happens when you take a murderer, a thief, or people […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft recently outlined its plans to equip 2 million people in India with AI skills. The program is designed to help the country become self-reliant with a skilled AI workforce, allowing it to transform every sector with the technology. The tech giant aims to achieve this goal by 2025 through […]
Read MoreSamsung and TSMC are expanding their chip production facilities to other countries, like Japan and the USA, but they want to keep the most cutting-edge chip fabrication technologies in their home countries. While Samsung and TSMC plan to make 4nm chips in the US, they are keeping 2nm chip production in South Korea and Taiwan, […]
Read MoreSamsung and TSMC are expanding their chip production facilities to other countries, like Japan and the USA, but they want to keep the most cutting-edge chip fabrication technologies in their home countries. While Samsung and TSMC plan to make 4nm chips in the US, they are keeping 2nm chip production in South Korea and Taiwan, […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Dell has announced a lineup of new headsets focused on productivity and office use. The top of the heap is undoubtedly the Dell Pro Wireless ANC Headset, which boasts up to 78 hours of battery life, an optional charging dock, and hybrid ANC. There’s also a wired variant of the […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Microsoft is rolling out a new Windows 11 preview build for Insiders in the Dev Channel. Today’s build is 23615 and adds a feature that will automatically open the Windows Copilot interface upon boot on PCs with wide screens. The company says this behavior is just a test, and is […]
Read MoreAI startup Rabbit today announced the launch of the Rabbit r1, a mobile device that’s designed to simplify the experience of using a smartphone. The r1 runs rabbit OS, an operating system powered by a Large Action Model (LAM). The Large Action Model is able to learn how humans use computers, or more specifically, how […]
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