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ChatGPT is the homework helper for more than a quarter of teens – and the trend is accelerating
ChatGPT’s use in schoolwork doubled in a year to 26% among U.S. teens A majority of teens think using ChatGPT for research is fine Far fewer support using ChatGPT to write essays…
Free Windows 11 upgrade offer won’t be getting killed off by Microsoft (yet)
A blog post hinted that the free Windows 11 upgrade might only be available for a limited time Microsoft has taken down that blog post The software giant clarified in no uncertain…
Can Megtron6 Be Used in High-Speed Digital Applications?
Megtron6 Be Used in High-Speed The need for high-speed connections and high-density interconnects is more common than ever, from the large projects like building networks to everyday consumer devices such as laptops….
Hinge’s AI can help make your dating profile shine – and maybe win at the game of love
Hinge is employing AI to help with prompts It won’t write them for you There are different levels of guidance If the thought of crafting the perfect dating profile fills you with…
Mercedes-Benz and Google Gemini will help you outsmart traffic and bad restaurants
Mercedes-Benz is adding Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent to its cars. The upgrade uses Google Gemini for real-time, personalized help. The new MBIX AI will appear first in new CLA models. Google’s…
Despise internet pop-ups? Google Chrome is testing an AI-powered feature to help end these
Google Chrome’s PermissionsAI test anticipates user permissions. PermissionsAI could reduce intrusive pop-ups by analyzing user behavior. It is currently in Chrome Canary for early testing now. Google’s Chrome browser is testing a…
Microsoft turns up the heat on Window 10 diehards, hinting that free upgrade to Windows 11 could be ditched later this year
A Microsoft blog post has been written about the free Windows 11 upgrade It mentions that the upgrade is for a ‘limited time only’ This could be read as a hint that…
Amazon’s upcoming Alexa AI brain transplant might make you use it more than just weather and timers
Rohit Prasad, Amazon’s AGI team team, promised a major Alexa upgrade is on the horizon. He spoke with FT on issues forcing a delay in the release, mainly in the realm of…
Windows 10 update installation failures aren’t rare – but an update that won’t stop installing itself is a new one on me
Patch KB5048239 for Windows 10 was first deployed in November 2024 It’s now been installed again as part of Microsoft’s patching for January 2025 However, this update is reportedly installing itself over…
WhatsApp looks set to get an AI makeover soon – here’s what could be coming
WhatsApp is seemingly testing a new look that brings AI front and center to the messaging app, as first discovered byWABetaInfo. The new look, as seen on a beta version of the…
Grok steps out to mobile with new standalone iOS app
Grok isn’t just for X anymore. The AI chatbot built by Elon Musk’s xAI company has debuted an iOS mobile app in the US, Australia, India, and several other countries. The app…
Fed up with Copilot in Windows 11? Microsoft pushing a new keyboard shortcut for the AI isn’t likely to help, and it could mess with your desktop mojo
Microsoft is nudging folks to use a new keyboard shortcut for Copilot The nudge reportedly arrives via a pop-up after updating the Copilot app The problem is the key combo used could…
TCL has 3 new smart glasses which are all in the running for the best of 2025 already
TCL unveiled three new smart glasses at CES 2025 Two boast AR capabilties, the other is for AI and video capture No precise price or release date details have been shared yet…
This haptic vest might be my new favorite Meta Quest 3 accessory
The bHaptics vest and sleeves let you feel VR Compatible with Meta Quest 3, PC VR and PSVR 2 I’ve tried them, and I love them I adore VR and the incredibly…
Found code suggests that Google Gemini is coming to Android Auto
Google Gemini may soon integrate with Android Auto Gemini could augment existing tools with natural conversational abilities Gemini might make Android Auto more useful during trips Google is taking Gemini on the…
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چگونه وب واتس اپ واتس اپ یک ابزار پیام رسانی محبوب است که میلیون ها نفر را در سراسر جهان به هم متصل می کند. کاربران آن در ظرفیت های شخصی و…
Microsoft is finally fighting back against the rise of SteamOS by overhauling Windows 11 to be better on handhelds
The Windows 11 gaming user interface is set to become more console-like, taking inspiration from Xbox and simplifying controls New design looks to become a more substantial rival to SteamOS and optimize…
Google fires back as Microsoft is accused of ‘tricking’ people into using Bing
Microsoft has been accused of using an underhand trick to drive Bing traffic In certain situations, searching for ‘Google’ in Bing will produce a results page that looks a lot like Google’s…
Rigid Flex Circuits Enable Multi-Layer Circuit Designs
Rigid Flex Circuits Enable Multi-Layer Rigid-flex circuits are multi-layered printed circuit boards that combine rigid and flexible board technologies to provide both structural integrity and a wide range of connectivity options. These…
A secret project, a stubborn developer, and a lot of glossy icons: here’s the story behind macOS’s Dock as it turns 25
The macOS Dock debuted 25 years ago, becoming an iconic and user-friendly design feature Developer James Thomson shaped the Dock’s origins, drawing inspiration from his DragThing app The Dock inspired industry-wide innovations,…
If Sam Altman thinks OpenAI needs to raise ChatGPT prices, I might have to cancel my Plus membership
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman admitted the company is losing money on its $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan. A significant price increase could make users question its affordability. OpenAI’s pricing strategy may push users…
Samsung’s AI TV will help you cook that delicious dish on your screen
Samsung TVs will use AI to identify dishes on-screen and find recipes. The technology links with the Samsung Food app. The feature links with meal planning, grocery list-making, and related features. A…
Microsoft embarrasses itself with Windows 10 pop-up that hogs the desktop urging an upgrade to Windows 11 – then promptly crashes
Microsoft has pushed out another pop-up urging Windows 10 users to upgrade In this case, though, there are reports of the pop-up locking up It’s not a good look having a full-screen…
What is the Cost Difference Between HDI Boards and Traditional PCBs?
Difference Between HDI Boards and Traditional PCBs When designing a high-performance PCB, it’s important to consider the different factors that affect its cost. For example, the number of layers and the type…
Windows 11 24H2 is in danger of becoming hated by gamers
Windows 11 24H2 is seriously bad news for action RPG Path of Exile 2 Bugs cause the game to bog down and eventually require the PC to be reset Assassin’s Creed Origin…
I love the look of these dynamic wallpapers that were supposedly for Windows 11 – but the idea has been scrapped
An ex-Microsoft designer has showed off some dynamic wallpapers These were reportedly destined for Windows 11 23H2 Microsoft has apparently now abandoned these idea, and the concept of fancy AI-powered wallpapers too…
Samsung’s AI fridge will soon order your groceries right from Instacart
Samsung Bespoke fridges are adding AI It’ll look inside your fridge and analyze your grocery needs Instacart will get the order Samsung wants your fridge to take care of your grocery shopping…
Our predictions for AI in 2025 – what next for ChatGPT, Apple Intelligence and more
As 2025 kicks off, artificial intelligence isn’t just something to look forward to in the future anymore, it’s here right now, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot of room to…
Gemini Live may soon compete for space with Copilot on the Windows taskbar
Google’s Gemini Live AI assistant may soon make a big leap to Windows taskbars, according to a Chromium patch spotted by Windows Latest. Though Gemini access is already available through Chrome’s address bar, the Chromium patch hints…
Meta’s Horizon app was the no. 1 iPhone app on Christmas Day – and I’m not surprised. Here’s why
This year Meta’s Quest app (called Meta Horizon) – which is required to set up the Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S headsets – once again rocketed to the top spot…
5 ways you can use ChatGPT to power your New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year is here, and with it comes the inevitable list of resolutions that we’re all determined to conquer – at least until February rolls around. Whether you want to eat…
I hosted a games night with the help from AI and here’s how you can too
I always love game night with friends. We have an ever-expanding roster of board games, card games, and party games to choose from, which makes each get-together different. On a recent evening,…
The year in AI: how ChatGPT, Gemini, Apple Intelligence, and more changed everything in 2024
A year ago, it sometimes felt like AI had spread everywhere in some fashion, but it was only a preview of how AI burst into people’s lives, for good or ill. It…
5 reasons why I’m finally upgrading to Windows 11 in January
(Image credit: Future) This is part of a series of features about new year tech projects and challenges for 2025. Read all of our Tech Resolutions articles here. Everybody hates Windows 11,…
Five ways Apple can save the Vision Pro in 2025
Apple’s most fantastic piece of hardware, the future-leaning Vision Pro, is not a success; not, at least, when measured on customer interest and market penetration. Throughout the year we’ve seen reports of…
I used AI to help with dinner recipes for a week and it was a success (and a disaster)
Experimenting with AI has become a hobby for me, as well as a professional role. I’d used AI for quick recipe inspiration before, but this time, I wanted to see if it…
Some Meta Quest headsets are being bricked by a software update – but a fix is rolling out
Meta Quest 2, 3, and 3S headsets having issues Applying updates means the headsets don’t start Meta acknowledges the issue, sends out a fix If you’ve decided to fire up your Meta…
How ChatGPT helps me keep my kids entertained over the holiday period and into 2025
The holidays are a magical time, but let’s face it: keeping a young child and a few energetic nieces and nephews entertained during those long winter breaks can be challenging. Enter ChatGPT….
Windows 11 suffers more bugs in latest update, with the Start menu hit hard by some frustrating issues
More bugs have been uncovered in Windows 11’s December update They include some nasty problems with the Start menu falling over There is a workaround for the Start menu problem most users…
Chrome could get a massive AI upgrade if this rumor is true
A rumor has spread that Google is working on melding Gemini Live into Chrome under the on-the-nose codename Glic, Gemini Live in Chrome. Shared on X by Leopeva64, Glic would bring Gemini…
Grok’s mobile app is here – and it might not be very careful
There’s a mobile app for Grok rolling out from xAI on iOS. The standalone app marks a major step in taking the bot beyond the confines of X (formerly Twitter). While it’s…
AI educators are coming to this school – and it’s part of a trend
An Arizona charter school will use AI instead of human teachers for two hours a day on academic lessons. The AI will customize lessons in real-time to match each student’s needs. The…
How to send a personal video message from Santa using AI
Want to send a special message straight from the North Pole this year? AI video developer Synthesia has you covered with festive greetings with a dash of AI magic. You can get…
How Do RF Boards Interact With Antennas?
RF Boards Interact With Antennas An RF board is an electronic circuit board used in various communication devices like smartphones and laptops. It is made from a substrate such as FR-4 and…
Google Whisk is a new way to create AI visuals using image prompts – here’s how to try it
Google Whisk uses images as inputs instead of text-based prompts It’s built on Google’s Imagen 3 generative AI model The experimental tool is free to try for users in the US Google’s…
12 Days of OpenAI ends with a new model for the new year
OpenAI announced upcoming o3 and o3-mini AI models. The new models are enhanced “reasoning” AI models that build on the o1 and o1-mini models released this year. Both models handily outperform existing…
Challenges of Manufacturing Rigid-Flex Printed Circuit Boards
Manufacturing Rigid-Flex Printed Circuit Boards Rigid-flex printed circuit boards are the latest innovation in PCB technology. This versatile technology allows manufacturers to design lightweight and durable products while reducing costs by reducing…
This sleek new AI device will transcribe and analyze your conversations for way less than its rivals
The Pocket is the latest standalone AI-powered gadget to be revealed. For $79, it promises to record, transcribe, and organize conversations. The hype around AI-powered hardware at the beginning of the year…
How to Ensure Consistent Thickness in PCB Fabrication Assembly
Thickness in PCB Fabrication Assembly During pcb fabrication assembly, the thickness of the printed circuit board impacts its conductivity and resistance. Moreover, it can impact the ability of the PCB to withstand…
Gamers beware: Windows 11 24H2 update could wreck your colors and crash your games
Windows 11 24H2 Auto HDR bug causes colors to be displayed wrongly There are also problems with games crashing Microsoft has promised a fix is coming soon Windows 11’s 24H2 update has…
Now AI can keep you alive after you’re gone, and it’s as creepy as it sounds
A company called Life’s Echo is using AI and in-depth interviews to create interactive simulations of people when they pass away. They clone your voice to make effective ‘digital ghosts’ full of…
You can now message ChatGPT on WhatsApp or call it on your landline (if you still have one)
Day 10 of the 12 Days of OpenAI went a little retro to make ChatGPT far more accessible than before. OpenAI has introduced new ways to interact with ChatGPT using a much…
Apple Maps edges closer to Google Maps on the web with its take on Street View
Apple has brought its Look Around feature to web browsers This is Apple’s Street View rival in Apple Maps It brings Apple Maps closer to Google Maps in terms of features Apple…
Can printed circuit boards manufacturers produce ultra-thin boards?
printed circuit boards manufacturers produce ultra-thin boards As the demand for smaller, lighter, and more compact electronic devices continues to rise, the ability to produce ultra-thin printed circuit boards (PCBs) has become…
Google and Microsoft aren’t syncing up: why Phone Link might no longer show you sensitive notifications after installing Android 15
Android 15 redacts sensitive notifications from “untrusted” apps, which happens to include Link to Windows, and this will cause these notifications to not be shown via Phone Link for some Android users,…
Microsoft’s mission to improve Windows 11 actually pays off with improved webcam tools
Windows 11 (Build 26120.2702) is currently being tested One new feature is support for multiple apps accessing the webcam at once More webcam settings are coming Microsoft continues to tinker with Windows…
How Automation Impacts PCB Board Fabrication
Automation Impacts PCB Board Fabrication PCBs are the hidden workhorses of our automated world, turning intricately-designed electronic circuitry into countless consumer and industrial products. They connect all the pieces together, from a…
ChatGPT brings its conversational search engine to everyone
Day eight of the 12 Days of OpenAI was shorter than the previous days by several minutes, but the brevity fits with the ChatGPT Search news OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil and his…
ChatGPT’s new Santa Mode puts some holiday spirit in AI
OpenAI rounded out day six of the 12 Days of OpenAI with some seasonal magic in ChatGPT’s new Santa Mode. After showing off ChatGPT’s new ability to see the world around you…
Windows 11’s ‘suggested actions’ feature is headed to the Microsoft Graveyard – but here’s what’s replacing it
Microsoft is deprecating Windows 11’s “Suggested Actions” menu, introduced in 2022 A new AI-powered tool, “Click to Do,” will replace it on newer Copilot+ PCs, but older devices won’t get a replacement…
Microsoft Recall offers a ‘sensitive information filter’ to avoid saving your credit card details – but whoops, it doesn’t work
Microsoft’s ‘Recall’ feature for Windows has been mired in controversy over privacy concerns The tool uses AI to constantly take screenshots and create a searchable timeline of your activity A new ‘sensitive…
Microsoft announced Phi-4, a new AI that’s better at math and language processing
Microsoft announces new AI model Phi-4 It’s available to developers and researchers now Performs well at math tasks despite its small scale Microsoft has announced a brand new AI model called Phi-4,…
Character.AI won’t let its chatbots get romantic with teenagers anymore
Character.AI has a new set of features aimed at making interactions with the virtual personalities it hosts safer, especially for teenagers. The company just debuted a new version of its AI model…
ChatGPT’s new Projects feature can organize your AI clutter
This new ChatGPT feature helps organize interactions with the AI chatbot. Within a Project, ChatGPT remembers specific instructions and relevant data. The Projects feature is rolling out now for ChatGPT Plus, Pro,…
Keynote, Pages, and Numbers just got way better with this free Apple Intelligence update – here’s how
Apple has updated its iWork suite of productivity tools to version 14.3 The new version brings support for Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Users can use Writing Tools and Image…
Google and Samsung reveal Project Moohan mixed-reality headset and Android XR, ‘the first platform built entirely for the Gemini era’
After a long wait and lots of behind-the-scenes collaboration, Google and Samsung have finally revealed Google’s Android XR platform and the first hardware to run it: Project Moohan, Samsung’s mixed-reality headset. If…
OpenAI shows us how Apple Intelligence works with ChatGPT, which then promptly crashes
OpenAI demo ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence for day five of 12 Days of OpenAI The ChatGPT service then goes down, but it’s back up now ChatGPT is ready to play a…
Gemini 2.0 doubles the speed of the AI assistant – and could supercharge search
Google has unveiled the next iteration of the Gemini AI model family, starting with the smallest version, Gemini 2.0 Flash. Gemini 2.0 promises faster performance, sharper reasoning, and enhanced multimodal capabilities, among…
ChatGPT’s Canvas feature is a real-time editor to inspire your writing and coding
The fourth day of 12 Days of OpenAI brought Canvas out of beta for all ChatGPT users. This is a new feature for editing text and code, focusing on collaboration. Day four…
Funko Pop’s AI-powered ‘Brand Protection’ service temporarily takes down indie gaming site, proving that automation without humans is a mistake
Itch.io is taken down due to an automated takedown request The cause is Funko Pop’s AI-powered BrandShield The indie gaming site is restored after nearly a day On Monday, December 9, 2024,…
OpenAI Sora officially launches to change AI video – 5 things you need to know
The third day of OpenAI’s 12 Days of OpenAI went way bigger than the OpenAI o1 model of day one or the enterprise-focused day two. The AI company announced the general release…
Does a Gmail enterprise account include Google Docs access?
Gmail enterprise account include Google Docs access Gmail is one of the world’s most popular email services. It offers a safe, reliable, fast way for businesses to communicate with their customers and…
This is too easy – I just used Sora for the first time and it blew my mind
Sora, OpenAI’s new AI video generation platform, which finally launched on Monday, is a surprisingly rich platform that offers simple tools for almost instantly generating shockingly realistic-looking videos. Even in my all-too-brief…
Major Windows 11 fails make Microsoft’s ‘Fix problems using Windows Update’ tool more useful than ever – but it might not work for you
‘Fix problems using Windows Update’ is a handy tool for solving issues It lets you quickly reinstall Windows 11 It’s only available in Windows 11 22H2 or newer Windows 11 has been…
Meta Quest 3 is getting my favorite workout app of 2024 to help kickstart your New Years fitness goals
As 2025 approaches and ‘New Year, new you’ pressures build for those of us not keen on jogging or hitting the gym, you should know that there’s an awesome alternative to traditional…
12 Days of OpenAI – Live updates from Day 2 including ChatGPT, Sora, o1 and more
Refresh 2024-12-07T16:04:40.066Z (Image credit: JASON REDMOND/AFP via Getty Images) If you’re expecting to see GPT-5 as part of the “12 days of OpenAI”, I’ve got bad news for you, kind of. Just…
Windows 11’s new webcam settings will make adjusting resolution a breeze — no extra software needed
Windows 11 will soon allow easy webcam resolution adjustments in settings without extra software A hidden feature in Windows Insider build lets users manually select webcam resolution and frame rate New options…
How do you handle revisions in a printed circuit prototype?
handle revisions in a printed circuit prototype When a printed circuit board prototype is first assembled, a number of tests must be performed to ensure the final product will function as intended….
How to (briefly) chat with Grok on X for free
You can try the Grok AI chatbot on X for free The free tier is limited to 10 messages an hour and 3 images a day Using Grok more than that still…
OpenAI’s new AI Reinforcement Fine-Tuning could transform how scientists use its models
The second day of OpenAI’s 12 Days of OpenAI shifted to less spectacular, more enterprise interests compared to the general rollout of the OpenAI o1 model to ChatGPT on day one. Instead,…
AI Mode could turn your next Google search into a conversation
Google searches might soon be a lot more conversational on Android devices thanks to artificial intelligence, judging from unreleased code discovered by 9to5 Google. The Search app may soon add an AI…
ChatGPT o1 goes live and promises to solve all our science and math problems
OpenAI’s plan to celebrate the holiday season with the 12 Days of OpenAI began with a gift for ChatGPT users and a possible envelope full of cash for the company. The company…
OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator set to launch as company announces ’12 days of OpenAI’
OpenAI is expected to launch Sora, its AI video generator, in the coming days after the company announced ’12 days of OpenAI’ in the run-up to Christmas. In a tweet on X…
Why your favorite fictional AI friends are vanishing from Character.AI
The many AI-powered chatbots emulating famous fictional personalities are leaving the digital halls of Character.AI as the company seeks to crack down on AI imitations of intellectual property. The oft-ignored specter of…
Gemini AI might be ready for you to roll the prompt dice
If you are old enough to remember the mysteries of the internet in the late 90s, you may recall the fun “I’m Feeling Lucky” button for Google’s search engine that would take…
Would you watch a foreign film dubbed with AI to sound like the original actors?
An Argentine horror-fantasy film called The Witch Game is coming to theaters in the U.S. and UK, but the Spanish-language movie doesn’t rely on subtitles or English speakers to voice the performances….
This AI app claims it can calculate the day you’ll die
Robert Heinlein’s first short story, titled Life-Line, was published in 1939 and tells the tale of the inventor of a machine that can precisely predict when you’ll die with 100% precision. Eighty-five…
AI characters find religion in Minecraft
We usually think about AI in terms of how the models and characters interact with humans. But what happens when AI personalities are left mostly on their own in a virtual world?…
Fed up with hearing about Windows 10 support ending next year? Bad news – Microsoft has stepped up its Windows 11 upgrade campaign
The Help page for Surface devices has a new banner for Windows 11 upgrades Report notes Microsoft’s tweaked ‘hundreds’ of support docs in this way Expect this promotional activity to kick into…
Windows 11 Recall is misbehaving in testing, and the fix for the biggest issue is an age-old favorite: turn it off, then back on again
Recall has a number of bugs in initial testing (unsurprisingly) One glitch means it isn’t saving snapshots The cure for that is to reboot the PC (and it’s the fix for another…
You can now ask Claude to mimic your writing style
Anthropic is rolling out new ways for you to change how your Claude AI chatbot communicates with a new range of pre-set and custom writing styles. Instead of explaining in every prompt…
This AI app will turn your reading list into a podcast with digital hosts
Podcasts can be a great way to learn complex subjects, but not everything you’re reading has been discussed in an episode. AI audio maker ElevenLabs is solving that with a new feature…
ChatGPT might finally face some real competition from Grok
Grok is heading to mobile devices, according to a Wall Street Journal report. xAI CEO Elon Musk is planning to launch a standalone app for his Grok chatbot to compete with OpenAI’s…
Shoppers are turning to AI to win at Black Friday – and you could, too
Black Friday 2024 is looking a little different this year, and it’s all thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. Forget aimlessly scrolling through endless deals or juggling ten tabs to find…
Google is teaching Gemini how to handle a lot of code at once
Google is planning to give Gemini a major boost in absorbing and explaining software code, as discovered in as-yet unreleased code by Android Authority. The upgrade could simplify developers’ lives using the…
Google has a new chess game that lets you design the pieces with AI
GenChess lets you design the pieces with AI then play the board It uses the Imagen 3 image-generation engine from Google Gemini GenChess is free to play and you can redesign the…
Can’t find the right Spotify playlist? Let Gemini do it for you
Google Gemini is singing a new tune courtesy of Spotify and the new Gemini Extension for Android devices. The AI assistant will search for and play music for you on the streaming…
The OpenAI Sora protest is just a taste of what’s coming in 2025 – here’s what needs to change
The recent protest against OpenAI by its unpaid beta testers has once again demonstrated that the goals of well-funded AI companies are often at odds with the goals of the artists whose…
Apple Shortcuts just got baked-in ChatGPT search to give you powerful new iPhone automations
OpenAI recently updated ChatGPT so it can search the internet This feature has now been added to Apple’s Shortcuts app It unlocks new superpowers for your iPhone automations At the WWDC 2024…
AI gets weird – Nvidia makes the ‘world’s most flexible sound machine’ that can make saxophones bark and flutes meow
Nvidia has announced its new Fugatto generative AI audio tool It can create and mix audio in all kinds of ways, but isn’t out yet Fugatto promies to create unique sounds, audio…
This voice controlled AI might one day replace your mouse and keyboard
Anthropic’s experiments with giving Claude AI control of your computer are taking a new tone, literally. Voice control could potentially change how you get your device to operate. The AI assistant developer…
Happy 2nd birthday, ChatGPT! Here are 5 ways you’ve already changed the world
ChatGPT was born two years ago amid a flurry of hyperbolic hype, skepticism, and outright fear. The AI chatbot didn’t immediately guide us to digital heaven, take over every job, or become…
AI voice scams are on the rise – here’s how to stay safe, according to security experts
AI voice-clone scams are on the rise, according to security experts Voice-enabled AI models can be used to imitate loved ones Experts recommend agreeing a safe phrase with friends and family The…
AI can now clone your personality in only two hours – and that’s a dream for deepfake scammers
New study trained AI models on answers given in a two-hour interview AI could replicate participants’ responses with 85% accuracy Agents could be used instead of humans in future research studies You…
Can’t uninstall or update your Microsoft Store apps? Weird Windows 10 bug has just been fixed, thankfully
Microsoft Store apps can’t be updated or uninstalled due to a bug Thankfully Microsoft has now fixed the problem related to WinAppSDK The cure is in a Windows 10 optional update, so…
A Chrome-killing browser will be OpenAI’s next big shot at Google, according to a new report
OpenAI could be mulling the idea of making a browser, but it’s early days The browser would pack ChatGPT, but we have precious few details yet OpenAI has recruited some key staff…
Netflix removes AI art poster for Arcane after an outcry from creators
Netflix has pulled a poster for season two of its popular show Arcane as fans noticed that AI had been used to make the promotional art. Arcane is made by Riot Games…
YouTube’s new AI tool will create backgrounds for your videos – so you don’t have to clean up your place
YouTube has augmented its Dream Screen AI tools for short-form videos. You can now use Dream Screen to generate video backgrounds for Shorts using text prompts. Up to now, Dream Screen made…
Samsung’s new Gauss 2 AI Model might be the next Galaxy brain
Samsung’s AI ambitions have taken a big step forward as the company introduced the Gauss 2 AI model at this year’s Samsung Developer Conference. Gauss 2 builds upon its predecessor by offering…
Bing Wallpaper app arrives on Microsoft Store in Windows 11, and it’s free – but there could be hidden costs here
Bing Wallpaper app has just arrived on the Microsoft Store The VP of Bing noted that it’s free, unlike some rival wallpaper apps Digging into the app suggests it stealthily gets up…
Google is giving Gemini AI a memory for your favorite things
Google is enhancing its AI tools’ memory and artistic abilities, making users’ experiences more personal and imaginative. The first upgrade enables the Gemini AI assistant to store and refer to details about…
What is the Best Brand of Rapid Radios?
Best Brand of Rapid Radios Rapid Radios are inexpensive, sold in pairs, and offer nationwide push-to-talk coverage. They have a few drawbacks compared to the other walkie talkies we reviewed, such as…
Meet your own personal AI Jesus in this Swiss church’s confessional
A church in Switzerland has an AI Jesus taking confession and offering advice The church worked with a local university to design and deploy the AI The AI is trained on the New…
Windows 11 24H2 is plagued by more bugs, including weird installation failures and crashes hitting PC gamers
Windows 11 24H2’s cumulative update for November introduces more bugs There are some very odd instances of repeated installation failures Another bug is reportedly causing crashes while gaming Windows 11 24H2 has…
Samsung might finally launch a Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses rival in 2025
The Samsung XR headset project has been an open secret for some time, but a new report suggests it has finally settled on a design we’ll see in 2025. The bad news?…
The AI rocketship may be running on fumes
Moments after OpenAI, Google, or Anthropic drop a major upgrade to their AI models, you’ll see people already speculating on the next update’s date and features. And there have been fairly regular…
Tired of signing up to services or websites only to be spammed? Gmail could get a ‘shielded email’ feature to save you from all that stress
Code for a ‘Shielded Email’ feature is in the Google Play Services APK You’ll seemingly be able to use a temporary email address to avoid spam Doing so could also avoid your…
Coca-Cola’s iconic ‘Holidays Are Coming’ ad is now a soulless and creepy dystopian nightmare made by AI
Coca-Cola’s UK TV ad campaign for the 2024 holiday season has launched The iconic ‘Holidays Are Coming’ ad has been recreated using AI Coca-Cola CMO Javiet Mexa says, “we want to bring…
Time is rapidly running out for Windows 10, as Microsoft shuts down Beta testing channel
Microsoft has deployed one final preview build to the Beta test channel The Beta channel is being closed down, leaving only Release Preview now This effectively means Windows 10 won’t get any…
People can’t tell when a poem is written by AI
People often praise poets for their soulful turns of phrase and how they can evoke deep emotions in ways that feel uniquely human. It turns out AI might be even better at…
Did Google’s Gemini AI spontaneously threaten a user?
Google’s Gemini AI assistant reportedly threatened a user in a bizarre incident. A 29-year-old graduate student from Michigan shared the disturbing response from a conversation with Gemini where they were discussing aging…
AI will start remixing your music on YouTube
Like a song you put on a YouTube video but want to give it a new spin? The video platform is testing a new AI tool to do just that, at least…
Oops! Windows 11 update is reportedly telling users their PC is outdated – even if it’s not
Update KB5046633 triggers a misleading pop-up, incorrectly telling users their system is outdated The “Learn more” link redirects to a Windows 10 support article, adding to user confusion Microsoft has yet to…
Robotic AI performs successful surgery after watching videos for training
Watching old episodes of ER won’t make you a doctor, but watching videos may be all the training a robotic surgeon’s AI brain needs to sew you up after a procedure. Researchers…
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses too expensive? Cheaper rivals could be coming soon
Xiamoi might be entering the smart glasses market, according to a new report. The rumored glasses will look to undercut the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. These should offer a similar feature set…
The Washington Post has an AI newsboy to answer all your questions
The Washington Post has unveiled a new AI chatbot called “Ask The Post AI,” which aims to answer user questions accurately by relying on the newspaper’s content. The new AI chatbot follows…
AI is bringing celebrities back from the dead, and it’s as creepy as it sounds
Legendary British TV talk show host Michael Parkinson to return in AI form Polish radio station Off Radio Krakow sacks its hosts and uses AI instead New Tom Hanks movie Here uses…
ChatGPT just got easier to find when you’re searching for something
ChatGPT has just paid a reported 15.5 million dollars for the URL chat.com, making it easier to get to ChaGPT. Now when you type Chat.com into your browser you’ll be redirected to…
ChatGPT coded a game for me in seconds and I am simply astounded – and coders should be very worried
ChatGPT just stunned me. Almost two years after I first asked an early version of the generative AI chatbot to help me code a game, I returned to ChatGPT 4o with the…
Anthropic’s new Claude 3.5 Haiku AI model is 4 times more expensive than its predecessor
Anthropic’s newest AI model is now available, but Claude 3.5 Haiku costs 4 times more than its predecessor. The new Claude 3.5 Haiku costs $1 per million input tokens and $5 per…
Alt + Tab trouble: Windows 11’s 24H2 update turns time-saving shortcut into ten-second headache
The Windows 11 24H2 update has caused some users to experience black screens or freezes when using the Alt + Tab shortcut, which should switch windows but now delays or glitches instead…
How to delete a character from Character AI
Character AI has a huge catalog of virtual personalities derived from history, fiction, and the imaginations of users. But, sometimes, you might make a character and later decide you don’t want to…
Google Gemini is set to finally reach its full potential – and take over from Google Assistant – thanks to a major upgrade
Google’s Gemini Utilities Extension upgrade is being rolled out It will give Gemini more of the powers of Google Assistant Gemini Live is still waiting for a similar upgrade Google Gemini is…
Your doctor may have an AI assistant taking notes during your next Zoom call
Don’t worry if you notice your doctor doesn’t seem to be writing down anything you tell them during a Zoom video call anymore. Thanks to a new deal between Zoom and medical…
How are signals routed in PCB flex rigid?
signals routed in PCB flex rigid PCB flex rigid can be used in many types of electronic devices, from handheld ultrasound machines to laptops. Rigid flex PCBs have high reliability to survive…
Top 3 things you have to try with the new ChatGPT search
ChatGPT search (the new search engine built into ChatGPT that combines conversational AI with real-time information straight from the web) has recently launched for everybody who was signed up to the waitlist,…
How do RF circuit boards ensure low signal attenuation?
RF circuit boards ensure low signal attenuation Signal attenuation is the gradual loss of signal strength as it travels through a transmission medium, and it is a significant concern in RF (Radio…
How does HDI PCB improve signal integrity?
How Does HDI PCB Improve Signal Integrity? In today’s fast-paced technological world, signal integrity is a critical factor in the performance of electronic devices. Signal integrity refers to the quality of an…
Windows 11 24H2 misery continues, as Microsoft’s buggy update is now breaking printers – especially on Copilot+ PCs
Windows 11 24H2 is reportedly causing a lot of problems with printers This affects all major printer makers, mainly on Copilot+ PCs Microsoft has admitted the problem and provided some workarounds Windows…
How do you connect your FPV goggles to the drone’s video transmitter?
connect your FPV goggles to the drone’s video transmitter Connecting your FPV goggles to a drone’s video transmitter is a crucial step for ensuring that you can enjoy an immersive first-person view…
AI meets democracy on Perplexity AI’s new Election Information Hub
AI conversational search engine Perplexity wants to help keep you updated about the election this year and has introduced a new Election Information Hub designed to do just that. The hub uses…
Windows 11 update fails are becoming a joke – but it looks like Microsoft is working hard on fixing them
New Windows 11 preview build is almost entirely about bug fixing There are some important fixes delivered for the Start menu and more Microsoft is working hard to firefight all the glitches…
Paint it black – today is your last chance to download Paint 3D in Windows 11
Paint 3D won’t be available from the Microsoft Store after today Microsoft warned us the app was on the way out a few months ago If you install it, you can keep…
Claude joins the AI chatbot desktop app rush but leaves some features behind
AI chatbot Claude is now available as a desktop app for both Windows and Mac computers. The public beta for the apps is available for free users as well as subscribers to…
Can Grindr’s AI Cupid help you find love?
Grindr is joining the trend for augmenting dating apps with AI, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. Described as a virtual wingman for online dating, the AI chatbot will proactively…
Between Perplexity’s new macOS app and ChatGPT’s search launch, conversational search just got a lot more fun
The AI-powered search game is heating up, with OpenAI adding search capabilities to ChatGPT just yesterday, and Perplexity launching a macOS desktop app a week ago. Perplexity could be considered a leader…
Microsoft could be about to rebrand its AI into Windows Intelligence rather than Copilot
Microsoft has made Copilot the name and style of its AI assistant and other AI services for more than a year, but it seems the company might have a rebranding project underway…
Meta AI researchers give robots a sense of touch and we’re getting all the creepy feels
AI has given robots the ability to ‘hear’ and ‘see’ the world to understand human orders and carry out tasks better, but Meta’s AI researchers are now testing ways to let robots…
Planning to buy Apple’s new USB-C Magic accessories? Make sure you’re running macOS Sequoia 15.1 first
Apple’s big reveal of M4 Macs this week came with the introduction of the manufacturer’s new peripherals: the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard, with USB-C replacing the previous Lightning charging…
You could start smelling the roses from far away using AI
Ever send a picture of yourself trying on clothes to a friend to see what they think of how you look? Now, imagine doing the same from the perfume and cologne counter….
Another day, another Windows 11 24H2 update bug – this time, Task Manager shows zero apps running
It’s Halloween and while some people are getting treats, others are getting new Windows 11 24H2-related issues – this time a glitch in Task Manager. Microsoft has confirmed as much, but luckily…
You can finally rediscover that great bit of ChatGPT conversation from months ago
ChatGPT conversations can accumulate quickly if you regularly converse with the AI chatbot. Finding a particular bit of discussion with ChatGPT has been difficult, though, even with well-labeled thread names. OpenAI has…
OpenAI edges closer to making its first AI chip in bid to power your favorite new apps
OpenAI is reportedly developing its first custom AI chip with Broadcom The chip could be manufactured as soon as 2026 The move could help reduce the costs of running OpenAI-powered apps OpenAI…
Grok gets glasses to see what you’re talking about
X (formerly Twitter) Premium subscribers can now ask the Grok AI assistant to describe images, not just make them. The Elon Musk-owned company xAI unveiled a new feature for visual content analysis,…
Meta AI is now a Reuters newsboy
You can now ask the Meta AI chatbot for news and get an answer based on the latest Reuters reporting without leaving Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, or Messenger. Meta and Thompson Reuters have…
Microsoft’s Windows 11 24H2 issues just keep getting worse, with the new update now causing crashes on Intel motherboards
Microsoft’s new Windows 11 24H2 update has caused Intel Z890 motherboards to constantly crash or reboot, requiring users to change BIOS settings for a solution. This is another entry in the growing…
How AI can turn your home video into a Hollywood blockbuster
Want to star in an animated film as an anthropomorphic animal version of yourself? Runway’s AI video creation platform has a new AI tool to do just that. The new Act-One feature…
Google’s next-gen Gemini 2.0 AI model is rumored to be launching in December
Gemini 2.0 could be arriving in December Expect across-the-board performance improvements ChatGPT-5 may be launched at the same time It was only a few days ago we heard rumors around OpenAI launching…
Meta Quest 3 owners can tune into 52 free NBA and WNBA matches – here’s the full schedule
If Batman: Arkham Shadow is tempting you to finally pick up a Meta Quest 3 or Meta Quest 3S, or you already own one of Meta’s best VR headsets, then this might…
Look for the AI disclaimer from Google on photos that look a little too good to be true
We’ve all been using photo filters and related tools for years to make our faces, food, and fall decor look their best. AI tools arguably manipulate photos in fundamental ways well beyond…
Pigs can’t fly but they might be able to talk thanks to AI translators
Pigs are noisy, but AI may be able to interpret their sounds and tell us what they are feeling based on them. A group of scientists has developed an AI algorithm that…
Sam Altman slams ChatGPT-5 model rumor as ‘fake news’
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has slammed a media report about the imminent release of Orion, which is effectively ChatGPT-5, with a terse tweet on X.com. He described the report as “fake news…
Character.AI institutes new safety measures for AI chatbot conversations
Character.AI has rolled out new safety features and policies for building and interacting with the AI-powered virtual personalities it hosts. The new measures aim to make the platform safer for all users,…
Finally: Microsoft catches up to Apple with its integration of OCR in the Windows Photos app – a major leap for accessibility
Microsoft is adding Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to Windows’ Photos app, enabling users to scan and copy text directly from images. This feature will be available on Windows 11 and Windows 10…
A new AI feature can control your computer to follow your orders
An unseen, non-human hand moving the cursor across your computer screen and typing without using the keyboard in fiction is usually a sign of malicious AI hijacking something (or a friendly ghost…
Want to experience Apple Intelligence on your Mac? You can opt into the macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta version to try it
Apple has just released a near-final beta version of the newest iteration of macOS, Sequoia 15.1, which is available for developers and public beta testers to try. So, if you have a…
Kevin Bacon, Julianne Moore, Thom Yorke, and 10K+ creators sign warning against AI use of their work
More than 10,000 professional actors, musicians, writers, and other creators have signed a petition urging against AI using their work without permission for training. British composer Ed Newton-Rex wrote the statement and…
Finally, Europe can use ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode without a VPN
ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice mode is now available in Europe, months after coming to the US and the UK. OpenAI revealed the update with a casual tweet on X.com as a reply to…
Meld your photos with your imagination using Midjourney’s new AI image editing tools
Midjourney’s AI image creator is adding major new editing options to its platform, as announced by CEO David Holz on Discord. You’ll be able to edit an uploaded image using generative AI,…
Google’s AI podcast generator NotebookLM just got a major update – and now you can play the producer
Google’s incredible podcast generator, NotebookLM, is one of the wildest AI tools we’ve ever used, and it just got a massive upgrade that makes it even scarier. Today, Google announced huge updates…
How to give your favorite pictures and videos an AI-written soundtrack
You don’t need to write the perfect prompt to get Suno’s AI song creator to write your music anymore. The company has introduced a new feature called Suno Scenes that will produce…
ChatGPT app comes to Windows finally! Add a quick AI shortcut to your PC today
OpenAI’s ChatGPT app is now available for paid users on Windows as the company begins testing a PC version of its successful Mac app. The dedicated ChatGPT app allows you to ask…
Nvidia is killing off its Control Panel app – and it wants you to help shape its replacement
Nvidia is calling for user feedback on its legacy features from the Nvidia Control Panel, with Team Green keen to know which features still matter to users and how they are used….
Perplexity’s AI search engine goes deep to get your answers
AI conversational search engine Perplexity typically looks for information online or in a provided database and interacts with users one at a time. Now, the company is changing things up with two…
Fed up with Windows 11’s look? New mod lets you revamp the desktop, including the floating taskbar once seen in a Windows 12 leak
Not everyone is a fan of Windows 11’s interface – especially the lack of ability to customize in some respects – but if you really want to go to town with personalizing…
Now on DVD: Windows 11 24H2 (yes, really) has been slimmed down and ready for action by Tiny11 developer
We’ve recently seen the release of a major Windows 11 feature update, version 24H2, and now developer NTDEV, responsible for the development of projects like “Tiny11” and “Tiny10” (smaller slimmed down versions…
Having issues with macOS Sequoia pop-ups? Apple is working on it but there’s a fix now
Apple’s latest OS, macOS Sequoia, has been out for about a month now, and users are already complaining about a certain feature that has become a persistent nuisance for users. In order…
I’ve used Kindles since the first version, and here’s what Amazon is getting right about AI with the new Kindle Scribe
The dawn of the e-reader was a glorious moment for me after years of lugging around dozens of pounds of books to sate my bibliophile needs. Amazon’s Kindle line stood out from…
4 ways you can use ChatGPT’s Canvas mode to improve your daily life
ChatGPT became much more collaborative when OpenAI released Canvas mode for the AI chatbot earlier in October. Switching to Canvas mode provides a more flexible way to create and edit text. Through…
Can an AI coach help your esports team clinch the championship?
Athletes gathering with coaches to go over their performance and plan the next game is a time-honored tradition. But the next generation of esports stars may rely on coaches with better wi-fi…
How do environmental factors affect flexible PCB fabrication?
environmental factors affect flexible PCB fabrication Embracing best practices and advanced production technologies in rigid-flex PCB fabrication processes improves the quality and reliability of these innovative circuit boards, enabling them to withstand…
What role does PCB rigid flex play in robotics?
PCB rigid flex play in robotics PCB rigid flex is a hybrid of rigid and flexible circuit board technology. This combination of features provides an ideal interconnect solution for robotics, providing space-saving,…
I’ve seen the new AI collar that lets your dog talk, and it’s as wild as it sounds
The Shazam Band is a new AI-powered collar containing speakers and sensors that lets your pet talk to you, just like the dogs in the Pixar movie UP can. Once your pet…
Casio launches AI-powered furry robot pet that wants to replace your dog
Casio’s AI-powered robot pet, Moflin, is now available to preorder in Japan, ushering in the start of a dystopian pet-owner future where you send your furry partner to Casio’s repair center rather…
Samsung Galaxy smartphones may replace the Settings menu with AI: report
Samsung is keen to incorporate AI across every facet of your life, but that could mean one major removal from Galaxy smartphones. A report from ETNews points to a future where the…
Uber is plugging ChatGPT into EVs
Uber is turning to OpenAI and ChatGPT to help push the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) by its drivers. The ride-share company announced the new AI assistant at the Go Get Zero…
Windows 11 could soon get a cool feature to seamlessly link your Android phone to the Start menu – and a nifty gamepad perk, too
A new preview for Windows 11 version 23H2 has been released with some nifty additions in terms of new features, including one that Phone Link fans will definitely enjoy. This is preview…
Windows 11 could soon fix your password headaches as Microsoft welcomes third-party passkeys to the OS
Microsoft is making it easier for Windows 11 users to log in to their various services and websites without having to remember a plethora of passwords, instead using passkeys, for which the…
Planning on updating to Windows 11 24H2? You might want to grab a snack, as Microsoft admits it could take a very long time
Windows 11 24H2 has got off to a somewhat wobbly start – with a number of bugs being discovered, though thankfully, there are no huge blunders (yet) – but one thing to…
Amazon’s new AI guides know what you want to buy before you do
Amazon is infusing AI into a new facet of its online shopping experience with the release of its AI Shopping Guides. The new feature aims to take over the product research part…
What is the difference between a circuit board and a breadboard?
difference between a circuit board and a breadboard When exploring the world of electronics, two essential tools often come into play: circuit boards and breadboards. While both serve as platforms for assembling…
AI tastebuds are better at identifying what’s in food than you
Picking out individual ingredients from a dish can be a fun, if difficult, part of a meal. Professional chefs and food scientists can spend years refining their palettes. Now, a robot may…
Windows 11 24H2 update yoinks 8.6GB of your precious drive space and refuses to give it back – but a fix is coming
Windows 11 24H2 contains a bug (among others already spotted) that seemingly eats a sizeable portion of your drive space. Windows Latest reports that the 24H2 update leaves behind an undeletable 8.63GB…
sfc bug detected in new Windows 11 24H2 update – Microsoft sure to issue a patch
Another bug in the Windows 11 24H2 update has been found, which causes sfc /scannow to detect corrupt files on every run. Many users will know the incantation sfc /scannow. You type…
Google Gemini’s new AI image generator just rolled out to everyone for free – with one annoying limitation
Google’s AI image generator Imagen 3 is now available to all Gemini users on mobile or desktop, for free. So, if you ask Gemini to create an image for you it will…
Gemini is taking over some more Google Assistant tasks
Google continues to replace Google Assistant features using its Gemini AI models and branding, as discovered in as-yet unreleased code by Android Authority. The tech giant’s infusion of Gemini is rolling throughout…
Apple has updated iCloud.com to look shiny and new – here are all the new features you can use right now
Apple has unveiled a refreshed iCloud.com. The update introduces a modest range of new features, as well as aesthetic updates to enhance the user experience. Users can now customize their home page’s…
Instacart’s AI-powered shopping cart turns shopping into a side quest
Grocery shopping as a game without checkout lines could make a sometimes tedious errand more bearable thanks to an AI infusion into Instacart’s Caper Carts. Instacart augmented the smart grocery carts with…
Google Gemini could soon get a big AI image generator upgrade to match ChatGPT’s DALL-E
Google has upgraded Gemini’s AI image generator in the latest Android beta, adding tweaking options to help users create the perfect image. Initially reported by Android Authority, Android beta (v15.40.31.29) adds a…
