Microsoft faces scrutiny from EU after partnership with OpenAI rival Mistral
15M euro investment comes as Microsoft hosts Mistral's GPT-4 alternatives on Azure. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, Microsoft announced plans to offer AI models from Mistral through its Azure cloud computing pl.....»»
iFixit ends Samsung deal as oppressive repair shop requirements come to light
iFixit says "flashy press releases don’t mean much without follow-through." Enlarge (credit: Samsung) IFixit and Samsung were once leading the charge in device repair, but iFixit says it's ending its repair partnership.....»»
Top AI tablets: iPad Pro with M4 versus Microsoft"s new Surface Pro
Microsoft updated its Surface Pro with more AI smarts as it tries to push forward in the machine learning industry. Here's how the Surfaace Pro compares versus Apple's new iPad Pro.Apple's iPad Pro [left], Microsoft's Surface Pro [right]Microsoft's l.....»»
OpenAI training its next major AI model, forms new safety committee
GPT-5 might be farther off than we thought, but OpenAI wants to make sure it is safe. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Monday, OpenAI announced the formation of a new "Safety and Security Committee" to oversee risk mana.....»»
Microsoft"s Copilot PC and the M3 Mac killer myth
Microsoft debuted what it thinks is a MacBook Air killer, but just like every other time it tried to kill Apple in the market this century, it's going to fail, badly. Here's why.Microsoft's Copilot+ PC initiative promotes AIAccording to proponents of.....»»
AI computer showdown - MacBook Air vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC
At launch, Apple said that the M3 MacBook Air is the fastest consumer-grade AI laptop, and Microsoft's has arrived to challenge it. Can Microsoft claim the crown with the Surface Laptop Copilot+?MacBook Air vs Surface Laptop Copilot+During Microsoft'.....»»
Walmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One, but shoppers can still use their cards
Walmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One, but shoppers can still use their cards.....»»
Best Buy Memorial Day sale: Save $50 on the Xbox Series X
The Microsoft Xbox Series X is discounted by $50 right now at Best Buy so it's a good time to buy if you've been waiting for a sale......»»
Central Arkansas faces downed trees, power outages after Saturday morning storm
Central Arkansas faces downed trees, power outages after Saturday morning storm.....»»
Best Galaxy Buds Memorial Day deals: Get an AirPods rival for $45
If you're interested in any of the models of the Samsung Galaxy Buds, you wouldn't want to miss the discounts from this year's Galaxy Buds Memorial Day deals......»»
3 big ChatGPT developments that have made me lose trust in OpenAI
I thought OpenAI’s GPT-4o demos were incredible, as the new model gives ChatGPT a massive upgrade over competitors. Google demoed similar multimodal assistant features for … The post 3 big ChatGPT developments that have made me lose trust.....»»
Windows is about to axe these three iconic apps
Microsoft will remove these three legendary Windows apps in an upcoming update, including WordPad......»»
Best Samsung tablet Memorial Day deals: Get an iPad Mini rival for $99
These are the best Samsung tablet deals we've found so far in early Memorial Day deals. Get a Galaxy Tab now!.....»»
The Great Solar Storm of 2024 May Have Made the Strongest Auroras in Centuries
Northern and southern lights produced by a recent bout of severe space weather may rival the most intense auroras of the past 500 years.....»»
The Artificial Intelligence Era Faces a Threat from Directed Energy Weapons
Autonomous and AI-enabled systems increasingly rely on optical and radio frequency sensors and significant computer power. They face growing vulnerabilities from directed-energy laser and microwave weapons.....»»
Crows Rival Human Toddlers in Counting Skills
Counting crows proclaim “caw, caw, caw, caw” when staring at the number four.....»»
Federal circuit says GM must meet higher standard for design patent protection
The ruling will increase scrutiny on design patents, making it easier for third-party manufacturers to produce spare parts for vehicles, a change that could reduce the cost of repairs......»»
How to skip the ChatGPT for Mac waitlist and get access now
OpenAI launched its native ChatGPT Mac app this month alongside GPT-4o. But while anyone can install the Mac app, your account will need to be invited to early access – unless you use this workaround. Here’s how it works. more….....»»
US retailers under attack by gift card-thieving cyber gang
Earlier this month, the FBI published a private industry notification about Storm-0539 (aka Atlas Lion), a Morocco-based cyber criminal group that specializes in compromising retailers and creating fraudulent gift cards. Microsoft then went more in-d.....»»
OpenAI backpedals on scandalous tactic to silence former employees
OpenAI releases employees from evil exit agreement in staff-wide memo. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (credit: JASON REDMOND / Contributor | AFP) Former and current OpenAI employees received a memo this week that the A.....»»
Here’s why everyone is talking about this controversial new Windows AI feature
Microsoft has announced a new AI Windows feature called Recall that has the potential to completely change how we use PCs......»»