Microsoft partners with OpenAI-rival Mistral for AI models, drawing EU scrutiny
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.....»»
I ditched my car for a month of e-biking. Here’s what I learned
I spent a whole month testing various styles and models of e-bikes to see if I could meet all of my needs with just two wheels. Here's everything I learned......»»
Apple to increase trade-in value of older iPhones in new promotion
With the iPhone 16 on the horizon, Apple is reportedly taking steps to clear out stocks of the iPhone 15 family of devices.iPhones older than the 13 models will be worth more in trade-in soon.Starting on May 20th, Apple will allegedly boost the amoun.....»»
A ‘healthy’ PC means using Bing, according to Microsoft
Microsoft adds Bing as default search engine in an attempt to help clean up your PC......»»
OpenAI will use Reddit posts to train ChatGPT under new deal
Reddit has been eager to sell data from user posts. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Stuff posted on Reddit is getting incorporated into ChatGPT, Reddit and OpenAI announced on Thursday. The new partnership grants OpenAI access.....»»
Kia believes adding hybrids is a win-win for consumers, industry
Kia Corp. will expand its hybrid powertrain to most of its models as EV sales slow and lagging infrastructure becomes a concern......»»
Redfall will final update that adds an offline mode
While Microsoft said it was halting active development on Redfall, the game will get one more update that adds an offline mode......»»
The iPhone 16 Pro Max may very important battery upgrade
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is set to get a pretty significant battery upgrade that may roll out to future iPhone models. Here's what's new......»»
The 5 best things you can do with Copilot Pro right now
Copilot Pro has many fascinating features integrated into its Microsoft 365 suite. Here's how they work......»»
If you use a VPN, don’t skip this important Windows 11 update
Microsoft has released patch to fix VPN issues that cropped up after its April security update......»»
Detecting influence campaigns on X with AI and network science
In the age of generative-AI and large language models (LLMs), massive amounts of inauthentic content can be rapidly broadcasted on social media platforms. As a result, malicious actors are becoming more sophisticated, hijacking hashtags, artificially.....»»
Insane deal gets you Microsoft Office for Mac or Windows for $25
I always thought that Microsoft Office was expensive. It turns out I was right. This deal changes that......»»
Enhancing land surface models to visualize vegetation gradients in hilly terrain
Land surface models are an indispensable tool for environmental scientists to map the natural features of our world, particularly when they monitor the effects of climate change or assess conservation efforts......»»
Bundle deal gets you Windows 11 and Microsoft Office for $50
Get the full Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro experience for just $50 if you act on this deal......»»
The new iPad Pro just surprised everyone
The 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro (2024) models are the thinnest to date. Does that mean they don't pass bend tests? It's time to take a look......»»
Honda doubles EV investment to $64B, fleshes out 7 new models in 0 Series
Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe outlines the business case for achieving fat electric vehicle margins by the end of the decade as he doubles investment in next-generation EVs......»»
Study shows regenerating worms have genetic control over their algal partners
Many organisms are far more complex than just a single species. Humans, for example, are full of a variety of microbes. Some creatures have even more special connections, though......»»
Palo Alto Networks partners with IBM to deliver AI-powered security offerings
Palo Alto Networks and IBM announced a broad-reaching partnership to deliver AI-powered security outcomes for customers. The announcement is a testament to Palo Alto Networks’ and IBM’s commitment to each other’s platforms and innov.....»»
M4 iPad Pro Problems, Fixes & Performance
With Apple’s M4 iPad Pro officially out, we’re starting to hear about some of the initial problem plaguing early adopters. The new iPad Pro models come with some of Apple’s best hardware, but even they aren’t immune to issues.....»»
Google unveils Veo, a high-definition AI video generator that may rival Sora
Google's video synthesis model creates minute-long 1080p videos from written prompts. Enlarge / Still images taken from videos generated by Google Veo. (credit: Google / Benj Edwards) On Tuesday at Google I/O 2024, Googl.....»»
BreachForums, an online bazaar for stolen data, seized by FBI
An earlier iteration of the site was taken down last year; now its reincarnation is gone. Enlarge / The front page of BreachForums. The FBI and law enforcement partners worldwide have seized BreachForums, a website that.....»»