Microsoft wants changing default apps in Windows to be less of a mess
But it probably won't stop the OS from reminding you that Edge exists. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica) One of the enduring legacies of the '90s browser wars has been an outsize attention to how Microsoft h.....»»
Putting Microsoft’s cratering Xbox console sales in context
Why declining quarterly numbers might not be awful news for Microsoft's gaming business. Enlarge / Scale is important, especially when talking about relative console sales. (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Yesterda.....»»
Bing blew up last year but it"s still miles behind Google
Microsoft's CEO just boasted some big Bing numbers that sound great until you compare it to Google.....»»
Apple finally pulls generative AI nude apps from the App Store
Apple has removed apps from the App Store that claimed to make nonconsensual nude imagery, a move that demonstrates Apple is now more willing to tackle the hazardous app category.App Store iconThe capabilities of generative AI to create images based.....»»
Apple pulls AI image apps from the App Store after learning they could generate nude images
Apple is cracking down on a category of AI image generation apps that “advertised the ability to create nonconsensual nude images.” According to a new report from 404 Media, Apple has removed multiple AI apps from the App Store that claimed they.....»»
Get this Asus laptop with a year of Microsoft Office for $199
The Asus Vivobook Go L510MA, which comes with one year of Microsoft 365, is an excellent productivity tool that doesn't break the bank at $199 from Walmart......»»
Android 15 could force dark mode on apps
One of the changes we can expect in Android 15 is how the OS will force all apps to have a dark mode even if they don’t support it. The post Android 15 could force dark mode on apps appeared first on Phandroid. One of the changes to Andr.....»»
Long-term research shows herring arrive earlier in the Wadden Sea due to climate change
Due to the changing climate, young herring arrive in the Wadden Sea earlier and earlier in spring. That is shown in a new publication by NIOZ ecologists Mark Rademaker, Myron Peck, and Anieke van Leeuwen in Global Change Biology......»»
Windows 11 might nag you about AI requirements soon
Microsoft is said to be working on strengthening Windows 11 to support upcoming advanced AI features......»»
Apple releases eight small AI language models aimed at on-device use
OpenELM mirrors efforts by Microsoft to make useful small AI language models that run locally. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) In the world of AI, what might be called "small language models" have been growing in populari.....»»
Managing meandering waterways in a changing world
Just as water moves through a river, rivers themselves move across the landscape. They carve valleys and canyons, create floodplains and deltas, and transport sediment from the uplands to the ocean......»»
Scientists use "leaf glow" to understand changing climate
New University of Minnesota research suggests "leaf glow" provides vital information on vegetation dynamics in Arctic and boreal ecosystems like Minnesota's forests and wetlands, which are among the fastest warming in the world. Using remote sensing.....»»
Why Llama 3 is changing everything in the world of AI
Llama 3 isn't just the latest version of Meta's AI -- it's a revolution in capabilities and accessibility. Here's why it could be the big AI of the future......»»
9 of the best free movie download sites for 2024
You don't need to turn to a life of crime time to watch movies. Stick to these legitimate movie download sites and apps. Here's nine of our preferred services......»»
Satechi launches Slim Mechanical Keyboard, announces foldable Qi2 multi-device chargers [U]
Satechi is out with its first CES announcements today. The new SM1 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, iPhone, Windows, and more is available now. And coming soon Satechi has a foldable 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 Qi2 charger stand. Up.....»»
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update ruined the Start Menu
Microsoft has started to roll out an update to Windows 11 that will introduce ads in the Start Menu - way to go, Microsoft. The post Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update ruined the Start Menu appeared first on Phandroid. The Start Menu h.....»»
How to disable ads in Windows 11’s Start Menu
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update will show ads in the Start Menu, so if you hate the idea, here’s how to turn it off. The post How to disable ads in Windows 11’s Start Menu appeared first on Phandroid. Microsoft has started to ro.....»»
The Asus ROG Ally just got a game-changing update
The most recent update for the Asus ROG Ally adds frame generation to the handheld, which promises vastly improved performance......»»
Android 15 will make sideloading apps safer
Google is making some changes to how sideloading apps work in Android 15 by further restricting access to sensitive permissions. The post Android 15 will make sideloading apps safer appeared first on Phandroid. One of the benefits of Andro.....»»
Qualcomm Wants to Power your Next Windows Laptop
We can expect Snapdragon X Plus laptops to launch mid-2024. The post Qualcomm Wants to Power your Next Windows Laptop appeared first on Phandroid. Qualcomm’s expertise with its Arm-based chipsets has resulted in a lot of hype and fan.....»»
WhatsApp now rolling out passkey support for iPhone users
WhatsApp has been internally testing passkey support in its iPhone app for some time. However, the option was still unavailable to most users. But that seems to be changing now, as Meta is slowly rolling out the passkey option to WhatsApp users on th.....»»