Buying a new computer can be a daunting task. The process involves numerous hidden factors that vary depending on your tech skill level, intended uses, and personal or business budget.…
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Microsoft’s Copilot AI Rises From the Ashes of Bob and Clippy
I was at Microsoft Ignite last week for the AI and Copilot rollout on Azure and Windows. As I watched the presentation, I was taken back in time to the…
EFF Calls for FTC Action on Poisoned Set-Top Boxes
TV set-top boxes infected with malware are being sold online at Amazon and other resellers, and the Electronic Frontier Foundation wants the Federal Trade Commission to put a stop to…
A Stylish Choice for Blue-Light Protection
A seldom-considered computing safety feature has nothing to do with protecting your data or preventing online identity theft. Rather, it focuses on providing visual clarity and reducing eye strain. Gunnar…
AI Fails To Move the Needle for Bing’s Share of Search Market
Despite Microsoft’s introduction of generative AI into its search engine Bing, the company has failed to cut into the share of market leader Google. According to the latest numbers from…
The Good and Bad of Elon Musk’s Grok AI
To say Elon Musk is an interesting guy would be an understatement. He goes from brilliant to bozo and back again in a blink. It’s like watching a fast ping-pong…
Tech Firms Launch Lantern To Eradicate Nomadic Child Predators
A new initiative to better identify child predators who obscure their activity by jumping among tech platforms was announced Tuesday by The Tech Coalition, an industry group that includes Discord,…
Choosing the Right PC Is About To Become More Difficult
The decision to choose between a PC and a Mac has been a long-standing debate in the world of technology. Both platforms have strengths and weaknesses, and various factors, including…
Musk Venture Unveils ChatGPT Competitor ‘Grok’
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture xAI on Saturday announced a generative AI engine called Grok, which could be a potential competitor to leaders in the field, such as ChatGPT, Bard,…
Will a Cell Phone Take the Laptop Crown?
As industry leaders in chip manufacturing vie for supremacy, there’s mounting speculation that the capabilities of smartphones might soon rival the traditional dominance of laptops. AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm are…