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May 1, 2025

Smarter AI Use Starts With You

Whether we embrace it or not, artificial intelligence is now a permanent fixture in our lives. You’ve likely come across both enthusiastic praise about AI’s revolutionary potential and deep concerns about its role in replacing human jobs. As with many things, the reality lies somewhere in between these extremes. AI, like any tool, is shaped

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May 1, 2025

Windows App: Microsoft’s Cloud-Driven Vision for Operating Systems

Microsoft’s recent initiative aims to integrate Windows into this cloud-centric strategy with the introduction of a new application known as Windows App. Building on its extensive experience in cloud-based services, particularly with Xbox, Microsoft is now applying the same approach to its primary operating system. The preview version of the Windows App is currently available

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April 30, 2025

Using AI Keyboards to Enhance Your Writing on Mobile Devices

When drafting an email, text message, or document on your phone, finding the right words can sometimes be a challenge. While you could switch apps to get assistance from AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT, there’s an easier way—using an AI-enhanced keyboard. Third-party keyboards such as Wordtune, Microsoft SwiftKey, and Grammarly incorporate artificial intelligence

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April 30, 2025

Enhance Your Virtual Meetings With AI-Powered Tools

Remote work has become a long-term reality, making video meetings a standard practice for many businesses. While back-to-back virtual meetings can be exhausting, artificial intelligence (AI) tools offer solutions to enhance productivity. These tools help you prepare for discussions, engage participants, and extract key takeaways effortlessly. After testing various AI-powered features, we’ve compiled a list

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April 29, 2025

OpenAI Responds to Criticism Over ChatGPT’s Overly Agreeable Personality

AI platforms like Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and others are evolving rapidly, receiving frequent updates to enhance their features and user experience. However, not all recent changes have been well received. OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, is now revisiting some updates after noticing they affected the assistant’s personality in a negative way. On Sunday, OpenAI CEO

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April 29, 2025

Google Teases Android 16 Features Ahead of I/O with Special Preview Show

You don’t need to wait for the main Google I/O keynote to get a glimpse of Android’s future. Google has announced a special online preview ahead of the event, aimed at highlighting the latest developments in Android. Titled The Android Show: I/O Edition, the pre-recorded webcast is scheduled to premiere at 10 a.m. PT on

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April 25, 2025

BleeqUp Ranger: AI-Powered Cycling Glasses Unveiled at MWC

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) always delivers surprises, and this year was no exception. Among the standout gadgets was the BleeqUp Ranger, a pair of AI-enhanced cycling glasses with a built-in camera. The company behind them claims they are the first AI-powered cycling camera glasses, and after trying them out, I found them impressively packed

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April 18, 2025

Optical Computing: The Future of AI Efficiency and Performance

Moore’s law, which states that the number of transistors on a computer chip doubles approximately every two years, is being outpaced by the rapid growth of computing demands, particularly in the era of deep learning. The International Energy Agency forecasts that by 2026, AI will consume ten times more power than it did in 2023,

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April 18, 2025

Hayao Miyazaki’s Stance on AI vs. OpenAI’s Ghibli-Inspired Image Generator

Legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli, has long been critical of generative AI, famously condemning it as “an insult to life itself” back in 2016. Nearly a decade later, OpenAI has introduced a ChatGPT image generator that allows users to create Ghibli-style illustrations—despite Miyazaki’s well-documented disapproval. A Popular but Controversial Feature The tool

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April 16, 2025

Google Expands AI Mode to More Users in the U.S.

Google is rolling out its experimental AI Mode—first introduced in March—to a wider audience, opening access to millions of Labs users in the United States. AI Mode is Google’s latest move to stay competitive in the evolving landscape of AI-powered chatbots with search functionality. Unlike the AI Overview feature launched in May (which drew criticism

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April 16, 2025

Adobe Unveils AI-Powered Video Editing Features

After nearly a year of anticipation, Adobe has officially launched its generative AI-powered Generative Extend feature, which allows users to seamlessly expand video clips to fit their editing timeline. New AI Features Announced at NAB 2025 Alongside Generative Extend, Adobe introduced several AI-driven tools, including Media Intelligence, a smart search feature that identifies clips based

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April 14, 2025

Nvidia Doubles Down on Texas as Chip Tariffs Loom

As former President Trump signals plans to slap tariffs on foreign-made semiconductors, Nvidia is making a strategic move to expand its U.S.-based production, announcing two new factories in Texas focused on AI supercomputing components. The first facility will be established in Houston in collaboration with Foxconn, a known Apple supplier. The second plant, located in

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April 11, 2025

GM and Nvidia Team Up to Power Next-Gen Vehicles with AI

General Motors is currently developing a next-generation software platform to support its upcoming lineup of vehicles. According to the company, progress on the system is “well underway.” The platform will be used across a range of models, from compact options like the Chevrolet Equinox to larger electric trucks such as the GMC Sierra EV. GM

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April 11, 2025

Samsung’s Ballie AI Robot Set to Launch This Summer with Google Gemini Integration

Samsung is preparing to release its home AI robot, Ballie, in both the United States and South Korea this summer. This smart companion is powered by Google’s Gemini AI and is designed to assist with various household tasks, including controlling lighting, welcoming visitors, and managing reminders and daily schedules. Development on Ballie began back in

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March 31, 2025

Apple Launches iOS 18.4: Vision Pro Gains Apple Intelligence and EU Expansion

Apple rolled out its iOS 18.4 update today, introducing Apple Intelligence to the Vision Pro headset and expanding its availability to the European Union (EU) for the first time. The update also includes a few minor improvements to Apple’s AI suite. Key Feature: Priority Notifications The standout addition in iOS 18.4 is Priority Notifications, a

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March 24, 2025

Apple Plans to Introduce Cameras and AI Features to Future Apple Watches

Apple is reportedly preparing to equip future Apple Watch models with cameras and AI-driven features, with a potential release date as early as 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The tech giant is considering adding cameras to both its standard Series models and the high-end Ultra versions. For the Series models, the camera is expected

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March 17, 2025

AI and Cybersecurity: Expert Warns of Growing Threats from Automated Attacks

While many discussions at the HumanX conference focused on AI’s promise, one speaker urged caution during the event’s final sessions. “We’re barely scratching the surface when it comes to AI and cybersecurity,” said Alex Stamos, Chief Information Security Officer at SentinelOne. “The biggest changes are still ahead of us.” Conversations around AI security often highlight

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February 28, 2025

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5, But Faces GPU Shortages

OpenAI introduced its latest AI model, GPT-4.5, today, but the rollout encountered unexpected hurdles. CEO Sam Altman revealed that the company ran out of GPUs—critical computing resources—just before the launch. As a result, access to GPT-4.5 is currently restricted to ChatGPT Pro users ($200 per month) and developers using the paid API, who will now

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February 25, 2025

OmniHuman AI: ByteDance’s Revolutionary Technology

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has introduced OmniHuman, an advanced AI model that can generate full-body deepfake videos from just a single image. This cutting-edge technology allows users to create lifelike animations where a person in the photo can move, speak, and gesture naturally, synchronized with an audio track. OmniHuman stands out due to

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February 17, 2025

Perplexity Launches Deep Research

Perplexity has introduced a new AI feature called “Deep Research,” joining the ranks of ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, which launched similar tools in recent months. This advanced capability enables users to generate comprehensive reports by sourcing information from a vast array of materials. According to Perplexity, the tool is designed to handle expert-level tasks across

February 13, 2025

Selfie Avatars: Bringing Your Digital Twin to Life

Imagine if your selfie could do more than just freeze a moment in time—what if it could evolve into an AI-powered avatar that moves, speaks, and mimics your expressions? That’s the vision behind Selfie Avatars, an experimental feature from Synthesia, a company at the forefront of AI-driven avatars. This innovative tool allows users to create

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February 13, 2025

Google I/O 2025: Key Announcements, AI Innovations, and What to Expect

Google has officially confirmed that its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2025, will be held on May 20–21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. This highly anticipated event will feature both in-person and virtual components, including live-streamed keynotes, technical workshops, and networking opportunities for developers worldwide. The event kicks off on May 20

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February 6, 2025

he Future of AI: Will NVIDIA Hold Its Ground or Face a Major Industry Shift?

NVIDIA has long been the undisputed leader in AI hardware, powering everything from deep learning models to high-performance computing. However, with emerging competitors introducing groundbreaking AI chips, the industry is at a potential turning point. Could this signal the end of NVIDIA’s dominance, or will the company continue to set the standard for AI acceleration?

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February 4, 2025

DeepSeek.com Hits Record 49 Million Visits Amid AI Boom

Web traffic to DeepSeek.com surged to an all-time high of 49 million visits last Tuesday, marking an astounding 614% increase from the previous week, according to internet analytics firm Similarweb. While these figures exclude app-based traffic, they highlight DeepSeek’s explosive growth in the AI sector. A month ago, DeepSeek averaged 300,000 daily visits, but on

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February 4, 2025

How to Use AI-Powered Keyboards Like Wordtune, Microsoft SwiftKey, and Grammarly

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we write, and third-party keyboards such as Wordtune, Microsoft SwiftKey, and Grammarly are leading the charge. These AI-powered tools help users write, rewrite, and refine text effortlessly. Here’s how to make the most of them. Wordtune Wordtune is an AI-driven writing assistant that generates or refines text based on