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Microsoft Adds Bing AI to Windows 11, Expanding Access Further
The AI, based on Bing search and technology from OpenAI, is intended to remake the way we use computers. Microsoft is adding Bing AI to a free update for its Windows 11 software powering desktop and laptop PCs, the company announced Tuesday, marking another way the tech giant is throwing its weight behind the nascent artificial intelligence technology it first announced earlier this month. The ... Read more
2023-02-28 19:51:13
YouTube accused of collecting UK children's data
YouTube has been accused of collecting the viewing data of children aged under 13, in breach of a UK data privacy code designed to protect children. Campaigner Duncan McCann has lodged an official complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). He says the site is gathering data about the videos children watch, where they are watching and what device they are watching it on. YouTube ... Read more
2023-02-28 19:37:36
Google Pixel Alert: This 'Alien' Clip on YouTube Is Crashing Some Devices
The issue appears to be affecting Pixel 7, 6 and 6A devices. Some Google Pixel 7, Pixel 6 and 6A devices are crashing when loading a 4K YouTube clip from the movie Alien. People have been complaining about the peculiar bug on the Google Pixel subreddit, which was spotted earlier Monday by Gizmodo. Some say loading the clip via the official YouTube app instantly crashes their phone, but their dev ... Read more
2023-02-27 19:17:14
Which Mac Apps Are Draining Your Computer's Battery the Most?
Find out with a single click. The battery life of your Mac, and how long it lasts, depends on several factors, including which applications you have running. If you keep your computer plugged in all the time, battery life shouldn't be an issue, but if you're unplugged and don't have access to power, you need to figure out how to conserve energy. And that includes tracking which apps are big energ ... Read more
2023-02-27 19:16:47
The Next Big Must-Have Phone Feature? DIY Repairability
We're keeping our phones for longer, and we're keen to get more life out of them still. It's time for mobile makers to get with the program. Performing a highly technical demonstration in front of a live audience of journalists is always a risky move on the part of a technology company. You can almost guarantee that tech will fail you at the very moment you need it to perform at its best. But no ... Read more
2023-02-27 19:16:22
New Meta-Backed Platform Designed to Stop Online Sextortion
The new tool is designed to make it easier to remove nonconsensual pornography from Facebook, Instagram and Messenger. Meta announced Monday that Facebook and Instagram are founding members of a new platform called Take It Down. The platform is meant to make it easier to stop nonconsensual pornography, also known as revenge porn, a practice in which a person uses someone else's explicit image wit ... Read more
2023-02-27 19:15:58
iPhone SE 4 Reportedly Back in Development With Apple-Built 5G Modem
A noted Apple analyst says the iPhone maker has a new plan for its next mid-range phone. Apple may have solved a big issue holding back its future phone plans, as the company has reportedly restarted development of the iPhone SE 4, its next affordable handset. At the beginning of the year, noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the company had canceled the fourth generation of its iPhone SE line ... Read more
2023-02-27 19:15:41
HP Envy x360 13 Review: Midrange 2-in-1 That's Short on Battery
This compact convertible is customizable, and we suggest you take advantage of the reasonable upgrade prices. The HP Envy x360 13 is a compact, midrange two-in-one based on a 13.3-inch touch display with a tall 16:10 aspect ratio that makes the screen feel roomier than a 13.3-inch widescreen display. Still, it's less screen than you get with the 14-inch, 16:10 Lenovo Yoga 7i, which remains our fa ... Read more
2023-02-26 19:12:16
Galaxy S23 Battery Life: Does It Last Longer Than the Galaxy S22?
Samsung's new phone packs a bigger battery. Let's see how it compares to its predecessor. My biggest complaint about last year's Galaxy S22 was that its battery didn't last long enough on a single charge. Luckily, Samsung has addressed that shortcoming with the recently launched Galaxy S23, which includes a larger battery and a more power efficient processor. The Galaxy S23 doesn't offer record- ... Read more
2023-02-26 19:11:02
How to Easily Take Screenshots on Windows 10 and 11
Here are keyboard shortcuts, built-in tools and more ways to take screenshots on your PC. Microsoft no longer sells Windows 10, but the software giant will still support the operating system until October 2025. Afterwards, you'll have to switch to Windows 11. There are some differences between the two operating systems, but one thing both operating systems have in common is they each offer a few ... Read more
2023-02-26 19:07:48