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First Android 14 Developer Preview Is Now Available
The developer preview will be open for feedback until the end of March. The first Android 14 developer preview has been released, Google announced on Wednesday. It offers hints on a slew of changes coming to the next version of Android, as well as a renewed focus on high-quality tablet apps. Notable changes seen in this week's release are smarter 200% font scaling for better accessibility (diffe ... Read more
2023-02-08 20:47:10
Google's Bard AI bot mistake wipes $100bn off shares
Google is searching for ways to reassure people that it is still out in front in the race for the best artificial intelligence technology. And so far, the internet giant seems to be coming up with the wrong answer. An advert designed to show off its new AI bot, showed it answering a query incorrectly. Shares in parent company Alphabet sank more than 7% on Wednesday, knocking $100bn (£82bn) off ... Read more
2023-02-08 20:45:54
5 Things You'll Be Able to Do on Microsoft's New AI-Powered Bing
Refine search results, summarize topics and generate writing with Bing as your "co-pilot." Microsoft on Tuesday announced an enhanced Bing, detailing how it's using the AI tech behind ChatGPT to add in a slew of new capabilities to the longtime second-place search engine. There's a waiting list for the service now, and Microsoft says it will be available broadly in the coming months. Th ... Read more
2023-02-07 20:56:57
You Can Sign Up for Microsoft's AI-Powered Bing Right Now. Here's How
Microsoft has unveiled its updated Bing search engine, powered by the AI tech behind ChatGPT. You can try it out if you join the waitlist. Microsoft's AI version of its Bing search engine, driven by the same OpenAI technology behind the ChatGPT chatbot, is now available to try as a limited preview. To check it out, you'll need to sign up for the waitlist. With the AI-powered Bing, Microsoft is l ... Read more
2023-02-07 20:56:32
Microsoft's AI-Powered Bing Will Challenge Google Search
The company may finally have figured out how to get you to use Bing. Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a new version of its Bing search engine that incorporates the technology behind ChatGPT, an AI system for conversational and creative responses that marks the first big chance in years to get ahead of search king Google. Bing now is an "AI-powered co-pilot for the web," the tech giant sai ... Read more
2023-02-07 20:56:03
Microsoft unveils new Bing with ChatGPT powers
Microsoft has announced a new version of its search engine Bing, which incorporates the latest in artificial intelligence. The overhaul deploys OpenAI's ChatGPT technology, which has taken the world by storm since its launch last year. The move is by far the biggest threat Google has seen to its dominance in web search - and marks the beginning of an AI arms race between the companies. "Th ... Read more
2023-02-07 20:54:38
Apple Could Roll Out High-End iPhone 'Ultra' in 2024, Report Says
The new phone could be introduced alongside the iPhone 16 line next year, according to Bloomberg.Apple could add a new iPhone tier to its lineup called "Ultra" that would be more expensive than its Pro and Pro Max models, according to a Bloomberg report Sunday. The new tier of iPhone could be released alongside the iPhone 16 lineup in 2024, the report says. The company has already used ... Read more
2023-02-06 23:28:36
iOS 16.3: New iPhone Features to Try Now
Bug fixes are good and useful, but everyone likes new features. Apple released iOS 16.3 in January, and the update includes some bug fixes and security updates to make your iPhone run more smoothly. The update also brings some useful new features to your iPhone, like security keys and an update to emergency SOS via satellite. The iOS 16.3 update was released alongside updates for other Apple so ... Read more
2023-02-06 23:28:14
Samsung's Galaxy S23 Battles Bigger Challenge Than the iPhone 14
Consumers have kept buying premium phones despite a challenging economy, but with carrier deals declining, that could change.Consumers have kept buying premium phones despite a challenging economy, but with carrier deals declining, that could change. Consumers have adored Samsung's top phones for their cutting-edge features, and the new Galaxy S23 series continues that tradition, especially with ... Read more
2023-02-06 23:27:29
You Should Cancel Those Barely Used App Subscriptions Right Now
Don't know every service you're paying for on your iPhone or Android? Maybe it's probably time to cancel a few. It seems like every app I download has some sort of monthly paid subscription now. Uber and Uber Eats have Uber One, which gets you free food delivery and reduced fees on rides, while Twitter has Twitter Blue, offering exclusive features like a blue verification checkmark and the abil ... Read more
2023-02-06 23:25:26