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Microsoft's ChatGPT Plans for Bing Could Surface on Tuesday
CEO Satya Nadella is hosting an event that will detail some "exciting projects." Microsoft is hosting an event Tuesday that's expected to reveal the fusion of the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT and Microsoft's search engine Bing. Invites to the event were sent last week, and attendees were told there will be news of "progress on a few exciting projects" from Microso ... Read more
2023-02-06 23:24:15
Google launches ChatGPT rival called Bard
Google is launching an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered chatbot called Bard to rival ChatGPT. Bard will be used by a group of testers before being rolled out to the public in the coming weeks, the firm said. Bard is built on Google's existing large language model Lamda, which one engineer described as being so human-like in its responses that he believed it was sentient. The tech giant also ... Read more
2023-02-06 23:21:50
Best Cellphone Deals: Save Big on Unlocked and Carrier Phone Deals
Regardless of the reason for needing a new phone, you should absolutely be looking for the best cellphone deal available to save you some cash on the purchase. Odds are, your cell phone gets more use than just about anything else you own. From communication and navigation to photography and gaming, your phone does a lot of heavy lifting. It's worth investing in a model that fits your needs, but ... Read more
2023-02-05 20:55:50
Galaxy S23 Models Compared: Every Difference Between the Base, Plus and Ultra
See how Samsung's newest phones stack up against each other, spec by spec. Samsung's new Galaxy S23 family is here and available for preorder. The smartphone line, which was unveiled at the company's February Unpacked event in San Francisco alongside the Galaxy Book 3, consists of three models: the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus and the top-specced Galaxy S23 Ultra. But, what's the difference betwee ... Read more
2023-02-05 20:54:13
Not All Windows 11 Default Settings Are Worth Keeping
Windows 11 has a ton to offer, and since its launch in October of 2021, the operating system has been gradually adding even more features aimed at making your computer a little bit better. However, not all of Microsoft's default Windows 11 settings are winners. Some settings that come preset on your device are lackluster, and in certain cases they can even undermine your PC accessories. So the nex ... Read more
2023-02-05 20:53:40
iOS 16.3: Try These New iPhone Features Now
Additional security options, new ways to use emergency SOS via satellite and more just landed on your iPhone. Apple released iOS 16.3 in January, and the update includes some bug fixes and security updates to make your iPhone run smoother. 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 rele ... Read more
2023-02-05 20:53:13
Galaxy S23 Phones Get Adobe's Pro-Level Lightroom Photo Editing Tool
Exclusive: If you're an enthusiast shooting with the newest Samsung smartphones, Adobe's software will be the default way to handle their raw photos. Adobe and Samsung have banded together to ease the difficulties of advanced smartphone photography on Samsung's new Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra phones. The smartphones will exclusively use Adobe's Lightroom software to handle the raw-format p ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:30:09
How to Clear Your Cache on iPhone (and Why You Should Do It)
Sometimes you need to clear out your cookies and give your browsers a fresh start. Your iPhone is an amazing little pocket computer. It gives you access to the entire worldwide web on the go, letting you browse through page after page of information online at high speeds. But even the latest iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models might start to feel sluggish over time. A good habit to build up is regul ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:29:27
Delete Your Android Web Browser's Cookies, Cache to Quickly Remove Junk Files
You use your web browser a lot, but you don't need to keep all the files that build up inside that app. Your Android phone's web browser may be filled with tons of data, including files you don't need to keep. Much of that data -- whether you're using Google Chrome, Firefox or Samsung Internet -- gets stored as part of the cookies and cache. This data can be helpful for websites you visit, lettin ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:27:08
Unopened 1st Generation iPhone Hits the Auction Block
How much would you pay for this piece of history? If you're into classic smartphones, you might be able to buy a sealed first-generation iPhone -- if you have the cash. LCG Auctions has a sealed 8GB iPhone on the auction block now. "One of the most important and ubiquitous inventions of our lifetime," the item description reads. "A truly remarkable piece with great appeal to both ... Read more
2023-02-02 19:26:24