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Enterprise CIOs today allow any user to choose pretty much any freeware browser they want — and then use it to access their most sensitive systems. Does anyone see a problem here?

By Evan Schuman

26 Nov 2024 6 mins

Browser SecurityBrowsers

For Microsoft, will Trump’s antitrust and environmental views help or harm?

Donald Trump’s election portends big changes for Big Tech — especially for Microsoft. It's the world’s third most valuable company and the leader in AI, so anything he does will have an outsized influence on the company’s fate.

By Preston Gralla

26 Nov 2024 7 mins

RegulationGovernmentMicrosoft

The M4 Pro Mac mini is a 'triumph'

The robust but small computer Steve Jobs introduced in 2005 has truly grown up into a hardware beast.

By Jonny Evans

25 Nov 2024 10 mins

Mac MiniMacDesktop PCs

Can you read your manager's emails via Copilot?

Microsoft is working on a fix to keep Copilot from sharing too much information.

By Viktor Eriksson

25 Nov 2024 1 min

Data PrivacyGenerative AIMicrosoft

Windows Recall is now available to test in limited preview

The controversial Recall screenshot feature is part of a new Windows build that’s open to Windows Insiders with the right hardware.

By Matthew Finnegan

25 Nov 2024 2 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftWindows Security

Intel’s CHIPS Act grant reduced as production delays and losses mount

Funding for the semiconductor giant is cut to under $8 billion, reflecting financial challenges and investment delays.

By Gyana Swain

25 Nov 2024 5 mins

CPUs and ProcessorsIntelTechnology Industry

Just what the heck does an 'AI PC' do?

AI-optimized PCs are being announced by virtually every system maker and chip producer, but the functions they offer will vary depending on the hardware. And users face a learning curve trying to figure out the new features.

By Lucas Mearian

25 Nov 2024 10 mins

ChatbotsDesktop PCsLaptops

AWS and Anthropic ink deal to accelerate model development, enhance AI chips

AWS will be Anthropic’s primary training partner, and the startup will help in the development of Trainium accelerators.

By Taryn Plumb

22 Nov 2024 5 mins

Amazon Web ServicesCPUs and ProcessorsGenerative AI

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 26120.2415 for the Dev Channel and Build 22635.4510 for the Beta Channel, both released on Nov. 22, 2024.

By Preston Gralla

22 Nov 2024 78 mins

Small and Medium BusinessMicrosoftWindows 11

OpenAI is thinking about building its own browser

The browser could have built-in support for Chat GPT and Search GPT and is aimed at challenging Google Chrome.

By Mikael Markander

22 Nov 2024 1 min

ChromeGenerative AIGoogle

FTC opens antitrust investigation into Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and cybersecurity practices

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Just what the heck does an 'AI PC' do?

AWS and Anthropic ink deal to accelerate model development, enhance AI chips

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

OpenAI is thinking about building its own browser

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