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Apple's Vision Pro faces an uphill battle

It's pricey, clunky, offers just two hours of battery life, and lacks key app support. But it's also the best mixed-reality headset to date.


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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 26040 for the Canary Channel, released on Jan. 26, 2024.


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Russia hacks Microsoft: It’s worse than you think

This time, hackers attacked corporate execs, not customers. That might finally push the US government to focus on long-ignored security concerns.


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China approves over 40 AI models for public use in six months

The number assumes significance as China is embroiled in a battle of supremacy in the technology sector with the US, which has seen both nations deploy strategies that thwart each other’s progress.


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Tech layoffs in 2024: A timeline

Technology companies have continued to lay off staff in 2024, despite improving fundamentals. Here's an updated timeline of notable layoffs, and reasons why Big Tech is in turmoil.


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As Apple opens the App Store (a little) in EU, winners and losers emerge

Apple has revealed its complex plans to support app sideloading in the European Union, and opened the door for cloud gaming services and contactless payments beyond Apple Pay.


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OpenAI: Copy, steal, paste

By OpenAI's logic, any work you put online is fair game to be swiped and incorporated into the company's large language models.


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14 advanced Android 14 tips

Send your productivity soaring with these handy hidden hacks for Google's Android 14 software.


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How Satya Nadella navigated Microsoft to $3 trillion market value

Here’s how Satya Nadella steered a stagnating Microsoft from a $381 billion valuation in 2014 to a $3 trillion valuation.


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The rise of synthetic media: Get ready for AI avatars at work

Businesses should prep for a wave of synthetic media coming to the workplace now that new AI-based tools can create video presentations for marketing or training in any language — without the need for costly production teams.


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Google settles $1.7 billion lawsuit over AI chips patent infringement

The internet giant maintained that it did not violate the patents of scientist Joseph Bates or that of his company Singular in any manner.


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Hello, Apple has joined the AI arms race

Though Apple's actual plans around Generative AI will remain a closely guarded secret for some time...


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National AI Research Resource pilot program to ‘democratize’ generative AI

Government, private sector team up to broaden access to key AI resources for organizations without the deep pockets.


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Microsoft launches Mesh 3D meetings for Teams

Are employees really ready for the metaverse at work? Teams users could soon find out.


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Windows 11: A guide to the updates

Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5034204 Preview, released on Jan. 23, 2024.