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It’s impossible to go shopping for a new Windows laptop today and not see terms like “AI PC” or “Copilot” being shoved in your face. Whether you like it or not, all future laptops will come with dedicated hardware for processing AI workloads, often referred to as the Neural Processing Unit or NPU for short. The purpose of an NPU is to offload matrix multiplication tasks from the GPU or CPU, simply because it’s way more efficient at doing it and uses a lot less power. This keeps the CPU and GPU free for doing regular Windows workloads or handling…
As if Microsoft’s Rewards loyalty program couldn’t get any better; it’s offering a chance to win $1,000,000 (USD) if you make a transition from your current search engine to Bing – starting October 8.It may sound too good to be true but as Windows Central reports, anyone in the United States, United Kingdom, Puerto Rico, Canada, France, and Germany has the chance of becoming a millionaire, just by browsing on Bing and entering the sweepstake for free.This isn’t the first time Microsoft has done this, with the possibility of earning points just by searching using Bing previously – but now…
X (formerly known as Twitter) announced the roll out of a new block function on Sunday. The social media platform first announced the decision to change the way block works last month. With the new system, blocked users can see the profile, posts, as well as followers and following lists of the users who had blocked them. Several users of the platform expressed their concern over the move highlighting the threat to their safety as well as the higher potential of content theft.X Begins Rolling Out Updated Block FunctionBlocking users on social media platforms has always worked the same way.…
Dragon Age Origins is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, November 3, 2024. Below, we examine its role as a daring, if awkward, attempt to use sex as a central theme and mechanic.Sex and video games have always had an uneasy relationship. Playing smut on the Atari 2600 feels like looking at middle-school scrawlings. Much of the pornography peddled on Steam is embarrassing and unattractive. Even more mainstream games in the modern era have had a fraught relationship with sex. The tame scenes in Mass Effect infamously got a paranoid Fox News report. Recent years have seen recording romantic scenes in…
Ugreen 10,000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank reviewAnyone on the hunt for a power bank will have likely come across Ugreen, a relatively new Chinese brand looking to wrest Anker’s grip on the sector, with its plentiful offerings at budget-friendly prices.Just like Anker’s wireless power banks, the Ugreen 10,000mAh Magnetic Wireless Power Bank is simple and to the point. Two colorways are available: black and white. Every side of the unit is smooth and flat, free from any protrusions or indentations. And the only interface comes in the form of a series of LED lights, indicating battery levels and charging status.For…
Grindr is joining the trend for augmenting dating apps with AI, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. Described as a virtual wingman for online dating, the AI chatbot will proactively try to link prospective romantic partners and even help plan their dates when it officially debuts.The main idea behind Grindr’s development is to take the increasingly common AI chatbot experience, a la ChatGPT, and adapt it to a space where people are looking to connect. The chatbot would have more agency than the usually reactive chatbot, making decisions autonomously and completing tasks on behalf of users without them…
Apple on Wednesday unveiled new MacBook Pro models that feature more powerful processors for tasks such as photo and video editing, aiming to bolster its appeal among creative professionals.The new line of MacBook Pro laptops will start at $1,599 for the 14-inch variant, with the higher-end versions sporting more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max processors.The 16-inch screen variant with the base specification M4 chip will sport a starting price tag of $2,499.Not sure whichlaptop to buy?Customers have been looking to upgrade to personal computers with more powerful chips to ensure their systems can process artificial intelligence tools.Apple Intelligence can…
Samsung is expected to release One UI 7 — it’s upcoming software upgrade that is based on Google’s Android 15 update — in early 2025. While One UI 7 isn’t expected to arrive on the company’s smartphones for the next couple of months, Samsung previously revealed that it would release a beta version of One UI 7, which would allow software developers and enthusiasts to try out the upcoming software before it rolls out next year. A tipster has now shed some light on when the beta could be released.Samsung Tipped to Roll out One UI 7 Beta to Testers…
Nothing is considering the development of its own mobile operating system, according to CEO and founder Carl Pei. The UK startup’s handsets currently run on Google’s Android operating system, with a custom interface running on top. Most smartphones today run on Android, while Apple’s iPhone models run on iOS, the company’s mobile OS. Developers offering access to popular apps on Android and iOS via the Play Store and App Store, respectively, while Huawei’s HarmonyOS is attempting to present a third alternative, and Nothing could eventually join the fray.Nothing Considering Development of Its Own Mobile Operating SystemDuring a discussion with Brian…