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In context: Microsoft released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26052 to the Canary and Dev channels last week, introducing multiple new AI-based features. One of these is “Speak for Me,” which allows users to create their own voice avatars to communicate with people in online meetings. The latest build also contains a hidden AI feature […]

What just happened? Microsoft has introduced a handy new feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider build – Sudo for Windows. Sudo, which stands for “superuser do,” is a command typically found in Linux operating systems that allows users to conveniently run elevated commands from a normal user account without having to open a separate

TL;DR: At first it appeared that the one million customers that lost their funds with the cryptocurrency exchange were flat out of luck. But some savvy investments, a rigorous clawback effort and the soaring price of Bitcoin have changed the story line. We all know the sad (scam) story: When FTX’s multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency exchange spiraled

Why it matters: It is unusual for Apple to cede control over the user experience to a partner, but the company is hoping to make further inroads into the auto market with its next generation CarPlay and has made the rare decision to license the OS to automakers to make that happen. Now the market

In context: With deepfake and generative AI scams on the rise, the White House says that ways to cryptographically verify their official releases are “in the works.” No details have been shared yet of what this process would ultimately look like, but it seems probable that it would be a form of ‘signing’ official releases

In brief: We already know that AMD’s new Ryzen 7 8700G APU responds favorably to fast DDR5. Now, we have a better idea of what’s possible when stretching the iGPU’s legs as well as what’s possible when combining an overclocked iGPU with elevated CPU core frequencies and high-performance memory. Overclocker SkatterBencher recently pushed the platform

In context: A YouTuber recreated a real-life working version of the Pokédex from the 1990s anime series. For those unfamiliar, the Pokédex was a red camera-like device that Ash used to identify Pokémon. The gadget would analyze the creature and then vocally tell Ash its name and description. Abe Haskins, the engineer and host behind

In a nutshell: In the latest encroachment upon workers’ privacy, companies like Walmart, T-Mobile, AstraZeneca and BT are turning to a new AI tool to monitor conversations happening on collaboration and chat channels in Teams, Zoom, Slack and more. For years, businesses have monitored the content of employees’ emails, setting up tools and rules to

In context: The booming AI sector has propelled Nvidia’s financials to new heights, as its AI acceleration GPUs have become highly sought after. However, these general-purpose components are facing increasing competition, prompting the company to develop more efficient chips tailored for specific clients and tasks. Confidential sources have told Reuters that Nvidia is embarking on

Something to look forward to: Lenovo’s rumored transparent laptop could fundamentally rethink laptop design. But the unconventional concept risks being viewed as a gimmick unless the company clearly proves the utility this brings over traditional models. Rumors are swirling that Lenovo could unveil the world’s first transparent laptop at Mobile World Congress later this month.