1406 Stories
OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Calls It a “Campaign of Harassment”
View quick summary
OpenAI has filed a counterclaim against Elon Musk's lawsuit. OpenAI argues that Musk is trying to slow down the company and that Musk is running a "campaign of harassment." The trial is set to begin in the spring of 2026.
Deep Research Now Live on Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental
View quick summary
Gemini's Deep Research agent is now even more powerful. Google has brought the impressive Gemini 2.5 Pro model to power its Deep Research agent. The new agent is going live for paid Gemini Advanced subscribers.
Meta is facing accusations of hacking the Llama 4 benchmark score, especially on Chatbot Arena, by blending benchmark test sets during the post-training phase. We break down the controversy and highlight how this isn't the first time Meta has been caught gaming the benchmark.
AI Mode in Google Search is Rolling Out to Free Users
View quick summary
Google is rolling out AI Mode for free in the US. You need to enable AI Mode in Google Search via Google Labs. Besides that, you can also upload images and videos on AI Mode to perform visual searches.
Microsoft is demonstrating its first AI-generated game and you can try it right now for free. The company has taken the classic Quake II game and used AI to generate real-time gameplay. You can use the keyboard to interact with the game, but there is no mouse support yet.
Meta Releases Llama 4 AI Models; Beats GPT-4o and Grok 3 in LMArena
View quick summary
Meta has unveiled a new series of Llama 4 open-weight models, and they look impressive. The Llama 4 Maverick model outperforms GPT-4o and Grok 3 in the LMArena benchmark. All Llama 4 models are developed on the MoE architecture and they are natively multimodal.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says that instead of releasing the GPT-5 model first, the company will launch o3 and o4-mini reasoning models "in a couple of weeks." Altman had previously stated that o3 will not be released as a standalone model; rather, it will be integrated into the GPT-5 model.
All the Exciting New Features Coming to Microsoft Copilot
View quick summary
Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary by announcing several exciting features for Copilot. Copilot is getting Vision, Actions, Memory, Deep Research, and more. Check out our article to find all the new announcements.
Bill Gates vs Satya Nadella: The Architects of Microsoft’s Dominance
View quick summary
On Microsoft's 50th anniversary, we have compared the leadership of Bill Gates and the present Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella. We have discussed their leadership styles, product launches, acquisitions, legal battles, and more.
Windows 11 Start Menu is Getting a Long-Awaited Refresh
View quick summary
Microsoft is finally bringing a new Start menu layout to Windows 11. Users will be able to disable the 'Recommended' section and view all pinned apps by default. In addition, the Start menu now has a single scrollable page with categorized apps.
Microsoft in Next 50 Years: The Future of AI, Cloud, Windows, and Gaming
View quick summary
Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary so we have taken the opportunity to dive deep into its journey and understand what the future holds for Windows, Copilot AI, Azure, Xbox gaming, Microsoft 365, and more.
NotebookLM Now Lets You Add Relevant Sources From the Web
View quick summary
Google is adding support for web sources on NotebookLM. You can find and add useful web sources around your research topic in NotebookLM projects. This way, you can have a local knowledge base and current information from the web.
This App Brings the Classic File Explorer on Windows 11
View quick summary
Wintoys is an excellent utility that lets you restore the classic File Explorer on Windows 11. It brings back the Ribbon UI in File Explorer and also improves the performance.
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 with Kryo CPU Cores
View quick summary
Qualcomm has finally unveiled the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. It doesn't feature the Oryon CPU cores, instead, you get eight Kryo CPU cores. However, on the graphics side, the Adreno 825 GPU is plenty powerful with support for HW-accelerated Ray Tracing and Global Illumination.
Microsoft’s Smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop Spotted on Geekbench
View quick summary
Microsoft may launch two smaller Surface PCs, namely Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, featuring a 12-inch screen. The compact Surface devices have been spotted on Geekbench, running on the lower-end Snapdragon X processor.
Windows 11 Gets Quick Machine Recovery to Fix Boot Failures via the Internet
View quick summary
In the future, you will be able to fix boot failures on Windows 11 by connecting to the internet and attempting recovery from the WinRE environment. The new Quick Machine Recovery option analyzes the issue and attempts to fix it automatically. It's currently rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Beta channel.
Forget Ghibli Images, ChatGPT Can Create Awesome WhatsApp Stickers
View quick summary
In case you are unaware, apart from Ghibli images, ChatGPT can also produce an impressive set of WhatsApp stickers. I used ChatGPT to create a set of Chibi stickers for free, and they look awesome.
How to Create Ghibli Images For Free
View quick summary
You can now generate Ghibli images on ChatGPT for free. However, there is a rate limit of three images per day. Apart from that, you can check out Grok or Fotor to produce Studio Ghibli-style images.
Microsoft Blocks Bypassing Microsoft Account During Windows 11 Setup
View quick summary
Microsoft has again closed a popular loophole that allowed users to bypass the online account requirement during the Windows 11 setup process. You can no longer use the "bypassnro" command, but there is still a nifty workaround. Read on to find out more.
How to Turn Off Touch Screen on Windows 10 and 11
View quick summary
If the touch screen on your Windows 10 or 11 laptop is acting up, you can disable it via Device Manager, Registry Editor, and PowerShell. Follow our article for detailed instructions.
How to Upgrade to Windows 11 From Windows 10 (4 Methods)
View quick summary
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 so it's the right time to upgrade to Windows 11. Whether you have an eligible or unsupported Windows 10 PC, you can follow our detailed tutorial to move to Windows 11 seamlessly.
I Tested and Compared ChatGPT’s Native Image Gen Capabilities Against Gemini
View quick summary
We have tested native image generation on ChatGPT and Gemini to find out which model offers the best results in character consistency, instruction following, and text rendering. Check out our in-depth comparison for detailed results.
OpenAI Finally Brings Native Image Generation to ChatGPT
View quick summary
OpenAI has finally released native image generation via the GPT-4o model on ChatGPT. It can generate highly-consistent images and can also edit images conversationally. Moreover, you can upload images and restyle them using simple text prompts.
Google Unveils Gemini 2.5 Pro, Shattering Records on Humanity’s Last Exam
View quick summary
Google has released a groundbreaking Gemini 2.5 Pro model that has scored 18.8% on Humanity's Last Exam. It's a reasoning model and delivers impressive performance in coding, reasoning, science, and math.
The Gemini App Gets ‘Project Astra’ Support For Android Users
View quick summary
Project Astra is finally rolling out to Gemini users on Android. However, you must have a subscription to the Google One AI Premium plan to access the feature. It allows you to share your screen or camera with Gemini for real-time interaction.
Windows 10 Support is Ending; Here’s What You Need to Do Next
View quick summary
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025. Those who wish to continue using Windows 10 can pay for the ESU program to receive security updates. Other than that, users can bypass hardware requirements and install Windows 11 or switch to an alternative OS.
Gemini’s Native Image Gen Feature Can Go Beyond Removing Watermarks
View quick summary
Google's experimental Gemini model can not only remove watermarks from copyrighted images but can heavily manipulate images as well, blurring the line between reality and fiction. Follow our article to learn what Google has to say on the development.
What is Windows 11 LTSC and Should You Install It?
View quick summary
While the Windows 11 LTSC edition is designed for enterprise customers, general users can also try it. It offers long-term stability and security with minimal updates. You can go through our explainer to learn more about the LTSC edition.
Nvidia has renamed Project Digits to 'DGX Spark' and opened it for reservations, starting at $3,000. The company has also announced a beefy, server-class DGX Station that comes with the latest Blackwell Ultra GPU.
ChatGPT vs Gemini Deep Research: Which AI Agent Is Better?
View quick summary
We have done an in-depth analysis, comparing the Deep Research agent on ChatGPT and Gemini. While ChatGPT covers a broad range of ideas, its older knowledge base hinders it from presenting the complete picture. On the other hand, Gemini offers the latest information on any topic you throw at it.
Qualcomm Launches Three New Snapdragon G-Series Chips for Gaming Handhelds
View quick summary
Qualcomm has introduced three new processors for handheld gaming devices under the Snapdragon G series. They are Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, and Snapdragon G1 Gen 2. All of them feature an 8-core CPU setup and Adreno GPU.
Manus AI Is Not China’s Second DeepSeek Moment; See Beyond the Hype
View quick summary
We take a deep look at the Manus AI agent from China and explain why it's not a breakthrough like DeepSeek. Manus may be a promising start, but it's far from being a capable agent, let alone a "general" agent.
Google Makes Gemini Deep Research and Gems Free for All Users
View quick summary
Gemini has received a flurry of new features and models. Free Gemini users can now access the Deep Research agent, the new Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model, and can create custom Gems, without any subscription.
I Tried Out Gemini’s New Native Image Gen Feature, and It’s Fricking Nuts
View quick summary
Google has released a new Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental model on AI Studio that finally brings native image generation and editing. You can use it to produce consistent images and edit existing images using simple prompts. Check out the article to read my full experience.
Google’s Lightweight Gemma 3 Open Model Nearly Matches DeepSeek R1
View quick summary
Google has delivered the best open AI models with the Gemma 3 release. The Gemma 3 27B model outperforms much larger models such as DeepSeek V3 671B and Llama 3.1 405B models.
Apple M3 Ultra vs M4 Max: Which Mac Studio Should You Buy?
View quick summary
In our analysis, we find that the M3 Ultra, despite featuring double the cores, doesn't outclass the M4 Max by a wide margin. In fact, the M4 Max performs really well in certain areas. To check out all our findings, go through our comparison.
What Is China’s Manus AI Agent? Explained
View quick summary
The Manus AI agent from China has generated a lot of hype. We take a look at its capabilities, the underlying technologies, and who are the people behind its development. Go through our detailed explainer to learn more.
PowerToys Lets You Quickly Convert Videos and Audio Files on Windows 11
View quick summary
With the latest PowerToys update, you no longer have to rely on online video converters or third-party programs. Advanced Paste in PowerToys lets you convert video and audio files in just a click. Check out our article for detailed instructions.
FoxBrain AI Model Unveiled by Foxconn, Built in Just Four Weeks
View quick summary
Foxconn, the manufacturer which assembles the iPhone, has developed its own AI model called 'FoxBrain'. It's based on Meta's Llama 3.1 model and can perform various tasks including data analysis, code generation, advanced reasoning, and more.
Windows 11 Now Supports JPEG XL (JXL) Image Format But There is a Caveat
View quick summary
Microsoft has released a free image extension to view JPEG XL images on Windows 11, however, first-party apps such as Photos and MS Paint can't open JXL images yet. I have explained how you can load JXL images on Windows 11 using a third-party program.
How to Download the Old Classic Outlook App on Windows 11
View quick summary
If you find the new web-based Outlook app disappointing, you can easily download the classic Outlook app by following our guide. Follow our tutorial to replace the new Outlook with the old classic Outlook app on your Windows 11 PC.
Google Search has received a new AI Mode that is designed to handle multi-part questions where further exploration is required. It's powered by a custom version of Gemini 2.0 model. Currently, the feature is rolling out to Google One AI Premium subscribers.