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Microsoft Revamps Copilot AI with a Fresh UI, Copilot Voice, Vision, & More
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Microsoft has finally updated Copilot with a new look. In addition, Microsoft has added Copilot Voice for natural voice interaction and Copilot Vision for web browsing along with Copilot's real-time vision analysis. You can also listen to Copilot Daily on the homepage -- daily news from around the world presented by an AI voice. The new AI model behind Copilot is also pretty powerful.
Qualcomm Working on Next-Gen Snapdragon X2 Elite Chipsets
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Qualcomm is reportedly working on the second generation of Snapdragon X2 Elite chipsets. The model number is "SC8480XP" and the internal codename is "Project Glymur." Besides that, Qualcomm may introduce a new 8-core Snapdragon X Plus SKU, X1P-24-100, into the market.
I Tried Out ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode, and It’s Not What OpenAI Demoed
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ChatGPT Advanced Voice is finally here, but its capabilities have been significantly restricted. For natural free-flowing conversation, it's pretty good, but it avoids generating human-like expressions. It can't sing a lullaby or do a voice impression of public figures. However, it remembers the context very well and for personalized conversation, you can set custom instructions too.
Microsoft Edge Phases Out the Annoying Sidebar for Good
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With the latest update, Microsoft has finally phased out Sidebar from Edge. You can update to Edge version 129 to remove the Sidebar by default.
Mira Murati’s Sudden Exit Raises Serious Questions About OpenAI’s For-Profit Ambition
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In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati has abruptly resigned from the company. Another report says that OpenAI is planning to dismantle its non-profit board and move to a for-profit corporation. With Murati's exit, OpenAI has seen a series of high-profile exits in the last few months.
Meta AI Gets a Huge Upgrade; Voice Chat and AI Photo Editing are Here
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With the launch of Llama 3.2 models, Meta AI has received huge upgrades. You can now voice chat with Meta AI, create AI images of yourself, edit photos using AI, and even perform AI analysis on images. There is also an automatic translation feature for Reels, but it's coming later to all regions.
Meta Releases Llama 3.2 Models with Vision Capability For the First Time
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Meta has released four new models under the Llama 3.2 family. Two smaller models include 1B and 3B for on-device tasks. And two other models are 11B and 90B which bring support for image analysis. You can start using the new vision models through the Meta AI chatbot.
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode Rolling Out with New UI, More Voices
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OpenAI is finally rolling out ChatGPT Advanced Voice to Plus and Team users. It offers a fluid conversation with the GPT-4o model and supports interruptions as well. Support for camera input will be added in the future.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Superintelligence is a Few Thousand Days Away
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman makes an astounding claim and says superintelligence can be achieved within the next few thousand days. OpenAI believes scaling current AI systems will lead to generalized intelligence. However, other prominent AI researchers argue that LLMs are not sufficient to unlock intelligence.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has been spotted on Geekbench and it delivers impressive multi-core CPU performance. The chipset is running 2x Oryon cores at 4.19GHz and 6x Oryon cores at 2.90GHz.
A18 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Benchmark Comparison
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The A18 Pro chipset by Apple outperforms the year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in all major benchmarks including Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, and more. In single-core CPU performance, the A18 Pro delivers 45% faster performance. In 3DMark, the A18 Pro GPU offers sustained graphics performance. To find detailed benchmark results, go through our article.
Apple A18 Pro Benchmarks: Geekbench, 3DMark, AnTuTu & More
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The iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by the flagship A18 Pro chipset. We have run various benchmarks to check the performance improvements it brings over last year's A17 Pro chipset. You can find detailed results from Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, etc. in our article.
Microsoft to Borrow Apple’s Handoff Feature on Windows 11
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Soon, you will be able to continue using your phone apps on Windows 11 using the Hand Off feature. The latest Windows 11 Insider beta build adds a Hand Off toggle to the Windows 11 System settings. You can enable the feature via ViVeTool.
Qualcomm Approaches Intel For a Possible Takeover
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A recent WSJ report says that Qualcomm approached Intel for a possible takeover. Intel is struggling with its foundry business and is unable to compete in the server space as well. That said, the deal is unlikely to go through as it would draw the scrutiny of regulators globally.
OpenAI Confirms ChatGPT Did Message Users First, But It Won’t Anymore
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A Reddit user shared a conversation with ChatGPT where the chatbot had initiated the conversation without user prompting. Another user said ChatGPT inquired about his health. It seemed bizarre, but OpenAI has now confirmed the issue. The company says the issue has been fixed now.
6 Things You Should Know About OpenAI’s ChatGPT o1 Models
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OpenAI's new o1 models excel at advanced reasoning tasks and in fields like math, science, and coding. However, for natural language processing, GPT-4o is still the better choice. As for coding, the smaller o1-mini model outperforms the larger o1-preview model. OpenAI says the new o1 models pose a "Medium" risk in terms of biological threats and persuasion.
Microsoft Announces New Copilot AI Features For Businesses
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Microsoft has announced several Copilot AI features for business customers. You can collaborate with your teammates using Copilot Pages. It can browse the web and find information for you in a tailored manner. Apart from that, you can build Copilot agents to create a custom chatbot and it can perform actions as well.
How to Use the New ChatGPT o1 Model Right Now
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If you want to use the new ChatGPT o1 models right away, you will have to get a ChatGPT Plus subscription that costs $20 per month. The new OpenAI o1 models also have a weekly rate limit. To find more details, go through our article.
I Finally Gave Google’s NotebookLM a Shot; Here’s How to Use It
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If you have not tried Google's NotebookLM AI tool yet, you must check it out. It lets you upload your personal notes and documents, and you can chat with the notebook and gain new insights. You can even listen to an AI-generated podcast discussing your personal notes.
Android users can now use Gemini Live for free. Google is rolling out the feature in English first. Support for more languages is coming soon.
Strawberry AI is Here: OpenAI Introduces ‘o1’ Advanced Reasoning Models
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OpenAI has finally introduced a series of new advanced reasoning models called 'o1'. The new models excel at science, coding, and math. It beats all AI models out there in all kinds of benchmarks. ChatGPT Plus users can access new o1 models starting today.
Apple A18 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Can Qualcomm Beat Apple?
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Apple's latest A18 Pro chipset delivers powerful single-core CPU performance due to Armv9.2 implementation. However, based on new leaks, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 seems to have outperformed the A18 Pro in multi-threaded workloads. On the GPU front, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4's Adreno 830 GPU seems poised to outclass A18 Pro's GPU.
A18 Pro Arrives on Geekbench, But Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Takes the Crown
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Apple's new A18 Pro chipset has arrived on Geekbench and it boasts impressive CPU performance, as was expected. However, a fresh leak has appeared showing Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 outperforming the A18 Pro by 18% in multi-core performance. Check out our article to find all the numbers.
Apple A18 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: iPhone Takes the Lead Again
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Apple's new A18 Pro chipset for the iPhone 16 Pro series offers great CPU performance and outperforms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 by a huge margin. The GPU has also gained substantial performance improvement due to increased clock speed and faster memory.
OpenAI to Release Strawberry AI in the Next Two Weeks: Report
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OpenAI is planning to release its intelligent Strawberry AI system in the next two weeks, ahead of the release schedule. Those who tested Strawberry say that it takes 10 to 20 seconds to generate a response.
Apple A18 vs A18 Pro: What’s the Difference?
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Apple has released two new chipsets with the launch of the iPhone 16 series. Both A18 and A18 Pro include a six-core CPU, but the former gets a 5-core GPU and the latter packs a 6-core GPU. Apart from that, both chipsets support hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing.
Apple A18 Pro vs A17 Pro: Apple Delivers Meaningful Upgrades
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The latest A18 Pro chipset delivers 15% faster CPU performance than the A17 Pro. Its CPU consumes 20% less power which is great. In the GPU department, the A18 Pro offers 20% faster graphics performance. To read more about the performance gains, go through our detailed comparison.
What is Claude Artifacts and How to Use It
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Claude Artifacts offers a unique way to create interactive apps and games by previewing the generated code. You can create an interactive dashboard, visualize a graph, and do so much more. The best part is that it's free and you can share Artifacts with others via a link.
Intel Lunar Lake vs Snapdragon X Elite: x86 Makes a Comeback
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Intel's new Lunar Lake chipsets look very promising. It delivers exceptional efficiency and matches Snapdragon X Elite's perf/watt figure. In the CPU department, Lunar Lake is slightly behind X Elite's Oryon CPU. However, Lunar Lake's GPU is much more powerful and the NPU has been redesigned to deliver AI performance up to 48 TOPS. Intel says Lunar Lake rivals Snapdragon X Elite in terms of battery life too.
OpenAI’s SearchGPT Falls Short of Expectations, Reveal Early Access Users
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According to a recent report, OpenAI's SearchGPT, a potential alternative to Google Search, is said to be underwhelming, and it's even less impressive than Perplexity. SearchGPT occasionally hallucinates and struggles to answer local and shopping queries.
Qualcomm has launched three new Snapdragon X Plus chipsets to bring down the price of Windows ARM laptops. One SKU has 10 Oryon cores and the other two SKUs have 8 CPU cores. While the CPU performance is expected to be good, the GPU performance on the bottom two SKUs has taken a significant hit.
Intel Lunar Lake: Everything You Need to Know
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Intel's new Lunar Lake architecture is redesigned to offer best-in-class efficiency, outperforming even ARM chips. Intel has now packed the CPU, GPU, and NPU onto the Compute tile. And it's manufactured on TSMC's N3B process node. The CPU cores -- Lion Cove and Skymont -- have been enhanced dramatically for improved efficiency and performance. Intel has removed HyperThreading from its CPU after two decades. The new Lunar Lake NPU can perform up to 48 TOPS alone. And the integrated Xe2 GPU is 30% faster than Meteor Lake GPU at half the power.
Intel Announces Core Ultra 200V aka Lunar Lake Processors; Promises 20 Hours Battery Life
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Intel has finally unveiled its Lunar Lake mobile processors for thin and light laptops. The Core Ultra 200V processors consume 50% less power than Meteor Lake processors and offer up to 20 hours of battery life. It even beats Snapdragon X Elite in certain battery life tests. The Xe2 GPU and NPU have also been overhauled. The NPU can also perform up to 48 TOPS.
Windows 11 is Now More Popular Than Windows 10 For PC Gaming
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Steam's latest survey sheds light on the best platform for PC gaming, and for the first time, Windows 11 has surpassed Windows 10. According to Steam usage, Windows 11 accounts for 49.17% of usage, and Windows 10 has dipped to 47.09%. However, in overall OS adoption, Windows 11 is still much behind Windows 10.
How to Train Your Own Flux LoRA Model Without a Beefy GPU
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For training a Flux LoRA model, you can use fal.ai which allows you to train custom models on your own images in a straightforward manner. You don't need beefy GPUs or technical knowledge to create a custom AI image generation model.
You Can Now Kill a Task from the Windows 11 Taskbar, Here’s How
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You can now end tasks from the Windows 11 Taskbar. You don't have to open the Task Manager to do it. It's hidden under the Developer Settings page. Once enabled, you can kill any task from the Taskbar. That said, it doesn't work for Windows Explorer.
Nvidia Competitors: AI Chipmakers Fighting the Silicon War
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Nvidia is the dominant player in the AI hardware space. However, there are other players developing powerful custom silicon, specifically for AI workloads. From Google to Amazon, Microsoft, Groq, and Cerebras, the race to build highly-performant AI accelerators is heating up. Read our piece to understand what makes Nvidia a unique company and what stops developers from using other hardware for AI training and inferencing.
Gemini Gems: How to Make Your Own Custom Gemini AI Chatbot
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Google has finally rolled out custom Gems to Gemini. It allows you to create custom AI chatbots for your specific use case. You can add custom instructions to steer the model for your specific role. That said, you can't upload files to add extra knowledge.
Top 6 Reasons Why Intel Lunar Lake Is Generating a Lot of Buzz
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Intel's new Lunar Lake architecture is generating quite a buzz as the company moves to a mobile-first approach, emphasizing efficiency at every step. Intel is taking Qualcomm head-on to prove x86 chips can be as efficient as ARM-based SoCs. Intel has moved to TSMC's 3nm process node to manufacture its Compute tile and has added integrated memory directly on the SoC, similar to Apple Silicon. There are many such radical new changes Intel has opted for Lunar Lake. Go through our article to find all the key architectural changes.
Google Tensor G4 vs Apple A17 Pro: Benchmark & Specs Comparison
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We ran several tests to evaluate the performance difference between Tensor G4 and A17 Pro. Put simply, A17 Pro has a much more powerful CPU, GPU, and NPU. Google's Tensor G4 doesn't come close to Apple's flagship A17 Pro chipset.
Move Over Groq, Cerebras Now Has the World’s Fastest AI Inference
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Cerebras has finally launched its Wafer-Scale Engine that delivers unparalleled AI inference speed. On the 8B model, it reaches a massive 1,800 tokens per second, and 450 tokens per second on the 70B model.
OpenAI Close to Releasing Strawberry AI on ChatGPT; ‘Orion’ Could Be GPT-5
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A new report confirms that OpenAI is close to releasing the Strawberry engine to ChatGPT. Strawberry is an AI engine that can significantly improve reasoning capability and improve performance in math and programming areas. It could launch as early as this fall. Besides that, OpenAI is also training its next-gen 'Orion' AI model, said to be the successor of GPT-4/4o.