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Bad News for PC Users: Microsoft Cracks Down on Unsupported Windows 11 Installations
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Microsoft has closed a common loophole that allowed users to install Windows 11 on older and unsupported PCs. You can no longer register Windows 11 as a server product through the Command Prompt to continue installation. The change has been seen in the latest Canary update.
Phone Link Brings Quick File Transfer Between Windows 11 and Android; Here’s How It Works
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Phone Link has gained the ability to transfer files between Windows PCs and Android devices. And it's much more hassle-free than Google's Quick Share tool. You can simply click on "Share" in the Windows context menu and choose "Phone Link" to transfer a file. Make sure you have installed and set up the Link to Windows app on your Android phone.
Flux vs Midjourney: Is There a New AI Image Generator Champ?
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A new AI model for generating images has just dropped, and it's gaining huge traction among the AI community. The new Flux model is open-source and it beats Midjourney in generating photorealistic images. Check out our comparison between Flux and Midjourney to see the difference in visual quality.
ChatGPT Got a Secret Update Last Week, And It’s Performing At Its Best
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OpenAI has quietly released an updated GPT-4o model on ChatGPT and it's called "chatgpt-4o-latest". The model improves performance in coding, reasoning, and other key areas. The updated ChatGPT model has again taken the first spot on the LMSYS leaderboard, outranking all other AI models.
How to Use Flux AI Image Generator For Free
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If you are looking for a free Midjourney alternative, you must check out Flux. It's a free and open-source model for generating lifelike AI images. You can use it for free on HuggingFace, NightCafe, BasedLabs, etc.
Geekbench Releases a New AI Benchmark App
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Primate Labs has come up with a new Geekbench AI app to benchmark processors and NPUs on AI workloads. It now supports new AI frameworks including Qualcomm QNN, TensorFlow Lite, and more. Geekbench AI offers three scores for different data types.
Elon Musk’s Grok-2 Beta Launched; Outperforms ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
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Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI has released a strong AI model called Grok-2. It beats ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude on LMSYS. Not only that, Grok-2 has scored 87.5% on the MMLU benchmark which is pretty remarkable.
Project Strawberry Explained: Is ChatGPT Getting a Huge Upgrade?
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Project Strawberry is an internal OpenAI research project that is said to bring human-level reasoning capability. It's related to the Q* project, according to Reuters. Not only that, Project Strawberry can also plan and perform a series of actions unlocking agentic workflows. The project is said to be proficient in solving the hardest math problems.
Tensor G4 vs Tensor G3: Not the Upgrade You Were Hoping For
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The CPU on the Google Tensor G4 didn't perform well in our Geekbench test. In fact, in multi-core tasks, the Tensor G4 remained behind last year's Tensor G3. That said, in the AnTuTu benchmark, the Tensor G4 performed slightly better. To find all the benchmark numbers, go through our detailed article.
8 Best Ad Blockers for Web Browsers
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Ads on web pages have gotten so heavy and intrusive that they bring the browser to a grinding halt. Besides that, ads are disguised as third-party trackers so they can also compromise user privacy. So if you want a clean, fast, and safe web browsing experience, find the best ad blockers for web browsers from our list. We have also added ad blockers for YouTube and Spotify.
What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? Explained
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AGI is the ultimate AI system that can match or surpass human capabilities, be it intellectual reasoning or performing complex tasks that require cognitive thinking, just like humans. OpenAI says that AGI can be achieved within the next 10 years, whereas other AI researchers believe that AGI is still two to three decades away. While AGI can lead to many scientific discoveries, experts warn that it can also be catastrophic to humanity.
What Is an NPU? Explained
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Nearly all chipmakers are incorporating an NPU into their SoC. To unlock new AI experiences and features, a dedicated NPU is essential. It can perform AI operations at a breakneck pace without hitting the battery life. Most of the upcoming AI features rely on the NPU to process such requests locally on the device.
New Windows 11 Recovery Tool Fixes Your PC Using OS Update, Not Installation Media
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Microsoft has come up with a seamless recovery tool that allows you to re-install Windows 11, in case you are facing any issues. This method doesn't delete your files, apps, and settings. Best of all, you don't need to create an installation media or tinker with partitions to perform re-installation
OpenAI Co-founder Schulman Joins Anthropic, Brockman Takes Extended Leave
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John Schulman, one of the OpenAI co-founders and alignment head, has left the company to join Anthropic, a rival AI lab. Greg Brockman, OpenAI president and one of the key co-founders of OpenAI, has gone on an extended leave. Schulman says the decision to join Anthropic is a personal one as he wants to work on topics he is interested in.
8 Best AI Tools for Video Editing in 2024
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If you are looking for both traditional and new-gen video editors that bring effortless AI editing tools, check out our list. We have picked the best AI video editors that allow you to edit videos using text-based transcription, remove unwanted objects and noise, enhance speech, add translated voice, and much more.
Dimensity 7350 Pro Tested: Benchmarks and Specs
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Nothing Phone (2a) Plus has been launched and it packs the Dimensity 7350 Pro chipset. The SoC is nearly identical to Dimensity 7200 Pro. The CPU cores along with the CPU cluster are the same, except for the peak frequency. In our tests, the CPU performed pretty well and it didn't throttle even for an extended period. Its GPU also demonstrated great performance and stability.
How to Uninstall Apps on Windows 10
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If you want to completely uninstall apps from Windows 10 without leaving any leftover files and data, you can follow our dedicated tutorial. We have mentioned six different ways to remove apps from Windows 10. You can uninstall apps from the Start menu, Windows Settings, and Control Panel. Besides that, you can use programs like the Wise Uninstaller Program to remove system apps. And of course, Command Prompt and PowerShell lets you uninstall MSIX packages as well.
Llama 3.1 vs ChatGPT 4o: Meta AI Is Not So Intelligent After All
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Meta claims that its largest Llama 3.1 405B model beats GPT-4o in several key benchmarks. However, in our reasoning tests, it remains behind GPT-4o. In fact, in my testing, Llama 3.1 405B ranks below Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Gemini 1.5 Pro. For detailed results, follow our article.
X (Twitter) is Training Grok AI with Your Data; Here’s How to Disable It
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X (formerly Twitter) is secretly training its Grok AI on X posts by default and without seeking user consent. Thankfully, you can disable AI training from the web version of X. The dedicated setting is not available on the X app. You can follow our article and opt out of AI training on your X posts.
What is SearchGPT, the ChatGPT Search Engine? Explained
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After months of anticipation, OpenAI has finally unveiled its AI-powered ChatGPT search engine, known as SearchGPT. It's designed to answer fast using authentic sources and clear attribution. Users can also find all the sources and engage with the web results. That said, it's available in a limited prototype which means users have to join the waitlist to receive access.
8 Best AI Photo Editor Tools in 2024
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If you are on the lookout for the best AI tools for photo editing, follow our curated list of apps and services. With these new AI photo editors, you can remove or add new objects, change the background, isolate the subject, make fine adjustments, and do much more. You can even fix blurry images and upscale them to a higher resolution.
10 Best AI Tools for Research: Consensus, Scite, Elicit & More
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If you are looking for AI-powered tools for research purposes, we have curated the 10 best tools for academic research. These tools help you find relevant papers from a vast database, lets you extract key insights, find the general trend, and much more. From literature review to visualization of papers and chatting with local research papers, you can do all of it using these AI tools.
Reddit Blocks All Search Engines Except Google
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Thanks to the AI deal between Reddit and Google, Reddit is now blocking other search engines including Bing and DuckDuckGo from crawling its content. Google is paying Reddit $60 million per year for AI training. On July 1, 2024, Reddit updated its "robots.txt" file which prevents other search engines from indexing new Reddit posts.
How to Use Llama 3.1 405B AI Model Right Now
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Llama 3.1 405B is the largest and most capable model from Meta. The company has also open-sourced it. You can start chatting with the model on Meta AI and WhatsApp if you are from the US. And for the rest of the regions, you can head to HuggingChat or Groq to access the 405B model for free.
Snapdragon X Elite Benchmarks: Geekbench, Cinebench, 3DMark & More
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We have thoroughly benchmarked the Snapdragon X Elite processor on a variety of tests including Geekbench, Cinebench, 3DMark, Speedometer, and more. While the performance is top-notch, it draws more power than Apple M-series chipsets. But it's still much better than x86 processors when it comes to delivering performance at lower power. Go through our article to find all the benchmark numbers.
Meta Releases Llama 3.1 405B, Its Biggest Open-Source AI Model
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Meta has introduced its new family of Llama 3.1 models which include the largest 405B model, 70B, and 8B models. The Llama 3.1 405B model outranks OpenAI's GPT-4o model in many key benchmarks. For the first time, we have an open-source model that competes with the closed ones. To learn more about the benchmarks, go through our article.
How to Stop Windows Apps From Opening on Startup
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To enhance performance on Windows 11 and 10, I strongly recommend users to prevent apps from launching on startup. It can significantly improve the boot time and make your PC fast and usable. On both Windows 11 and 10, you can disable startup apps from the Task Manager and Windows Settings.
Windows machines around the world are crashing due to a faulty update deployed by a cybersecurity provider, CrowdStrike. Airlines, banks, media channels, and railway networks around the world are affected by the outage. CrowdStrike has published a solution to the BSOD problem. Follow our article to find the solution.
OpenAI Launches GPT-4o mini Model; Faster and Cheaper Than GPT-3.5 Turbo
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OpenAI is back with a solid lightweight model that doesn't compromise on performance. The new GPT-4o mini model scores 82% on the MMLU benchmark and costs much less than GPT-3.5 Turbo, Gemini Flash, and Claude 3 Haiku. In fact, it outperforms some of the largest models such as Claude 3 Opus and GPT-4. You can start using the mini model on the free and paid version of ChatGPT starting today.
How to Fix ChatGPT Error in Moderation
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ChatGPT shows an 'Error in Moderation' and refuses to generate a response when the AI model thinks that your prompt is sensitive and might be used to generate harmful content. In such a scenario, it's recommended to tweak your prompt in such a way that it's not flagged by the AI model. Apart from that, you can re-login on ChatGPT to see if the problem has been fixed or not.
How to Bypass BitLocker Recovery Key on Windows 11
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While BitLocker encryption is a good solution from the point of security and data protection, it can also lead to data loss if you don't have the recovery key. So in this article, I have added a few methods on how to bypass the BitLocker recovery key on Windows 11. You can find the recovery key in your Microsoft account or locate the recovery key on other drives or external storage.
How to Disable BitLocker in Windows 11 and 10
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If you wish to disable BitLocker encryption on your Windows 11 or 10 PC, you can do so from the Control Panel or Windows Settings. Apart from that, by using the "manage-bde" command in CMD or PowerShell, you can also turn off BitLocker. Go through our article to find detailed instructions.
Dimensity 7300 vs Snapdragon 7s Gen 2: Benchmark Comparison
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We have evaluated Dimensity 7300 and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 by benchmarking both the chipsets on multiple tests. Both processors deliver similar CPU performance, but Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 can't sustain its peak performance for a longer period. The GPU also offers identical performance, but again, the Adreno GPU's stability is on the lower side.
Dimensity 7050 Tested: Benchmarks and Specs
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Dimensity 7050 is a year-old chipset, built on TSMC's 6nm process node. It packs eight CPU cores, but they are older ARM cores and only pack 2x Cortex-A78 cores. So the CPU performance is decent at best. The GPU is also on the lower-end side.
Dimensity 7300 vs Dimensity 7050 Benchmark Comparison
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We have benchmarked both Dimensity 7300 and 7050 on multiple synthetic tests so you can choose between CMF Phone 1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro with ease. The Dimensity 7300 SoC is better than the Dimensity 7050 in nearly all aspects. It delivers better CPU performance and the GPU is significantly more powerful on 7300.
Dimensity 7300 Tested: Benchmarks and Specs
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The CMF Phone 1 comes with MediaTek's latest mid-range chipset, Dimensity 7300. It's built on TSMC's 4nm process node and packs older ARM CPU cores. The CPU performance is pretty good, especially in multi-threaded tasks. However, the GPU is its weakest link. To find all the benchmarks, go through our entire article.
Dimensity 7300 vs 7200 Comparison: Which Chip is More Powerful?
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We have compared the latest Dimensity 7300 SoC with the last-gen Dimensity 7200 chipset. In our benchmark tests, it has become clear that Dimensity 7300 is actually a downgrade over the older Dimensity 7200 chipset. The latest Dimensity 7300 chipset packs older ARM cores and its GPU is pretty weak. It only performs marginally better in 5G speed tests and AI performance.
How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge
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Microsoft doesn't allow users to easily remove Edge from PCs. We have, however, found a nifty way to uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 11 and 10 PCs. With a dedicated uninstaller program, you can permanently remove Edge and prevent it from reinstalling as well.
Gemma 2 vs Llama 3: Best Open-Source AI Model?
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Google has released its latest open-source model called Gemma 2 27B. Until now, Meta ruled the open-source space with its Llama family of models. So in this article, I have compared Gemma 2 27B with Llama 3 70B to evaluate their prowess in a variety of tasks. Despite a much smaller size, Gemma 2 27B performs well, except in reasoning tests.
How to Use Meta AI Chatbot on WhatsApp, Instagram & Facebook
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Meta AI chatbot is being widely rolled out and it's available on the web and across its many social media apps. You can use Meta AI on the web, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The AI chatbot is powered by the Llama 3 70B model. Besides conversations, it can also generate images and retouch photos. The good thing is that it can connect to the internet to find the latest information.
Gemini Now Supports File Uploads & Here’s How It Stacks Up Against ChatGPT
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You can now upload documents to Gemini and ask questions or perform data analysis. Keep in mind, you need a Gemini Advanced subscription to be able to upload local files. In my testing, Gemini Advanced performed as good as ChatGPT. But ChatGPT offers file uploads for free and there is support for a wide variety of file formats as well.
ChatGPT’s New Voice Mode Rollout Is Delayed, Confirms OpenAI
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OpenAI has finally released a statement saying that GPT-4o's Voice Mode is being delayed. It will be available by the end of the next month to a select group of paid users in Alpha. And by the end of this year, all ChatGPT Plus users will get the new feature. The company is also working to bring screen-sharing capability to ChatGPT.