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Google and Microsoft are Already Testing Ads in AI Overview and Copilot
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Google and Microsoft are now testing to display ads in AI Overview and Copilot. Google is initially rolling out ads in AI-generated results in the US. Microsoft is also adding ads to its generated responses on Copilot.
Early Report Indicates Snapdragon X Elite is Powerful But Runs Hotter Than Apple M3
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In an early report by Signal65, the Surface Laptop 7, powered by Snapdragon X Elite performs better than Apple MacBook Air M3 in multi-threaded tasks. Its battery life is also pretty good and outperforms the MacBook Air M3. However, when the system is fully loaded for an extended period, the Surface Laptop 7 tends to get hot.
This Website Lists All Games You Can Play on Windows ARM Laptops
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A Microsoft-backed third-party website is maintaining a list of Windows games that can be played on ARM-based PCs. You can find games that run perfectly well, some are playable, and some run with glitches. Intensive titles like Fortnite and PUBG currently don't run on Snapdragon X series PCs.
Snapdragon X Elite Laptops – Complete List of Laptops to Buy (2024)
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Find the list of all Snapdragon X Elite laptops from OEMs like HP, Samsung, Asus, Acer, Microsoft, Dell, and more. We have added information about which Snapdragon X Elite variant the laptop uses and what kind of performance you can expect.
Microsoft Releases a Small Phi-3 Vision Multimodal Model
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For the first time, a mega-corporation like Microsoft has released an open-source multimodal model. The new Phi-3 Vision model is trained on 4.2B parameters and brings a context length of up to 128K tokens. Microsoft has also released Phi-3 Small (7B) and Phi-3 Medium (14B) models.
Recall on Windows 11: What Is this AI Feature and Is It Safe to Use?
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In a major push to kickstart the new era of AI PCs, Microsoft has announced a new Recall AI feature on Copilot+ PCs. It actively takes screenshots of your PC every few seconds to create a local semantic index. The processing is done locally and the information is encrypted. However, would you be comfortable actively sharing your screen for the Recall feature? We find out.
ChatGPT Loses ‘Sky’ Voice Amid OpenAI Scarlett Johansson Controversy
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Last week, OpenAI demoed the 'Sky' voice during the ChatGPT 4o launch. The voice seemed straight out of the movie 'Her', where Scarlett Johansson lent her voice to the AI character 'Samantha'. Now, it turns out Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, was in contact with Scarlett Johansson to voice the new ChatGPT 4o system. However, Johansson had refused the offer, way back in September 2023. Now, Johansson is seeking clarity and transparency as to how the 'Sky' voice was developed. Meanwhile, OpenAI has paused the 'Sky' voice on ChatGPT.
Microsoft Unveils Copilot+ Surface Laptop and Surface Pro with Snapdragon X Elite
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The new era of ARM PCs is here. Microsoft has just announced its Copilot+ PCs including Surface Laptop and Surface Pro. Both Surface devices come with the Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chipsets. You get a built-in NPU that can deliver performance up to 45 TOPS. The price starts at $999 for both Surface devices.
Gemini 1.5 Flash is an Underrated Gem You Need to Try Right Now: Here’s How
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At the I/O 2024, Google unveiled many AI models, but Gemini 1.5 Flash remained under the radar. It's a lightweight AI model that delivers remarkable speed and efficiency with support for multimodal reasoning and a large context window of 1 million tokens. It's also very cheap to run. You can try the model on Google AI Studio for free and without any waitlist.
Here Is Why I’m Excited for Microsoft Build 2024
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Microsoft Build 2024 is afoot and I am pretty excited about all the new AI features, Windows 11 announcements, and Snapdragon X Elite laptops expected to be unveiled at the event. One of the most anticipated features, AI Explorer is coming to Windows 11 24H2 build, and it will be unveiled a day before the MS Build 2024 event.
How to Turn Off Google AI Overview in Search
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If you don't like the new AI Overview on Google Search, you can turn it off by following our guide. We have added two extensions to entirely block AI-generated answers on Google Search. Apart from that, we have added three other ways to remove AI Overviews on desktop, Android, and iOS.
ChatGPT 4o vs ChatGPT 4: Premium Features for Free?
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If you are wondering whether you should subscribe to ChatGPT Plus or keep using the free ChatGPT version, read our extensive comparison. We have done a thorough comparison of ChatGPT 4o and ChatGPT 4 models. In addition, we have laid out the differences between the free and the paid version of ChatGPT.
I Made a Game Using ChatGPT 4o in Seconds and You Can Too
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If you want to create a simple game or a web app, ChatGPT 4o can be of immense help. It created an arcade game in Python and I could run it without any errors on the first try. ChatGPT 4o further improved the game with a replay functionality and added a score system as well.
How to Downgrade From Android 15 Beta to Android 14 Stable
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Many Pixel users have installed the Android 15 beta, but due to the unstable experience, users are looking to downgrade from Android 15 to Android 14. If you are in the same boat, follow our detailed tutorial and move back to the stable Android 14 release.
ChatGPT 4o vs Gemini 1.5 Pro: It’s Not Even Close
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We have thoroughly compared ChatGPT 4o with Gemini 1.5 Pro on a variety of tasks including reasoning, code generation, multimodal tests, and more. In our tests, ChatGPT 4o performed much better than the Gemini 1.5 Pro model. To understand the capabilities of both models, go through our entire comparison.
Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever is Leaving OpenAI
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Ilya Sutskever bids farewell to OpenAI and steps down from the role of chief scientist at the company. Ilya says he will be working on a deeply meaningful personal project. Many reports suggest that Ilya was responsible for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's firing in November 2023.
Google Announces Gemma 2 Open-Source Model; Launching in June
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Google has announced its upcoming open-source model Gemma 2 and it will be trained on 27 billion parameters. The model will be released in June and Google claims that it can outperform some of the AI models twice its size.
Google is Bringing Custom AI Chatbots with Gemini Gems
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At the Google I/O 2024 event, Google announced a new feature called Gemini Gems that lets you create a custom AI chatbot. You can create virtual AI assistants for many roles and characters. The feature will be available to Gemini Advanced users.
Google Introduces Gemini 1.5 Flash, a Small and Efficient AI Model
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At the Google I/O 2024 event, the search giant added a new model to the Gemini family. The Gemini 1.5 Flash model is developed for high-frequency tasks that require minimum latency. It still brings multimodal capabilities and a context window of 1 million tokens.
Google Expands Gemini 1.5 Pro to 2M Context Window
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Google has expanded the context window of the Gemini 1.5 Pro model from 1 million to 2 million tokens. Developers can access the large context window in private preview. And Gemini 1.5 Pro also comes to consumers via Gemini Advanced with a context window of 1 million tokens.
6 Cool Things ChatGPT 4o Can Do That OpenAI Didn’t Highlight
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OpenAI introduced its GPT-4o model recently and demoed many new cool experiences. However, some interesting details about the model's capabilities have not been highlighted. In this article, I take a look at all the interesting applications of ChatGPT 4o and list out the fascinating capabilities of the model.
How to Use ChatGPT 4o Right Now
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You can access and use the GPT-4o model right away without requiring any subscription. The latest model is available on the web, ChatGPT's Android and iOS apps, and the ChatGPT macOS app as well. We have added a link to download the new ChatGPT desktop app for macOS.
OpenAI Introduces GPT-4o; Opens Access to All ChatGPT Users
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OpenAI has finally unveiled its next flagship model called GPT-4o which is a truly multimodal model. And it will be available to all ChatGPT users including free and paid users. On top of that, all ChatGPT Plus features are being made available to free users as well. OpenAI says the update will roll out in the next few weeks. Besides that, OpenAI has also launched a desktop app for macOS.
OpenAI Sets the Stage for Monday Event, But No Search Engine Coming
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Quelling all rumors, OpenAI has finally announced an event for May 13 at 10 AM PT (10:30 PM IST). It was anticipated that OpenAI would release its ChatGPT search engine challenging Google's dominance. However, Sam Altman says that the company will demo some new stuff that works like magic.
Windows 11 Start Menu is Getting a Floating Widgets Sidebar of Its Own
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Microsoft is working on a Start Menu Companion feature that will bring Adaptive Cards similar to live tiles on the Windows 11 Start menu. It's currently being tested on the latest Windows 11 Insider Beta build.
ChatGPT Search Engine Release Likely on Monday, Ahead of Google I/O
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A new report now confirms that OpenAI is going to release its ChatGPT search engine on Monday (May 13). The report also says that the OpenAI search engine will include citations and source real-time information from the web. The search engine has now been indexed by Bing and DuckDuckGo as well.
Early Apple M4 Geekbench Scores Show Unprecedented Performance Gains
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Early Geekbench scores for the Apple M4 chipset has just surfaced online and it has broken all records in the consumer chipset segment. Its single-core score has breached the 3,800 mark, outranking the Snapdragon X Elite and x86 chips from Intel and AMD. Apple is running the Apple M4 at 4.4GHz.
Apple M4 vs Snapdragon X Elite: Can Qualcomm Keep Up?
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Apple's M4 chipset is clocked at a mighty 4.4GHz frequency and it delivers unrivaled performance and efficiency. In comparison to the Snapdragon X Elite's top variant, the M4 has a 23% lead in single-core CPU performance while drawing much less power. And the 10-core M4 GPU outperforms Snapdragon's 6-core Adreno GPU handily. That said, Qualcomm makes a comeback in NPU performance, outranking Apple's 16-core Neural Engine.
Apple M4 vs M2: Check Out the Performance Gains of the New Chip
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Apple has unveiled its powerful next-gen chipset, the M4 with the OLED iPad Pro. In comparison to the Apple M2, the M4 delivers 1.5x better CPU performance, 4x better GPU performance, and 2x improvements in Neural Engine performance. It also packs a slightly faster memory and overall, the M4 brings big improvements over the M2.
Bridging the Gap: Do My Messaging Apps Really Need Interoperability?
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While interoperability has been implemented across email services, messaging apps remain isolated. So in this piece, we go through all the developments around interoperability in the context of messaging apps and what the EU is doing with its regulation. We also take a look at the cons of interoperability in messaging apps.
Windows 11 Ads Bugging You? This Handy Tool Helps You Block Them
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A new tool called Winpilot lets you disable all types of ads on Windows 11 with a single click. The tool uses PowerShell scripts and Registry keys to modify key settings which disable the ads on Windows 11. The tool is free to use and works quite well. You can also use it to debloat your computer.
OpenAI to Challenge Google with Its Own Search Engine in May: Report
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OpenAI is reportedly working on a new search engine, an alternative to Google Search. And the company may launch it in May, just before Google I/O. Currently, the subdomain doesn't throw a 404 error, but displays "Not found".
You Can Chat with Gemini Directly in Chrome’s Search Bar; Here’s How
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You can now chat with Gemini right from Chrome's address bar. You just have to type "@" and select "Chat with Gemini" to summon the AI chatbot. Enter your prompt and hit Enter. It will take you to Gemini's portal where you can find the answer. The feature is currently available to Chrome desktop users only.
OpenAI Finally Relents; You Can Disable Model Training in ChatGPT While Retaining Chat History
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You can now opt-out of model training on ChatGPT via Settings and also retain chat history. Earlier, OpenAI used to disable chat history if you refused to share your data for model training. You can find the new data controls under ChatGPT Settings.
In Today’s AI Race, Don’t Gamble with Your Digital Privacy
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As we are moving towards the AI era, things are developing at a breakneck pace. In all of this, we have to be mindful of our privacy and how to protect it. In this article, we look at the privacy policies of popular AI chatbots and how companies handle private conversations. We have also discussed how you can minimize your data footprint and opt out of model training.
I Tried Arc on Windows: Likeable but Can It Replace My Current Browser?
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Arc browser is a new browser with unique UI and features like Spaces, vertical tab navigation, colorful themes, split view, and more. It's still under beta on Windows and some features are missing, but it has the potential to be a good Chrome alternative. Read my piece to understand why.
ChatGPT Extends Its AI Memory Feature to All Paid Users
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OpenAI is now making the Memory feature available to all paid ChatGPT Plus users. It can remember your preferences and key details about yourself to make the chat experience more personal. The feature is turned on by default, but you can disable it from the Settings page.
Snapdragon X Elite vs Apple M3: Qualcomm Does an Apple!
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We have extensively compared the Snapdragon X Elite and Apple M3 chipsets. In terms of CPU performance, both processors are on par, however, Apple achieves identical performance at a lower frequency. On the GPU front, the Adreno GPU on X Elite can't beat the Apple M3 GPU. But it does rival the older M2 GPU. Finally, on the NPU front, Qualcomm takes the lead with the powerful Hexagon NPU.
Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus: What’s the Difference, SKUs, and Benchmarks
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Qualcomm is all set to redefine the PC ecosystem with its Snapdragon X series lineup. There are a total of four chipsets: three are from the Snapdragon X Elite platform and one is from the Snapdragon X Plus platform. The top-tier Elite variant, X1E-84-100, offers a dual-core boost up to 4.2GHz. The Plus variant offers multithreaded frequency up to 3.4GHz. The Adreno GPU can perform up to 4.6 TFLOPs on the top-end variant, but the rest of the lineup offers performance up to 3.8 TFLOPs. That said, the Hexagon NPU is the same across all chipsets, which delivers performance up to 45 TOPS.
Snapdragon X Plus is Here to Take on Apple’s M-Series Chips
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Qualcomm has introduced its second chipset for Windows PCs, the Snapdragon X Plus. It features 10 Oryon CPU cores, instead of 12, and the CPU is clocked up to 3.4GHz. There is no dual-core boost in the Plus variant. And the Adreno GPU can perform up to 3.8 TFLOPS. The Hexagon NPU is the same on both SD X Elite and SD X Plus with performance of up to 45 TOPS.
Seeing Ads in Windows 11 Start Menu? Here’s How to Disable It
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Microsoft is now pushing ads in the Windows 11 Start Menu with the April 2024 optional update. If you are seeing promotional ads in the Start Menu, you can disable it from Windows Settings.
You Won’t Believe What’s Happening to the Windows 11 Cursor!
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A new leak showcases that Microsoft is working on a uniquely-designed cursor for Windows 11. The cursor is linked to an AI Explorer feature called screen understanding. We don't know much beyond that, but new strings related to AI Explorer suggest that AI models will run locally on the device.