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Microsoft is finally setting the sun on Skype, the service that popularized video calling and brought so many people together over the 2000s and the early 2010s. Now they want you to switch over to Microsoft Teams, a dull, boring and heavily professional oriented alternative that has a fair share of issues. So I will be explaining why this isn't the right alternative to Skype and its legacy, and instead which other app should you move to after Skype.
BitLocker is Locking Out Windows 11 Users; Here’s How to Recover and Prevent It
Arjun Sha
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With the latest Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft has started enabling BitLocker aka Device encryption, by default. While the security feature is valuable, it's also locking out many unaware Windows users. Read our tutorial to recover your PC and avoid such issues in the future.
WhatsApp Private Processing: Meta’s AI Push Could Undermine User Privacy
Arjun Sha
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Meta is developing Private Processing to bring AI features to WhatsApp. It will basically send your private messages to Meta's cloud servers for summarizing unread messages or generating text. Since WhatsApp has remained end-to-end encrypted for many years, Meta should be cautious in adopting a new technology that introduces a new attack vector.
A Journey of Self-Discovery: This App Helped Me Take Control of My Emotions
Anshuman Jain
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In this read, I will go over How We Feel, a journaling app with a visual and guided approach. By identifying emotions and tracking patterns, the user gained self-awareness and made meaningful changes to improve their mental health. The app offers insights, AI-powered reflection, and hotlines for professional help.
Google Veo 2 Hands-On: Stunning AI Generated Video Visuals But Weak Physics
Arjun Sha
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Google's Veo 2 video generation model is quite capable of generating authentic videos, however, it falters in following the laws of physics. Check out our video results and judge for yourself.
Gemini sees 350 million monthly active users while ChatGPT boasts 600 million monthly active users. While the gap is still large, Google is rapidly gaining ground with powerful new models and product offerings.
Move Aside Siri, Perplexity’s AI Voice Assistant Is Here on iPhones
Anshuman Jain
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Perplexity AI has launched its voice assistant on iOS devices, allowing users to access it on iPhones and iPads. The assistant can perform tasks like drafting emails, playing music via Apple Music, and setting reminders, and more taking on Siri's job. However, it has some limitations, such as not working with all system apps and occasional connectivity issues.
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 Stirred My Memory of Glenn’s Brutal Death in The Walking Dead
Ajith Kumar
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The Last of Us Season 2 has finally adapted the most shocking part of the story where Joel loses his life in an unexpected way. Watching the latest episode reminded me of another devastating death in The Walking Dead TV show. Discover how both these character's brutal deaths will continue to linger on our minds forever.
The latest ChatGPT o3 reasoning model is able to guess the exact location by looking at nondescript images. Apart from that, ChatGPT o3 is also revealing the user's real name and location information in reasoning traces.
Microsoft Copilot can now generate AI podcasts, just like NotebookLM. So I tried Copilot Podcasts to see whether it can beat NotebookLM in delivering engaging and natural conversations, and well, it was meh compared to Google's implementation.
Meta Under Fire for Manipulating Llama 4 Benchmark, But It Isn’t the First Time
Arjun Sha
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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.
Hands-On: Testing Gemini Live’s Screen and Camera Capabilities on Pixel 9
Anshuman Jain
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Google has released Gemini Live's screen and camera sharing features for free on Pixel 9 and Galaxy S25 devices. The feature allows you to engage with the AI in real-time, sharing your screen or camera feed. It can identify objects and provide information in real time quite accurately with minor hiccups to speak of.
You Can Now Play Microsoft’s AI-Generated Version of Quake II in Your Browser
Arjun Sha
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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.
A large portion of the PC users have been accompanied by Windows for almost as long as they could remember. From Windows 1.0, 3.1, to Windows 95/98 and XP, the OSes redefined computing. Windows Vista is when Microsoft started adding modern elements to Windows, followed by Windows 7, the most popular operating system. Then came Windows 8, and it was heavily criticized for ditching the Start menu, then Windows 10, and now Windows 11.
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.
In this read, we will go over Microsoft's second CEO, Steve Ballmer. How he came to be a part of the company, what were his achievements, how did he fail and why is he not looked upon so favorably. We will take a deep dive into his 33 years of Microsoft.
Microsoft in Next 50 Years: The Future of AI, Cloud, Windows, and Gaming
Arjun Sha
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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.
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.
For Its 50th Anniversary, I Want Microsoft to Bring Back Windows Phones
Anshuman Jain
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In this read, we celebrate the history of Microsoft Windows Phone, by taking a look back at their history, what they offered, their strides and how they went into a spiraling downfall. We will also discuss how the company can revive their smartphone line back again in 2025.
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.
Why Are Smartphone Manufacturers Making Slim Phones All of A Sudden? Let’s Find Out
Abubakar Mohammed
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Some older innovations intrigued us but failed to pick up pace due to then technological challenges. One of them being slim phones, a category that disappeared like a fleeting trend. Fast-forward a decade and slim phones seem to be making a comeback, with makers like Apple and Samsung starting first.
Smartphone cameras are now the pinnacle of point and shoot camera technology. While it took rapid innovation to reach the current point, it wouldn't have otherwise if Kodak hadn't come up with its first consumer point and shoot camera, the Kodak DC40. Released on March 28, 1985, the DC40 was a result of over years of development. This was two decades after engineer Steve Sasson created the first self-contained digital camera in 1975 and it kickstarted the firm's pursuit of developing a digital camera that's more accessible to everyone.
The Last of Us Season 2: Why Episode 6 Will Be “Incredibly Special” (Game Fans Know)
Shashank Shakya
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We are eagerly awaiting the release of The Last of Us Season 2 and the anticipation among fans has been increased significantly with the reveal of how important it's episode 6 is going to be. Even though no details have been revealed officialy, let's take a look at what TLOU Season 2 Episode 6 could bring us!
On This Day 30 Years Ago, WikiWikiWeb Walked So Wikipedia Could Run
Anshuman Jain
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30 years ago today on March 25th, 1995 the first user editable Wiki was launched dubbed WikiWikiWeb. In this read, we will take a trip down the memory lane discusssing how it changed the landscape of how we share and contribute information on the internet thanks to the invention of this simple database by Ward Cunningham.
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.
The World’s First Powerbank with a Sodium-Ion Battery Can Last You 13 Years!
Abubakar Mohammed
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A Japanese firm named ELECON claims to have achieved a breakthrough in Sodium-ion batteries, and its the 9000 series is the first powerbank in the world to ship with a 9,000 mAh Sodium-ion battery. The ELECON DE-C55L-9000BK is a compact 9,000 mAh powerbank that the firm claims can last for over 15 years! It can output a maximum of 45W and charge at 30W, both at 3 Amps. The firm also claims it's PD and PPS compatible and supports collective charging where both the powerbank can be charged while it charges the phone.
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.
I Tried Out Gemini’s New Native Image Gen Feature, and It’s Fricking Nuts
Arjun Sha
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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.
PowerToys Lets You Quickly Convert Videos and Audio Files on Windows 11
Arjun Sha
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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.
Windows 11 Now Supports JPEG XL (JXL) Image Format But There is a Caveat
Arjun Sha
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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.
The Newnal AI phone creates a digital clone of the user using facial features and voice. The AI assistant can perform tasks like drafting emails, booking car insurance, and making payments. The device collects user data, including medical and financial records, and uploads it to cloud servers. The phone is set to launch globally on May 1st for $375.
MWC 2025: Realme’s Interchangeable Lens Vision Brings Mirrorless Cameras to Phones
Anshuman Jain
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Realme has unveiled a prototype smartphone, the "Ultra", with a 1-inch CMOS Sony IMX 989 sensor and interchangeable camera lenses. This allows for high-quality, lossless photos with natural bokeh effect, rivaling DSLR cameras. Although the device may not be commercially available, it showcases a promising innovation in mobile imaging.
I Tried Sesame AI’s Voice Companion, and It Was Like Talking to a Real Person
Arjun Sha
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Sesame is a new AI startup that has developed two new AI voice companions called Maya and Miles. They sound truly natural and engage in conversations just like humans with expressive cues. I tested out Sesame and held a conversation with Maya, and this is how it went.
The Oscars 2025 has come to a close today with Anora, an independent movie by Sean Baker winning the majority of the awards tonight. Discover how the dark horse Anora stunned every other nominee by winning on almost every major category here.
Google's new Face Control feature for Chromebooks lets you control the OS using your face, eyes, and head movements. It uses on-device ML models and the webcam to track your facial gestures.
Find out how bad your streaming music is a tool powered by a witty A.I. bot that analyzes your listening habits and judges you based on it. It will roast you on your musical taste and give you a score based on top of it. We try it ourselves in this read and here's what we got at the end.
Aparna Ukil
Squid Game became incredibly popular because of its marketing and the unique concept of survival game. The show broke all records and became a social media sensation. However, there's one more show that features the same theme and came way before Squid Game. The show didn't become as popular as Squid Game, but it is equally good, if not better.
Windhawk is a Fantastic Tool to Customize Windows 11 Start Menu and Taskbar
Arjun Sha
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Windhawk is an amazing tool to customize the Start menu and Taskbar on Windows 11. Apart from UI changes, you can also modify Windows 11's behavior by installing mods. It's open-source and completely free to use.
Tick-Tock…of Doom? Study Suggests Your Smartwatch Might Be Poisoning You!
Anshuman Jain
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A recent study by Environmental Science & Technology Letters found high concentrations of the "forever chemical" PFHxA in 22 different smartwatch bands. Exposure to this chemical can lead to serious health issues, including cancer and hormonal problems. The chemical is commonly found in watch bands made of fluoroelastomers, often used in fitness and sports bands.
Gemini on Android now lets you perform local actions quickly, thanks to the Utilities extension. You can also perform multiple local actions at once. For example, you can say, "Turn off battery saver and take a selfie with a 10-second timer."