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Intel addresses a mysterious patch coming to nearly all PCs this week

Intel addresses a mysterious patch coming to nearly all PCs this week

A mysterious patch from Intel is scheduled for this Friday that applies to nearly all of its modern CPUs.
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AMD may be sticking to a controversial choice with Ryzen 8000

AMD may be sticking to a controversial choice with Ryzen 8000

AMD's Ryzen 7000 processors are still new, but it's already hard at work preparing the next generation -- Ryzen 8000.
The Phone Link app being used on a phone and laptop screen.

Windows 11 just gained one of the primary reasons to buy a Mac

Windows 11 just gained one of the primary reasons to buy a Mac

The official Phone Link for iPhone update is now available for Windows 11, bringing iMessage to Windows.
Tim Cook at WWDC 2022.

WWDC 2023 rumors: Reality Pro headset, new Macs, and more

WWDC 2023 rumors: Reality Pro headset, new Macs, and more

Apple is set to host WWDC, its massive developer event, on June 5, 2023. What devices could be launched? Here’s everything we expect to see at the show.
Apple's M2 MacBook Air is super thin and light.

Here’s why Apple’s M3 MacBook chip could destroy its rivals

Here’s why Apple’s M3 MacBook chip could destroy its rivals

A new leak has just provided our first glimpse of Apple’s upcoming M3 Mac chip, and we now know exactly why it could blow the competition out of the water.
ChatGPT and OpenAI logos.

ChatGPT misidentified Japan’s PM, digital minister says

ChatGPT misidentified Japan’s PM, digital minister says

OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot is impressive on many fronts, but it appears it needs to brush up its knowledge on world leaders.
A screenshot from the film, Her, with Joaquin Phoenix looking at a computer.

AI is about to take parasocial influencer relationships to the next level

AI is about to take parasocial influencer relationships to the next level

A Snapchat influencer is making money with an AI version of herself, in an effort to help her fans combat loneliness.
The SoC inside the Xbox Series X.

Please let these rumors about Quick Resume for PC be true

Please let these rumors about Quick Resume for PC be true

Quick Resume is one of the most anticipated Xbox features that are yet to come to PC. Will Microsoft find a way to add it to Windows?
A person typing on a MacBook Pro while sat on a wooden bench.

I don’t want a touchscreen MacBook, but this feature could convince me

I don’t want a touchscreen MacBook, but this feature could convince me

A patent has just been published that shows Apple has had a superb idea for its future touchscreen Mac. If it works, it could change everything for Apple fans.
A render of an Intel Core HX chip.

A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions

A massive data breach has left Intel scrambling for solutions

MSI suffered a major data breach, but it's not the only company impacted -- all Intel users may be at risk.
An AI image of the Pope in a puffy coat.

Google’s AI image-detection tool feels like it could work

Google’s AI image-detection tool feels like it could work

Google's About this image feature will tell users if an image is AI-generated.
Alan Truly tries Project Gameface while watching Lance Carr.

I turned my face into a game controller, and you can too

I turned my face into a game controller, and you can too

Google introduced a new assistive technology that works with your webcam to allow for control of a computer or a game with only your face.
Asus ROG Ally with the Windows lock screen.

A cheaper ROG Ally is coming, but you shouldn’t wait for it

A cheaper ROG Ally is coming, but you shouldn’t wait for it

Asus has revealed that a cheaper version of the ROG Ally will arrive later this year, but you probably shouldn't wait for it.
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Google just made this vital Gmail security tool completely free

Google just made this vital Gmail security tool completely free

If you want to protect your Gmail account from hackers and leaks, you’re in luck, as Google has just made its dark web monitoring tool free for American users.
Two people using the Dell 6K Ultrasharp monitor on a desk.

Dell doubles down on IPS Black, but where’s the OLED?

Dell doubles down on IPS Black, but where’s the OLED?

Dell has launched two new high-end UltraSharp monitors, but has been quiet on the topic of OLED mini-LED.
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You don’t have to use Bing – Google Search has AI now, too

You don’t have to use Bing – Google Search has AI now, too

Google Search is about to get smarter and more helpful, surfacing details specific to your needs with generative AI to answer Microsoft's Bing Chat.
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Google Bard can now create and edit images, courtesy of Adobe

Google Bard can now create and edit images, courtesy of Adobe

Google and Adobe are partnering to bring Firefly's unique, licensed AI image creation and editing to Google's Bard AI text generator.
A person using a laptop on a desk with a web browser showing the HubSpot marketplace on their screen.

This clever browser extension could banish viruses for good

This clever browser extension could banish viruses for good

Staying safe online can sometimes be a hassle, but a new browser extension could protect you from malware without interrupting your day or slowing things down.
An Illustration shows a programmer busy with a laptop and several monitors.

FBI disables Russian malware operation targeting foreign governments

FBI disables Russian malware operation targeting foreign governments

The FBI has successfully disrupted a malware operation that allowed Russian spies to steal sensitive information from foreign governments over many years.
A digital brain on a computer interface.

Medical health experts the latest to sound alarm over AI development

Medical health experts the latest to sound alarm over AI development

A group of medical health experts is the latest to call for a pause on AI development until effective regulation can be put in place to ensure its safe use.
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OpenAI’s new Shap-E tool is Dall-E for 3D objects

OpenAI’s new Shap-E tool is Dall-E for 3D objects

Shap-E is a model that allows you to generate 3D objects from text, building off OpenAI's other AI tools.
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How computer chips made of mushrooms could be the future

How computer chips made of mushrooms could be the future

Future computer chips could be built on top of mushrooms, making a flexible circuit that is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

Nvidia may launch 3 new GPUs, and they’re bad news for AMD

Nvidia may launch 3 new GPUs, and they’re bad news for AMD

Nvidia may soon release not one, but three versions of the RTX 4060. Should AMD be worried?
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

ChatGPT tried to pass a college exam and it didn’t go well

ChatGPT tried to pass a college exam and it didn’t go well

ChatGPT can do a lot, but passing a college exam might be a step too far because it lacks the ability to think originally and creatively, research suggests.
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Steve Wozniak warns AI will make scams even more convincing

Steve Wozniak warns AI will make scams even more convincing

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been sharing his thoughts about the new wave of AI-powered tools that have gained so much attention in recent months.
A render of Intel's H-series mobile processors.

Intel’s upcoming iGPU might destroy both Nvidia and Apple M2

Intel’s upcoming iGPU might destroy both Nvidia and Apple M2

Intel's upcoming Meteor Lake chips might have surprisingly powerful integrated graphics while maintaining solid battery life.
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Western Digital comes clean about massive security breach

Western Digital comes clean about massive security breach

The American computer drive manufacturer, Western Digital has confirmed that it experienced a network security breach earlier this year.
Concept of macOS dynamic dock.

This macOS concept fixes both the Touch Bar and Dynamic Island

This macOS concept fixes both the Touch Bar and Dynamic Island

These artist concepts imagine if the macOS dock behaved more fluidly, dynamically morphing to show background processes.
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A new WordPress bug may have left 2 million sites vulnerable

A new WordPress bug may have left 2 million sites vulnerable

A recently discovered WordPress bug weakens users' content management systems and can make website visitors vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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The upcoming midrange Nvidia and AMD GPUs may be lacking in one key area

The upcoming midrange Nvidia and AMD GPUs may be lacking in one key area

Nvidia and AMD will soon launch new graphics cards, and they might both have the same problem -- not enough VRAM.
A mockup image of Slack's Slack GPT chatbot, showing the Einstein GPT tool suggesting a new sales opportunity.

Slack GPT: attend meetings, summarize messages, and more

Slack GPT: attend meetings, summarize messages, and more

Slack is adding its own ChatGPT-like chatbot helper called Slack GPT, and it’ll be able to summarize messages, attend meetings and perfect emails for you.
A robot holding scales of justice.

Protect public from AI risks, White House tells tech giants

Protect public from AI risks, White House tells tech giants

Vice President Kamala Harris has told tech leaders they must act responsibly to ensure the safety and security of the new wave of generative-AI tools.
A hard drive (HDD).

The average life span of your hard drive will shock you

The average life span of your hard drive will shock you

New research shows that the typical hard drive may actually need to be replaced a lot sooner than many other components in your PC.
The MacBook Pro open on a wooden table.

Apple’s next MacBooks and iPads could be in serious trouble

Apple’s next MacBooks and iPads could be in serious trouble

Apple might delay its next line of MacBooks and iPads -- kitted out with the upcoming M3 chip -- until 2024, if this Twitter leaker is to be believed.