Google gives Gemini a boost in Sheets and a cool trick in NotebookLM
Using text prompts, Google Sheets can now create structured tables instead of plain text layouts, while NotebookLM will break down YouTube videos.
Meta and Google made AI news this week. Here were the biggest announcements
This week's top AI headlines included: Google built an AI to design computer chips, Meta debuted its conversational AI system, and more.
TSMC rejects ‘Podcasting Bro’ Sam Altman’s $7 trillion fab plan
During last winter's PR blitz, TSMC executives reportedly called OpenAI Sam Altman a "podcasting bro" and balked at his $7 trillion, 36-fab-plant proposal.
Microsoft outlines Recall security: ‘The user is always in control’
When Microsoft's Recall was first announced, it caused quite the uproar. Microsoft addressed a lot of the security concerns in a lengthy blog post.
Lenovo just let slip that it’s working on two new handhelds
Lenovo has accidently revealed the names Legion Go Lite and Legion Go Gen 2 in a product document.
The next Apple Vision Pro is tipped to debut the M5 chip next year
Official information about the Vision Pro 2 is still scarce, but a reputable analyst claims it will go into mass production toward the end of next year.
Want an RTX 5090? Prepare to wait a little longer
The latest reports suggest that Nvidia's RTX 5090 won't be released this year. On the upside, a few more leaks give us more insight into the card's specs.
Amazon staff very upset about return-to-office order, according to survey
Amazon's corporate workers were recently told they'll soon have to return to the office five days a week. And most seem very unhappy about it.
SpaceX’s Starlink service just hit a new customer milestone
Four years after going online, SpaceX's internet-from-space Starlink service now reaches 4 million customers globally, it was announced on Thursday.
The first Intel Battlemage GPU benchmarks have leaked
A leaked Geekbench listing suggests that Intel is preparing to launch its next-gen Battlemage GPUs very soon.
The RTX 5090 will reportedly require 600 watts of power
A well-known hardware leaker is claiming some insane power requirements for the RTX 5090.
OpenAI drops nonprofit status in large-scale reorganization
OpenAI is reportedly planning to scrap the nonprofit structure of its core business in favor of a for-profit model that will be more attractive to investors.
Sorry, Microsoft — AI isn’t the reason people are buying new laptops
With all the hype around AI PCs this year, you might think everyone is loving the AI on their laptops -- but the IDC thinks it's irrelevant to sales.
God of War Ragnarok PSN bypass mod pulled over fear of retaliation from Sony
A mod that bypassed the requirement for a PSN account for God of War Ragnarok on PC has vanished, with the creator citing fears of retaliation from Sony.
Microsoft is giving up control of the Copilot key
Microsoft brings helpful features and fixes with the new KB5043186 Windows 11 Insider Preview Build, including the ability to customize the Copilot key.
More than seven months later, Intel CPU instability issue might be over
Over seven months since the first reports of CPU instability, Intel shares the root cause and is offeringa a fix.
Meta reveals Orion, its first fully holographic AR glasses and ‘neural interface’
At the end of the Meta Connect keynote, Meta shared an exclusive look at its first fully functioning prototype of "Orion" — fully holographic AR glasses.
Meta just unveiled a huge update to its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
Meta's popular Ray-Ban Smart Glasses are getting new AI abilities that let it handle live translation, remind you where you parked, and more.
Meta rolls out its own version of Advanced Voice Mode at Connect 2024
Meta announced Natural Voice Interactions at its Connect 2024 event. It's a new feature that will allow users to speak directly with the company's chatbot.
The Meta Quest 3S is official, making mixed-reality even more affordable
Learn more about Meta's new Quest 3S, a budget-priced mixed-reality headset with many of the best features of the $500 Quest 3.
AMD’s Ryzen 7 9800X3D might show up sooner than expected
AMD might be releasing its Ryzen 7 9800X3D next month, at least according to a leak.
The internet is furious about Monster Hunter Wilds’ PC requirements
Monster Hunter Wilds officially has PC requirements, and the internet isn't taking too kindly to them.
Despite a stale GPU market, shipments rose by 48%
The latest report on the state of the GPU market brings us wildly positive news.
ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice feature is finally rolling out to Plus and Teams subscribers
OpenAI announced that it will be rolling out its Advanced Voice feature to ChatGPT Plus and Teams subscribers throughout the week.
A modder just put ChatGPT on a TI-84 graphing calculator
A popular modder on YouTube created the ultimate cheating device by putting ChatGPT on an old graphing calculator.
Why new antivirus software may have just installed itself on your PC
After facing a ban in the United States, Russian antivirus company Kaspersky has deleted and replaced its software on customer PCs.
Z by HP Boost slices up GPUs to speed up AI workloads
HP is introducing a new feature for its AI Studio platform that allows you to share GPU resources to speed up AI development.
HP’s new 2-in-1 laptop packs a 3K OLED touchscreen
HP just announced several interesting laptops during the HP Imagine 2024 event, including a 2-in-1 option for creative professionals.
Razer just opened the floodgates for its ‘cheating’ Snap Tap feature
Razer is rolling out an update that massively expands support for its competitive Snap Tap feature, including to Razer Blade laptops.
Sony might have the best 480Hz OLED, but it needs to catch up with the times
Sony is giving its InZone brand a boost with a 480Hz OLED, but there's one area where it struggles compared to the competition.
The Quest 3 may undergo a significant pricing change
With Meta Connect just a day away, leaks suggest that the launch of the Quest 3S could have major effects on the Quest 3 models.
How to watch CrowdStrike face U.S. lawmakers for the first time on Tuesday
CrowdStrike's faulty software update caused a global IT outage in July. And now a company executive is about to face U.S. lawmakers for the first time.
Your 2018 MacBook Air is officially ‘vintage’
Apple has added 12 Macs to its list of obsolete and vintage devices, including the popular 2018 MacBook Air.
Hackers are leveraging pirated games to spread malware
There's been a rise in fake CAPTCHA tests that are tricking users looking for pirated PC games into installing malware.