Microsoft says Copilot Labs will serve as a testing ground for Microsoft’s latest AI tools before they see wider release. The company describes it as offering “a glimpse into ‘work-in-progress’ projects.” The first feature available in Labs is called “Think Deeper,” and it uses step-by-step processing to solve more complex problems than the regular Copilot. … Read more
Apple is planning to refresh the iPad Air in early 2025, about a year after the 2024 refresh. We don’t have a full picture of what to expect just yet, but rumors point toward an updated chip and new accessories. Design Apple refreshed the design of the iPad Air in 2024, introducing two size options … Read more
Warner Bros. Pictures Gotham City’s greatest villain has returned to the big screen with the release of director Todd Phillips’s Joker: Folie à Deux. This sequel shows Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) meeting his partner-in-crime, Harleen “Lee” Quinzel (Lady Gaga), in Arkham State Hospital as he stands trial for his string of murders two years prior. … Read more
Key Takeaways PS5 Pro offers notable hardware upgrades, but not essential, with the main highlight being the PSSR AI-upscaling technology. 4K resolution is excessive for gaming, leading to a need for reconstruction methods. AI upscaling like PSSR is crucial for modern gaming on high-resolution displays. The PlayStation 5 Pro is here, and at a reasonable … Read more
Robert Dennard Inventor of Dynamic RAM Fellow, 91; died 23 April In 1967 Dennard invented what is known as DRAM—a type of random-access semiconductor memory that stores each bit of data in a memory cell consisting of a tiny capacitor and transistor. Before his invention, RAM required bulky, power-hungry components that were expensive to produce. … Read more
Getty Images Google has released a new feature which will allow people to search the internet by taking a video. Video search will let people point their camera at something, ask a question about it, and get search results. Android and iPhone users globally will gain access to the feature from 1700 GMT by enabling … Read more
Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More Deepfake incidents are surging in 2024, predicted to increase by 60% or more this year, pushing global cases to 150,000 or more. That’s making AI-powered deepfake attacks the fastest-growing type of adversarial AI today. Deloitte predicts … Read more
Nina Raemont/ZDNET What’s the deal? The Horizon Oura Ring is on sale on Amazon for a limited time. The discount, which ranges from $50 to $100, varies by ring finish, but it is a notably rare discount on a product that irregularly goes on sale. The deal is live ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day, … Read more
Samsung TV Plus, the company’s FAST live TV app preinstalled on its TVs, is getting many more K-dramas. Over 4,000 hours of K-Dramas, K-Thrillers, K-Crime and K-Romance from Samsung’s home country of South Korea were added to the ad-supported streaming app on Thursday. The content comes from partnerships with “Korea’s most acclaimed production companies,” including … Read more
As we age, our eyes undergo (sometimes subtle) changes that require extra care and attention. It’s normal to experience some gradual vision changes as you age. However, some of us will face sudden vision changes that may indicate a medical issue. As the number of candles on your birthday cake increases, so does your risk … Read more