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New M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac reactions
Benjamin and Chance react to this week’s trio of Apple announcements, with the exciting launch of the newly redesigned M4 Mac mini, and all the changes in the updated M4 MacBook Pro and iMac lineups.  And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider how successf...
2024-10-31 17:47
AMD releases new beta driver with Dragon Age: The Veilguard support
AMD has released a new beta driver with initial support for Dragon Age: The Veilguard and some fixes. Read more...
2024-10-31 17:46
LibreOffice 24.2.7 Is Out as the Last Update in the Series, Upgrade to LibreOffice 24.8
LibreOffice 24.2.7 is now available for download as the last update in the LibreOffice 24.2 office suite series with 57 bug fixes. Users are now urged to update to LibreOffice 24.8. The post LibreOffice 24.2.7 Is Out as the Last Update in the Series, U...
2024-10-31 17:40
Microsoft will charge Windows 10 users $30 per year for security updates
Microsoft offers consumers an option to keep using Windows 10 with security updates after support expires: an Extended Security Updates subscription for $30 per year.
2024-10-31 17:39
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OpenAI takes on Google Search with the new ChatGPT search experience
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Search, a new feature that allows users to access up-to-date information from the web directly within ChatGPT. Read more...
2024-10-31 17:34
ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode now available on macOS and Windows apps
OpenAI's Advanced Voice mode, which allows for voice interaction with ChatGPT, is now widely available on mobile and desktop platforms. Read more...
2024-10-31 17:30
DayZ creator announces a new space sim to take on Kerbal Space Program
After hiring developers from the original Kerbal Space Program and modders, Deal Hall's RocketWerkz is working on a "KSP killer" that's currently titled Kitten Space Agency. Read more...
2024-10-31 17:16
Unlocking the Power of GitHub Models in .NET with Semantic Kernel
Explore how to integrate GitHub's AI models, like GPT, Llama and Phi, into your .NET apps using Microsoft's Semantic Kernel for intelligent applications The post Unlocking the Power of GitHub Models in .NET with Semantic Kernel appeared first on .NET B...
2024-10-31 17:05
Gemini API and Google AI Studio now offer Grounding with Google Search
Grounding with Google Search for the Gemini API and Google AI Studio enhances the accuracy and freshness of Gemini's responses by leveraging Google Search data.
2024-10-31 17:00
Is now the right time to invest in implementing agentic AI?
Software vendors’ pitches are evolving, with  agentic AI beginning to supplant generative AI in their marketing messages. Rather than just generating code or content for human review agentic AI will, they say, follow instructions, make decisions, a...
2024-10-31 16:55
"$10 billion investment in OpenAI, and Copilot sucks compared to ChatGPT": Microsoft staffers and customers lament Copilot's warm and inviting update — a "step backward" and "absolutely ruined"
According to a new report, Microsoft staffers say the new Copilot update has ruined the experience and is a step backward compared to the previous version.
2024-10-31 16:52
This surprising Mac upgrade hints at big Apple Intelligence features coming
Apple’s big trio of M4 Mac announcements is over. But one of the week’s biggest surprises gives us a hint into what Apple has in store for the Mac’s future, especially in the realm of new Apple Intelligence features. more…
2024-10-31 16:48
It’s been 30 years since Intel’s infamous Pentium FDIV bug reared its ugly head – a math bug caused Intel’s first CPU recall
2024 marks the 30th anniversary since Intel announced a math glitch on some of its Pentium CPUs.
2024-10-31 16:45
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Meta is using more than 100,000 Nvidia H100 AI GPUs to train Llama-4 — Mark Zuckerberg says that Llama 4 is being trained on a cluster “bigger than anything that I’ve seen”
Mark Zuckerberg says that Meta is training its Llama-4 models on a cluster with over 100,000 Nvidia H100 AI GPUs.
2024-10-31 16:44
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Microsoft: Pay $30 to keep using Windows 10 securely if you hate Windows 11
With support for Windows 10 ending on October 14, 2025, Microsoft wants people to switch to Windows 11 or pay $30 to keep using Windows 10. You can upgrade to Windows 11 by updating your existing PC or buying new hardware. But what if you’re going to...
2024-10-31 16:33
Razer Kraken V3 X Wired USB Gaming Headset is available at a 28% discount
The Razer Kraken V3 X Wired USB Gaming Headset with Triforce 40mm Drivers, HyperClear Cardioid Mic, 7.1 Surround Sound, and more is available at a 28% discount on Amazon US. Read more...
2024-10-31 16:32
GeForce NOW gains Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Resident Evil 4, and more this week
BioWare's Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Life is Strange: Double Exposure, VRChat, and more are joining the GeForce NOW supported games list this week. Read more...
2024-10-31 16:16
Elon Musk spent roughly $10 billion on AI training hardware in 2024
xAI and Tesla spend billions on AI training hardware.
2024-10-31 16:12
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard — How to upgrade weapons, armor, and gear
Here's how you can upgrade your gear in Dragon Age: The Veilguard in order to take on different threats.
2024-10-31 16:09
Microsoft is making you pay to use Windows 10 securely after 2025. Here's how much it'll cost you
Microsoft has confirmed pricing for its extended support updates program for consumers looking to stay on Windows 10 beyond its end of support deadline next year.
2024-10-31 16:01