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Microsoft: Windows Copilot app we quietly installed is harmless and doesn't steal your data
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Meta releases early versions of its Llama 3 AI model: Meta Platforms on Thursday released early versions of its latest large language model, Llama 3 ...
reuters.com/technology/meta-releases-early-versions-its-llama-3-ai-model-2024-04-18/
AI optimists crowd out doubters on the TED stage: AI is a "new digital species" that will perfect science and deliver free education, speakers said.
axios.com/2024/04/18/ai-optimists-doubters-ted-conference
Quick Glance: Tech Giants Compete in Japan for AI Development
- US tech firm OpenAI establishes first Asia office in Tokyo.
- The company plans to develop a new generative AI model specializing in Japanese language and culture.
- Microsoft invests $2.9 billion in the AI industry in Japan.
- Japanese companies prioritize versatile AI systems and launch AI safety research centers.
October 2025 will be a support massacre for a bunch of Microsoft products: Not just Windows 10. Don't forget about Exchange Server, Skype for Business ...
theregister.com/2024/04/18/2025_support_end_microsoft/
Microsoft earnings preview: Strong Azure, 365 growth as AI ramps up: Bank of America raised Microsoft's earnings estimate by 1% above its $60 ...
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Xbox Mastercard is now available to all United States residents: In September 2023, Microsoft announced early access to Xbox Mastercard, a credit card with perks ...
neowin.net/news/xbox-mastercard-is-now-available-to-all-united-states-residents/
More PCs Can Upgrade to Windows 11 After Microsoft Drops 'Compatibility Hold': Certain Windows 10 PCs have been unable to upgrade to Windows 11 since late 2021 ...
pcmag.com/news/more-pcs-can-upgrade-to-windows-11-after-microsoft-drops-compatibility
Ubuntu outperforms Windows 11 on the Framework Laptop 16 with Ryzen 7 7840HS: Phoronix tested two versions of Ubuntu Linux against Windows 11 on the latest ...
tomshardware.com/laptops/ubuntu-outperforms-windows-11-on-the-framework-laptop-16-with-ryzen-7-7840hs
Windows' AI-powered future could feature 'Qualcomm Inside': Microsoft's plans for Windows 11 and AI seem increasingly centered around ...
pcworld.com/article/2307031/windows-ai-future-may-have-qualcomm-inside.html
Windows: Update and shutdown not working properly - Golem.de: After a Windows update, the operating system sometimes restarts instead of shutting down ...
golem.de/news/windows-aktualisieren-und-herunterfahren-funktioniert-nicht-richtig-2404-184291.html
Fallout 4 Sales Soar to #1 in Europe Following TV Show Debut: Fallout 4 sales have soared in select European countries following the debut of the Fallout TV show ...
wccftech.com/fallout-4-sales/
Microsoft Takes AI Model Offline After Devs Fail to Conduct 'Toxicity Testing': WizardLM-2 was removed shortly after its launch, but the AI model has already ...
pcmag.com/news/microsoft-takes-ai-model-offline-after-devs-fail-to-conduct-toxicity-testing
Windows: "Update and Shutdown" is broken: The "Update and Shutdown" option that is offered to the user after downloading a Windows update on Windows 11 and ...
pcgameshardware.de/Windows-Software-277633/News/Aktualisieren-und-Herunterfahren-1445576/
Meta's large language model and AI assistant are getting upgrades. On Thursday, the company released the first models of Llama 3 in two sizes ... Show more www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/meta-ai-unveils-first-two-versions-of-llama-3/472938
Grab a copy of Windows 11 Pro for just $20: Woot has both Windows 11 Home and Windows 11 Pro (get Pro, seriously) for more than $100 off the retail price
pcworld.com/article/2308011/grab-a-copy-of-windows-11-pro-for-just-20.html
Fallout TV Series Officially Renewed for Season 2 on Prime Video - IGN: Just a week after its premiere, Prime Video has officially renewed Fallout for a second ...
ign.com/articles/fallout-tv-series-prime-video-second-season-confirmed
Windows 10 will soon start nagging you to switch from local account to Microsoft Account
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Microsoft aims to triple datacenter capacity to fuel AI boom: And it's far from the only hyperscaler getting in on the act
theregister.com/2024/04/18/microsoft_datacenter_capacity/
Determined modder gets 'Halo 2' running at 720p on the original Xbox — after tweaks to the console hardware, kernel, and game
tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/determined-modder-gets-halo-2-running-at-720p-on-the-original-xbox-after-tweaks-to-the-console-hardware-kernel-and-game
Fallout 5: Bethesda bosses explain the long wait to fans: As early as summer 2022, Bethesda confirmed that the action role-playing game Fallout 5 would only ...
pcgameshardware.de/Fallout-5-Spiel-61706/News/Bethesda-gibt-Statement-1445642/
The Big Fallout Interview: Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan Answer Our Burning Questions About Season 1 - IGN
ign.com/articles/the-big-fallout-interview-todd-howard-and-jonathan-nolan-answer-our-burning-questions-about-season-1
Quick Glance: Insights and Future Plans for Fallout Season 1
- Fallout Season 1 is a hit on Prime Video with positive reviews and many fans already embracing the series.
- In an interview with Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan, important details and revelations from Season 1 are discussed.
- The creators talk about their love for the Fallout universe, adapting to the game lore, and the challenges of bringing the series to life.
- Character development, storylines, and future plans for the series are addressed, including the involvement of celebrities and the continuation of the Fallout saga.
The Wasteland Is Waiting for You: Amazon’s Fallout show gets the weirdness of the game just right.
theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2024/04/fallout-show-review/678023/
Quick Glance: Get These Fallout Games for Free Now - Best Fallout Deals
- The Fallout TV series is now available on Amazon Prime Video, making it a great time to dive back into the Fallout hype.
- In addition to the TV series, there are various free Fallout games for Amazon Prime members, including Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel and Fallout 76.
- A Fallout game bundle on Steam offers seven games for less than $23, including classics like Fallout 3, New Vegas, and Fallout 4.
- Alongside the gaming deals, there are also exclusive deals in the IGN Store, such as 10% off the limited edition Fallout Official Vault 33 Hoodie Orientation Kit.
‘Fallout’ Renewed For Second Season at Amazon: Amazon officially renewed the show 'Fallout' for a second season.
rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/fallout-season-two-renewed-amazon-1235007149/
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut: This is in the PC version: Yesterday it became known what the PC version of the game Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut offers ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-das-steckt-in-der-pc-version/
Diablo 4 Has Dropped to Just $20 at Walmart - IGN: Diablo 4 is down to just $20 on PS5, PS4, and Xbox right now.
ign.com/articles/diablo-4-best-deal-ps5
This 49-inch ultrawide gaming monitor is just $700: Take $100 off a gigantic, speedy Asus monitor that can also do some pretty good office duty with USB-C and a ...
pcworld.com/article/2306610/this-massive-49-inch-ultrawide-gaming-monitor-is-just-700-today.html
Russian-controlled malware discovered: Backdoor for Windows: In cyber warfare, weapons that have not yet been discovered are particularly effective ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/aus-russland-gesteuerte-schadsoftware-entdeckt-hintertuer-fuer-windows-19659832.html
Alleged 'AI Explorer' system requirements spotted inside Windows 11 version 24H2 code
neowin.net/news/alleged-ai-explorer-system-requirements-spotted-inside-windows-11-version-24h2-code/
Exclusive: Microsoft's OpenAI partnership could face EU antitrust probe, sources say
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KB5037941: Microsoft quietly releases Windows 11 build 26100.2 for Windows 11 24H2 PCs
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Quick Glance: New Windows 11 Build 26100.2 Released for Windows 11 24H2 PCs
- Reports suggest that the RTM (Release to Manufacturing) is set to occur this month, coinciding with the release of a Windows Insider build for HLK (Hardware Lab Kit).
- Speculation hints that the latest Insider build 26100.1 may be part of the RTM branch.
- Microsoft has quietly released a new build 26100.2 under KB5037941, seemingly targeting OEM PCs.
- This build is built upon the previous 26100.1 version, indicating possible persistence of issues from that release.
Xbox Cloud Gaming: How to Stream Xbox Games to All Your Devices: You don't need an Xbox to play your favorite console games. Xbox Cloud Gaming can help Game Pass ...
pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-play-xbox-games-on-your-phone-with-microsoft-xcloud
Sea of Thieves hits 40 million players on Xbox and PC ahead of PlayStation launch
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Cities: Skylines 2's embarrassed developers are giving away beachfront property for free
engadget.com/cities-skylines-2s-embarrassed-developers-are-giving-away-beachfront-property-for-free-170042260.html
Acer's new $399 Chromebook Plus 514 hits the mark for a solid budget laptop: Acer's latest Chromebook Plus 514 sounds like it hits the sweet spot of price and ...
engadget.com/acers-new-399-chromebook-plus-514-hits-the-mark-for-a-solid-budget-laptop-130058747.html
Microsoft Edge 124 is now available in the Stable Channel: The latest version of the Microsoft Edge web browser, 124, is now available in the Stable Channel ...
neowin.net/news/microsoft-edge-124-is-now-available-in-the-stable-channel/
With just three stocks, Bill Gates earns $1 million in dividends every day: Bill Gates earns over $1 million a day from dividends from Microsoft ...
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Starfield Is About to Get Some Really Good Updates Soon, Says Howard: Bethesda's Todd Howard said the studio has done a lot of work on Starfield ...
wccftech.com/starfield-is-about-to-get-some-really-good-updates-soon-says-howard/
Jane Street Wants Its Secrets Back: A [redacted] trading strategy, Elon Musk’s options math, BloomTech loans, private equity skin in the game and AI investment ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-18/jane-street-wants-its-secrets-back
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This $250 Asus laptop is a much better deal than a cheap Chromebook: The Asus Vivobook 14 laptop is on sale for just $249.99. That's great for a laptop that ...
pcworld.com/article/2307214/nab-this-asus-laptop-with-a-1080p-display-for-just-250.html
Windows 10 will start pushing users to use Microsoft accounts. How to turn it off.
mashable.com/article/windows-10-microsoft-account-shut-off-notifications
Todd Howard on Starfield: "Some really good updates" will be announced "soon": The big IGN Fallout interview with Jonathan Nolan and Todd Howard wasn't just ...
pcgameshardware.de/Starfield-Spiel-61756/News/Todd-Howard-kuendigt-Updates-an-1445592/
5 outdated security practices you shouldn’t use anymore: Don't blindly follow these old security tips.
pcworld.com/article/2304346/5-outdated-security-practices-you-shouldnt-use-anymore.html
"Everything that happened in the previous games, including New Vegas, happened," Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard clarified after fans ... Show more
Russian US election interference sowing discord over Ukraine kicks into gear: To a lesser extent, China and Iran also peddle disinfo in hopes of influencing ...
arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/russian-us-election-interference-sowing-discord-over-ukraine-kicks-into-gear/
PlayStation overlay is coming to PC alongside 'Ghost of Tsushima' port: Shift + F1 will get you your PlayStation friends, trophies, settings and more.
tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/playstation-overlay-is-coming-to-pc-alongside-ghost-of-tsushima-port
Five cool features coming soon to Windows 11: Windows 11 is getting a big update later this year. While it is too early to discuss a complete list of changes ...
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Microsoft Office 2016 and 2019 get an execution date (and it's soon): Support for Office 2016 and 2019 will end soon. After that, Microsoft will no longer ...
pcworld.com/article/2306701/microsoft-is-discontinuing-support-for-office-2016-and-2019-what-users-can-do.html
Why pay? One of Photoshop's best features is free in Windows: Have you tried the Windows Photos Generative Erase feature within Windows 10 and Windows 11? ...
pcworld.com/article/2301057/why-pay-one-of-photoshops-best-features-is-free-within-windows.html
System requirements for Windows 11 "AI Explorer" leaked, could be exclusive to Arm devices
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Election 2024: Microsoft Sees Slowdown in Russia, China Efforts to Sway US Vote: Russia is working to undermine US support for Ukraine ahead of the 2024 election ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/microsoft-sees-slowdown-in-russia-china-efforts-to-sway-us-vote
Paid articlePaid Windows tweaking app WinToys gets a big update with new features and improvements
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World of Warcraft Exec Says Microsoft Has 'Let Blizzard Be Blizzard' Since Acquisition - IGN
ign.com/articles/world-of-warcraft-exec-says-microsoft-has-let-blizzard-be-blizzard-since-acquisition
Microsoft Store now “deprioritizes” installed apps on your home page in overnight update
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-store-now-deprioritizes-installed-apps-on-your-home-page-in-overnight-update/
Microsoft Office LTSC 2024 commercial public preview for Windows and Mac is available
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Microsoft’s $13 Billion OpenAI Deal to Avoid Formal EU Probe: Microsoft Corp.’s $13 billion investment into OpenAI Inc. is set to avoid a formal investigation by ...
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REVIEW: Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’ takes gaming adaptations to next level: LONDON: Don’t say it too loud, but we might, finally, have reached the point when ...
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$AMZN $MSFT | Prime Video's Fallout Series Sparks Record Game Revival, Fallout 76 Hits All-Time High
Prime Video's Fallout series boosts game player numbers ... Show more
Quick Glance: Fallout Prime Video Review
- The irreverent tone of the series stands out, although occasionally overstated.
- The evolution of the violence concept throughout the series allows for a deeper moral examination.
- Lucy MacLean and Maximus provide fascinating insights into different moral perspectives.
- The use of music and the preservation of Vault 33 as a central element are positively received.
Are we in a cost of living crisis? Maybe but more closer to home, we're in a cost of technology crisis
Our vultures weigh up the latest increases in ... Show more
Google will outpace Microsoft in AI investment, DeepMind CEO says: We have all been guilty of falling under the foundation model spell of the past ...
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Quick Glance: Google to Surpass Microsoft in AI Investment, DeepMind CEO Affirms
- Many of us have fallen under the spell of the foundation model in the past year and a half, triggered by OpenAI's unveiling of ChatGPT.
- DeepMind, acquired by Google in 2014 for a reported £400-650 million, has achieved more impressive milestones than most.
- Deep Mind's CEO Demis Hassabis confirmed at the TED 40th anniversary conference in Vancouver, Canada, that Google has no intention of slowing down investment in the technology, but rather the opposite.
- Hassabis emphasized the need to avoid an artificial intelligence arms race that could lead to risky decisions and highlighted the importance of society starting to think about the types of architectures being built as we approach achieving artificial general intelligence.
Snapdragon X Elite Is A Necessary Hardware Requirement If Users Want To Take Advantage Of Windows 11’s A…
wccftech.com/snapdragon-x-elite-required-to-run-windows-11-ai-explorer/
Chrome: Version 124 released: Users of Google Chrome in the stable version (i.e. not beta or early Canary version) are offered version 124.0.6367.60/.61, ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/chrome-version-124-veroeffentlicht/
Attack from Russia: Windows malware places backdoor and covers tracks - Golem.de: The malware called Kapeka is associated with the Russian hacker group Sandworm ...
golem.de/news/angriff-aus-russland-windows-malware-platziert-backdoor-und-verwischt-spuren-2404-184257.html
Bethesda Has Revealed Fallout TV Characters' Stats: Want to know Lucy’s Charisma level or how strong The Ghoul is? Well, Fallout Shelter has that info
kotaku.com/fallout-show-amazon-prime-character-special-stats-lucy-1851411135
Quick Glance: Fallout: London Mod Delayed by Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update
- Fallout: London, an ambitious project, is delayed due to Fallout 4's upcoming Next-Gen update.
- Bethesda RPG updates often disrupt mods, posing challenges for modders.
- Size and hosting issues led to delays, but GOG offers a solution.
- Despite setbacks, there are positive prospects for technical enhancements and performance upgrades.
The AI hype bubble is deflating. Now comes the hard part.: The tech industry got the world’s attention with AI. Now it’s busy convincing people to pay for it.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/18/ai-bubble-hype-dying-money/
Microsoft and OpenAI Will Spend $100 Billion to Wean Themselves Off Nvidia GPUs: The companies are working on an audacious data center for AI that's expected to ...
extremetech.com/computing/microsoft-and-openai-will-spend-100-billion-to-wean-themselves-off-nvidia
The final DLC for SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection is now available: Ritual of Bonds Vol.2 follows on from Vol.1 to add a smattering of new content to SWORD ...
thexboxhub.com/the-final-dlc-for-sword-art-online-last-recollection-is-now-available/
The Fallout series’ most authentic performances happen in the Wasteland: The Fallout streaming series comes to life in the Wasteland, thanks to a tireless team ...
polygon.com/24132071/fallout-series-prime-npc-wasteland-cast
Microsoft reveals its learnings from Copilot used internally in the company: Microsoft shared insights into their year-long experience deploying Copilot across ...
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-reveals-its-learnings-from-copilot-used-internally-in-the-company/
Microsoft's Clipchamp video editing tool adds a fast way to remove long silences
neowin.net/news/microsofts-clipchamp-video-editing-tool-adds-a-fast-way-to-remove-long-silences/
Microsoft Edge might soon get an “AI enhancer” to zoom in on the pixelated images
mspoweruser.com/microsoft-egde-might-soon-get-an-ai-enhancer-to-zoom-in-on-the-pixelated-images/
Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Review: Anker's Soundcore Boom 2 Bluetooth speaker offers palpable bass power and fun LED lighting in a waterproof, portable design.
pcmag.com/reviews/anker-soundcore-boom-2
Jack Black Seemingly Confirms He Is Playing Steve in the Minecraft Movie - IGN: Jack Black has all but officially confirmed that he is playing Steve in the ...
ign.com/articles/jack-black-seemingly-confirms-steve-casting-minecraft-movie
The Vivaldi browser gets updated with very early support for Windows on ARM: The latest version of the Vivaldi web browser includes support for running it on ...
neowin.net/news/the-vivaldi-browser-gets-updated-with-very-early-support-for-windows-on-arm/
Microsoft's astounding plan to triple data-center capacity for AI boom: The company wants to quickly double, and then triple, its data-center capacity ...
businessinsider.com/microsoft-plan-double-triple-data-center-capacity-2024-4
New Copilot features in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service should help frontline workers
neowin.net/news/new-copilot-features-in-microsoft-dynamics-365-field-service-should-help-frontline-workers/
Fight, Die, Upgrade, Repeat in ArcRunner: When an AI goes rogue, it's up to you to reset it. And in ArcRunner you'll be doing just that - fighting ...
thexboxhub.com/fight-die-upgrade-repeat-in-arcrunner/
Take-Two: "GTA 6" publisher lays off 5 percent of its workforce: Take-Two is laying off employees - following Sony, Microsoft and other games companies ...
heise.de/news/Take-Two-GTA-6-Publisher-entlaesst-5-Prozent-der-Belegschaft-9687383.html
Ready or Not developer Void Interactive had the source code for its game stolen by hackers
neowin.net/news/ready-or-not-developer-void-interactive-had-the-source-code-for-its-game-stolen-by-hackers/
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