For Redmond, it all began with the Surface Hub 2 Smart Camera. Early on, Microsoft leveraged advanced artificial intelligence to perform complex tasks like altering perspective or reframing video. Critically, the jobs were performed locally using standalone hardware designed specifically for AI workloads. Using purpose-built hardware frees up other components......
WinDirStat lets you visualize and take control of your disk space for free
This lightweight yet feature-rich tool scans your drives and presents a colorful treemap that makes it obvious what's eating up space. You'll also see a detailed breakdown by file type, letting you dig in and clean up. WinDirStat remains one of the most effective free tools for optimizing disk usage....
Gmail gets end-to-end encryption – but only if you’re a Workspace user
Earlier this year, Google began testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) with Gmail business users. Google designed the feature to address the hassles of traditional E2EE exchanges while enhancing security and privacy. End-to-end encryption is now rolling out to all Gmail users, though a business Google Workspace account – and a few......
OpenAI, AMD strike landmark partnership worth tens of billions
OpenAI is partnering with Advanced Micro Devices in one of the largest semiconductor supply deals yet for AI data centers – a move that heightens competition with Nvidia in high-performance computing. Read Entire Article
Panther Lake leak: Intel’s Core Ultra 9 X388H packs 16 CPU / 12 GPU cores
According to tipster Sly on the Chinese hardware forum Chiphell, Panther Lake will launch with at least 12 SKUs, including four Core Ultra X chips for premium laptops, four standard Core Ultra CPUs for high-power gaming laptops, and four low-power U-series processors for thin-and-light notebooks. Read Entire Article
Event planning platform Partiful failed to strip location data from user-uploaded photos
Founded in 2022 by former Palantir engineers Shreya Murthy and Joy Tao, Partiful lets hosts create invitation pages styled after early internet aesthetics and track RSVPs through the platform. The app now ranks among the top 10 in the iOS Lifestyle category, and Google named it the Best App of......
Department of Defense approves Google Pixel phones for federal use
Google recently confirmed that several devices in its Pixel lineup have been added to the Department of Defense Information Network Approved Products List. The list serves as a centralized database of products eligible for procurement across the DoD and other US federal agencies – and Google is clearly proud of......
Sega Master System: An International Gaming Legend
Sega's Master System never won the US console war, but it quietly reshaped gaming worldwide, turning Europe, Brazil, and beyond into unexpected strongholds of the 8-bit revolution. Read Entire Article
Robots on the sidewalk: big cities’ experiment in automation meets mixed reviews
Robots like 'Courtney' and 'Esther', conspicuous for their blinking LED "eyes" and compact, cooler-like frames, have quietly settled into the daily rhythms of Atlanta's Midtown neighborhoods. Developed by Serve Robotics, these autonomous four-wheeled machines deliver Uber Eats orders over short distances – generally less than a mile – and have......
What was the first Android smartphone ever released?
Android rocking a full QWERTY keyboard. Read Entire Article