During a recent meetup with Windows enthusiasts enrolled in the Windows Insiders program, Microsoft showcased several search-related changes that are expected to arrive in a future update to Windows. Redmond engineers are working on a set of relatively small features that could have a significant impact, starting with the ability......
iOS 27’s most advanced on-device AI needs 12GB of RAM – and most iPhones don’t have it
According to Apple's press release, features such as Expressive Voices and enhanced dictation rely on a new on-device AI model that requires at least 12GB of system memory. As a result, only the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air support all of the new generative AI...
PSA: Scammers are getting their fake shopping sites into ChatGPT’s results
Scam-checking service Ask Silver says these fake sites aren't just appearing on the open web – they're also showing up in AI-generated answers. The firm found that ChatGPT included links to cloned versions of both Russell & Bromley and home furnishings retailer Dunelm in its shopping results. Read Entire Article
Amazon just got a reprieve: it only has 331 Leo satellites instead of the 1,616 it needed by July
Amazon Leo, which was formerly known as Project Kuiper, was approved by the FCC in 2020 – with conditions attached. Read Entire Article
OpenAI is going public and overhauling ChatGPT at the same time
The company said Monday it has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering, joining rival Anthropic in lining up for a market debut as investors search for ways to bet on the AI boom. OpenAI did not disclose the size or timing of the deal and signaled it is......
Sam Altman’s other startup is laying off workers
Business Insider reports that employees were informed of the cuts in an internal email from the HR team on Monday. The memo said the company was making changes to some roles and teams as part of a shift in strategy and operating priorities. Tools for Humanity is expected to explain......
Apple iOS 27 brings long-awaited Siri AI overhaul, with daily usage limits unless you pay for iCloud+
Early testing is now available for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. The updates, which bring generative AI features to Apple devices and strengthen child-safety controls, will enter public beta testing next month before launching this fall. Read Entire Article
AV2 promises 30% better compression than AV1 and costs nothing to use
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) recently released version 1.0.0 of the AV2 specification and reference code. The finalized AV2 specification provides a baseline framework for software and hardware developers, who can now begin integrating the new video codec into products across the media and technology industries. Read Entire Article
Happy Birthday, Intel 8086: World’s first x86 processor debuted exactly 48 years ago today
Curiously, the Intel 8086 was conceived as a stopgap while the more technologically ambitious 32-bit iAPX 432 struggled with repeated delays. Developed in just 18 months, it was still capable of supporting far more demanding applications than its predecessors, and was notably the first Intel chip to contain microcode. Read...
Thief: The Dark Project remaster brings 1998 stealth classic to modern hardware
Remake specialists at Nightdive Studios are working on yet another classic PC title. Thief: The Dark Project Remastered is a modern take on the groundbreaking 1998 stealth classic developed by Looking Glass Studios. The remaster is designed to preserve the original experience while updating the visuals for modern players. Read...