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Audio file formats explained: the difference between MP3, ALAC, DSD, FLAC and more

Here's everything you need to know about 10 major audio file formats, many of which you've probably already used.

Microsoft gives a subtle reminder about the upcoming death of Windows 10

Microsoft gives a subtle reminder about the upcoming death of Windows 10

Microsoft has launched a new webpage to remind users about Windows 10's imminent end-of-support. The page features sections detailing Windows 11 features, a comparison between both operating systems, and how to shop for a laptop that meets Windows 11's set system requirements.

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Microsoft Paint can now transform your scribbles into AI art

Microsoft Paint can now transform your scribbles into AI art

The new Cocreator gives Paint a fresh coat of, er, paint.

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I've tried the new AI features of Copilot+ PCs and I'm (mostly) impressed - here's why

New Windows AI features are coming exclusively to Copilot+ PCs when they start landing on store shelves June 18. I had a chance to see these new features in action at Build, including Recall and Cocreator—here's what to expect.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest news stories from Sonos Ace headphones to Copilot+ AI privacy fears

Sonos announced a new speaker and headphones, Microsoft brought new scary features to Copilot, and Sky lost her voice.

The next DOOM is called 'DOOM: The Dark Ages,' with a medieval feel — and it's coming to Xbox, Windows, and PlayStation

Rumors have been swirling for a while, but now we can confirm separate reports that the next DOOM is going medieval. Slated for reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase 2024, DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel of sorts, and its coming to both Xbox and PlayStation.

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Families of Uvalde school shooting victims sue Microsoft, Meta and gunmaker

The two lawsuits allege the technology firms entered into a ‘scheme’ with the gun manufacturer to promote its weapons.

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Elon Musk predicts AI will claim everyone's job and turn work into an 'optional' hobby, but questions emotional fulfillment

Elon Musk predicts AI will claim everyone's job and turn work into an 'optional' hobby, but questions emotional fulfillment

Elon predicts that AI will soon take over all jobs from humans. He envisions a future where AI and robots are capable of providing any goods or services you might need.

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3 Large-Cap ETFs Positioned for Major Gains

3 Large-Cap ETFs Positioned for Major Gains

Large-cap ETFs offer stability amid global uncertainties and potential market pressures. Amid this backdrop, investors could look to invest in promising large-cap ETFs, such as Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV), and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), which are positioned for significant gains. Read…

Update Chrome right now — four zero-day flaws used by hackers have already been patched this month

Update Chrome right now — four zero-day flaws used by hackers have already been patched this month

Hackers have figured out how to weaponize four recent zero-day flaws in Chrome but Google has released timely fixes for all of them.

What is Microsoft's Prism? Explaining the emulation engine for Windows on Arm and why it's compared to Apple's Rosetta 2

What is Microsoft's Prism? Explaining the emulation engine for Windows on Arm and why it's compared to Apple's Rosetta 2

Prism is an ARM emulator that promises a "2x performance boost" in the next generation of Copilot+ AI PCs and even current-gen options. Here's what it means for you.

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Windows 11's next update will boost emulated apps even if you don't have a Copilot+ PC

Windows 11's next update will boost emulated apps even if you don't have a Copilot+ PC

Windows 11 24H2 has "Prism" emulation technology that helps emulated apps run better than on previous versions of Windows. While Copilot+ PCs will see the best emulated performance, other PCs will also receive a boost.

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"Google is dead." Google's desperate bid to chase Microsoft's search AI has reportedly led to it recommending eating rocks

"Google is dead." Google's desperate bid to chase Microsoft's search AI has reportedly led to it recommending eating rocks

Google is desperately chasing Microsoft's search AI tools, and the half-baked results speak for themselves. Now connected up to reddit, Google search is reportedly recommending users eat rocks, jump off bridges, and drink poison. Yikers.

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Microsoft Phone Link just copied this great feature from the Windows 11 Snipping Tool

Microsoft Phone Link just copied this great feature from the Windows 11 Snipping Tool

Microsoft Phone Link now supports detecting text from images. You can then copy that text for simple pasting into any app you would like.

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Windows 11’s Recall feature is already running on unsupported CPUs – and it shows why this is a bad idea

Want Recall but don’t want to buy a new Copilot+ PC? Someone’s already fudged it to work.

AI Can’t Change the Microsoft Surface Pro's Ugliest Truth

Microsoft’s new Copilot+ PC Surface Pro has new screens, new ARM-powered Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chips with dramatically improved performance and battery life, and a vastly re-architected version of Windows 11, but the 2-in-1 tablet computer still doesn’t ship with a Surface Keyboard unless you pay hundreds of dollars for…

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Microsoft Azure AI can now create a digital copy of your voice to answer phone calls

Microsoft's Azure AI Speech can replicate your voice, creating a digital copy you can use within apps. Truecaller is one of the first apps to take advantage of the feature.

Next Windows 11 update might include a new PC optimization app - and a sneaky way for Microsoft to introduce ads

Windows 11 24H2 is introducing Microsoft’s PC Manager app, at least in China, but there are concerns further afield here.

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Nvidia shares top $1,000 as it soars even higher on AI rush — and it could soon overtake Apple in terms of value

Quarterly revenue is up 262% for Nvidia, and with shares surpassing $1,000, it’s on track to overtake Apple.

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Billionaire Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates Offloads Cisco, HP, and More to Double Stake in Nvidia, Boost 'Magnificent Seven' Holdings

Billionaire Ray Dalio's fund boosts tech holdings to 17% of the total portfolio in Q1 by investing heavily in Nvidia, Alphabet, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.

Microsoft is killing off one of its most iconic programming tools — farewell to VBScript as it bites the duest

VBScript users are being told to migrate to more advanced and versatile options such as PowerShell and JavaScript.

Microsoft and G42 are building a $1 billion data center in Africa powered by geothermal energy

Kenya and other East African regions will benefit from Microsoft and G42’s $1 billion data center investment.

I interviewed Microsoft's Surface exec about Copilot+, the future of AI in Windows and how Apple factors in

Microsoft's Pete Kyriacou helps oversee Surface devices at Microsoft. In this interview, he explains where Copilot+ PCs are going, what the future of AI in Windows could look like and how Apple's MacBooks measure up.

Truecaller's new feature can turn your voice into a personal secretary

Truecaller updates its AI Assistant tool allowing it to take a user's voice and adopt it as its own to screen phone calls.

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How does Windows 11 Recall work? We explain.

On Windows 11, Windows 11 Recall is a timeline feature powered by AI that remembers everything you do on your computer and makes it searchable through natural language, but how does it work? Here's the explainer.

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