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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x vs Apple MacBook Air M3: Can one of the top Copilot+ PCs take on Apple?

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x and MacBook Air M3 have a lot in common, but a few key specs set them apart. Here’s an in-depth look at how these two slim, sleek laptops compare, from benchmark results to price.

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Microsoft And Apple Opt Out Of Openai Board Seats

Microsoft and Apple step back from OpenAI's board, citing regulatory scrutiny and industry changes.

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Goldman Sachs says AI is too expensive and unreliable — firm asks if 'overhyped' AI processing will ever pay off massive investments

Goldman Sachs interviewed several experts to offer contrarian views on the future of AI, plus they looked at the challenges the technology faces if it wants to grow indefinitely in the future.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 11th Edition review: a Surface slam dunk

The 11th Edition Surface Pro wins not only because of Microsoft's built quality, but Qualcomm's processor finesse

Opera says the EU Commission's DMA regulation grip should extend to Microsoft Edge’s 'privileged' position on Windows devices to foster fair competition

Opera recently requested the EU General Court to annul the European Commission’s decision not to designate Microsoft Edge as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act.

Windows Central

Microsoft's staff in China will only be allowed to use iPhones at work after September for security reasons

Microsoft staffers in China will soon be forced to ditch their Android phones for iPhones in September 2024 to help "prepare for the increasing scale and high stakes of cyberattacks."

Windows Central

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn FAQ — Release date, gameplay demo, platforms, Game Pass, and other questions answered

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is one of this year's biggest new ARPGs, and any questions you have about it are answered in detail right here in this FAQ.

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Surface Pro 11 review: A stunning achievement by Microsoft and Qualcomm, making it one of the best Windows PCs of 2024

The new Surface Pro 11 is a remarkable design, engineering, and functionality achievement thanks to Qualcomm's new powerful and efficient ARM64 processor. It finally returns the Surface Pro to its rightful position at the top of best Windows laptops.

Windows Central

Troubled AI Processor Developer Graphcore Finds a Buyer: SoftBank

After months of searching for a buyer, troubled U.K.-based AI processor designer Graphcore said on Friday that it has been acquired by SoftBank. The company will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank and will possibly collaborate with Arm, but what remains to be seen what happens to the…

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Microsoft begins testing more simplified Windows 11 Taskbar with improved animations and keyboard shortcuts

A new Windows 11 preview build is now available for Insiders in the Beta Channel that introduces several interesting improvements to the Taskbar.

Windows Central

For Xbox and Game Pass to go mainstream, perhaps great games won't be enough

With Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices, a question of viability once again hangs over the service. Increasingly, I think Microsoft, ironically, needs to look beyond games to buoy its service for the long term.

Windows Central

Microsoft OneNote's new AI feature is here to save my studying from horrible handwriting

Copilot in OneNote can already analyze typed notes to generate summaries and create to-do lists. Soon, the same features will work with hand-written notes.

Windows Central

Another reason to upgrade — experts warn Internet Explorer is being used to lure in Microsoft users for data theft

There is a way to trick Windows into opening a malicious website using the horribly outdated Internet Explorer browser.

TechRadar

Microsoft's latest speech generator is so good it's afraid to release it to the public

VALL-E 2 will remain a research project due to the potential risks of 'misuse'.

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China's cloud push is coming at a big environmental cost — and it's affecting Microsoft and others too

Some Chinese cloud companies are investing heavily in renewables, but the story isn’t the same across the industry.

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GameSir X4 Aileron review: Xbox gaming for iPhone owners

The GameSir X4 Aileron is an Xbox-style controller that’s branded for Android, but it works just as well on iOS. Should you buy it?

Windows Central

Windows 11 File Explorer is about to get a shortcut for duplicating tabs

Two new Windows Insider builds rolled out to the Release Preview Channel this week. They bring a few new features and a ton of fixes to Windows 11.

Windows Central

A former OpenAI employee left after claiming it felt like the 'Titanic of AI' with top execs prioritizing shiny products over safety

William Saunders, a former OpenAI safety employee says he resigned after realizing the company was prioritizing 'shiny products' while safety processes took a back seat.

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Senator calls out Big Tech's new approach to poaching talent, products from smaller AI startups

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is calling for action against a new practice big technology companies are using to swallow up the talent and products of innovative AI startups without formally acquiring them

TechRadar

Microsoft 365 email review

Microsoft 365 delivers an excellent business email service in the form of Outlook - but it does a lot more too.

Evening Standard

How much is Xbox Game Pass? Price hike and new standard subscription explained

Microsoft is raising the price of its game subscription service by up to 25 per cent

Samsung’s bringing back Bixby with new AI superpowers

Bixby hasn't retired: Samsung's personal digital assistant will be back with an AI bang

GamesRadar

With Game Pass price hikes sparking debate, indie developers are rising up to remind us how vital the Xbox subscription can be "to the tune of staggering numbers"

"People give incredible value to games they love, and they find those games on Game Pass"

Tom’s Guide

Microsoft just made an AI voice generator so convincing it's too dangerous to release

The VALL-E 2 voice generator can reproduce a person's voice from just a few seconds of audio. And it's too convincing to be released

Windows Central

How to configure Windows Hello authentication on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can configure Windows Hello using Fingerprint, Facial recognition, and PIN for a more secure experience, and in this guide, I will show you how.

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