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Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI may face EU scrutiny, officials say

European Commission says it is checking whether multibillion-dollar stake is reviewable under merger regulation

The Guardian - UK

"Unprecedented opportunities" - Microsoft AI finds new material that could replace lithium batteries

Microsoft wants to make your next smartphone or laptop battery much more eco-friendly.

TechRadar

HP leaks Windows 11 2024 update with new Wi-Fi 7 and Copilot 2.0 capabilities... but where's Windows 12?

HP documents hint at Windows 11 2024 Update featuring Wi-Fi 7 support in new Spectre devices and Windows Copilot 2.0 anticipated.

TechRadar

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Xbox teases first Indiana Jones gameplay, plus Avowed and Hellblade 2 showcases for first Developer Direct of 2024, coming this month

The January 2024 Xbox Developer Direct brings out some heavy-hitters

GamesRadar

Overwatch 2 and Diablo 4 are coming to GeForce Now

Nvidia has revealed a selection of games that will be joining its GeForce Now cloud gaming service.

TechRadar

Xbox Developer_Direct coming on January 18, with studios including MachineGames, Ninja Theory, and Obsidian discussing Indiana Jones, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Avowed, and more

An Xbox Developer_Direct presentation is being held on January 18, with new information on games like Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Indiana Jones, and more.

Windows Central

Microsoft's Surface Book and an Android tablet had a baby. Meet the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid.

Lenovo unveiled several devices at CES 2024, but the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid truly stands out. It's a Windows laptop with a detachable Android tablet for a screen.

Windows Central

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XREAL Air 2 Pro (2024) review: Leaving HoloLens in the dust, the sky's the limit for XREAL

XREAL Air 2 Pro (2024) review: XREAL said no to ugly glasses or bulky face computers, and emerged with something you may actually not only want to use — but love to use.

Windows Central

Microsoft's OpenAI investment could trigger EU merger review

The European Union says Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT-maker OpenAI could trigger a merger investigation

The Independent UK

OpenAI Investment by Microsoft Triggers EU Merger Probe Concerns

Oh, the tangled web we weave! Microsoft's investment in OpenAI is raising some eyebrows in the EU. Rumor has it, regulators are considering launching a mer...

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EU Examines Microsoft Investment In OpenAI

The European Union's competition regulator said Tuesday it was looking into Microsoft's investment into ChatGPT developer OpenAI to see if it merits further investigation under the bloc's merger rules.

International Business Times

OpenAI admits it's 'impossible' to create ChatGPT-like tools without using copyright material, amid court battles over intellectual property theft allegations

OpenAI is in the middle of legal battles over bad copyright practices. The company admits that it relies on copyrighted material to train its models, but highlights that the law doesn't restrict this.

Windows Central

Need ChatGPT in the car? Crazy vehicle tech at CES 2024

From cars driven by game controllers to vans you can turn into utes, the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is giving a preview of an unusual future.

AAP

Windows 11 Copilot Gets A New 'Add A Screenshot' Button, Here's How It Works

The ChatGPT-4 Turbo-powered version of Windows Copilot is capable of explaining emotions, including those depicted in abstract pictures.

International Business Times UK

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Microsoft and Sony partnering on an AI-powered car assistant is the strangest news to come out of CES this week

In a surprising move, Sony and Honda announced that Microsoft is powering the AI assistant for Sony Honda Mobility.

Windows Central

The Xbox backlash continues as another console 'exclusive' is reportedly being explored for PlayStation 5

After this weekend's backlash to rumors of Hi-Fi Rush being ported systems beyond Xbox, now another game is reportedly slated for PlayStation.

Windows Central

Acer's Nitro 17 gaming laptops are getting a refresh with 14th-gen Intel and 40-series NVIDIA graphics

Acer is refreshing its budget-friendly Nitro 17 gaming laptop with current-gen tech and adopting Microsoft's new keyboard layout, which includes a dedicated Copilot key for AI support. The refreshed Nitro 17 was unveiled during CES 2024.

GamesRadar

Xbox says rampant Baldur's Gate 3 suspensions are "not automatic," advises turning off auto-upload for clips of the famously horny RPG

Baldur's Gate 3 is apparently too hot for Xbox to handle

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Age of Empires developer confirms the game is mostly written in low-level Assembly code because 'we could scroll the screen and fill it with sprites as fast or faster' than competitors like Starcraft 'even though we had twice as many pixels'

"I guess I can clarify this, since I wrote all the assembly code used in Age of Empires and Age of Kings."

Windows Central

This Halo Infinite Forge map remakes one of the series' biggest campaign missions so perfectly it requires two downloads

Thanks to Forge, one of Halo: Combat Evolved's biggest and best levels is now playable in Halo Infinite.

PC Gamer

Nearly 10 years after it came out, Obsidian's isometric RPG Pillars of Eternity gets a surprise update

The new Pillars patch has some fans hoping that Pillars of Eternity 3 might be happening.

Windows Central

Volkswagen integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT into its upcoming lineup of vehicles to act as a 'copilot' (not that one)

Volkswagen just announced its plans to integrate ChatGPT into several of its upcoming vehicles. The company intends to integrate the chatbot into its IDA voice assistant to assist with navigation and infotainment controls.

GamesRadar

Nvidia reveals AI tech promising better NPCs for games and "endless possibilities for developers," including the best part of Oblivion's beloved villagers

NVIDIA has partnered with Convai to make the most intuitive NPCs yet

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Are AAPL, MSFT, and GOOGL Solid 2024 Buys?

The tech industry is thriving on the seamless integration of generative AI, advancing cloud computing, and perpetual innovations. Against this backdrop, are Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and Alphabet (GOOGL) positioned for potential gains this year? Read more to find out….

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Windows 11's best File Explorer alternative was just updated with even more usability improvements and fixes

The third-party file manager app "Files" just received a significant update, bumping it to version 3.1. The new update ships with a ton of new features, including a System Tray Icon, Smart archive extract, Improved sorting, and more.

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