TECHNOLOGY

Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Data Center Plans Hit the Brakes

Microsoft has decided to slow down or even halt some of its data center projects. This includes a massive $1 billion project in Ohio. The reason? The tech giant might have overestimated the need for powerful computers to support artificial intelligence technology. This shift comes after a period of rapid expansion driven by the surge in demand for cloud and AI servic...

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows PCs: Urgent Update Needed to Block Ransomware

A recent security update from Microsoft addressed 134 flaws in Windows. Among these, one particular flaw, now known as CVE-2025-29824, was a zero-day vulnerability. This means hackers could use it to gain control of a system without the user even knowing. Unfortunately, this flaw has already been used in targeted ransomware attacks. These attacks hit various sectors,...

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Smart Move: Why Lagging in AI Can Be an Advantage

Microsoft is making waves in the AI world with a strategy that might seem counterintuitive at first glance. The tech giant is choosing to develop AI models that are a few months behind the latest cutting-edge technology. This approach, led by Microsoft's AI chief, offers some surprising benefits. First off, let's talk about cost. Developing state-of-the-art AI model...

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Copilot's Big Makeover: Your AI Sidekick Gets a Personal Touch

Microsoft recently threw a big party to celebrate its 50-year milestone. At this event, they unveiled a bunch of cool updates for their AI assistant, Copilot. The goal is to make Copilot more personal and handy for everyday tasks. The AI chief, Mustafa Suleyman, shared his vision. He wants each user to have a unique Copilot experience. This means the AI will lea...

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's New Tool: Coding Made Easy with Firebase Studio

Google has introduced a new tool called Firebase Studio. This tool is designed to make app development easier. It uses artificial intelligence to help users create full-fledged apps using simple prompts. This launch comes at a time when another AI-powered coding tool, Cursor AI, is gaining popularity. Cursor AI is valued at $10 billion and allows users to code withou...

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google's New AI Tools for Docs and Sheets: What's the Buzz?

Google has rolled out some fresh updates for its Workspace apps, with a focus on AI-powered features. These enhancements aim to make tasks easier and more efficient. One of the standout additions is an AI-driven podcast feature integrated into Google Docs. This tool can generate audio overviews of documents, essentially creating podcasts from written content. It's no...

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

YouTube's New AI Guardians: Protecting Creators from Digital Impersonators

YouTube has taken a significant step in safeguarding its creators from AI-generated impersonations. The platform has broadened its trial program, which identifies AI-created content that mimics the appearance of famous individuals. This move is part of a larger effort to combat the misuse of AI technology, which can create convincing but harmful replicas. The compan...

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Apr 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Master Tricky Apps with Windows 11's Copilot

Microsoft has been tinkering with its Copilot assistant in Windows 11. It has been a bit of a rollercoaster, shifting from a native app to a web app and back again. But there's a fresh feature that's caught some attention. Copilot Vision, which started as a tool to analyze web pages in Microsoft Edge, has gotten an upgrade. Now, it can look at any app window and help...

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Apr 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Sony's New TV Prices: Tariffs at Play?

Sony's latest TV lineup, including the Bravia 8 II OLED, Bravia 5, and Bravia 2 LED sets, has hit the market. The Bravia 8 II OLED is set to be a top contender in 2025. However, there's a noticeable price hike in the US compared to its predecessor, the A95L. The 65-inch Bravia 8 II is priced at $3, 999. 99, which is $500 more than the A95L. Meanwhile, the Canadian pr...

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Apr 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Reddit's New AI Search: A Game Changer or Just a Copycat?

Reddit is making waves with a fresh update to its AI search tool. This tool, called Reddit Answers, now works with Google Gemini. This is not the first time Reddit and Google have teamed up. They started working together over a year ago. At that time, Reddit began using Google Cloud's Vertex AI to build smart AI agents. The big news is that Reddit Answers is getting...

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