Microsoft has decided to close its Movies & TV store on PCs and Xbox consoles. This change was announced on a support page on July 18. The store, which has been around since 2012, will no longer sell movies or TV shows. If you try to access the store, you will see a message saying that Microsoft is
The FACT model is a new tool that helps with language translation and learning. It uses a mix of text and visual information to make translations better. This model is special because it looks at future context and ensures that the translation makes sense with both text and images. In tests, the FA
Microsoft's Office XML format is under fire from LibreOffice. They say it's too complicated on purpose. This makes it hard for other programs to work with Microsoft's files. LibreOffice calls this a "lock-in strategy. " They think Microsoft wants to keep users stuck with their software. LibreOffice
Molly White, known for her work on Web3 technologies and her Citation Needed newsletter, shares her tech preferences and reading habits. She uses a Pixel 7, which she considers relatively new for her, as she tends to use devices until they are no longer functional. Her phone wallpaper is a picture o
Metal 3D printing is a game-changer. It constructs objects layer by layer from a digital blueprint. The melt pool, a hot, liquid area, is crucial for the final product's quality. Monitoring this pool helps in identifying flaws and predicting how the material will act. Different 3D printers use vari
Creating secure designs for computer chips is no easy task. It takes a lot of time and effort. Even small mistakes can cause big problems. To tackle this, a new system called CITADEL was created. It's like a building block set for security. You can mix and match different parts to create a strong de
Tesla's Robotaxi service is now being tested in Austin, offering a glimpse into the future of autonomous driving. The experience is mostly smooth, but there are some issues to work out. The Robotaxi uses only cameras and neural networks to navigate, which is different from other self-driving cars.
Tech reviewers have been busy lately, testing and reviewing a bunch of new gadgets. From phones to cameras, soundbars to laptops, there's a lot to talk about. Let's dive in and see what's hot and what's not. First up, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. This foldable phone is getting a lot of attention. I
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is facing some big questions about its future. A group of advisors recently said that OpenAI should stay under nonprofit control. They believe AI is too important to be left to just corporations or governments. The advisors think a nonprofit structure allows for m
Infrared (IR) imaging is a big deal. It helps in many areas like spotting objects, checking factories, and even medical scans. But there's a catch: IR images are often blurry and noisy. This makes it tough for regular object detection models to work well. To tackle this, a new method has been devel
