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Nov 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Eyeing the Ultimate Windows Wallpaper: A Global Snapshot Contest

Ever wondered what makes a great Windows wallpaper? Microsoft recently hosted a global contest for photographers to capture the next iconic image for its Surface devices. The stakes were high, given the fame of Bliss, the default wallpaper for Windows XP, which is reportedly the most viewed photo ev

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Nov 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Kindle's Color Adventure Hits a Bump

Imagine you finally get your hands on the new Kindle Colorsoft, which was supposed to be a game-changer with its color E Ink display. But unfortunately, many people are facing big issues with the screen. Some users say they see a strange yellow bar at the bottom, while others complain that the displ

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Nov 04 2024BUSINESS

Jim Cramer's Take: When to Buy Microsoft Stock

Every day at 10:20 a. m. ET, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer hosts a "Morning Meeting" livestream. Let's dive into what happened on Thursday. Tech stocks were down, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 both losing ground. Microsoft and Meta Platforms led the decline after their earnings reports didn'

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Nov 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Pushes Back AI Screen Snap Gizmo Again

Microsoft has put off launching its screen-capturing AI feature, Recall, yet again. The tool, aimed at Windows Insiders, will now debut in December instead of October. The feature, designed to snap and save your computer activities, has faced pushback due to privacy concerns. Windows users have expr

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Nov 04 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Million-Dollar Bet: Try Edge and Bing

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Microsoft is on a mission to get you to switch from Google to their own products, Edge and Bing. They’re not just asking nicely; they’re offering big bucks! We’re talking a whopping $1, 000, 000 for one lucky winner, plus $10, 000 for ten runners-up. The catch? You've go

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Nov 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Exploring OmniParser: Microsoft's New Tool for AI to Understand Screens

Microsoft's OmniParser is making waves in the world of open-source AI. This new tool, released last month, is now the most popular model on Hugging Face. What makes OmniParser special? It helps AI agents understand screenshots better. Let's dive into how it works. OmniParser is a smart AI tool desi

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Nov 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Tool for PCs Faces Another Delay

Microsoft's much-awaited AI tool, Recall, is hitting yet another snag. This tool, designed for Copilot+ PCs, has already seen delays in June and August. Now, it seems, testing for Windows Insiders won't start until December. Brandon LeBlanc, a senior product manager at Windows, explained that the te

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Nov 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Big Tech Teams Up to Say: Keep Hands Off Our AI Money

In a surprising move, giants like Microsoft and venture capitalists from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) have come together. But this isn't about a new tech project. It's about a plea to governments: don't mess with their money by regulating AI. They say it’s about protecting startups, but the truth migh

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Nov 03 2024TECHNOLOGY

Apple's New AI Update: What To Expect

Apple is rolling out a free software update, iOS 18, to bring artificial intelligence (AI) features to its iPhone 16 lineup. This update comes a few weeks after the new iPhone models hit the market, with prices ranging from $800 to $1, 200. The update will also be available for last year's premium m

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Nov 02 2024TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11's Recall Feature: Still Not Ready, Now Aiming for December

Recall, a controversial feature for Windows 11 that was supposed to help users find anything done on their PCs, is facing yet another delay. Initially planned for October, Microsoft now says they need more time to get it right. The feature, which takes regular "snapshots" of your computer and uses A

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