Intel is a company in crisis, failing to compete with the products of its booming rivals and struggling to get back on its feet after a high-profile leadership shakeup and devastating layoffs. The last thing it needs is to be in the crosshairs of an increasingly retaliatory federal government. But that is indeed what’s happening, …
Last month, a Pew Research Center report shed light on Google’s AI Overviews’ effect on web publishing. In short, the analysis painted an abysmal outlook for anyone relying on web traffic. But on Wednesday, Google Search head Liz Reid penned a blog post that puts quite a different spin on things. The Google VP claims …
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Yesterday, Meta introduced a that’s almost identical to Snapchat’s Snap Map. The feature has quickly sparked a backlash, though, and not just because it’s yet another example of Instagram ripping off a Snapchat feature. While the map requires users to opt-in to share their location, many users were surprised and alarmed to see that their …
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A couple of days after announcing its first open-weight models in six years, OpenAI is releasing the long-awaited GPT-5. What’s more, you can start using it today, even if you’re a free user. With GPT-5, the company is touting across-the-board enhancements, claiming the model is its best yet when it comes to coding, writing, safety, …
The upheaval continues for gaming at Microsoft. The latest victim appears to be Contraband, a planned release from Avalanche Studios with Xbox Game Studios as publisher. The co-op open-world game from the studio behind the entertaining Just Cause series was teased in a brief, mostly atmospheric trailer at E3 2021. But very little had been …
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Another major streaming platform is set to crack down on password sharing. JB Perrette, head of streaming and gaming at Warner Bros. Discovery, just told investors that HBO Max will begin an “aggressive” messaging campaign about the practice beginning next month, according to an earnings report. Beyond stricter messaging, the company is looking to close …
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Image: Acer It ain’t easy to find a deal on a gaming monitor, particularly if you want one that has a quality IPS panel. But today, Acer (via its official branded eBay store) is offering just such a deal: a refurbished 27-inch 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor, with that crucial IPS tech, for just $178.99. That’s …
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Image: Microsoft Stuck on a boss? Don’t know how to “perfect parry?” Microsoft is adding its AI assistant, Copilot, to help you with your games via an addition to the Windows Game Bar application. Right now, what Microsoft is calling “Gaming Copilot (Beta)” will show up only for those enrolled in previews for Xbox Insiders …
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Image: Microsoft Designer With new AI systems comes new AI vulnerabilities, and a big one was just discovered. It’s a flaw in Microsoft’s method of allowing agents to interact with websites on your behalf. Microsoft calls this technique NLWeb, which is a kind of HTML for AI agents. The company unveiled this at its Build …
Microsoft’s agentic HTML can leak passwords and AI keys, researcher finds Read More »
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Displays up to four camera feeds at once No cloud, no ads, no subscription required Easy setup and intuitive interface Long battery life with flexible mounting options Cons Only works with Eufy devices No support for Alexa, Google Assistant, or third-party integrations No built-in voice assistant or smart display …
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