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New Windows 11 update injects ads in your Start menu — here's how to turn them off
By Momo Tabari published
Windows 11 released a software update yesterday that places advertisements on the Start menu, with the changes gradually rolling out to users throughout the week. Here's how to turn them off.
Microsoft's new lightweight AI rivals GPT-3.5 — it's learning from children's books and fits on phones
By Sarah Chaney published
Large language models (LLMs) are still necessary for more complex tasks, but your next phone could sport this new compact AI model from Microsoft: the Phi-3 Mini.
How to block built-in ads on Windows 10: No, I don't want to upgrade to Windows 11 or make a Microsoft Account
By Rael Hornby published
Tired of ads in Windows 10? This guide will help you to disable Microsoft's micro-ads across the platform!
Google I/O 2024: Android 15, Pixel 8a and everything else we expect to see
By Sarah Chaney published
Google hasn't officially announced what we'll see at the its I/O 2024 event, but there's a lot of rumored software and hardware updates we're excited for.
Meta AI isn't the next ChatGPT, but it could be the next Threads
By Rael Hornby published
Meta has launched a standalone site for its new, Llama 3-powered Meta AI, but can it really rival ChatGPT?
A major Windows 11 AI innovation may be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite laptops — should you care?
By Momo Tabari published
The AI Explorer believed to feature in Windows 11's 24H2 update might be exclusive to Snapdragon X Elite processors.
Google Drive dark mode: How to turn on this long-awaited feature in 4 clicks
By Momo Tabari published
Bless the stars! Google Drive finally has a dark mode, and in a few simple steps, you can turn it on and save yourself from eye strain.
YouTube has taken a drastic step in its war on ad blockers
By Stevie Bonifield published
YouTube takes aim at third-party ad blocking apps with a drastic new change, but are ad blockers the real issue or YouTube's ad placement? Here's a look at the latest in the war on ad blockers.
Adobe shakes things up with generative AI tools for Premiere Pro debuting at NAB 2024
By Mark Anthony Ramirez published
Today Adobe is shaking things up a bit here at NAB 2024 for video editors with a sneak peek at some powerful new generative AI features coming to Premiere Pro later this year.
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