Google Pixel 9 is at the Nexus of Hardware, Software, and AI (Premium)

When it comes to the Pixel 9 series, it’s a bit cheap to write something like, “It’s all about the software” or even, “It’s all about the AI,” even though there’s plenty–perhaps too much–to discuss there. But these bon mots are even more pointless th… Continue reading Google Pixel 9 is at the Nexus of Hardware, Software, and AI (Premium)

Windows 11’s AI-Powered Recall Feature Will Enter Public Testing in October

Microsoft will start testing the AI-powered Recall feature with Windows Insiders in October after delaying it on Copilot+ PCs over privacy concerns.
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I Will Not Pay for AI (Premium)

Close your eyes and imagine it’s the 1990s. Microsoft has successfully transitioned its growing family of productivity applications–Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and so on–into a bundle it calls a suite that it sells for less than the cost of buying each … Continue reading I Will Not Pay for AI (Premium)

Once More Unto the Pixel, Dear Friends, Once More (Premium)

Thanks in part to the rise of generative AI, 2024 has emerged as a critical year in the battle of digital ecosystems.
But there’s much more going on than that: Energized by the improvements I saw in the Google Pixel 8 Pro, I invested heavily in the bro… Continue reading Once More Unto the Pixel, Dear Friends, Once More (Premium)

Google Announces Expanded Pixel 9 Series Family (Updated)

As expected, Google today announced an expanded family of Pixel 9 series smartphones that includes Fold and Pro XL models in addition to the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro.
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Security Researcher Demos Microsoft Copilot Flaws at Black Hat Conference

Former Microsoft security architect Michael Bargury demonstrated multiple flaws that malicious hackers can exploit to abuse Microsoft Copilot.
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Microsoft is Adding Two New AI Features to Clipchamp

Microsoft will update its terrific Clipchamp video editor with support for AI-based background and noise removal capabilities.
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UK CMA is Investigating Amazon’s Partnership With AI Startup Anthropic

The UK’s CMA is investigating Amazon’s $4 billion investment in Anthropic, the startup known for its “Claude” family of generative AI models.
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