Windows is back on the Microsoft menu
…Davuluri responded to the pressure on Microsoft to improve Windows 11 by laying out a plan to focus on performance, reliability, and overall experiences in the OS just a couple of months…
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Age verification is a mess but we’re doing it anyway
…But age inference alone often can’t reliably predict someone’s age, and may not meet the bar set by government regulators. When the system is unsure about someone’s age — or…
Google Assistant
…Amazon and Google just launched a bunch of new smart home hardware and software features this week , and I know you have questions. I haven’t tested any of them yet, but…
Inside the room where the smart home industry is still betting on Matter
…It is built to be secure and private, easy to set up, and widely compatible. Developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), whose members include Apple, Amazon, Google, and Samsung…
AI warfare is already here
…In 2024, the Biden administration published a memorandum on AI and national security, setting up rules for how AI can be used in certain national security scenarios — and for now, even…
GitHub faces a fight for its survival at Microsoft
…Its return is part of an ongoing effort to rebuild trust among Windows users and improve the reliability of the OS. * Leaked images reveal new Xbox Elite 3 and Xbox Cloud Gaming…
Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less
…In fact, some of the best discounts we’re seeing are on gadgets that retail for $50 or less, from portable chargers and 4K streaming devices to cheap(ish) security cameras. There…
The best trackers for finding your stuff
…Using it requires identity verification and carries strict penalties, including a $1 million fine for misuse. Tile also offers a “Scan and Secure” tool for detecting unknown Tile devices nearby, though potential…
The SpaceX IPO is a trillion-dollar gamble on the future of space
…high level of reliability and safety needed for any hardware that you launch, the weight constraints, lack of opportunity for maintenance, and the need to secure power and shield from space radiation…
Google built a great smart speaker, but Gemini isn’t ready for it
…It’s easier to talk to than Google Assistant ever was, and a lot smarter. But today it’s slow and less reliable. Add the subscription requirement for some of its more…