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After I/O and Build, 10 Things to Know About the Promise and Peril of AI
Recent developers' conferences from Microsoft and Google leave me feeling that their AI technologies aren't as easy to work with as they'd like you to believe.
5 Ways Copilot+ PCs Solve the Biggest Problems With AI PCs
Microsoft and PC makers finally give us real reasons to buy AI laptops.
At Microsoft Build 2024, Copilot Is Everywhere, Especially for Developers
Not surprisingly, the biggest focus at Build was on developer tools, including improvements to Copilot Studio and its broader Azure AI Studio.
Useful or Potential Spyware? Microsoft's Recall Feature Draws Regulatory Scrutiny
A UK watchdog is asking Microsoft to explain how it will safeguard user data. Meanwhile, security experts are concerned Recall will be abused to spy on users' activities.
Alongside Laptops, Qualcomm Debuts Snapdragon X Elite Mini PC for Developers
The dev kit launches on June 18 for $899 and essentially acts as a Windows 11 desktop.
Good Luck Escaping AI: At Build 2024, Microsoft Leans Hard Into Copilot
Among the many developer and productivity announcements, Microsoft hammers home the theme of Copilot everywhere and makes another push for AI PCs.
Copilot+ PCs Have Great Potential But Will Businesses Care?
The new machines, backed by Microsoft's AI and initially powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite platform, set the stage for what could be the biggest change to the PC landscape in years.
Why Are Intel Processors AWOL in Microsoft’s New Surfaces?
Intel needs a little more time to reach (or maybe even surpass) the projected performance of Qualcomm's Snapdragon X chips, so no fresh Intel Surfaces for now.
Hands On: Microsoft's 2024 Surfaces Level Up With Copilot AI, Arm Silicon
With Qualcomm processors and AI-powered features, new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models lead the charge as Microsoft ushers in a new era of PCs. Here's what they look and feel like.
At Microsoft Build, Did We Just See the Spark of a PC-Laptop Revolution?
Snapdragon-based Surfaces. OEMs adopting Qualcomm chips. A way more robust Windows on Arm emulator. The laptop market just got a whole lot more complicated...and interesting.
How to Watch the Microsoft Build 2024 Keynote and What to Expect
Copilot, AI, and Azure programming will feature strongly at Microsoft's annual developer conference, which kicks off at 9 a.m. PT on May 21 with a keynote from CEO Satya Nadella.
Everything We Saw at Microsoft's AI Event: Copilot+ PCs, Recall, Surface, More
Along with new Surface tablets and laptops, Microsoft announces new AI capabilities for its own software and third-party apps. Here are the top announcements from today’s pre-Build event.
First Look: HP Adopts Snapdragon X Elite Alongside an OmniBook Brand Revival
In concert with the rollout of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X AI-ready processors, HP is overhauling the branding and design of its laptop lines. Here's a look at the new Omnis, and more.
Meet the Snapdragon X Elite Starting Lineup From Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo
The PC makers are prepping Windows 11 laptops built with Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite X chips.
Hands On: Lenovo Embraces Snapdragon X Elite CPU in New Yoga, ThinkPad AI PCs
Lenovo's tipping two laptops in its iconic consumer and business lines, built around Windows 11 on Arm and Qualcomm's silicon. We checked them out in advance of today's announcements.
Forget Clippy, Forget Cortana: Windows Copilot Is the Real Deal! Or Is It?
Microsoft’s recently announced AI assistant comes with lots of questions and lots of promise. But please bring back Cortana capabilities in Windows Copilot!
Windows to Get Native RAR File Support, Controls for RGB Lighting
The features should cut down on the need to download various third-party apps for archive formats and RGB lighting controls for your PC accessories.
ChatGPT Adding Bing as Its Default Search Experience
ChatGPT data will no longer be limited to pre-2021 data, at least for ChatGPT Plus users to start, Microsoft reveals at Build 2023. Nvidia and Azure helped make it happen.
Windows AI Copilot Rolls Out in Preview Next Month, Plug-Ins Coming to Bing AI
At Microsoft Build 2023, the company bills Windows Copilot as the first PC platform with 'centralized AI assistance to help people easily take action and get things done.'
Qualcomm Revs Up AI Capabilities for Snapdragon Laptops and Tablets
Qualcomm jumps on the AI train at Microsoft Build 2023, bringing AI access directly to devices running on its latest Snapdragon chip for Windows.
