12 Days of OpenAI ends with a new model for the new year
OpenAI announced upcoming o3 and o3-mini AI models. The new models are enhanced “reasoning” AI models that build on the o1 and o1-mini models released this year. Both models handily…
Google Chrome is testing a new AI tool that scans for scams to help save you from online trickery
Google Chrome is testing a new AI-powered scam detection feature It seemingly uses an on-device Large Language Model (LLM) to maintain user privacy AI-driven safety tools, including scam detection, help…
12 Days of OpenAI – Live updates from Day 12 including ChatGPT, Sora, o1 and more
Refresh 2024-12-20T18:24:39.396Z It’s simply been a packed 12 days of announcements from OpenAI with Sora – the text-to-video generator – likely stealing the show as the most anticipated. Still new…
Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent
Windows 11 24H2 has a new bug that breaks audio output It’s caused by Dirac Audio software, and a fix is being worked on Microsoft has blocked the update for…
One of the most exciting upcoming CES 2025 launches just got leaked
Last year, Lenovo teased a rollable laptop at MWC 2023, but it was purely a prototype. Now, a leak covered by The Verge from Evan Blass claims that the concept…
Here’s why some PC gamers shouldn’t install the latest Windows 11 update
The latest Windows 11 update, codenamed 24H2, has been a troubled rollout for Microsoft, but one thing’s been clear from the beginning: PC gamers should wait to install it. Let’s…
Salt Typhoon: US cybersecurity watchdog urges switch to Signal-like messaging apps
The US cybersecurity watchdog is urging citizens to use only secure end-to-end encrypted messaging apps like Signal to secure mobile communications. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) shared a…
This sleek new AI device will transcribe and analyze your conversations for way less than its rivals
The Pocket is the latest standalone AI-powered gadget to be revealed. For $79, it promises to record, transcribe, and organize conversations. The hype around AI-powered hardware at the beginning of…
NYT Strands today — my hints, answers and spangram for Friday, December 20 (game #292)
Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for…
Quordle today – my hints and answers for Friday, December 20 (game #1061)
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,000 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you…