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LG's new ultrawide gaming monitor supports DisplayHDR 1000 and a 240Hz refresh rate
The 49-inch monitor is essentially two Quad HD screens in one, it boasts top-notch specs for gamers, and it even comes with a free desk pad.
LG has just launched the latest in its UltraGear lineup of gaming monitors, and it's quite the unit. The LG UltraGear 49-inch DQHD monitor (model number 49GR85DC-B) packs some top-of-the-line specs for a top-notch ultra-wide gaming experience, and it carries a price tag to match, coming in at $1,300.
Windows 11 Snipping Tool vulnerability can reveal sensitive information in screenshots
After Pixel phones, it looks like Windows 11's built-in screenshot tool also lets attackers reveal information you may have cropped out.
Recently, we heard of a vulnerability in the screenshot tool of Google's Pixel phones, referred to as aCropalypse, which can result in revealing sensitive information through screenshots, even without the user realizing it. As it turns out, Google isn't the only one with this issue, as the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11 suffers from the same problem.
Plex is going away from the PlayStation 3
If you use your PlayStation 3 as a Plex media player, you'll have to consider alternatives.
If you have a PlayStation 3 that you still use as a media player, you're not alone. I know a few people who use one, and up until semi-recently, I used to use one too with my Plex media server. Now that functionality is going away, as six years after the official PlayStation 3 Plex app was deprecated, the application is no longer going to be supported. Users who use one are being encouraged to switch to another device such as a Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, or a Chromecast. Plex will stop working on the PlayStation 3 from the 24th of March, 2023.
Bard, Google's long-awaited ChatGPT rival, is finally here
Google's answer to ChatGPT and the new Bing chat is now available in preview for select users in the US and UK, with more countries to follow.
Google is officially entering the AI-powered chat war against ChatGPT with the introduction of Bard, its own take on the concept. Starting today, users in the United States and the United Kingdom can sign up for a preview of Bard and ask for help or information on a given topic. In return, Bard can generate structured responses that help users get the information they need more quickly.
Bing chat now uses an advanced version of DALL-E to let users create images with words
Microsoft is bringing Bing Image Creator to Bing chat, which is powered by an advanced version of the DALL∙E model
Microsoft has announced two big upgrades for Bing. Now available in the AI-powered Bing chat experience is Bing Image Creator, which is powered by a version of the DALL∙E model to help you generate images with your own words. Also available in the standard Bing search are AI-powered visual stories and knowledge cards.
Obsbot announces a new high-end webcam with a host of new features including a 50MP sensor
Obsbot has announced the Tiny 2, its latest 4K webcam with AI-powered tracking. This new model features voice and gesture controls and a 50MP sensor.
Obsbot, the makers of the excellent Tiny 4K webcam we reviewed last year, are back with a new and upgraded model, the brand-new Obsbot Tiny 2. Acting as a successor to the Obsbot Tiny 4K and a response to the Insta360 Link (which we also reviewed last year), this new model packs an even better sensor and other improvements, while retaining the core AI-powered tracking functionality, with pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ) capabilities.
The stunning LG Gram Style laptop is now available, starting at $1,500
The LG Gram Style is an absolutely beautiful laptop, available in both 14-inch and 16-inch models, and you can buy it now.
LG has announced that the Gram Style duo of laptops is now available to buy in the United States, with prices starting at $1,499.99 for the 14-inch model and $1,799.99 for the larger 16-inch version.
Surface Go 4: Everything we know and what we're hoping for
Microsoft's latest Surface Go didn't bring a lot of changes, but what can we expect from the Surface Go 4? Here's what we know so far.
The Microsoft Surface Go family may not be the most exciting of laptops, but it has some undeniable merits. These devices bring features like a Full HD+ 3:2 display, a 1080p webcam (and another one on the back), and Windows Hello facial recognition to a very affordable price point, which is commendable. The Surface Go 3 is naturally the best entry in the series, and in our review, we found it to be a great option if you're looking for an affordable tablet. But it's been over a year since it launched, and we're starting to be excited for what's next — a potential Surface Go 4.
AMD delays top-end Ryzen Mobile 7040HS laptop chips
AMD's highest-end APUs for thin and light laptops are delayed until April.
Announced back at CES in January, AMD's Ryzen 7040HS APUs using the Phoenix chip have been delayed to April in order to "ensure the best possible user experience". We expected to see laptops using these APUs arrive sometime this month but it seems we won't see them for at least another few weeks. There are several other members in the Ryzen 7000 mobile family, but it seems the delay has been limited to 7040HS chips, though most other laptop chips using the Ryzen 7000 branding are refreshes of older Ryzen 5000, and 6000 APUs rather than completely new processors, since AMD has made its naming scheme very confusing.
Share the fun: Bing chat now lets you post links to its responses on social media
Microsoft made five tweaks to Bing chat this week, and one of them helps ensure you can share the AI-powered chat bot's responses with your friends
Right on time, Microsoft has shared another one of its weekly updates on the changes made to AI-powered Bing chat over the past week. Not counting the new integration in Microsoft Edge version 111, there were five big changes the company made to the experience between March 9 and March 17. The biggest one is the ability to share chat responses with your friends.
Microsoft is putting you in control of Windows 11 app defaults, pinning with these upcoming changes
Microsoft is making some tweaks to app default settings and app pinning in Windows 11 to better put you in control of changes apps make on your PC.
Microsoft will soon be making a few tweaks to app defaults mechanisms, as well as app pinning in Windows 11 so that these are both clearer and more concise. The changes will be coming first to Windows Insiders in a Windows 11 Dev Channel release in the coming months.
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Windows 11 beta update expands live captions support outside the US
Microsoft is rolling out a new update for Windows Insiders in the Beta channel, including a few features previously available in Canary and Dev.
Windows Insiders in the Beta channel are being treated to a new update for Windows 11 today, bringing the build number to 22624.1465 or 22621.1465, depending on whether you've opted into testing additional features. For the former build, this update adds some of the capabilities that have been available in the Dev (and now Canary) channels for some time, starting with expanded language support for live captions.
Microsoft 365 Copilot aims to boost productivity at every level thanks to AI
Microsoft has unveiled the next major step for its Office apps with Microsoft 365 Copilot, leveraging AI to increase your productivity.
Microsoft has unveiled Microsoft 365 Copilot, the next evolutionary step for its productivity suite, Microsoft 365. The company has been going all-in on AI lately, especially with the introduction of the new Bing in February (which Microsoft also refers to as a "copilot for the web"), leveraging the GPT-4 large language model. Microsoft 365 Copilot also relies on large language models, but now it's using it to boost your productivity across every app in the Microsoft 365 suite.
Razer's first tempered glass mouse mat helps improve your gaming style
The Razer Atlas is Razer's first tempered glass mouse mat, and it helps ensure you experience zero mouse resistance during intense gaming sessions.
Razer has launched a new mouse mat, but it is quite different from the others you're probably already familiar with. The new Razer Atlas is Razer's first tempered glass mouse mat, and it is designed to improve your gaming style.
No more waiting: You can now try the new Bing without the waitlist
Microsoft seems to have removed the waitlist to try the new chat-based Bing experience, so anyone can now join and try it right away.
Microsoft appears to be expanding the preview program for the new Bing experience, meaning you no longer have to wait in line to be allowed to try it. Based on reports from Windows Central, as well as members of the XDA team, if you try to join the waitlist now, you'll immediately be accepted and you can start using the new Bing Chat capabilities.
Surface Laptop 4 abnormally shutting down? The March firmware update has fixed it
Microsoft has issued the March firmware update for the Surface Laptop 4, and it fixes the issue where your Surface might have shut down randomly.
Microsoft has issued the March firmware update for the Surface Laptop 4 with Intel CPUs. This latest update is quite significant, as Microsoft mentioned it corrected an issue where the Surface Laptop 4 might abnormally be shutting down, as has been widely reported on Reddit and other social media channels. Also coming with the update are the usual driver updates for core system areas.
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition early access now available on select Chromebooks
Microsoft is bringing the Bedrock edition of Minecraft to Chromebooks, but only a select few might be able to try it today.
Minecraft fans with Chromebooks, it's time to rejoice! Playing your favorite game on ChromeOS is soon to be a lot easier. Developer Mojang has announced that it is bringing the Bedrock version of Minecraft to Chromebooks, but only in early access with no confirmed release date for the full version just yet.
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Microsoft is reportedly offering free USB drives to Insiders to reinstall Windows 11
After making some big changes to the Windows Insider Program earlier this month, Microsoft is reportedly making it easier to reinstall Windows 11.
Microsoft is apparently offering free USB drives to select Windows Insiders, following the changes to the Insider Program that include the introduction of the new Canary channel. As part of these changes, Microsoft moved all Insiders in the Dev channel to the new Canary channel, which essentially works the same way as the Dev channel used to, but is now more focused on long-term development. Meanwhile, if you wanted to stay on the Dev channel, which is focused on features coming relatively soon, you would need to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 to sign up again.
Dell launches its first Windows on Arm laptop, and it's surprisingly cheap
Dell is a few years late to the party, but its first Windows on Arm laptop costs under $500 and it offers a lot of value for that price.
Dell is finally joining the fray with its first-ever Windows on Arm laptop, and it's a surprisingly good deal, at least at first glance. The laptop is the new Dell Inspiron 14, which Dell already offers in Intel and AMD variants, and it costs just $500.
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Windows 11 gets a touch-optimized taskbar and third-party widgets
The latest mandatory update for Windows 11 is rolling out now, and it includes plenty of new features. Windows 10 is also getting some updates.
Windows 11 users are in for a few upgrades today, as it's once again time for Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates. For Windows 11 version 22H2, that means there are a lot of new features, as Microsoft is rolling out the "Moment 2" update, after making it available as an optional update at the end of last month. Today's update is mandatory, as per usual with Patch Tuesday. Of course, the original version of Windows 11 is also getting updated, and so is Windows 10.