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YouTube is building a native app for Apple Vision Pro

February 5, 2024

Via: BGR

When the Vision Pro was released, there were a number of big companies missing a native app on the platform. YouTube, Spotify, and Netflix can only be accessed through the Safari browser on the device, setting up new owners with […]


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How to use the new genAI template tool in Google Sheets

February 2, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Need ideas or motivation to help you build a spreadsheet in Google Sheets? You can browse through the templates that are included in this office app and select one to customize. But a more intriguing option is to use a […]


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Google Bard finally lets you create AI-generated images, like ChatGPT and Bing

February 1, 2024

Via: BGR

Google Bard has been out and trying to compete with Microsoft’s Bing and OpenAI’s ChatGPT for a bit now, but Google’s AI chat assistant has been missing a key feature that the other AI chat assistants have had for a […]


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You can now use AI to search by vibes in Google Maps

February 1, 2024

Via: BGR

Artificial intelligence is an ever-evolving technology that finds new use cases on what feels like a daily basis. In my bingo card for AI, however, I never thought that I’d be writing about Google using its artificial intelligence tools to […]


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GenAI is moving to your smartphone, PC and car — here’s why

January 30, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) like ChatGPT has to date mostly made its home in the massive data centers of service providers and enterprises. When companies want to use genAI services, they basically purchase access to an AI platform such as […]


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As Apple opens the App Store (a little) in EU, winners and losers emerge

January 26, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Apple has now published its planned approach to opening up its App Store in Europe. As predicted, critics don’t like the plans, arguing (also as anticipated) they cost too much. Apple also opened up the worldwide App Store to game […]


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Fortnite coming back to iOS (in the EU) through new ‘Epic Store’

January 25, 2024

Via: 9to5Mac

Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone … for people who live in the European Union. Following Apple’s announcement that it will open the iPhone to third-party app stores in the EU, Epic Games has announced that Fortnite “will return […]


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Microsoft launches Mesh 3D meetings for Teams

January 24, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Microsoft’s metaverse for the workplace has officially arrived with the full launch of Mesh virtual meeting spaces on Wednesday. Instead of a Teams video call, workers can now don a virtual reality headset and interact with colleagues in a range […]


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Google is building even more AI features into Chrome – here’s what’s new

January 23, 2024

Via: BGR

The entire technology industry — at least companies — seems to be completely bought into the AI future. Google and Microsoft seemed like they quickly fell into a battle to the death over who could integrate their AI technology into […]


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WhatsApp’s AirDrop feature might be its most exciting upgrade in years

January 23, 2024

Via: BGR

AirDrop is one of the neat iPhone features that Android has had a tough time competing with. It’s also one of the features that users often take for granted if they own multiple Apple devices. That’s how I transfer files […]


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7 ways to use Microsoft Copilot right

January 22, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Whether you believe AI will be the salvation of humankind or the death of it, whether you think it’s little more than a plaything to while away your time or the surest way to get onto the fast track at […]


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Apple’s European App Store users face free market test

January 16, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Apple is about to open its European App Store to app sideloading from non-Apple sources — a laboratory experiment that will be sanitized and unavailable outside the EU, at least for now. Effectively, Apple’s new European customer experience will become […]


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Microsoft extends Copilot access to individuals and SMBs

January 16, 2024

Via: Computerworld

Two months after the launch of Copilot for Microsoft 365 to large businesses, Microsoft has expanded access to the generative AI (genAI) assistant for individual and small and midsize business (SMB) customers. Uptake is likely to be gradual, according to […]


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Google Maps can now display real-time battery information in your EV

January 9, 2024

Via: BGR

Google Maps is obviously the most popular mapping service in the world, but both Google and Apple have had an issue with electric vehicle makers like Tesla and Rivian. Both of those companies favor running their own in-house software to […]


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Google Assistant’s forgotten memory magic

January 3, 2024

Via: Computerworld

If there’s one thing I always remember these days, it’s that my malleable mammal memory sure ain’t what it used to be. As (I think) I’ve said plenty of times before, my brain stopped storing new stuff somewhere around 2014. […]


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The best Android apps for business in 2024

December 19, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Trying to find the right app for any given area on Android is a lot like trying to order dinner at a restaurant with way too many options on the menu. How can you possibly find the right choice in […]


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15 little-known Google Assistant tricks for Android

December 13, 2023

Via: Computerworld

Fancy new features are fan-frickin’-tastic. But let’s face it: We aren’t all carrying shiny new phones right now. And we don’t all have shiny new Android versions in front of our shiny faces this time of year. That doesn’t, however, […]


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Apple Pay will need to open up to a little more competition

December 12, 2023

Via: Computerworld

In the wake of Epic’s major app store win against Google, Apple may be looking to open up some of its Apple Pay tech to mobile payment rivals. The iPhone maker has decided to make the offer rather than submit […]


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4 advanced Gboard adjustments for faster Android typing

December 8, 2023

Via: Computerworld

When you’re obsessed with efficiency, like I am, every extra second you shave off your routine absolutely adds up. And even if you aren’t a full-time productivity-seeking super-nerd, some simple adjustments to your mobile-tech setup can go a surprisingly long […]


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4 advanced ‘smart chip’ tips for Google Docs and Sheets

December 7, 2023

Via: Computerworld

In Google Docs and Sheets, you can add smart chips to your document or inside spreadsheet cells. These are interactive elements shaped like capsules; when you move the pointer over any of them, a card pops open with useful information […]