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Google Chrome Launches On-Device AI Scam Detection for Privacy

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Google has introduced a fresh AI scam-detection tool in the newest Chrome Canary version. Named "Client Side Detection Brand and Intent for Scam Detection," this feature employs a large language model located on your device to examine webpages on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. On-Device Analysis This approach means that all processing happens directly on your […]

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Microsoft AI Chief Predicts Conversational AI Will Replace Browsers by 2029

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Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman forecasts that within the next three to five years, conversational AI will take over as the main way for users to interact with online content, replacing traditional web browsers. Changing the Landscape of Online Interaction In a recent chat with The Verge, Suleyman expressed his views on how interfaces powered by

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Google Urges FTC to Block Microsoft’s OpenAI Cloud Partnership

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Google has requested the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to look into Microsoft’s exclusive cloud service deal with OpenAI. The Information, as reported by Reuters, indicates that this discussion took place while the FTC was probing Google about Microsoft’s business practices as part of a wider investigation. Microsoft and OpenAI’s Growing Partnership The alliance between Microsoft

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Microsoft Rolls Out Full-Screen Ads for Windows 10 Users

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Microsoft has a history of irritating users to encourage upgrades from older Windows versions, and now they seem to be focusing on persuading people to buy new PCs—particularly from the Microsoft Surface Laptop range. While the specific laptop is not mentioned, the intent is unmistakable. Microsoft is shifting its strategy from merely encouraging users to leave

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Microsoft’s Windows 365: The Future of Traditional PCs?

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Microsoft has rolled out the Windows 365 Link, marking its first desktop computer aimed solely at linking users with Windows in the cloud. With a price tag of $349, this device is set to hit the market in April 2025, catering primarily to business clients. Design and Portability The Windows 365 Link boasts a stylish and

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Phil Spencer: Microsoft Not Rushing to Create Handheld Console

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Rumors about Microsoft’s handheld gaming device have been circulating for quite some time now. However, a report from the previous year indicated that it may not be released until 2026. In a recent chat with Bloomberg, Xbox leader Phil Spencer essentially confirmed that the company isn’t in a hurry to launch a handheld, mentioning it is,

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Windows Hello Unveils New Login Design: Fingerprint, Face, Passkey

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Microsoft has rolled out a fresh Windows Insider preview version (build 22635.4440), which mainly updates Windows Hello. The firm has crafted new icons that will represent the method of login, whether it be through password, fingerprint sensor, or facial recognition across the system in the future. Furthermore, Microsoft has revamped the Windows Hello login screen in

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Microsoft Q1 2024 Revenue Up 16% Driven by Cloud Growth

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Microsoft Corp. has shared its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, showcasing the company’s growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) services. For the quarter ending September 30, 2024, Microsoft announced a revenue of $65.6 billion, representing a significant 16% rise compared to the same timeframe last year. Financial Performance The tech leader’s operating income

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Microsoft Postpones Copilot+ Recall to December

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Microsoft has once again postponed the Recall feature for Copilot+ PCs. This feature is designed to simplify the process of finding items on Windows by capturing screenshots of user activity at set intervals, which allows users to search through this information. It employs local AI models to create a timeline for users to explore. Initial Plans

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Microsoft Claims Google Funds Campaign Against Its Cloud Services

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Through a blog entry written by Rima Alaily, who is Microsoft’s CVP and Deputy General Counsel, the tech behemoth from Redmond is claiming that Google is running a covert operation to tarnish its reputation before the European Commission. Google’s Complaint In September, Google officially lodged a complaint against Microsoft with the European Commission, alleging that the

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