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Microsoft has worked hard on attaching AI to practically every corner of Windows 11. These haven’t been the most well-received changes, and neither have they been very useful for many. But its latest experiment gives the technology a considerable more useful assignment. The company is testing an AI integration for Windows Performance Analyzer, or WPA, an advanced tool used by Microsoft engineers, hardware partners, and developers to investigate performance problems. So rather than manually diffing through dense graphs and process tables, engineers could ask questions about a captured performance trace using natural language. Questions could include what caused a sudden…
You already know the drill: it’s a new day, which means I’ve found yet another way to work ChatGPT into my everyday life. This time, it’s all about Voice. I’ve been using ChatGPT’s voice mode just about everywhere I can. It started on my phone, then moved to my laptop and desktop, and yes, I’ve even caught myself chatting with it through Apple CarPlay while driving. What began as something I opened occasionally has become part of my routine. The timing couldn’t have been better, either. OpenAI recently introduced GPT-Live, its next-generation voice experience that’s designed to sound more natural…
As AI video generation moves from short, fast-paced imagery toward more developed storytelling, creators increasingly need tools that can support multi-scene narratives, consistent characters, and structured workflows. Tools such as CapCut Video Studio Director Mode are being developed to help creators manage these elements within a shared creative environment. These tools are not a replacement for imagination. Instead, they can simplify parts of the filmmaking process while helping creators keep characters recognizable, locations connected, and plots are logical. When a Striking Clip Is No Longer Enough AI-generated video can engage viewers instantly with high-quality imagery and immediate visual impact. Although…
AV receivers have felt increasingly optional for the average living room, because modern TVs, home theaters, and soundbars can handle simple setups without the additional box. However, Marantz’s latest CINEMA Series 2 lineup compels you to pay attention to the spec sheet and the price tag. The new CINEMA Series 2, which consists of four different models, packs enough hardware and software upgrades to attract both enthusiasts and professionals. So what’s actually new under the hood? Every single model in the lineup shares a new 32-bit, eight-channel DAC that converts audio simultaneously across all channels to sharpen imaging, tighten dynamics,…
For most of retail forex history, your broker picked your software for you. You log into whatever platform came bundled with the account, and if you didn’t like it, you dealt with it anyway. That’s changing. A growing number of US-regulated forex brokers now let you pick the interface that best fits how they actually work. Some click through a familiar chart. Others code a bot, or automate a strategy that runs while they sleep. The Shift From One Platform to Three Interface choice once meant broker choice. Wanting TradingView’s charts but MetaTrader’s automation meant running two accounts, or switching…
A lot of my friends spent too many hours bouncing back and forth between ChatGPT and Photoshop, trying to turn an idea into a vision. Adobe just closed that gap. The company has launched a single plugin that can pull over 70 of its creative and productivity tools directly into your chat with ChatGPT. So what can you actually do with this plugin? Instead of separate Adobe connectors like before, ChatGPT users now get one unified plugin that covers a variety of Adobe tools, including Photoshop, Premiere, Firefly, and Lightroom, among others. You can simply describe what you want, and…
For months, reports have suggested that OpenAI’s first hardware product would be a screen-free smart speaker designed to act more like an AI companion. We already knew it could understand its surroundings, be carried around the home, and proactively help users. A new Bloomberg report now gives us a clearer picture of what the device may actually look like. As per the report, OpenAI’s first gadget will be shaped like a doughnut and measure about the same size as a hockey puck. You will be able to carry it between rooms or leave it nearby on whatever surface is convenient.…
Nintendo’s live-action Legend of Zelda movie is set to hit theaters on April 30, 2027, and though we’ve seen official images of Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda, there’s still a lot of mystery surrounding the film. We don’t know which game, if any, the movie is adapting; we don’t know if Link will talk; we don’t know if Tingle will be in it. According to a new report from Deadline, however, we do know who will play Ganondorf: Uli Latukefu, who has appeared in Young Rock (as a younger version of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), Black Adam, MaXXXine,…
Handing a child their first bit of spending freedom usually involves hard cash or a credit/debit card. But Google wants to make that process a little more convenient with a digital method. Google Wallet is introducing a new payment option, complete with a parental kill switch. Parents in the US can now establish a dedicated Wallet balance for supervised children and teenagers under 18. Money added to that balance can be spent through an eligible Android phone or Wear OS smartwatch anywhere contactless Visa payments are accepted, without requiring the child to have a conventional bank account. Parents decide how…
Apple can usually make suppliers bend the knee. It buys components in volumes few consumer technology brands can match and has built a supply chain that rivals spend decades trying to copy. However, that leverage has now run into a memory manufacturer willing to say no. Apple reportedly approached China’s CXMT as an additional DRAM supplier and asked for lower prices. CXMT instead quoted figures comparable to or even higher than Samsung and SK Hynix. Huawei, Xiaomi, and other Chinese manufacturers have already locked up much of its output through higher-priced long-term deals, leaving the company with little reason to…