Category: Computers & IT
Say goodbye to fuzzy, hazy, and low resolution webcam video with this free app
Webcams come in three main forms. First off, you have the built-in kind that sit at the top of your display. The one on my MacBook Pro sits in the notch at the top of the screen, and unless you looked closely, you wouldn’t know there’s even a camera there…. Check out the original article:…
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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, June 2 (game #1225)
Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers. Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections…
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MSI Vector A18 HX A9W Review: A powerhouse gaming laptop that will eat your desktop rig for breakfast
MSI Vector A18 HX A9W: Two-Minute Review It’s simple. If you’re out for a powerful gaming laptop, capable of reaching high and smooth frame rates with minimal performance issues, the MSI Vector A18 HX A9W is your answer. Using Nvidia’s RTX 5080 laptop GPU and AMD’s Ryzen 9 9955HX processor, gaming is a breeze at…
How does ChatGPT actually know what to say? Here’s how the AI generates its answers
If you’ve ever found yourself marvelling at how ChatGPT can come up with coherent, contextually relevant replies (most of the time) you’re not alone. But what’s actually going on behind the scenes? You might think it doesn’t really matter how ChatGPT works. But I’d argue it’s crucial to at least get your head around the…
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Google AI Overview thinks it’s still 2024, sometimes
Google is very keen on its AI Overview feature, rolling it out across the world and spending a lot of effort to minimize embarrassing moments like supposedly telling people to eat rocks. But apparently, those improvements don’t always include things like the current year. A viral Reddit post this week showed an AI Overview declaring…
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Yes, I surrendered to Bono’s immersive Vision Pro documentary, and I didn’t get Vertigo
Bono has been a ubiquitous presence for most of my adult life. I was just coming up in the world when U2’s break-out album, War, arrived, and by 1987’s Joshua Tree, Bono and lead guitarist Edge felt inescapable. In other words, I saw U2 frontman Bono as less of an enigma and more of a…
10 great but unexpected ways to use ChatGPT – Reddit users reveal their power tips
As part of my job, I’m always looking for new ways to use ChatGPT, so that I can share some of the best examples with TechRadar’s readers. The other day, while browsing Reddit, I stumbled on a thread by U/bn_from_zentara titled “What’s the most unexpected, actually useful thing you’ve used ChatGPT for that you’d never…
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Still on Windows 11 23H2 because you’re worried 24H2 is a disaster for PC gaming? Microsoft’s latest update could persuade you to finally upgrade
Latest update for Windows 11 24H2 packs a couple of nifty fixes for gamers One of those is the crucial cure for some PC games locking up completely The other fix is more tenuous, but a patched memory leak may also be related to issues with some games Windows 11 24H2 just got a vital…
I tried Firefox 139’s new AI-generated link previews – and while I love the idea, I’m skipping them for one key reason
Firefox 139 has added an AI-powered link preview feature This summarizes web pages without you needing to click a link Like all AI generation, it needs time to think – which can be a pain With artificial intelligence (AI) all the rage these days, it’s not uncommon to find your favorite web browser has added…
Xbox handheld reportedly delayed so Microsoft can focus on making Windows handhelds compete with SteamOS
Microsoft is reportedly sidelining its Xbox native handheld in favor of Windows 11 handheld gaming PC optimization The ‘Project Kennan’ handheld collaboration with Asus is still underway It appears to be a direct response to Valve’s SteamOS success after it became available for non-Steam Deck handhelds Valve has recently taken the spotlight on handheld gaming…
I tried Reddit Answers – Reddit’s new AI tool is helpful, but it misses what makes the website so special
Reddit has launched a new AI-powered feature called Reddit Answers, powered by Google Gemini. It scans posts and comments across subreddits, summarizing all of that collective wisdom into a tidy, AI-generated response to your question. It’s fast, convenient, and (for some people, at least) genuinely useful…. Check out the original article: [Techradar.Com] I tried Reddit…
I tried exploring a real-time generated AI world, and it was like walking through the uncanny valley
Google Maps Street View and similar tools allow you to virtually navigate real-world locations from the ground, even if you can’t interact with what you see. A new tool from AI startup Odyssey offers an experience in AI-generated locations that you can interact with, and it’s produced in almost real-time. Odyssey calls it “interactive video,”…
