Begone Bing! Microsoft dials back Bing branding on yet another AI service.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Bing Image Creator is now known as Image Creator from Designer. Image Creator from Designer saw more than a name change this week. Microsoft promised faster performance, thanks to 100 boosts per day. The tech giant also added support for creating landscape images, which is a significant addition to the service. Those improvements come with Copilot Pro, which is available now for $20 per month per user....

January 16, 2024 · 2 min · 220 words · Jennifer Martin

CES 2024 awards: Flipping and folding laptops, AI everything, and a vibrating gaming cushion

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. From aspiring to inspiring, these are the best of CES 2024. When looking at gaming chairs, looks are also a large factor. Project Esther is a seat cushion with 16 haptic zones to immerse you into games. The gaming chair cushion features haptic feedback to help you feel the game you’re in. Razer Sensa HD Haptics builds on tech acquired by Razer when it purchasedInterhapticsand Razer HyperSense haptics....

January 16, 2024 · 3 min · 539 words · Amanda Mcmahon

Diablo 4 announces Kulle new theme for Season 3 — Season of the Construct starts January 23 and introduces new Vaults dungeon and... robots?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. The Demon Malphas is responsible for twisting the Loom for his cruel whims. Here we will access deadly Vault dungeons and fight against new hazards and Constructs. Our very own construct to help in battle either directly or on the sidelines. Once we’ve acquired our Seneschal, theyll follow us everywhere in Sanctuary until Season of the Construct ends....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Barbara Pearson

Frostpunk 2 gets a new trailer, heads to Xbox Game Pass: Arctic air may be wreaking havoc, but 11 bit studios' first gameplay reveal depicts a city boiling over

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Frostpunk was widely praised for its emotional narrative and critical player choices blended with strategic gameplay. (Image credit: 11 bit studios) (Image credit: 11 bit studios) (Image credit: 11 bit studios) (Image credit: 11 bit studios) (Image credit: 11 bit studios) (Image credit: 11 bit studios) (Image credit: 11 bit studios)

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Tracy Day

Get Microsoft 365 plus Nord VPN for a whole year at a considerable discount with this mega deal from Antonline

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. To sweeten it further Antonline is throwing in NordVPN 1 year sub to keep up to 6 devices safe. The Office 365 Personal subscription alone is essential in both work and personal projects. I use Office 365 daily from both my laptop and my smartphone These enhancements make this the perfect time to re-immerse yourself in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Amber Robertson

Google vs. Bing? Why not both? Here's how to use two search engines simultaneously on Microsoft Edge.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. This provides more answers to your questions. I also imagine that Microsoft views this as an opportunity to show how Bing compares to Google. You can view Google and Bing results side-by-side with the Sidebar in Edge. As a quick tip, you could press CTRL+SHIFT+/ to show or hide Edge’s Sidebar. It will stay in sync and refresh with the new query....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 182 words · Sara Miller

I can't believe what I'm seeing: Baldur's Gate 3-style RPG combat comes to Halo Infinite with this spectacular Forge map

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It’s basicallyBaldur’s Gate 3combat but withHalo Infinite AI, and it’s nothing short of phenomenal. Notably, you’ve got the option to also play it through any tier of Microsoft’sXbox Game Passservice. Another look at The Halo RPG’s game board. Another look at The Halo RPG’s game board.

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 63 words · Brandon Perez

Is Google's big push for its YouTube Premium subscription and crackdown on ad blockers why I'm seeing more ads than ever before?

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. YouTubeis arguably one of the best streaming platforms (or so I thought). Several users indicated they were experiencingslow load times and increased CPU usagethis past weekend. The issue seems widespread across most browsers, including Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. AdBlock released version 5.17.0 which also updated the extension engine to version 1.1.1. We’ve had several reports of slow response time since the update....

January 16, 2024 · 2 min · 220 words · Guy Mathews

Microsoft erroneously announces Final Fantasy XIV's Xbox Open beta was available early

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. We incorrectly posted news this morning regarding the Final Fantasy XIV Online Open Beta. We’ll follow-up with the correct date when available. Someone at Xbox Wire must gotten their Final Fantasy XIV Xbox Open Beta date wrong. Confusing Patch 6.55 with Xbox Open Beta? You might be thinking, “What has caused Microsoft to make such an incorrect announcement?...

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Ryan Turner

Microsoft looks to make Copilot invulnerable by lessening its reliance on OpenAI's ChatGPT

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Why does Microsoft have an OpenAI problem? Microsoft seems to be determined to protect its future by any means necessary. Can I use models other than ChatGPT in Azure AI Studio? How can Microsoft create a moat around Copilot? Microsoft continues to develop its own in-house AI models, withPhi-2 released a few months ago....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 183 words · Heather Cameron

OpenAI's Sam Altman and Bill Gates talk about GPT-5, AGI superintelligence, and video capabilities coming to ChatGPT in a broad interview

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Altman pointed out thatOpenAI’s GPT-4 modelcan only reason in “extremely limited ways.” Altman further shared the following sentiments: “Right now, GPT-4 can reason in only extremely limited ways. Customizability and personalization will also be very important. People want very different things out of GPT-4: different styles, different sets of assumptions. Well make all that possible, and then also the ability to have it use your own data....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Anthony Lewis

PrismXR Vega T1 wireless gaming earbuds review: The perfect companion accessory for Steam Deck and ROG Ally

These earbuds seamlessly integrate with devices featuring a USB-C port or Bluetooth, offering convenience and versatility. The wireless receiver eliminates the hassle of Bluetooth pairing, making gear-switching a breeze. 1.Pricing & availability2.What’s good3.What’s not so good4.Competition5.Should I buy? (Image credit: Jennifer Young - Windows Central) However, it looks like they are here to stay. With increasing VR and handheld options, the demand for gaming earbuds grows by the day. As a result, these PrismXR buds and I are now inseparable....

January 16, 2024 · 2 min · 273 words · Linda Chambers

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl gets September 2024 release date on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. What you better know The Zone’s call is getting stronger and stronger. GSC Game World shared on Tuesday thatStalker 2: Heart of Chornobylis delayed to Sept. 5, 2024. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will also be available day one inXbox Game Pass. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Survive the Zone’s glory and horror in the next Stalker game....

January 16, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Brenda Reed DDS