Microsoft and Sony partnering on an AI-powered car assistant is the strangest news to come out of CES this week

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. What is Sony Honda Mobility? If you don’t know what Sony Honda Mobility is, don’t worry I didn’t either. Microsoft crashed the Sony CES conference to show the world who the leader is in AI. Why is Microsoft partnering with Sony and Honda on AI in cars a big deal? The Sony Honda Mobility Afeela looks to bridge the gap between a car and entertainment experience....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Austin Collins

Microsoft is even adding AI to the Notepad app on Windows 11

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It’s also expected to come to more apps, and that appears to include Notepad. Microsoft is currently hard at work on thenext major Windows OS update, codenamed Hudson Valley. The hero image spotted in program files for the Notepad app The hero image spotted in program files for the Notepad app

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Kathryn Leblanc

Microsoft leverages AI to identify a new material that can potentially reduce the use of Lithium in batteries by 70%

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. What does this mean for lithium-ion batteries? Of course, the solid-state electrolyte material isn’t written on stone. A puzzle that scientists are still actively looking to resolve. As such, the scientists will likely make more discoveries and explore more materials throughout the entire testing phase. Researchers working on the project leveraged AI capabilities to identify ideal and potential materials to replace lithium in batteries....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Rachel Williams

Microsoft's Surface Book and an Android tablet had a baby. Meet the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It’s a new PC/tablet from Lenovo called the ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid. Sure, you canrun Android apps on Windows. Lenovo’s ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is an Android tablet and a Windows PC. you’re able to useWindows on Android tablets through a Cloud PC. Heck, you might evenaccess a Windows Cloud PC from certain phoneswhen connected to an external display....

January 9, 2024 · 3 min · 485 words · Tina Hawkins

Nanoleaf announced new products at CES, but what I'm most interested in is Skylight ceiling lighting

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. So what all was announced? But now, the company has revealed something completely new that I am actually really stoked about. Nanoleaf Skylight is a modular lighting system intended for ceilings so you can get the exact type of lighting you want for any room. That many modules will cost you a pretty penny, but it will also make for a pretty effect....

January 9, 2024 · 2 min · 226 words · Tracy Jennings

New Lethal Company Version 47 update patch adds challenge moons and tons of monster balance changes

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It’s the game’s third major patch since its release, and also the first one of 2024. Then, your score on each attempt is recorded to a global leaderboard for that specific moon. Each weekly challenge moon will feature randomly generated layouts, enemies, loot, names, starting credits, and more. “The point of this is less for competition and more to give us all a shared experience....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 98 words · Richard Foster

OpenAI admits it's 'impossible' to create ChatGPT-like tools without using copyright material, amid court battles over intellectual property theft allegations

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. What’s more,no compensation is provided to content creatorsfor using their work to train these models. However, the twist is that virtually everything on the internet right now is copyrighted. “Legally, copyright law does not forbid training,” OpenAI added. This is amid speculations that OpenAI is running on fumes and on the verge of bankruptcy....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 132 words · Melanie Taylor

Razer announces Iskur V2 gaming chair and an exciting world-first 'haptic gaming cushion' — yes you read that right

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. And yes that was a totally intentional pun. We already reviewed and loved the Razer Iskur, so this launch has more than piqued our interest. Razer Iskur V2 in Black, Green and Fabric(Image credit: Razer) A bold claim, and for $649.99 you’re certainly paying for the best in chair development. The V2 is an exciting update to the range and we can’t wait to try it out....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 183 words · Robert Nelson

Razer shows off a USB-C dock I can actually afford without selling a kidney, along with a dazzling addition to the Razer Aether line

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Yes, a dock. Well no longer, as this new dock is priced at $119.99 and it’s available now. The Razer USB-Dock comes in Black (pictured here) or a Mercury white version It’s compatible with Windows PC, Macbooks, iPads and Chromebooks. Now at an unbeatable MSRP of just $119.99. With this variety of ports, you could effortlessly connect all your devices....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 171 words · Breanna Smith

Samsung and Microsoft figure out how to use smartphone cameras as webcams a few years too late

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. What you gotta know Samsung and Microsoft are best friends in the tech world. The companies work together closely to integrate PC and smartphone experiences across Microsoft software and Samsung hardware and services. Future Samsung Galaxy flagship smartphones will support being used as webcams on Windows PCs. The concept of using your smartphone as a webcam is not new....

January 9, 2024 · 2 min · 297 words · Eric Jones

The Division 2 Title Update 19.4 is rolling out, but there's no mention of the most irritating bug in the game being fixed

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. It isn’t a big upgrade, with the larger changes as part ofProject Resolvestill to come. Unless it just wasn’t listed on the changelog, but I’m not holding out too much hope. This season has been fun, but there’s a progression bug that’s driving me nuts. Before I get into that, here’s the patch notes for what wedodefinitely get with TU 19....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 150 words · William Macias

The Suicide Squad may already be dead, with Kill the Justice League game previews not looking so good

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Another live service game lacking cohesion? What is Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League? The preview included a boss fight against The Flash, which ranged from “frustrating” to “gnarly” depending on the preview. it’s possible for you to read more in ourSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League FAQ. The preview included a boss fight against The Flash, which ranged from “frustrating” to “gnarly” depending on the preview....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · Melissa Savage

Xbox Developer_Direct coming on January 18, with studios including MachineGames, Ninja Theory, and Obsidian discussing Indiana Jones, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Avowed, and more

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Heres how it works. Microsoft shared on Tuesday (viaXbox Wire) that an Xbox Developer_Direct presentation is coming later in the month. The Direct will be held on Jan. 18, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ET, and is focused entirely on first-party games. What can you expect from an Xbox Developer_Direct? We have seen it before though, whereas the inclusion of Indiana Jones from MachineGames is an exciting wrinkle....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Megan Hoffman