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4 things you can do in the ChatGPT Windows app that it does better than Copilot

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Now that ChatGPT has its own Windows app , the question of whether it's worth picking over Microsoft’s Copilot, which is already threaded throughout Windows 11, is front and center. With the two sharing the stage, you should learn where ChatGPT shines versus Copilot. So, we've assembled four reasons why you might prefer the ChatGPT app on Windows and where it stands out. Instant Access with Alt + Space Speedy access to a tool is always a major selling point, which is why Copilot's native home on Windows is appealing. But, with the ChatGPT app, you just have to press Alt + Space to open a chat window instantly. That's true regardless of what you're already doing or if you're juggling a bunch of other tasks. Imagine you’re writing a document and want to ask AI for help improving your word choice or checking the grammar. You don't need to open the Copilot app; just press Alt + Space, type your query, and get an answer.
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Google's next-gen Gemini 2.0 AI model is rumored to be launching in December

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Gemini 2.0 could be arriving in December Expect across-the-board performance improvements ChatGPT-5 may be launched at the same time It was only a few days ago we heard rumors around OpenAI launching a next-gen ChatGPT-5 model – rumors dismissed as "fake news" by OpenAI chief Sam Altman – and now we're hearing Google Gemini 2.0 could be made public in the next couple of months. Like the ChatGPT rumor, this comes from The Verge (via 9to5Google ). The last major Gemini upgrade came back in February, when Gemini 1.5 was pushed out. Google uses the Gemini name for both its AI bots, and the underlying models. What we don't get in this report are any indications of what might be new and improved in Gemini 2.0. If previous releases are anything to go by, expect smarter answers, faster processing, support for longer inputs, and more reliable reasoning and coding. As per the report, Gemini 2.0 doesn't offer the sort of perf
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I’m obsessed with music, but I wouldn't even consider buying a Bluetooth speaker since I got my iPhone – its speakers are that good

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support I recently started using an iPhone 15 after five years away from Apple smartphones, and as my prior pieces on the iPhone’s lackluster 60Hz screen and satisfyingly nostalgic form factor may have let on, coming back to iOS has been a bit of a rollercoaster. There is one thing about the iPhone that I’m unreservedly happy about, though, a feature that I’m happy to call the best in its class. It’s not the Dynamic Island with its useful notifications, nor the 48MP main camera with its excellent low-light performance, nor the USB-C port with all its interconnectivity – in fact, my favorite thing about the iPhone 15 is something that’s been part of the iPhone lineup since the very beginning. I’m talking about the humble speaker, situated along the bottom edge of the iPhone 15 and paired with the speaker grille along the top of the screen for stereo sound. I have been continually amazed by how fantastic this tiny dual-channel system sounds, especiall
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Yet another startup wants to crack the LLM code but this time using light; optical pioneer Oriole Networks wants to train LLMs 100x faster with a fraction of the power

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support A couple of years ago, Israeli startup CogniFiber made headlines with Deeplight , a fiber-optic cable which could, “process complex algorithms within the fiber itself before the signal hits the terminal.” At the time, we warned this technology wouldn’t reach end users in the near future, and was unlikely to appear in laptops or smartphones anytime soon. However, eeNews Embedded is now reporting on Oriole Networks, a UK-based startup using light for a different purpose - to create efficient networks of AI chips. The technology can reportedly train LLMs up to 100 times faster than conventional methods while drastically reducing power usage, and this research aims to mitigate the growing energy consumption of data centers driven by the rapid expansion of AI workloads and the increasing demand for high-performance computing. 20 years of photonics research “Our ambition is to create an ecosystem of photonic networking that can reshape this industry
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I’m torn on the iPhones 16’s Camera Control – it’s handy but unfinished

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support If you’ve read my previous thoughts on iPhones here at TechRadar and its sibling site Tom's Guide , you’ll know I have fairly firm opinions on Apple’s smartphones. Since moving from Android to iPhone at the end of 2021, I’ve not gone back to the platform Google built, despite trying some of the best Android phones . The ease of iOS has taken in me; I love the titanium construction , I’ve found Ceramic Shield glass to be a minor game changer , I enjoy the Action button, and the cameras almost never let me down on iPhones. But for once, I’m on the fence. What’s got me pondering is the Camera Control ‘button .’ In some ways, it’s a cool new feature that uses haptics well. In other ways, it’s superfluous and not fully featured. I’ve been trying out the iPhone 16 Pro Max for a couple of weeks now, and when it comes to capturing a photo, l try and use Camera Control as much as possible. As I’m 37 and a millennial, I still like snapping photos o
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ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's M4 Mac teaser to Alien Romulus releasing on VHS in 2024

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Things are getting spooky round TechRadar way as we kicked off our Halloween Week event, but that hasn't scared off these major announcements from the world of tech. In fact far from it. After all, this was the week in which Apple teased its M4 Macs, the superb Severance returned to our screens (sort of) and Alien Romulus announced a VHS releases. Yes, really. Read on for details of all of these stories and more as we recap the week's biggest news, and be sure to check back next week for details on those M4 Macs once they've been officially revealed. And when you're done, why not read our guide to the seven new movies and TV shows to stream this weekend ? 7. Alien Romulus got a release date for Blu Ray… and VHS (Image credit: 20th Century Studios / Disney) Here’s a 2024 story you weren't expecting: Alien Romulus is coming to VHS. This isn’t just some gimmick prop with a download code, either, with the Alien: Rom
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Liquid Web launches new GPU hosting service for AI and HPC — and users can access a range of Nvidia GPUs (including H100s)

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support Liquid Web has unveiled the launch of a new GPU hosting service designed to keep pace with growing high-performance computing (HPC) requirements. The new offering will harness Nvidia GPUs and is catered specifically toward developers focused on AI and machine learning tasks, the company confirmed. Users capitalizing on the new service can expect a range of benefits, according to Liquid Web, including “accelerated performance with Nvidia GPUs”. "Untapped potential" Sachin Puri, Chief Growth Officer of Liquid Web, said the new service will support developers at an “affordable price” and offer reserved hourly pricing options for users. “AI has infinite untapped potential, and we want to empower developers and AI innovators to harness the full power of NVIDIA GPUs,” Puri said. “With performance benchmarks that speak for themselves, this solution is the clear choice for accelerating AI workloads and maximizing value. And this is just th
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A new AI feature can control your computer to follow your orders

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support An unseen, non-human hand moving the cursor across your computer screen and typing without using the keyboard in fiction is usually a sign of malicious AI hijacking something (or a friendly ghost helping you solve mysteries like the TV show Ghost Writer). Thanks to Anthropic's new computer use feature for its AI assistant Claude, there's a much more benevolent explanation now. Fueled by an upgraded version of the Claude 3.5 Sonnet model, this AI – dubbed 'computer use' – lets you interact with your computer much like you would. It takes the AI assistant concept a step beyond text and a voice, with virtual hands typing, clicking, and otherwise manipulating your computer. Anthropic bills computer use as a way for Claude to handle tedious tasks. It can help you fill out a form, search and organize information on your hard drive, and move information around. While OpenAI, Microsoft, and other developers have demonstrated similar ideas
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De'Longhi's new fully manual coffee machine lets you call the shots

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support De'Longhi has launched a new manual coffee machine that gives you full control over the coffee-making process, helping you make your drinks exactly the way you like them, and do so consistently. The company is best known for its bean-to-cup coffee makers, but its new La Specialista Opera machine offers only a light guiding hand. It has a smart grinder that automatically adjusts the grinding duration and dose for a single or double espresso, and a smart tamping station that helps you apply even pressure (up to 20kg) for a well formed puck. That's important - cracks or irregularities in the puck will affect the way water is passed through the grounds, and therefore the flavors that are extracted (if you ever see a friend knock their portafilter on the table after tamping, cracking the puck, feel free to stop them). The La Specialista Opera will also pre-infuse your coffee to one of three temperature profiles, so you can pick the option tha
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Five ways AI and data is making the difference in the Premier League

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support The Premier League is a cut-throat environment where even minor advantages can mean the difference between glory and disappointment (new Manchester United board member and serial sporting winner, Sir Dave Brailsford, for example, is known for his ‘marginal gains’ theory). Now Artificial Intelligence (AI) is helping football clubs to get ahead of the competition, offering teams a powerful tool to gain a competitive edge through data-driven insights. Here's how AI tools are transforming top-level football in England: 1. Tactical superiority AI can analyze mountains of data from past matches, including player movements, formations, passing patterns and shot locations. This match analysis allows coaches to identify weaknesses in their own team's play and exploit vulnerabilities in their opponents' tactics. Earlier this year, Google DeepMind unveiled its prototype AI football tactician, developed in collaboration with Premier League cl
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Microsoft and UK government sign multi-year tech agreement

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support The UK Government has signed a major deal with Microsoft which will see organizations across the country get access to more powerful AI tools. Speaking at the company's Microsoft AI Tour London event, the pair revealed a five-year partnership which they hope will give public sector firms the chance to utilize the latest in Microsoft technology, including the Copilot AI platform. Going forward, the partnership will allow public sector organizations to get access to better deals and cost savings across the Microsoft portfolio, including Microsoft 365, Azure cloud platform, Business Applications, and for the first time, Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft UK Government deal The UK Government believes this will help organizations boost their efficiency and productivity at a time when many are under pressure to cut budgets and ensure agility. It is also hoped to help address the AI digital skills gap that has become a major talking point as usage
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AI and creativity: the dynamic duo fueling business growth

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support From a growing skills gap to a stubborn productivity crisis, business leaders are under increasing pressure to improve efficiency while also fostering employee engagement. Everyone agrees that technology can help, and many businesses are now harnessing AI to enhance processes like customer service and repetitive workflows. But many industry leaders are overlooking another key driver of business growth: creativity. Investing in creativity traditionally might have seemed like a nice-to-have, but organizations that encourage curiosity and inspire teams to question the status quo outpace their competitors. Canva’s recent survey, conducted with Harvard Business Review, showed that 96% of business leaders agree that creative ideas are essential to an organization's performance and long-term success. Creative practices are woven into the fabric of the most successful organizations. Increasingly the same is true for AI, but the two strategies are of
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How to choose a robot vacuum: here's what to look for

Web Hosting & Remote IT Support A great robot vacuum can save you both time and effort. As a TechRadar Homes Editor specializing in floor-cleaning appliances, I spend plenty of time reading and writing about the latest robot vacuums developments, as well as testing a range of models at different price points. Today's very best robot vacuums can arrive with a War and Peace -length features list, and figuring out what it all means can be tricky. Especially since brands in this space tend to shy away from easily comparable specs in favor of long descriptions and impressive-sounding jargon. Below, I'll run through the various features of robot vacuum cleaners, unpacking the jargon to help clarify what each one does. Read on to discover an easy to understand guide that will ultimately help you find the right model of robot vacuum for you.  Suction power Figuring out how much suction a vacuum cleaner offers can be a surprisingly tricky process when it comes to manual mode
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