Microsoft has added support for conversational interaction with their chatbot, Bing Chat, in a handful of languages. In a blog post, Microsoft states that Bing Chat can now receive commands in English, Japanese, French, German, and Mandarin (Chinese). Furthermore, Microsoft mentions that they are working to support more languages. Users have the option to receive […]
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Western Digital criticized for hard drive warnings
Hard drive manufacturer Western Digital has once again received criticism for something that some believe the company is doing to deceive its customers. This time, it concerns customers using Western Digital’s hard drives in NAS storage solutions from Synology, who are advised to replace these drives after three years of use. The Western Digital Device […]
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Netflix may host its first live sports event this fall
According to the Wall Street Journal, Netflix is considering live streaming its first sports event this autumn. The streaming giant is reportedly planning a golf tournament in Las Vegas, which would feature some of the stars from other sports content on the platform, such as Drive to Survive and Full Swing. It seems unlikely that […]
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Twitter is reportedly no longer paying bills to Google
Platformer has been in contact with sources who claim that Twitter is no longer paying for the services it has purchased from Google Cloud. According to Platformer, Twitter has also stopped paying Amazon for the services it has acquired from them. While Twitter hosts a significant portion of its service itself, some storage and tools […]
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse rakes in big bucks
In less than two weeks in theaters, Sony and Marvel’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has surpassed its predecessor, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Over the weekend, the film has earned $226 million in the US and $390 million globally. The previous film made $190 million in the US and $384 million globally during its entire theatrical […]
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Blackberry: Nostalgic Dramedy About a Hyped Mobile Phone
Do you remember the Blackberry phone, the one people had before they bought an iPhone? Here’s the film about its rapid rise and equally rapid fall. For a while, Blackberry had almost half of the mobile phone market before quickly disappearing. A Group of Classic Tech Nerds The dramedy Blackberry tells the story of Blackberry’s […]
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Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Danish company Steelseries has long been delivering decent headphones that offer both sound quality and comfort. During the spring, they launched their new Arctis Nova 7 series, including versions P (optimized for PlayStation), X (optimized for Xbox), and the standard variant. The Arctis Nova 7 utilizes a robust plastic construction and features the same design […]
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Now Minecraft is available for Chromebooks
In March, we mentioned that Minecraft would be coming to Chromebooks, and now it’s here for real. Minecraft Bedrock Edition is now available for purchase on the Google Play Store, and the game should be playable on a list of Chromebooks, apparently including all Chromebooks released in the past three years. Since it’s Minecraft Bedrock […]
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Robotic dog Spot gets some new features
Boston Dynamics has equipped its robotic dog Spot with some new features that can make it more useful during inspection rounds in factories, mines, and other places where the robot is employed. Spot has improved its ability to navigate through different types of spaces and terrains. The robot has also been equipped with a new […]
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New trailer for Our Planet II
The second season of Netflix’s nature series Our Planet is set to premiere soon, and here’s a trailer for it. Just like in the first season, David Attenborough will take viewers on various nature experiences around the world. In the second season of the series, the focus will specifically be on showcasing different animal species […]
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Today, Volvo EX30 is unveiled
Volvo’s biggest (and most important?) news will be presented at 1:30 PM CEST today. The manufacturer will unveil the new model, EX30, which is a compact electric SUV. If it has the right price and specifications, it has the potential to become a real bestseller. You can follow the whole event live in the video […]
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Mac Pro receives Apple chip
Apple’s journey to remove Intel chips from its computers is now complete. The new Mac Pro retains the same chassis as its predecessor but features the new M2 Ultra chip. The chip has 24 cores, a graphics processor with up to 76 cores, and twice the amount of memory and SSD storage compared to the […]
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First-generation Chromecast receives its final update
Google has officially discontinued its first-generation Chromecast, which was released in July 2013. The device has not received any updates since November of last year with the 1.36.159268 update, which was its first update in over three years. However, it is only now that Google has updated its support page and made it official that […]
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Arm showcases new processor cores
Arm does not manufacture chips itself, but it provides various types of processor cores that manufacturers can utilize. The company has now showcased its latest chips from the Arm Cortex Immortalis series. First, we have the Cortex-X4, which is a performance CPU and is said to offer 15% better performance than previous models while consuming […]
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Meta Quest 3 to be thinner and lighter
Meta’s Quest 3, internally codenamed Eureka, is both thinner and lighter than its predecessor, Quest 2, according to Mark Gurman, who has had hands-on experience with Meta’s headset. The headset is also expected to have advanced hand tracking and pass-through video, similar to Apple’s rumored “Reality Pro” headset. Quest 3 will feature a second-generation Qualcomm […]
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Nomadland Director Creates Trailer for the Highly Anticipated Game Diablo IV
Nomadland and Eternals director Chloé Zhao has directed a stylish live-action trailer for the upcoming game Diablo IV. The game Diablo IV will be released on June 6th for PC and consoles, and many fans of the previous games are eagerly awaiting the chance to sink their teeth into it. The game takes place 30 […]
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This is what the interior of the Tesla Cybertruck looks like
Now we get a better look at the finished interior of the Tesla Cybertruck. The vehicle features a rectangular steering wheel with buttons for turn signals and a large touchscreen in the center. The armrest and storage compartment between the seats are as angular as the vehicle itself, and the interior overall is quite minimalist. […]
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Windows 11 gets a new feature for forcibly closing programs
During Microsoft’s developer conference, Build, the company revealed that Windows 11 will soon receive a new feature for forcibly closing programs that have become unresponsive. The new feature will be accessible from the Windows 11 taskbar, eliminating the need for users to navigate to the Windows Task Manager to end programs that are not responding […]
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Trailer for the second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
The second season of the Star Trek series, Strange New Worlds, will kick off this summer, and here’s a new trailer for it. Just like in the first season, we will follow Captain Pike (Anson Mount), Number One (Rebecca Romijn), Spock (Ethan Peck), and others in the crew of the USS Enterprise on their adventures […]
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The camera on the Surface Pro X has stopped working
Several users of the Surface Pro X have reported on both Reddit and Microsoft’s forums that the camera on their Surface laptops is no longer functioning. The Verge confirms that the camera on the flagship model of Microsoft’s Surface series has also stopped working for them. Microsoft has not yet commented on why it is […]
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Sony unveils Project Q
During yesterday’s PlayStation Showcase, Sony showcased something called “Project Q,” a handheld gaming console that will be released sometime later this year. With the console, it will be possible to play games installed on your PlayStation 5 via Remote Play. Project Q features an 8-inch LCD screen capable of running games at 1080p with a […]
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Amazon releases a new tablet
Amazon has unveiled a new tablet in its Fire series, and with its eleven-inch screen, it is the company’s largest tablet to date. The Fire Max 11 has a resolution of 2000×1200 pixels, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of storage, which can be further expanded using a microSD card. The tablet features cameras […]
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SanDisk is facing major issues with SSD drives
Multiple sources are reporting that Western Digital’s external SanDisk Extreme SSD drives are sometimes deleting files stored on the drives, which is understandably very concerning. Western Digital has confirmed that there are issues with the 4TB version of the SanDisk Extreme SSD and has released an update that they claim will resolve the problem. However, […]
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Munro MK_1 now available as a pickup truck
In December last year, the electric off-road machine Munro MK_1 was unveiled. A rugged vehicle built for tough terrain without any frills. Now, the manufacturer is sharing images and information about a pickup truck version based on the same platform. Just like its sibling, this vehicle is designed, developed, and manufactured in the UK. Munro […]
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Update knocked out ASUS routers
A global firmware update for several ASUS routers resulted in them simply ceasing to function properly. Following the update, people worldwide started reporting issues with their routers no longer maintaining a consistent internet connection, which is something a router should be able to handle. To resolve this problem, you need to reboot your router and […]
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New car show with Robert Downey Jr.
On June 22nd, Downey’s Dream Cars will begin airing on Max. It is a new car show led by actor Robert Downey Jr., with the goal of converting old classics to run on pure electricity or as hybrids instead. Personally, Robert has an extensive car collection, and it’s safe to say that his garage is […]
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There will be no dedicated PvE in Overwatch 2
One of the big things that Blizzard showcased when they announced Overwatch 2 was the game’s PvE mode. In this game mode, players would fight against various AI-controlled bots and it would have some narrative elements, which got the game’s fans excited. However, when the game was eventually released, this game mode was not included, […]
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Here are the Beats Studio Buds+
Beats has now introduced the new Beats Studio Buds+, which are available in a transparent color option. These in-ear headphones are designed to work well with both iOS and Android devices, thanks to support for Google’s Fast Pair and Apple’s iCloud pairing. They also feature improved microphones and a more powerful processor, resulting in 60 […]
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Ford presents the electric E-Tourneo Courier
Now, Ford E-Tourneo Courier is official, and it can be described as a small electric minibus for those who don’t want to drive an SUV or a traditional estate car but still need space for people and belongings. It features an electric motor with 136 horsepower, and it should be able to charge at up […]
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Microsoft rolls out Phone Link for all iPhone users
Microsoft is keeping its promise to make its Phone Link app available to iPhone users in mid-May. The new app allows iPhone users to connect to a Windows 11 computer and send and receive messages via iMessage, make and receive calls, and see all call notifications on their computer. The app works over Bluetooth for […]