Apple has been ahead of the curve when it comes to AI thanks to its Apple Silicon chips, with many image generators, large language models, and more all running natively on even an M1 Mac for a long time. That’s thanks to a combination of the NPU and the powerful graphics inside, but Apple’s lead looks to be waning. With its M4 chip launching to claims of 38 TOPS, there’s a lot to unpack about what those numbers refer to, and how Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite stacks up.
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ASUS’ first Copilot+ PC locks when you walk away and unlocks when you return
ASUS isn’t sitting out the rush of AI-enhanced Copilot+ PCs, which also includes new models from Acer, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung and, of course, Microsoft. The “ultra-thin” ASUS Vivobook S 15 has Windows AI features like memory assistant Recall, the image generator Cocreator, and several ASUS-exclusive AI apps.One of the more intriguing AI-powered features of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is its use of … [Read More...]
Where to preorder Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro
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Here are all the 14 Snapdragon X laptops announced today
Today, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and many PC manufacturers came together to announce a wave of new laptops powered by the new Snapdragon X series of processors, including the top-tier Snapdragon X Elite. It's an exciting moment for Windows, with 14 laptops being announced today. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read More...]
Windows 11's new wallpapers look sleek, and you can download them here
Let's face it; as much as people like to rag on Windows 11, there's something about its wallpaper that really makes it stand out. If you're a fan of the simple yet elegant design that Bloom has to offer, Microsoft's new wallpaper designs may be just what you're looking for. The company has shown off the next generation of default Windows 11 wallpapers, and this time around, there's a special one … [Read More...]
The latest 13-inch MacBook Air has dropped to a new all-time low
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air currently starts at just $949.99. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd … [Read More...]
A first look at Microsoft’s new Surface Pro with Arm chips inside
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo: Allison Johnson / The VergeMicrosoft has just announced a new Surface Pro, which is part of the new wave of Copilot Plus PCs. The new … [Read More...]
Hands-on with the Surface Laptop on Arm
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo: Allison Johnson / The VergeThe Surface Laptop for non-business types is here, and Microsoft hopes that after four years of Apple … [Read More...]
Microsoft Paint is getting an AI-powered image generator that responds to your text prompts and doodles
Microsoft Paint is getting new image generation powers with a new tool called Cocreator. Powered by "diffusion-based algorithms," Cocreator can generate images based on text prompts as well as your own doodles in the Paint app.The company has been experimenting with AI image generation in Paint for a while, and early versions of Cocreator have been available to developers and Windows Insiders … [Read More...]
AI isn't the star of Microsoft's Copilot+ PC push — improved Arm support is
What if you could run an entire Windows PC on a mobile Arm-based chip, bringing the power efficiency and thinner designs from smartphones and tablets to laptops? If you've been paying attention to Microsoft's PC strategy over the past two decades, this song probably sounds familiar. From the original Surface in 2012 (running Windows RT for Arm devices) to the recent Surface Pro 9 5G, Microsoft has … [Read More...]
5 of the most essential Steam Deck programs and plugins
The Steam Deck is a gaming handheld that hands over a lot of control to the user. You can run anything you want on it as you would any Linux-based computer, ranging from helpful utility applications to mods and other things that can improve your gaming experience. These are some of the most essential applications you can get on the Steam Deck, and they're all very easy to install and configure. … [Read More...]