Category: computing
Microsoft could tempt PC gamers away from Chrome with nifty new ‘Game Assist’ mode for its Edge browser
Game Assist mode is part of the Game Bar and is now in testing It pops up a compact Edge panel right in your gaming session You can look at online tips and guides without Alt-Tabbing out of the game Microsoft is adding a new feature to the Edge browser…
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I’m a Black Friday veteran and trust me, these are the only Black Friday laptop deals you need
Black Friday laptop deals 2024 (Image credit: Future) Welcome to our pick of the best Black Friday laptop deals. We’re only a few days away from November 29 (the big day itself), and early offers on Windows 11 machines, Chromebooks and MacBooks are rolling in at a steady pace. This…
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The best Black Friday laptop deals from Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo and others
With many retailers rolling out their annual Black Friday sales days in advance, several of the laptop deals we expect to see later this week are already available. To help you find a bargain that’s actually decent, we’ve dug into reviews, checked price histories and rounded up the best Black…
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The end of Google Tasks? Google starts folding app into Calendar on Android
Google Tasks is now part of Google Calendar on Android It follows the web apps merging last year Google Tasks may eventually be retired as a standalone app Google has certainly never been afraid of killing off apps and products it’s not that interested in any more (see Killed by…
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AI can now clone your personality in only two hours – and that’s a dream for deepfake scammers
New study trained AI models on answers given in a two-hour interview AI could replicate participants’ responses with 85% accuracy Agents could be used instead of humans in future research studies You might think your personality is unique, but all it takes is a two-hour interview for an AI model…
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AI voice scams are on the rise – here’s how to stay safe, according to security experts
AI voice-clone scams are on the rise, according to security experts Voice-enabled AI models can be used to imitate loved ones Experts recommend agreeing a safe phrase with friends and family The next spam call you receive might not be a real person – and your ear won’t be able…
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