Microsoft Paint AI eraser is now available for all Windows 11 users, not just Copilot PCs
We tested the feature on a Raptor Lake CPU running on Windows 11 23H2
RedNote emerges as a TikTok alternative as U.S. ban looms
As TikTok faces a possible U.S. ban in the coming days, RedNote has appeared as a possible alternative, offering a similar interface with some improvements like mixed posts that combine video, photo, and text in a single post.
Understanding Machine Code vs. Bytecode
In software engineering, code transforms from human-readable high-level languages like Python or Java into machine-readable binary (machine code). An intermediate step, bytecode, bridges portability and execution.
DaVinci Resolve offers a free pro-grade video editing platform
DaVinci Resolve 19 offers advanced 8K video editing, color correction, VFX, and audio production tools in a free, industry-standard platform. The latest version introduces AI capabilities such as text-based editing, music remixing, dialogue separation, and IntelliTrack for seamless audio-video syncing.
Latest Doom port runs inside a PDF document, but performance is limited
Rip, tear, and Emscripten
Adobe's new bulk AI image tool can edit thousands of images in seconds
The big picture: Traditional AI-based image tools often focus on generating images from scratch using text prompts, which has invited controversy due to copyright concerns. Firefly, however, leverages prompts to make complex edits to existing images within Adobe programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. Users can seamlessly add objects while maintaining consistent lighting, introduce new patterns, remove backgrounds, or extend image boundaries – though sometimes with unintentionally humorous results.
Unlock your productivity with the latest Microsoft Office 2024 for $119
New Office upgrades Excel and Word, and more
Meta AI's Llama language model modded to run on decades-old Xbox 360
Adapting llama2.c to Xbox 360 was no easy feat
Microsoft DirectX embraces neural rendering for next-gen graphics
A cross-platform revolution in real-time PC graphics rendering?
Activision keeps frighteningly granular data on your Call of Duty gameplay - here's how to see it
A stats goldmine exposing crazy match details
Tetris has been crammed into a tiny 60KB PDF, works in any browser
Falling tetriminos find new life in a PDF
VMware Workstation and Fusion now free for all, including commercial users
Starting today, VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion are available for free on both personal and commercial environments. This shift means VMware has discontinued its paid Pro versions, and the free applications now include all the features previously available in the Pro versions.
Google, Microsoft, and others team up for Chromium browser alliance under Linux Foundation
"Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers"
Study on medical data finds AI models can easily spread misinformation, even with minimal false input
Even 0.001% false data can disrupt the accuracy of large language models
Nvidia's secret weapon: It's the software, stupid
The big picture: Nvidia's Jensen Huang kickstarted CES this year with his keynote. We listened to it and read a fair amount of analysis since. If you don't have 90 minutes to spare, we can sum it up for you: Nvidia has all the software. Or at least it has more than you do.
AMD FSR 4 upscaling shows much improved image quality, fewer artifacts, but it will be exclusive to newer GPUs
Meanwhile DLSS 4 will also improve image quality, but across all RTX series GPUs
Tails OS runs from a USB drive to leave no trace behind
Tails 6.11 focuses on addressing critical security vulnerabilities to enhance privacy and system integrity. Additional updates include a Tor Connection assistant link, improvements in WhisperBack reporting, and more.
VLC celebrates 6 billion downloads, teases AI generated subtitles and translation
It all runs on local AI
Use Wireshark to identify and solve networking traffic and latency issues
Wireshark is a popular and free network protocol analyzer - version 4.4.3 brings security updates and enhances protocol support such as ARTNET, HTTP2, IEEE 802.11 and more.
Early DLSS 4 test showcases cleaner images and multiplied framerates
A relatively small latency penalty and the biggest upscaling improvement in years
Microsoft to merge Xbox and Windows features for better gaming on handhelds
Will Windows handhelds get a much-needed boost?
TL;DR: Microsoft is looking to bring the Xbox experience to PC and handheld gaming. Speaking at an AMD and Lenovo event at CES 2025, Microsoft's VP of "Next Generation," Jason Ronald, said that the combined Xbox and Windows experience could be rolled out before the end of this year. But isn't this just a reactionary move to SteamOS coming after PC gaming?
AI Agents Explained: The Next Evolution in Artificial Intelligence
Interacting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be fun and sometimes useful, but the next level of everyday AI goes beyond answering questions: AI agents carry out tasks for you.
SteamOS is coming to third-party handhelds, starting with the Lenovo Legion Go S
Lenovo's handheld running SteamOS could cost $100 less than the Windows variant
Microsoft declares 2025 "the year of the Windows 11 refresh" in latest bid to leave Windows 10 behind
Microsoft says a Windows 10 PC refresh is more important than a new fridge, TV, or phone
End of Windows 10 support this year threatens over 60% of active Windows PCs
More than 3 years after launch, Windows 11 remains a minority