generative AI Archives

Winsage

April 25, 2025

Microsoft touts AI Dev Gallery for Windows

Microsoft has launched the AI Dev Gallery, an open-source application for Windows developers aimed at integrating AI functionalities into projects. Initially introduced as a concept in December 2024, it was officially showcased on April 22. The platform provides resources such as sample applications, model downloads, and exportable source code, and is available for download in preview format from the Microsoft Store. Key features include the ability to experiment with AI applications offline and a variety of interactive samples, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation, chat interfaces, object detection, text-to-speech/speech-to-text conversion, and document summarization and analysis, all designed to run locally on developers' machines.

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

Manychat taps $140M to boost its business messaging platform with AI

Manychat has secured million in a Series B funding round led by Summit Partners to expand its operations. The company has approximately 1.5 million customers in 170 countries, including brands like Nike and the New York Times. Manychat facilitates the transmission of billions of messages annually across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Since its inception in 2015, Manychat had raised around million prior to this round, mainly from a million Series A round in 2019. The company operates at a near break-even point and has experienced significant growth, particularly after Facebook opened its Messenger APIs. Manychat's focus on user engagement distinguishes it from many generative AI chatbots. The new funds will be used for research and development to enhance AI capabilities and improve global sales, marketing, and customer support.

AppWizard

April 23, 2025

Here’s why Snapseed is still my favorite app for editing photos

Megan Ellis from Android Authority highlights Snapseed as a standout free image editing application on Android, known for its simplicity and powerful tools. Despite infrequent updates, the app offers an intuitive interface, various preset filters, and selective editing options without overwhelming users. Snapseed is completely ad-free and does not require subscription fees, prioritizing user privacy by collecting minimal data. Ellis continues to rely on Snapseed for enhancing images and preparing photos for printing, appreciating its straightforward functionality compared to other apps that often have aggressive monetization strategies.

Winsage

April 15, 2025

There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It

Companies are integrating artificial intelligence into their software, with recent updates to Windows applications like Paint and Notepad showcasing AI enhancements. In Windows Paint, a Copilot button introduces three features: 1. Image Creator: Users can generate images from descriptive prompts, selecting styles for the output. 2. Generative Erase: This tool lets users remove unwanted elements from images and fills in the background using surrounding pixels. 3. Remove Background: This feature isolates the main subject of an image by turning the background white. Generative Erase and Remove Background are free, while Image Creator requires AI credits available through Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscriptions. In Windows Notepad, the Copilot button offers features to refine existing text: 1. Make shorter and Make longer: Adjusts the length of selected text. 2. Change tone: Modifies the text's tone to be inspirational, formal, casual, or humorous. 3. Change format: Restructures text into lists, marketing language, or poetry. 4. Rewrite: Provides previews of rewritten text for selection. Notepad's AI-powered rewrites are limited for free users, with extensive use requiring AI credits tied to a Microsoft 365 or Copilot Pro subscription. The Copilot button can be disabled in settings for a distraction-free experience.

Winsage

April 15, 2025

This Windows 10 bug looks serious – but apparently it’s lying

A new bug has emerged on Windows 10 machines following the KB5057589 update, which began rolling out on April 8 and focuses on enhancing the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Users have reported encountering the 0x80070643 error during installation, indicating a potential failure of a crucial data protection tool. Microsoft advises users to remain calm, suggesting that the error message is largely inaccurate and often resolves after a reboot. While some issues related to the update have been fixed, Microsoft is actively working on further solutions. Windows Update may continue to display the update as failed, but this should clear after the next daily scan. Windows 10 will reach its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, after which Microsoft will stop providing security patches and support unless users opt for the Extended Security Updates program. Meanwhile, Windows 11 is receiving regular updates and new features, including enhancements to the Start menu and the introduction of passwordless sign-in options.

Winsage

April 11, 2025

Microsoft Is Ready to Try Again With Recall AI Feature That Screenshots Your Activity

Microsoft's Recall feature is being rolled out in preview mode to Windows Insiders using Copilot PCs powered by Snapdragon technology. The tool allows users to retrieve previously displayed content by searching for keywords, capturing screenshots throughout the day, and using AI for organization. The rollout faced delays due to privacy concerns, leading Microsoft to pause and review security measures. Users must opt in to save snapshots and enroll in Windows Hello for access, with the ability to control what is saved and pause saving at any time.

Tech Optimizer

April 11, 2025

Announcing pgvector 0.8.0 support in Aurora PostgreSQL

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition has integrated support for pgvector 0.8.0, an open-source extension for storing vector embeddings in databases, enhancing its capabilities for generative AI applications, particularly in semantic search and retrieval-augmented generation. The new version improves the PostgreSQL query planner's index selection, elevating query performance and search result quality. It refines data filtering through WHERE clauses and joins, and features iterative index scans to prevent overfiltering, ensuring sufficient query results. Additionally, pgvector 0.8.0 enhances performance for searching and constructing HNSW indexes. This version is available in Amazon Aurora clusters on PostgreSQL versions 16.8, 15.12, 14.17, and 13.20 or higher, across all AWS Regions except China. Users can upgrade by modifying their DB cluster settings.

Winsage

April 10, 2025

Windows 10 support is ending – and Microsoft’s “helpful” checklist wants you to toss your laptop

Microsoft is transitioning Windows 10 users to Windows 11, with an end-of-support date for Windows 10 set for October 14, 2025. Windows 11 has achieved a desktop market share of 42.69%. A newly released end-of-support checklist suggests users prepare to replace their Windows 10 machines rather than simply upgrade. The checklist outlines Windows 11's minimum hardware requirements and implies that Microsoft encourages users to consider new hardware, raising suspicions that the stringent requirements are designed to stimulate sales of new devices. The checklist emphasizes backing up data and responsible recycling of old devices, and it suggests trading in older machines for discounts on new Windows 11-compatible computers. Since its launch in 2021, Windows 11 has evolved significantly, particularly with the integration of generative AI, which has raised hardware specifications. The introduction of Copilot+ PC-branded laptops highlights the urgency for users to upgrade from aging Windows 10 devices.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Google launches Gemini in Android Studio for Businesses, making it easier for devs to design work apps

Apple is the leading smartphone manufacturer in the U.S., while 60% of corporate-owned devices are powered by Android, according to a survey by Stratix. Google announced Gemini in Android Studio for businesses at the Google Cloud Next 2025 conference, a subscription-based service aimed at enhancing the Android ecosystem for enterprise app developers. Gemini focuses on secure, privacy-oriented AI solutions, with a strict data governance policy ensuring confidentiality and ownership of company code. It includes enterprise-grade management features and extends Google's generative AI indemnification policy to protect against copyright infringement claims related to AI-generated code. The enterprise edition allows customization using internal repositories, improving code acceptance rates by 70%. Gemini is compliant with various industry certifications, including SOC 1, 2, and 3, and ISO/IEC 27001, among others. A free version of Gemini remains available for independent developers, while organizations can acquire a Code Assist Enterprise license through the Google Cloud Console.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Google releases enterprise-grade Gemini tier in Android Studio

Google has introduced a new version of Gemini for Android Studio, specifically designed for businesses. This version ensures that company code is not saved by Google and is not used for AI model training. It includes IP protection against claims related to AI-generated code. The offering, available through Gemini Code Assist Standard or Enterprise subscriptions, enhances existing features with security and IP protections, including tools like build and sync error support and App Quality Insights. Google emphasizes its commitment to security with certifications such as SOC 1/2/3 and ISO/IEC 27001. Additionally, businesses benefit from IP indemnification against copyright infringement claims related to AI-generated code. The enterprise-grade version can be accessed via the Android Studio Narwhal build on the Canary release channel with an eligible Gemini Code Assist license.