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Winsage

April 12, 2025

Lilbits: Microsoft Recall, more tariff-related pricing uncertainty, and Samsung’s Ball-shaped robot

Microsoft's Recall software, initially unveiled nearly a year ago as part of Copilot+ PCs, aims to simplify the retrieval of past activities by capturing snapshots for natural language searches. The rollout was postponed due to privacy and security concerns but has since begun with a preview version for select Windows Insiders and is expanding to the Release Preview Channel. Users can opt-in to this feature. DroiX will no longer prepay taxes at checkout for U.S. customers due to fluctuating tariffs. MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 9400+, a flagship processor with improved CPU speeds and AI performance. Motorola is set to release its first laptop, the Moto Book 60, in India on April 17. Samsung plans to launch its Ballie rolling robot in the U.S. and South Korea this summer and is partnering with Google to integrate Gemini AI features.

Winsage

March 3, 2025

Windows Central Podcast: Panos left Microsoft for THIS?

Panos Panay announced the integration of Alexa+ into Microsoft devices. Microsoft is trialing a free version of Office for Windows. There is growing anticipation for Windows 365 Link, which aims to enhance cloud service integration for remote work. The episode discusses Chrome OS Flex and Framework's new 12-inch laptop focused on sustainability and modularity. The hosts of the podcast are Daniel and Zac.

BetaBeacon

October 8, 2024

Google Will Continue To Fight Epic Games In Court To Halt Epic-Requested Changes To Play Store: ‘Undercut Android’s Ability To Compete With Apple’s iOS’ – Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Alphabet Inc.'s Google is appealing an antitrust verdict that requires it to open its Play Store to third-party marketplaces and is halting Epic Games' proposed changes.

Winsage

October 6, 2024

Controversial artist ironically seeks millions of dollars in compensation for AI-generated collections as OpenAI sidesteps bankruptcy with $6.6 billion in funding from Microsoft and NVIDIA

Jason M. Allen, an artist, claimed that "art is dead" after winning a digital art competition with a piece generated by Midjourney, sparking debates on the ownership and ethics of AI-generated artwork. Microsoft rolled out a major update for Windows 11, elevating it to version 24H2, which includes new features, performance enhancements, and improved support for Arm devices. Key enhancements include a revamped File Explorer, the ability to duplicate tabs, an improved context menu, support for new archive formats, direct access to Android file systems, a new Outlook app, updates to Microsoft Copilot, AI-enhanced features in Photos, faster Windows updates, Voice Clarity technology, energy-saving configurations, Wi-Fi 7 support, and Phone Link integration into the Start menu. OpenAI raised .6 billion from NVIDIA and Microsoft, increasing its valuation to billion, while requesting investors not to support competing AI firms. Microsoft unveiled Office 2024, a standalone suite available for a one-time purchase, featuring a refreshed interface and enhancements over Office 2021. Reviews highlighted the ASUS ProArt PX13 laptop for its innovative touchpad design and the Razer Kraken V4 headset for comfort and sound quality. The expansion for Starfield, titled Shattered Space, received mixed reactions from players. Early discounts are available ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event starting on October 8, 2024, with retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy offering competitive pricing.

AppWizard

October 2, 2024

Lilbits: Pixel 9a pictures and Apple’s smart display plans leaked, Thunderbird for Android Beta is here, and Adobe adds AI to its entry-level photo and video apps – Liliputing

Leaked renderings of the Google Pixel 9a suggest it may feature dual rear cameras without a camera bar. Adobe has added AI enhancements to Photoshop and Premiere Elements, including object removal and color correction. Apple is rumored to be launching two smart displays, one premium and one affordable. Mozilla released a beta version of Thunderbird for Android, which is a rebranded K-9 Mail app. Amazon launched the Fire TV Stick Max for digital signage, priced at 0. Microsoft announced the discontinuation of the HoloLens 2 headset, with support phasing out by 2028.