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Screenshot by Lance Whitney/ZDNETOpenAI has expanded the reach of its ChatGPT Windows app. Launched a month ago just for subscribers, the app is now freely available to anyone with a ChatGPT account. That means you no longer have to head to the website to chat with your favorite AI.Also: OpenAI is working on a AI agent that can do tasks for youThe free app is compatible with Windows 10 and 11. To grab it, browse OpenAI’s Download page and click the link for the Windows version under Desktop applications. That takes you to the Microsoft Store to download the program.Run the downloaded ChatGPT Installer.exe file. After the installation, you’ll be prompted to sign up or log in with a ChatGPT account. I tried it once with my subscriber account and again with a free-tier account, and the program launched just fine both ways.What will you find in the Windows app? It’s similar to the website. You can ask questions, submit requests, and generate content. You’re able to ask the AI to create images, analyze uploaded files, summarize text, access custom GPTs, and much more.Also: I’m a ChatGPT power user – and this is still my favorite productivity feature a month laterPaid subscribers can use voice mode to carry on a natural, back-and-forth conversation with ChatGPT. As an introductory bonus though, free users can tap into voice mode for a short period of time each month. The app also syncs with your overall ChatGPT activity, so you can continue a conversation or view a past chat from the desktop app, mobile app, or website. More

filo/Getty Images Sometimes, I think AI chatbots are modeled after teenagers. They can be very, very good. But other times, they tell lies. They make stuff up. They confabulate. They confidently give answers based on the assumption that they know everything there is to know, but they’re woefully wrong. See what I mean? You can’t […] More

Jason Hosking/Getty Images As an active user of Bluesky, I’ve witnessed the platform’s remarkable growth firsthand. In recent weeks, my follower count has surged alongside the influx of many new users joining the network, reflecting a genuine demand for a fresh social media experience. However, with such rapid growth come some challenges. Today, Bluesky experienced […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Amazon’s base model Kindle retails for $110 and promises quicker page-turning, a brighter display, and a fun matcha green colorway (alongside the classic black). The e-reader is more reactive and vivid, and reading anything on the lightweight, portable device is convenient. This model has the shortest battery life out of the […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Oukitel RT3 Pro is available for preorder now on Oukitel’s site. This tablet is a rugged little beast that will take a beating and still perform as well as any mid-range Android. The RT3 Pro’s performance will not blow you away. –> I’ve become a fan of Oukitel phones and […] More

mdesigner125/Getty Images The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is here, and with it comes…errands! From traveling to loved ones’ homes to running to stores for last-minute gifts, ingredients, or decor, much of the season is spent on the road. To help make the experience as easy as possible, Google unveiled some features for […] More

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETOne of the most practical applications of generative AI is enhancing voice assistants, which have remained relatively unchanged for years — and have notoriously not been the best at communicating. With Gemini Live, you can finally have human-like conversations with AI. Also: I downloaded Google’s Gemini app on the iPhone for free – and it nearly replaces Siri for meIn May, Google unveiled Gemini Live, a conversational AI-powered assistant that can be interrupted, have multi-turn conversations, and revisit conversations later. Initially, Gemini Live was only available to Gemini Advanced users, requiring a $20 monthly membership to access. Then, it was made available for free, but only to Android users. Now, free iOS users have been looped in, too. Getting started is easy, and having a conversation with Gemini, even if just once, is worth a try. It supports many languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, ensuring that certain people can have a worthwhile experience. Keep reading below to learn how and what to use it for. How to access Gemini Live on Android Downloading the Gemini app from the Google Play Store More

PAU BARRENA/Getty Images SALT LAKE CITY – At KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2024, Red Hat announced more updates to its OpenShift Kubernetes platform than you can shake a stick at. Most focused on AI integration, edge computing, and enhanced security features. Here, without further ado, are OpenShift’s crème de la crème. First up, Red […] More