Get Microsoft Project 2021 Pro or Visio 2021 on sale right now. Stack Social Project management is the bread and butter of the professional world, but actually getting things done can be a challenge. Professional software can optimize many operations to maximize efficiency and productivity when you need it most. You might want to consider […] More
Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETChatGPT’s success prompted many companies to launch their own AI chatbots. Microsoft’s rendition, Copilot, became the most worthy competitor, even lapping ChatGPT’s capabilities in many use cases. However, recent updates to ChatGPT caused it to reclaim its throne, and it looks like Microsoft has plans to reestablish its competitive edge. Microsoft announced it will hold a live-streamed event titled “Microsoft 365 Copilot: Wave 2,” which will focus on the next phase of “Copilot Innovation,” according to the event’s details.Also: You.com introduces ‘multiplayer AI’ so teams can collab on custom AI agentsThe live stream will be held on LinkedIn and be held on September 16, 11 AM ET/8 AM PT. The event speakers will be Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, and Jared Sparato, Microsoft CVP, AI at Work. If you want to attend the live stream, you can visit the LinkedIn posting to RSVP. More
Foldable phones are all the rage within the smartphone industry, with companies like Google and Android releasing multiple models–like the recent Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Google Pixel 9 Pixel Pro Fold– and Apple possibly teasing one in a few years. If you hopped on the trend by purchasing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, it may be wise to invest in a quality case to make your device last. Samsung makes official Galaxy cases More
Are you trying to build your own home security system or possibly a robot? Or, maybe you need a small computing system to build your own computer. In such cases, single-board computers (SBC) are incredibly useful. The most well-known SBC is undoubtedly the Raspberry Pi, which is renowned globally for its versatility, low power consumption, reliability, and user-friendliness. Also: Finding Raspberry Pi: Where to buy the latest model and its alternativesHowever, you can still explore alternatives to the Raspberry Pi, especially considering the current shortage and the recent surge in price. Alternative SBCs can be used to customize unique projects and provide improved performance alongside AI and VR support. Other alternatives are rated for industrial use, and some are suitable for programming and educational products or, perhaps, even for taking advantage of ChatGPT applications. What is the best Raspberry Pi alternative right now?We tested and researched the best Raspberry Pi alternatives available based on performance, connectivity and storage, ease of use, and price. Libre Computer Board More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung may have just dropped new phones and devices back in July, but there are some sizzling savings still live on some other models, like the Galaxy A35 smartphone — just in time for back-to-school. Also: The best Amazon deals right now: August 2024Right now, Amazon is offering a free pair of Samsung Buds FE wireless earbuds when you bundle them with a Samsung Galaxy A35 smartphone More
Stability AI This is a toolbox story. AWS Bedrock is an AI toolbox, and it’s getting loaded up with a few new power tools from Stability AI. Let’s talk about the toolbox first, and then we’ll look at the new power tools developers can reach for when building applications. Also: 6 digital twin building blocks […] More
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Maria Diaz/ZDNETX’s loss is Bluesky’s gain. In just a few short days, rival social media platform Bluesky has captured more than two million new users, a hefty increase for a social network that held only around six million members before this week. The surge comes after Elon Musk’s X was banned and blocked in Brazil over political issues, prompting many Brazilians to migrate to Bluesky.In a post on Monday, Bluesky proclaimed: “TWO MILLION new people in the last week! A very warm welcome.” To hammer home the point that a lot of the growth came from Brazil, Bluesky added: “DOIS MILHÕES de pessoas novas na última semana! uma calorosa recepção a todos!”Also: Why the NSA advises you to turn off your phone once a weekA Bluesky stats page also recorded the flood of new users, showing a total of 8,747,821 at last count. A Tuesday post from a Bluesky engineer marked the jump in not only users but also likes, follows, and reposts. More
