J. David Ake/Getty Images In the late afternoon of August 13, Bloomberg reported that the Department of Justice (DoJ) is considering breaking up Google. No, they’re not kidding. Why? In a recent landmark decision, Judge Amit Mehta of the US District Court ruled that Google violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by stifling competition and arranging exclusive […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETLast year’s Pixel Fold was a valiant first attempt at a foldable phone by Google, but it wasn’t perfect. Compared to the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and the OnePlus Open, the Pixel Fold was shorter and wider, which made it a more comfortable phone-to-tablet experience.That said, it was also much heavier than the competition, which diminished the illusion of it being a compact device. It had the appearance of a passport, but it felt like a bible in your hand.Also: Everything announced at Made by Google 2024This year’s Pixel 9 Pro Fold More
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marian/Getty Images AI solutions and associated chatbots coming to the fore may lack the global diversity needed to serve international user bases. Many of today’s large language models tend to favor “Western-centric tastes and values,” asserts a recent study by researchers at Stanford University. Attempts to achieve what is referred to as “alignment” with intended […] More
I’ve been around technology for long enough that very little excites me, and even less surprises me. But shortly after Open AI’s ChatGPT was released, I asked it to write a WordPress plugin for my wife’s e-commerce site. When it did, and the plugin worked, I was indeed surprised.That was the beginning of my deep exploration into chatbots and AI-assisted programming. Since then, I’ve subjected 10 large machine models (LLMs) to four real-world tests. How to use ChatGPT to write: Resumes | Excel formulas | Essays | Cover letters Unfortunately, not all chatbots can code alike. It’s been 18 months since that first test, and even now, five of the 10 LLMs I tested can’t create working plugins. In this article, I’ll show you how each LLM performed against my tests. There are two chatbots I recommend you use, but they cost $20/month. The free versions of the same chatbots do well enough that you could probably get by without paying. But the rest, whether free or paid, are not so great. I won’t risk my programming projects with them or recommend that you do until their performance improves. Also: How I test an AI chatbot’s coding ability – and you can tooI’ve written a lot about using AIs to help with programming. Unless it’s a small, simple project, like my wife’s plugin, AIs can’t write entire apps or programs. But they excel at writing a few lines and are not bad at fixing code. Rather than repeat everything I’ve written, go ahead and read this article: How to use ChatGPT to write code: What it can and can’t do for you.If you want to understand my coding tests, why I’ve chosen them, and why they’re relevant to this review of the 10 LLMs, read this article: How I test an AI chatbot’s coding ability – and you can too. Let’s start with a comparative look at how the chatbots performed: David Gewirtz/ZDNETNext, let’s look at each chatbot individually. I’ll discuss nine chatbots, even though the above chart shows 10 LLMs. The results for GPT-4 and GPT-4o are both included in ChatGPT Plus. Ready? Let’s go. More
Size – The first improvement on the list is the available sizes. While the original Pixel and the Pixel 2 watches came in just a 41mm size, the Pixel Watch 3 offers two models to choose from — the regular 41mm option and a larger 45mm flavor. Both versions will come in cellular and Wi-Fi variants. Battery – The larger size brings a bigger battery. The 41mm version sees only a minor upgrade in capacity, from 306mAh to 310mAh, while the 45mm edition is equipped with a 420mAh battery that promises to last longer without the need for a recharge. Otherwise, both watches will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 platform with a custom co-processor.Bezels – The Pixel Watch 2 was designed with a relatively huge 5.5mm bezel size, prompting some owners to gripe about having such a large frame around the screen. Both versions of the Pixel Watch 3 slim down to 4.5mm bezels, giving you a bit more screen real estate.Also: I went hands-on with Google Pixel Watch 3: These three best features make a differenceDisplay – The display on the third version is twice as bright, with both models sporting a 2,000-nit display. The brighter screen should be easier on the eyes, especially in direct sunlight and similar conditions, as it can still be adjusted down to as dim as 1 nit of brightness in dark conditions. Colors – No smartwatch would be complete without a choice of colors. The Pixel Watch 3 is offered in a handful of colorways, including a Matte Black case with Obsidian band and a Polished Silver case with a Porcelain band. The 41mm variant comes in a Silver case with a Rose Quartz band and a Gold case with a Hazel band, as well as a Hazel case with a Hazel band.Price – Though the Pixel Watch 3 sounds cool with its larger size and better battery, that also translates to a larger price point. The 41mm version starts at $349, while the 45mm starts at $399. UWB – Last, but by no means least, is UWB, or ultra-wideband. A low-energy, short-range radio technology used for certain types of connectivity and communications, UWB was initially slated for the Pixel Watch 2 but failed to make the cut. With the Pixel Watch 3, you get UWB support with or without LTE connectivity. More
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Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe base variant of the Pixel series has always undercut the iPhone. For instance, the Pixel 7 More
