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Conversation With ChatGPT Was Enough to Develop Part of a CPU

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A team of researchers with the New York State University (NYU) has done the seemingly impossible: they've successfully designed a semiconductor chip with no hardware definition language. Using only plain English - and the definitions and examples within it that can define and describe a semiconductor processor - the team showcased what human ingenuity, curiosity, and baseline knowledge can do when aided by the AI prowess of ChatGPT. 

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Latest Google Pixel 8 leak shows off some serious display upgrades

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 The Google Pixel 8's release is still several months away, but there's been a steady stream of rumors about the handset's improvements these past few weeks, including a next-gen Tensor G3 chip and camera upgrades. Now, display specs for the Pixel 8 line have leaked, showing off a brighter — if slightly smaller — screen finally sporting a refresh rate that can compete with the best smartphones on the market.

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iPhone 15 rumored release date, price, specs and latest news

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The iPhone 15 is tipped to bring some big changes in terms of design and features, and we're tracking all the rumors and leaks for the new iPhones.  For example, it looks as though Apple will finally embrace USB-C charging and ditch the Lightning port. We could also see the iPhone 15 feature a more rounded design so that it's more comfortable ...

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Google Maps is getting 3 big upgrades to make your life easier — here’s what’s new

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Google has announced that it's planning to roll out several new features and updates to Google Maps, some of which are powered by AI-like algorithms.

This is potentially a big deal because millions of people (myself included) use Google Maps every month, so even a minor change will have a big impact. And by the look of them, these changes don't seem so minor.

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Microsoft: Windows Kernel CVE-2023-32019 fix is disabled by default

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Microsoft has released an optional fix to address a Kernel information disclosure vulnerability affecting systems running multiple Windows versions, including the latest Windows 10, Windows Server, and Windows 11 releases. 

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Microsoft: Windows 10 21H2 has reached end of servicing

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 Multiple editions of Windows 10 21H2 have reached their end of service (EOS) in this month's Patch Tuesday, as Microsoft reminded customers today.

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I tried Apple Vision Pro and it's far ahead of where I expected

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The smoothness of the eye-tracking interface, the quality of the displays, and the three-dimensional photos and videos are its standout features.

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Nvidia unveils new kind of Ethernet for AI, Grace Hopper 'Superchip' in full production

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, speaking at the opening keynote of the Computex computer technology conference, on Monday in Taipei, Taiwan, unveiled a host of fresh products, including a new kind of ethernet switch dedicated to moving high volumes of data for artificial intelligence (AI) tasks. 

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Microsoft announces Windows 11 ‘Moment 3’ update, here's the new features

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Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 'Moment 3' update, bringing many new and long-awaited features to the operating system.
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Microsoft 365 hit by new outage causing connectivity issues

Microsoft 365 hit by new outage causing connectivity issues
Microsoft is investigating service issues preventing users from accessing their Microsoft 365 accounts and blocking access to installed apps.
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Upgrade your device with this Windows 11 Pro license deal

Upgrade your device with this Windows 11 Pro license deal
Remote work and bring-your-own-device policies mean that all your computers should be up to professional standards. A Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license shifts your laptop, desktop, or professional tablet up to a higher gear, with no coupon needed.
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WhatsApp now lets you lock chats with a password or fingerprint

WhatsApp now lets you lock chats with a password or fingerprint
Meta is now rolling out 'Chat Lock,' a new WhatsApp privacy feature allowing users to block others from accessing their most personal conversations.
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Brave unveils new "Forgetful Browsing" anti-tracking feature

Brave unveils new "Forgetful Browsing" anti-tracking feature
The privacy-focused Brave Browser is introducing a new "Forgetful Browsing" feature that prevents sites from re-identifying you on subsequent visits.
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Top Breaches Cost ($) of 2024

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Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024