Windows Everywhere - Microsoft Loop public preview, GibHub Copilot X, Adobe Firefly
Description
Microsoft Loop preview FINALLY arrives
Microsoft Loop web app launches in public preview for MSA and work/school accounts - Yeah, it's a Notion rip-off. Alarmingly so.
Windows 11
Now, Microsoft is testing Windows 11 features first in Release Preview
New Dev channel build: Seconds in the system tray is a game changer! /s
Minor changes coming to default apps
Based on a single hardware review, it appears that 13th Gen Intel Core processors have the same problem with docks and hubs as do 12th Gen processors.
AI all the things
Bill Gates describes AI as the biggest technology transformation since the GUI.
Bing Chatbot can now generate images from text
GitHub launches ChatGPT-4 powered Copilot X
Adobe launches responsible/ethical generative AI tools
Google launches Bard in early access
Mozilla.ai startup goes live
Opera adds AI prompts, sidebar ChatGPT
Xbox
Microsoft's AB acquisition is all about mobile, not COD
Microsoft announces it will launch mobile apps store on iPhone and Android as soon as regulators make it possible
FOSS patents: We've moved into the acceptance phase, and this acquisition is on track
Netflix is expanding its mobile games library dramatically
Microsoft releases a third set of Game Pass titles for March
Get a Steam Deck for 10 percent off to celebrate its first birthday
Tips and Picks
Tip of the week: Inbox Zero
App pick of the week: Visual Studio Code
RunAs Radio this week: SMB over QUIC File Servers with Ned Pyle
Brown liquor pick of the week: Ben Nevis 10
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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Backlash against tech criticism, Ralf Groene retires, Hardcore Software
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Paul Thurrott, and Richard Campbell
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Published 04/17/24
On this episode, Paul shares his thoughts on the Snapdragon X Elite chip with Leo and Richard. Windows 11 24H2, AI, NPUs, and SoCs from Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm are all on the way this year. But a schedule is finally starting to emerge. And it looks like we'll soon have answers to the questions...
Published 04/10/24