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Can’t Install Apps from Microsoft Store? 8 Best Ways to Fix it
- Many Windows 11 users are facing issues with installing apps from the Microsoft Store on their devices.
- Restarting the Windows 11 system can help eliminate bugs and glitches that may be hindering app installations from the Microsoft Store.
- Re-logging into the Microsoft Store account has proven to be a solution for some users experiencing download and installation problems.
- Running the Windows Store App Troubleshooter can help identify and resolve various Microsoft Store-related issues.
- Restarting the Application Identity Service can address problems with app installations on Windows 11.
- Clearing the Microsoft Store Cache can fix installation failures caused by corrupted cache files.
- Resetting the Microsoft Store app and running SFC and DISM scans are recommended steps to troubleshoot installation problems.
- If all else fails, users can download apps from their official websites or trusted sources as an alternative.
- Following these methods can help resolve the issue of being unable to install apps from the Microsoft Store on Windows 11.
- It is important to ensure downloading apps from trusted sources to avoid security risks.
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Chip Industry Week In Review
- TSMC plans to produce 30% of its leading-edge chips in Arizona with a $165 billion investment.
- The Trump administration initiated a Section 232 investigation into semiconductors for national security.
- Nvidia's H20 products and AMD's MI308 products now require U.S. export licenses.
- China's export restrictions on rare earth elements impact national security.
- TSMC reported $25 billion in Q1 revenue, up ~35% YoY, and denied Intel joint venture rumors.
- ASML's Q1 earnings aligned with guidance, with some uncertainty due to recent tariff announcements.
- AMD taped out its Venice processor on TSMC's 2nm process; Nvidia plans $500 billion U.S. AI supercomputing factories.
- Cadence to acquire Arm's Artisan foundation IP business, while Intel will sell 51% of Altera to Silver Lake.
- JEDEC published the HBM4 standard, increasing transfer speeds and total bandwidth.
- Onsemi abandoned Allegro MicroSystems acquisition; Applied Materials acquired 9% of BE Semiconductor.
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Nothing’s New CMF Buds 2 Now Feature ChatGPT Integration and Adaptive ANC, Priced at $59
- Nothing has launched the CMF Buds 2, an upgrade over previous generation audio accessories.
- The CMF Buds 2 feature Dirac Opteo sound tuning, Ultra Bass Technology 2.0, and 11mm custom PMI drivers.
- The earbuds include hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and improved call sound quality.
- CMF Buds 2 offer up to 13.5 hours of music playback on a single charge and support ChatGPT integration.
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Microsoft Unveils 1-Bit Compact LLM that Runs on CPUs
- Microsoft Research has introduced BitNet b1.58 2B4T, a new 2-billion parameter language model that uses only 1.58 bits per weight instead of the usual 16 or 32. Despite its compact size, it matches the performance of full-precision models and runs efficiently on both GPUs and CPUs.
- The model was trained on a large dataset containing 4 trillion tokens and performs well across a wide range of tasks, including language understanding, math, coding, and conversation. Microsoft has released the model weights on Hugging Face, along with open-source code for running it.
- BitNet b1.58 2B4T achieves performance on par with leading open-weight, full-precision LLMs of similar size, while offering significant advantages in computational efficiency, including substantially reduced memory footprint, energy consumption, and decoding latency.
- BitNet b1.58 2B4T represents a meaningful step forward in making AI models more efficient and accessible by dramatically reducing the computational requirements of large language models without compromising performance.
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Microsoft’s Copilot Vision AI is now free to use, but only for these 9 sites
- Microsoft's Copilot Vision AI is now available for all Edge users in the U.S.
- The AI tool works by watching your screen as you browse and providing context-appropriate responses.
- Currently, Copilot Vision only works with nine selected websites, including Amazon, Wikipedia, and OpenTable.
- Microsoft ensures user privacy by making the feature opt-in, not recording screens, and deleting data after each session.
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Exclusive: Copilot’s native Spanish is a ‘game changer,’ says Microsoft expert
- Microsoft is introducing native Spanish voices for its AI assistant Copilot, aiming to provide a more authentic and inclusive experience for the Latino community in the U.S. and globally.
- The new Spanish voices named Elm and Alder can seamlessly switch between Spanish and English with native accents, catering to the diverse backgrounds of the U.S. audience.
- The move aligns with Microsoft's goal of representing diverse communities, including the significant Latinx population in the U.S., enhancing user experiences and cultural representation.
- The Copilot Voice feature has already garnered positive feedback for its English version and is expected to benefit a large demographic given the 65 million Hispanic or Latino population in the U.S.
- A recent report by Microsoft reveals that Latina moms find AI, like Copilot Voice, essential for daily tasks, entertainment, language preservation, and cultural enrichment.
- The addition of Spanish voices in Copilot has been praised for preserving Hispanic culture and promoting bilingualism, catering to users who switch between Spanish and English in their daily lives.
- Microsoft's Copilot Voice feature is available across platforms, with varying AI models like GPT-4o and GPT o1, catering to desktop and mobile users.
- Users, including Latina moms, utilize Copilot Voice for language learning, cultural preservation, and creating personalized experiences, highlighting its wide appeal and practical applications.
- Despite potential concerns about privacy and AI reliance, Copilot is designed as an inclusive tool for all age groups, offering features like language settings and learning tools.
- Considered a game-changer by Microsoft experts, the introduction of native Spanish voices in Copilot not only enhances user experiences but also promotes language learning and cultural understanding.
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Microsoft Makes Copilot Vision Free in Edge Browser
- Microsoft has introduced a new feature called Copilot Vision, which is an addition to its artificial intelligence assistant, Copilot.
- Copilot Vision is currently free to use in the Microsoft Edge browser and allows users to communicate with their browser through voice commands.
- The feature has the ability to read the content on the screen and respond in real time, providing assistance with tasks like reading recipes or job postings.
- While the basic version of Copilot Vision is free, there is also a premium version called Copilot Pro with advanced integration and AI-enabled tools.
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Why Microsoft and OpenAI’s Copilot Stumbled — and What Product Leaders Must Learn
- Microsoft and OpenAI's Copilot struggled to deliver a seamless AI assistant.
- The reason is not just about code or algorithms, but the human side of product management.
- Microsoft invested $13 billion and integrated OpenAI's models into products like GitHub Copilot and Office.
- When OpenAI's models underperformed, slow response times and inconsistencies became issues.
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From ‘catch up’ to ‘catch us’: How Google quietly took the lead in enterprise AI
- Google has emerged as a leader in enterprise AI with benchmark-topping models, formidable infrastructure, and a cohesive enterprise strategy.
- Leveraging past technological assets and a year of focused execution, Google is rapidly winning over enterprise decision-makers.
- With a strong integrated stack, Google is poised to lead the next phase of the enterprise AI revolution ahead of competitors like OpenAI and Microsoft.
- Google made significant technological advancements, including the development of the Transformer architecture and specialized AI hardware like TPUs.
- A shift in strategy led to a conscious decision to reclaim leadership, resulting in aggressive hiring, internal unification, and customer traction.
- Google's Gemini models, including 2.5 Pro and Flash, outperform competitors in intelligence, coding, and reasoning capabilities.
- Google's focus on efficient processors like TPUs and a hyper Moore's law for AI accelerators set them apart in the market.
- Integration of hardware and software components, along with offerings like Vertex AI and Google Workspace, further strengthens Google's position.
- Google's strategy of AI agents, such as AgentSpace and Building Blocks, has been well-received by enterprise customers, driving significant growth.
- Google's cohesive platform and integration depth give them a competitive advantage, positioning them as a leader in enterprise AI.
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Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5240 (Beta Channel)
- Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.5240 (KB5055645) is released to the Beta Channel.
- This update includes general improvements and fixes for the overall experience.
- Issues with the Organize and New Folder options in the Save Dialog and total storage size display in System > About are fixed.
- Voice Access freezing issue with error "working on it" when dictating is resolved.
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The AI effect. Is it enhancing or eroding critical thinking skills?
- LinkedIn's Skills on the Rise report highlights the growing demand for skills such as adaptability, communication, and critical thinking, with AI literacy being a top skill.
- Some experts worry that AI tools may hinder critical thinking, as workers tend to rely on AI outputs rather than independently solving problems.
- However, others argue that effectively adopting AI in work can strengthen critical thinking and consider AI as a partner for driving innovation and improving how we work.
- The article also provides updates on various HR tech developments and partnerships in the industry.
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The 11 Largest US Funding Rounds of March 2025
- Lila Sciences raised $200.0M in Seed round for a scientific superintelligence platform in Cambridge.
- Shield AI secured $240.0M in Series F for AI-powered systems enhancing safety, based in San Diego.
- Celestial AI raised $250.0M in Series C for optical interconnect technology in Santa Clara.
- Epirus received $250.0M in Series D for directed energy systems in Torrance.
- Island closed a $250.0M Series E funding for enterprise security tools in Dallas.
- Flock Safety secured $275.0M in Series F for surveillance solutions in Atlanta.
- Mercury raised $300.0M in Series C for online banking solutions in San Francisco.
- Fleetio secured $450.0M in Series D for fleet maintenance software in Birmingham.
- Nerdio raised $500.0M in Series C for cloud IT solutions in Chicago.
- X (formerly Twitter) raised $1.0B in Venture round for its social networking platform in Bastrop.
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Billionaire Melinda French Gates says she wanted her kids 'to know they were lucky'
- Melinda French Gates, billionaire philanthropist, took pains to keep her children grounded and prevent entitlement and elitism.
- She enrolled her kids in local schools to be part of the community and exposed them to the struggles of others.
- Her children had various experiences working with the homeless and living with a local family in Rwanda.
- French Gates emphasized chores and allowance to instill values and keep her children grounded.
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Nokia Logo History: The Radical Rebranding Moves
- Nokia's logo has evolved over the years to reflect its business priorities, technological advancements, and market demands.
- The company's journey began in 1865 as a paper mill, with the logo featuring a fish emblem symbolic of its industrial roots.
- Transitioning towards electronics in the 1970s, Nokia introduced a pentagonal badge logo, symbolising strength and unity.
- The iconic blue wordmark from 1978 to 2011 represented Nokia's dominance in the mobile phone market, conveying trust and reliability.
- Following the Microsoft acquisition in 2014, Nokia updated its logo to reflect its focus on network infrastructure and technology development.
- In 2016, HMD Global revived the classic blue wordmark for Nokia-branded smartphones, leveraging nostalgia while introducing new products.
- The 2023 redesign featured a deconstructed geometric design, signalling Nokia's shift to a business technology company away from smartphones.
- Nokia's logo changes strategically aligned with its business transformations, serving as a communication tool for market positioning.
- The bold logo refreshes reflect Nokia's adaptive brand management approach, balancing heritage preservation with the need for change.
- Nokia's visual identity evolution showcases a pragmatic and strategic approach, connecting to different aspects of the company's identity over time.
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Microsoft Gaming's CEO says not every video game needs to be a movie
- Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, said not every video game needs to be adapted into a movie or TV show.
- Adaptations should be creative outlets, rather than something that 'has to get done.'
- Spencer emphasized the importance of finding a partner who understands the team and story of the IP when considering adaptations.
- Spencer wants Microsoft Gaming to prioritize being a great creator of interactive entertainment, with adaptations being secondary.
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