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How to mirror your Samsung phone on Windows
- Windows 11 offers a free tool, Phone Link, for mirroring your Samsung, OnePlus, or Asus phone to a Windows PC.
- Mirroring apps on a bigger screen allows for a better user experience for gaming, photo editing, and typing.
- The feature is only supported by select Android handsets including Samsung Galaxy phones, OnePlus, and Asus.
- Check the full list of supported devices to see if your phone is compatible with mirroring to Windows 11.
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Gears of War PS5 Announcement Reportedly Coming Soon
- Insider claims Gears of War Collection will be revealed soon and released on PS5 in 2025.
- Rumor suggests the collection will include remasters of the first three games.
- PS5 version of Gears of War Collection to launch alongside Xbox and PC releases.
- Confirmation of the collection's existence is still pending.
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Power struggle: will Brazil’s booming datacentre industry leave ordinary people in the dark?
- In Brazil, areas like Novo Aripuanã face energy poverty, affecting farmers like Deodato Alves da Silva who struggle to preserve their produce due to lack of electricity.
- Brazil's heavy reliance on hydroelectric power makes it vulnerable to power fluctuations and blackouts during droughts despite having one of the world's cleanest grids.
- Despite energy challenges, Brazil is witnessing a surge in datacentre construction driven by the digitalization of its economy and the demand for cloud services.
- Big data companies like Amazon and Microsoft are investing heavily in Brazilian datacentres, aiming to meet the growing demand in Latin America and beyond.
- The expansion of datacentres in Brazil aligns with the push towards Industry 4.0, emphasizing the need for secure and efficient data processing infrastructure.
- While the datacentre boom brings economic opportunities, there are concerns about its impact on local communities, the environment, water consumption, and energy rates.
- Datacentres, known for their high water usage and energy consumption, pose challenges for Brazil's electricity grid, especially with growing demands projected for the future.
- The datacentre industry's thirst for energy raises questions about Brazil's energy mix, potential environmental impacts, and the need for better infrastructure and sustainable solutions.
- As Brazil grapples with energy challenges and seeks to adapt to the climate crisis, the growth of datacentres adds pressure on the power grid and raises concerns about water resources.
- The juxtaposition of expanding datacentres with energy poverty highlights the disparities in power access within Brazil, with millions facing blackouts while the tech industry flourishes.
- Experts emphasize the importance of considering local implications and compensating for the impact of datacentre expansion on communities facing energy poverty and environmental risks.
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Big Tech is starry-eyed over quantum computers, but scientists say major breakthroughs are years away
- Microsoft has unveiled the Majorana 1 chip, powered by topological qubits, as the first quantum computing chip of its kind.
- Big Tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have recently revealed new quantum computing chip prototypes.
- Some physicists express skepticism regarding the level of advancement claimed by these companies in the field of quantum computing.
- Challenges such as scalability and error correction still persist in the dynamic and evolving field of quantum computing before it becomes practically useful.
- Quantum computing's potential for societal advancements includes drug discovery, chemical compound development, and encryption methods.
- Despite claims of progress by tech giants, experts highlight the ongoing challenges in error reduction and scalability in quantum computing.
- Google aims to release commercial quantum computing applications within five years, but industry insiders remain cautious.
- Researchers emphasize the importance of peer-reviewed breakthroughs and the need for advancements in controlling and utilizing qubits for complex calculations.
- Microsoft has faced retractions of previous quantum computing research, raising questions about the solidity of their claims.
- While the excitement around quantum computing advancements fuels research, the field still has a long way to go to deliver on its promises.
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Indiana is getting $15 billion in Big Tech investment. Residents don't want to foot the energy bill.
- Indiana is facing the challenge of supplying power to data centers that might cost residents more in energy bills.
- State lawmakers are considering a bill that would require tech companies to cover 80% of project costs for new power infrastructure.
- Tech giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are expanding data centers in Indiana, which could surpass the energy needs of the state's residents.
- The bill aims to make tech firms accountable for the energy demands of their data centers and promote cleaner energy solutions for the future.
- Indiana's favorable conditions, such as reliable power supply and tax exemptions, have attracted major data center investments.
- Proposed projects could significantly increase electricity demand, prompting concerns about the strain on the grid and utility bills.
- Consumer advocacy groups advocate for safeguards to prevent rising energy costs for residents due to new data centers.
- The debate in Indiana highlights the need for comprehensive policies to address the impact of power-hungry data centers on communities.
- There are concerns that the current bill may not fully protect residents from increased energy expenses and utility negotiations with data centers.
- The bill has passed the House and awaits further review in the Senate as Indiana anticipates continued data center growth and potential challenges.
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Update for Copilot on Windows begins rolling out to Windows Insiders with new features and improvements
- Microsoft Copilot app on Windows is receiving an update for Windows Insiders.
- The update introduces a native XAML app with a new user interface.
- Users can ask specific questions about their PC, tailored to their current Windows version.
- The update is gradually rolling out across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store.
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Available today: DeepSeek R1 7B & 14B distilled models for Copilot+ PCs via Azure AI Foundry – further expanding AI on the edge
- Microsoft continues to push the boundaries of AI innovation by introducing DeepSeek R1 7B & 14B distilled models for Copilot+ PCs via Azure AI Foundry.
- The availability of these models reinforces the commitment to providing fast, efficient AI capabilities for real-world applications.
- Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X, Intel Core Ultra 200V, and AMD Ryzen will support the new models.
- Running 7B and 14B parameter reasoning models on NPUs signifies a milestone in AI democratization, enabling users to leverage powerful machine learning models directly from their PCs.
- NPUs in Copilot+ PCs are designed for efficient AI inference, allowing CPUs and GPUs to handle other tasks while maintaining superior results.
- Efficient inferencing has become crucial for language models, enabling improved response quality across various tasks through enhanced computational power.
- Microsoft's research investments have led to innovations like Phi Silica, enabling low-bit inference on NPUs for advanced scenarios like model fine-tuning.
- Developers can access and run DeepSeek models by downloading the AI Toolkit VS Code extension, allowing experimentation with different model variants on Copilot+ PCs.
- Copilot+ PCs offer local compute capabilities alongside Azure services, facilitating training and fine-tuning of models on-device while leveraging the cloud for intensive workloads.
- This integration of cloud and edge computing signifies a new paradigm of continuous compute, empowering developers to create innovative AI solutions.
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How to Use Microsoft Muse to Enhance Your Creative Workflow — A Comprehensive Guide
- Microsoft Muse is a tool that enhances creative workflows, providing a no-code approach for artists, marketers, and entrepreneurs.
- The text generation engine of Microsoft Muse helps in drafting narratives, writing engaging content, and generating creative copy for advertisements.
- The tool integrates with Microsoft's ecosystem, allowing for easy incorporation of AI-generated content into daily workflow.
- Microsoft Muse is designed to learn from user interactions, continuously improving suggestions and output quality.
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Quantum Leap: 3 Key Developments Chart Path to Real-World Applications
- Amazon unveiled Ocelot, a quantum computing chip using scalable architecture to reduce costs of implementing quantum error correction by up to 90%.
- Ocelot uses a 'cat qubit' to minimize errors, bringing quantum computers closer to practical deployment with costs potentially falling to 20% of current approaches.
- Microsoft introduced a new state of matter for its Majorana 1 quantum chip, scalable to a million qubits, adding excitement to quantum computing developments.
- Google Quantum AI lead expressed optimism for real-world applications powered by quantum computers within five years, following the debut of Willow quantum chip.
- Quantum computers are significantly more powerful than classical computers, potentially revolutionizing fields like drug discovery and material science.
- They can simulate molecular interactions accurately, improve chemical processes, develop high-performance batteries, and aid in sustainability efforts such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Quantum computing relies on quantum mechanics, with qubits offering advantages of superposition and entanglement for more efficient problem-solving.
- While quantum computing is not a replacement for classical systems, it excels in solving highly complex tasks that classical computers struggle with.
- Challenges in quantum computing include qubit stability, scalability to thousands or millions of qubits, and overcoming decoherence caused by environmental factors.
- Despite the obstacles, accelerated advancements in quantum computing hint at its potential to be a transformative technology of the 21st century, solving previously impossible problems.
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Microsoft’s new Dragon Copilot is an AI assistant for healthcare
- Microsoft has introduced Microsoft Dragon Copilot, an AI system for healthcare.
- Dragon Copilot combines voice-dictating and ambient listening tech acquired from AI voice company Nuance.
- It offers features such as ambient note creation, natural language dictation, and automating tasks.
- Microsoft aims to alleviate administrative burdens on clinicians and enhance patient care.
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Phi-4 : Microsoft’s Next Generation Family of Small Language Models
- Microsoft introduces Phi-4-multimodal and Phi-4-mini, the latest additions to the Phi family of Small language models (SLMs).
- Phi-4-multimodal enables context-aware applications through processing speech, vision, and text simultaneously.
- Phi-4-mini specializes in text-based tasks, offering high accuracy and efficiency in a compact design.
- Both models are designed for compute-constrained environments and prioritize security and safety.
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All the news on Microsoft’s latest Copilot and Windows AI features
- Microsoft is announcing an all-new Copilot experience, with a new card-based design and personalized features including Copilot Vision, natural voice conversation mode, and virtual news presenter mode.
- Windows 11 is getting new features like Phone Link status, Paint and Photos are getting fun new features like Generative Fill and Erase, and Copilot Plus PCs are getting a revamped AI-powered Windows Search.
- Pavan Davuluri is in charge of Windows and Surface, making Mustafa Suleyman the new CEO of AI.
- Microsoft is focusing on its "AI PC" push and the future of AI companions.
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Microsoft Teams Adds Phishing Alerts to Boost Security
- Microsoft Teams has introduced automatic phishing alerts to enhance security.
- With the new feature, users receive warnings about potential phishing messages from external domains.
- The system automatically checks messages from unknown senders for phishing risk and alerts users accordingly.
- The phishing alerts help users make informed decisions and adds an extra layer of protection to combat cyberattacks.
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Microsoft Dragon Copilot provides the healthcare industry’s first unified voice AI assistant that enables clinicians to streamline clinical documentation, surface information and automate tasks
- Microsoft Dragon Copilot is introduced as the first AI assistant for clinical workflow, combining Dragon Medical One (DMO) and DAX Copilot capabilities.
- It aims to reduce clinician burnout, enhance efficiency, improve patient experiences, and drive financial impact in the healthcare industry.
- Dragon Copilot offers streamlined documentation, information surfacing, and task automation for clinicians across various healthcare settings.
- It leverages ambient AI technology and generations AI to provide a seamless user experience and improve outcomes.
- Features include multilanguage support, automated tasks, personalized formatting, natural language dictation, AI prompts, and more.
- Dragon Copilot enables clinicians to access medical information, automate key tasks, and enhance patient care through integrated AI assistance.
- The solution will be generally available in the U.S. and Canada initially, followed by expansion to other key markets.
- Microsoft emphasizes responsible AI principles, such as transparency, reliability, fairness, privacy, and security, in developing Dragon Copilot.
- The new capabilities of Dragon Copilot are built on a secure data estate and healthcare-specific safeguards for accurate and safe AI outputs.
- Microsoft's extensive partner ecosystem in healthcare enables organizations to maximize the value of Dragon Copilot through integrated solutions.
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As Skype shuts down, its legacy is end-to-end encryption for the masses
- Skype, the popular internet phone calling app, is shutting down after being the pioneer of end-to-end encryption.
- In 2012, during the Egyptian revolution, it was discovered that Egyptian spies hacked Skype calls using a software called FinFisher.
- Skype's end-to-end encryption was a revolutionary feature at the time, offering unparalleled privacy in the mid-2000s.
- While Skype's user base has declined, its legacy lives on as end-to-end encryption has become the standard for popular chat apps.
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