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Windows Central Tech Awards 2024 — Ranking the top PCs, tools, accessories, and software innovations of the year
2024 was an exciting year in tech. From AI innovations to handheld gaming PCs, 2025 looks set to be even more exciting. Here are the top tech innovations of 2024.
2024-12-24 14:09
Apple's bezel less iPhone delayed beyond 2026 because of technical challenges, per report
Samsung and LG known to be developing displays for Apple's zero-bezel iPhone are reportedly facing multiple technical difficulties. Read more...
2024-12-24 13:56
Sam Altman predicts superintelligence will trigger a 10x surge in AI breakthroughs — each year as revolutionary as a decade
Sam Altman says superintelligence is "a few thousand days away," potentially prompting a 10x increase in the rate of scientific discovery with "surprisingly little" impact on the deep fundamental human drives.
2024-12-24 13:38
Sam Altman predicts superintelligence will trigger a 10x surge in scientific AI breakthroughs — each year as revolutionary as a decade
Sam Altman says superintelligence is "a few thousand days away," potentially prompting a 10x increase in the rate of scientific discovery with "surprisingly little" impact on the deep fundamental human drives.
2024-12-24 13:38
Report: Microsoft to deploy in-house models to reduce its reliance on OpenAI for 365 Copilot
The latest reports suggest that Microsoft is aiming to introduce in-house and other third-party AI models to 365 Copilot to reduce dependency on OpenAI. Read more...
2024-12-24 13:26
Connect securely to your Azure resources
Visual Studio 2022’s Connected Services features are being updated to help you start secure. In the past, for example with Azure Storage, we’d inject the entire connection string into your configuration. With this update, we’ve removed the secret...
2024-12-24 13:00
This controller is literally faster than anything created by Xbox and it's almost $100 off — the perfect gift for any gamer!
For less than a standard Xbox controller, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma has fully remappable buttons and 40% faster latency than any current controller made by Xbox.
2024-12-24 10:42
Elon Musk's xAI raises $6B Series C funding to catch up with OpenAI and others
Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, has successfully raised another $6 billion in Series C funding. This funding will be used to enhance their computing infrastructure and more. Read more...
2024-12-24 08:34
WhatsApp to stop supporting older Android phones starting January 2025, check full list here
Meta-owned WhatsApp continues to cut down devices from its support list and has announced that it will stop supporting older Android devices starting January 1, 2025. Read more...
2024-12-24 08:18
Has Microsoft given up on the System requirements not met Windows 11 watermark?
Has Microsoft given up on the “System requirements not met” Windows 11 watermark and stop bugging everyone. The post Has Microsoft given up on the System requirements not met Windows 11 watermark? appeared first on Windows Latest
2024-12-24 07:31
Microsoft posts official uninstall and recovery guide for botched Windows 11/10 update
Microsoft has updated one of its official guide on its website about Windows 11 and 10 recovery when a botched update breaks a PC. Read more...
2024-12-24 07:16
EA had rejected a Dead Space 4 pitch earlier this year, but all hope may not be lost
EA may have rejected a Dead Space 4 pitch by Glen Schofield and other Visceral Studios creatives, but that doesn't mean the publisher won't use one of its own studios for a future project. Read more...
2024-12-24 07:00
Apple may launch M4 MacBook Air models earlier than new iPads and iPhone SE 4
It appears that Apple has many products lined up for release in H1 2025, with rumors of the M4 MacBook Air launching earlier than other products. Read more...
2024-12-24 05:50
ASUS ZenWiFi Mesh Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 systems discounted at Amazon
Amazon is offering a deal on the ASUS ZenWiFi Tri-Band Mesh Wi-Fi system, a high-speed wireless connectivity solution for homes. Read more...
2024-12-23 23:00
Oops! Acer's upcoming Predator Orion 7000PCs with NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs were listed early by a German retailer with price tags that feel reminiscent of pandemic-era shortages.
A German retailer has leaked two Acer Predator Orion 7000 high-end gaming PCs, each pairing an Intel Core Ultra CPU with a 50-series NVIDIA RTX GPU. The price tags seem to suggest the next generation of PC gaming is going to hit consumers where it hurt...
2024-12-23 22:55
Windows 11’s new native Copilot rolls out to everyone, but it consumes more RAM
Today's new Copilot version is more native than the previous two iterations. The "native Copilot app" is now available for everyone on Windows 11 via the Microsoft Store. It's more native than the previous version, but it still uses Edge WebView. The p...
2024-12-23 20:34
Dark and Darker - Legendary Status upgrade is free on the Epic Games Store today
Epic Games Store's fifth giveaway from its holiday promotion is here, and it's a $30 upgrade for the free-to-play game Dark and Darker. Read more...
2024-12-23 20:34
2TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD is available at its lowest price
The 2TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD is currently selling at its lowest price yet. The 4TB and 1TB variants are also available at competitive rates. Read more...
2024-12-23 18:50
Perfect score laptop hits lowest price ever: Get Snapdragon X Elite with 1TB for $799
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is an excellent Copilot+ PC that earned a perfect score when we reviewed it earlier this year. Now, the Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop is at its lowest price ever.
2024-12-23 18:28
U.S. Commerce Secretary says holding back China's chip manufacturing is a ‘fool's errand'
Despite Trump's tariff plan, the US Secretary of Commerce believes the only way to curb China in the AI race is to stay ahead of them with more innovation. Read more...
2024-12-23 18:26