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Will an overreliance on Copilot and ChatGPT make you dumb? A new Microsoft study says AI 'atrophies' critical thinking: "I already feel like I have lost some brain cells."
Microsoft researchers say an overdependency and reliance on AI tools like Copilot may negatively impact a person's critical thinking, leading to the deterioration of cognitive faculties.
2025-02-11 22:34
I learned Adobe Creative Cloud in college, and it's helped me stand out at work — Right now, students get it for 70% off
Students and teachers can get Adobe Creative Cloud apps for much less than usual right now, thanks to this special deal.
2025-02-11 22:19
AMD releases new GPU driver with support for Avowed, Civilization VII, and more
AMD has a new optional driver for Radeon users, and it adds support for several new games, such as Avowed, Civilization VII, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and more. Read more...
2025-02-11 22:02
Nvidia tested RTX 5090 with four 16-pin connectors but this specific bug may still melt it
Nvidia's RTX 5090s are apparently melting or burning (again) and they may be affected by one specific issue. Read more...
2025-02-11 21:28
Microsoft Copilot struggles to discern facts from opinions — posting distorted AI news summaries riddled with inaccuracies: "How long before an AI-distorted headline causes significant real-world harm?"
An extensive study by BBC reveals the flaws in AI news summaries generated by flagship models, including Gemini, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI. The summaries featured "significant inaccuracies" and distortions.
2025-02-11 21:16
Apple Maps now uses ‘Gulf of America’ name in US, will roll out globally soon
Yesterday, Google Maps updated the Gulf of Mexico’s name for US users to read ‘Gulf of America’ instead. Now, it seems that Apple Maps is quickly following suit. more…
2025-02-11 21:13
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan releases his four "big bets" for 2025
YouTube will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2025, and the company's CEO has outlined its big bets for the year, highlighting key areas of focus and innovation. Read more...
2025-02-11 21:12
9to5Mac Overtime 040: iPhone SE 4 and Apple Intelligence
The iPhone SE 4 is coming soon, and just how important is Apple Intelligence? Fernando and Jeff discuss what its success or failure could mean for the future of Apple. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting obse...
2025-02-11 20:57
AMD rebrands GRE as 'Golden Rabbit Edition' with RX 7650 GRE launch in China
AMD launches the China-exclusive RX 7650 GRE, bridging the gap between the 7600 and 7600 XT. Will this "Great Radeon Edition" see a global release? Read more...
2025-02-11 20:50
AMD rebrands GRE as 'Great Radeon Edition' with RX 7650 GRE launch in China
AMD launches the China-exclusive RX 7650 GRE, bridging the gap between the 7600 and 7600 XT. Will this "Great Radeon Edition" see a global release? Read more...
2025-02-11 20:50
Apple just released new Powerbeats Pro 2 firmware ahead of launch
Earlier today, reviews dropped for the new Powerbeats Pro 2 (here’s ours). The new Beats headphones are and ship to users this Thursday. But ahead of launch, Apple has released a firmware update for its latest product. more…
2025-02-11 20:48
I can't stop using Helldivers 2's best new weapon, and it just got even better in a new update patch
A new Helldivers 2 patch has made its best new weapon even better, but also nerfed its new fan-favorite secondary.
2025-02-11 20:38
Microsoft confirmed to dump $22 billion IVAS HoloLens project onto military tech firm via new partnership
Microsoft has confirmed that it is seeking to hand-off development and production of its military IVAS hardware and software to a third-party via a new partnership with Anduril Industries, an American defence technology company.
2025-02-11 20:13
Next year’s MacBook Pro could be Apple’s biggest Mac upgrade ever
Apple’s MacBook Pro recently received an , and there’s an M5 version expected later this year. But it’s the model coming late next year—in 2026—that sounds especially compelling. This new MacBook Pro could even be the biggest Mac upgrade ever...
2025-02-11 20:02
“We Have No Moat”: Open Source AI's Breakneck Innovation
In May 2023,a memo from an unnamed Google AI engineer leakedand quickly made therounds of the tech newsophere, racking up thousands of comments on Hacker News. The memo was titled “ We Have No Moat…And Neither Does OpenAI”. The gist of the post ...
2025-02-11 19:16
Xbox is getting over 25 new indie games this week, and 2 of them are out now
Over two dozen indie games are coming to Xbox this week, and two of them are already out now.
2025-02-11 19:07
KDE Plasma 6.3.0 released with better color accuracy, improved graphics, and more
KDE Plasma, one of the most popular desktop environments for Linux, has received a new update with improved screen color accuracy and more. Read more...
2025-02-11 18:56
Outlook for Android and iOS now makes it easier to switch tasks when writing emails
Microsoft is rolling out a neat feature that makes it easier to switch between tasks when writing emails. Read more...
2025-02-11 18:40
65% off a premium laptop with 64GB of RAM? This could be the best laptop deal of the year.
Despite a business focus, HP's EliteBook 860 G11 should appeal to nearly everyone thanks to a massive 65% discount. That includes a Core Ultra 7 and 64GB of RAM.
2025-02-11 18:38
Windows 11 (KB5051987, KB5051989) February 2025 Patch Tuesday out
Microsoft has released Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 (KB5051987, KB5051989) for February 2025. Read more...
2025-02-11 18:25