It was only a few days ago that we heard rumors that the Copilot app for mobile was reportedly about to undergo a revamp, turning it more into a glorified news anchor than an AI assistant. However, it seems the company had another trick up its sleeve that we didn't hear about. Seemingly overnight and with no warning, the web version of Copiklot has undergone a serious overhaul, including four new voices and a daily news feature.

The new Raspberry Pi AI Camera uses Sony’s IMX500 image sensor to handle the AI processing. | Image: Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi and Sony have co-developed a Raspberry Pi AI Camera module that’s launching today for $70. It comes with onboard AI processing that can help Raspberry Pi users develop “edge AI solutions that process visual data” with ease, according to the tiny computer maker.The new camera builds on Raspberry Pi’s plans to offer chips and add-ons for AI developers, having previously released several non-AI camera modules since its first 5-megapixel offering in 2013. “AI-based image processing is becoming an attractive tool for developers around the world,” Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton said in a press release. “We look forward to seeing what our community members are able to achieve using the power of the Raspberry Pi AI Camera.” The AI... Continue reading…

I've never kept my frustrations with Windows to myself. Whether it's Windows 10 or Windows 11, some things never change namely those things that Microsoft doesn't care about enough. Over the years, Microsoft has focused a significant amount of resources on making Windows a pain to use, while mining as much user data as possible.

Parallels Desktop 20 for Mac is here, and it's still the best virtualization software for macOS. I thought last year's release was a pretty big update, with support for Touch ID in Windows 11 VMs, but this one looks to be even more exciting. For one, you can now sign in to an Apple Account on a macOS Sequoia virtual machine with Parallels Desktop, which enables a whole bunch of new use cases from Apple Intelligence to iMessage.

By now, you may or may not know that I adore mechanical keyboards. From the typing experience and looks, to the degree of customization, I've talked about everything that makes mechanical keyboards great. If you're a fellow enthusiast, you'll agree with me wholeheartedly. If, on the other hand, you're a relatively sane human being, you'll probably be annoyed or fuming.

Photo illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge | Photo by Philip Pacheco, Getty Images Four years after Epic sued Google for running an illegal app store monopoly — a case it won this past December — Epic is suing again. The Fortnite game developer has filed a second antitrust lawsuit against Google, and now additionally Samsung, accusing them of illegally conspiring to undermine third-party app stores.The lawsuit revolves around Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature, which now comes turned-on-by-default on new Samsung phones. While it’s turned on, it automatically keeps users from installing apps unless they come from “authorized sources” — namely, Google and Samsung’s app stores. Epic claims there’s no process for any rival store to become “authorized.”When Epic filed its original lawsuits against Google and Apple in... Continue reading…

If youve recently joined the self-hosted community, you may have heard about Nextcloud and CasaOS. The former is primarily a file-sharing and backup tool, while the latter is more of a self-hosting hub thats equal parts a personal cloud, a container management front-end, and a dashboard.

On September 30, 2014, Microsoft announced Windows 10, an operating system that fundamentally shifted the company's approach to one of its flagship products. As it nears the end of support, today it's an OS that users are still clinging to, resisting Windows 11 with everything they've got. So, it's easy to forget just how absolutely crazy Windows 10 was as a concept.

If you're looking to upgrade your home lab, old enterprise gear can be a tempting proposition. It's often available for inexpensive rates online and is great for developing a deeper understanding of the technologies and tools powering your home lab. This isn't limited to networking gear either - old server hardware can be a tempting proposition, especially with high-spec boxes available for a reduced price. But there are some things you should consider carefully before taking the plunge with ex-enterprise gear for your home.

With the sudden emergence of x86_64 emulators, running smartphone apps on Windows may seem like old news. However, Android emulators are still chugging along just fine, and we've even seen new faces like the Google Play Games Emulator crop up in recent times. There's also BlueStacks, MeMU Play, and a handful of old veterans that have helped countless PC users emulate their favorite Android applications over the years.

If you've picked up the new Pixel Buds Pro 2 in the past few days, you may have noticed that they don't have all of their features unlocked if you used them on a Windows or macOS. The official app that lets you access all of its settings didn't work on them, meaning you could only use them as regular headphones. Fortunately, it seems that Google is changing that, as new documentation reveals instructions for desktops.

Image: Ford For customers still unsure whether they’re ready to make the switch to an all-electric vehicle, Ford is sweetening the pot. Today, the company launched a new initiative called the “Ford Power Promise,” in which it will provide a suite of benefits to customers who buy or lease a new EV. And chief among them is a complimentary home charger for all new customers, as well as the costs of standard installation. The charger that’s being offered is the company’s Ford Charge Station Pro, a $1,310 Level 2 charger that comes with a standard CCS1 connector. Ford declined to put a monetary value on the installation but said it would cover costs up to 60 amps of power and 80 feet of wire run. Customers who need to upgrade their home electrical... Continue reading…