All articles tagged with #ai upgrades
Microsoft released a December update for Windows 11 Insider builds, introducing AI enhancements like the Model Context Protocol, new AI connectors for File Explorer and Settings, updates to the update platform, expanded MIDI support, and improvements to gaming, File Explorer dark mode, and the Settings app, along with new AI features for the taskbar and Narrator personalization.
Apple's delayed Siri upgrades are expected to arrive in iOS 26.4 next spring, powered by a 1.2 trillion parameter Google AI model, which could significantly enhance Siri's capabilities while maintaining user privacy. This deal allows Apple to meet user expectations and improve Siri's performance without compromising its privacy standards, marking a strategic move to stay competitive in AI.
Apple stock could potentially gain over 20% due to higher iPhone prices, continued revenue from Google search payments, and anticipated AI upgrades to Siri, despite recent declines following its latest iPhone launch event.
Windows 11 KB5064081 for version 24H2 introduces a taskbar clock with seconds, a new homepage for Recall AI, lock screen widget customization, redesigned Windows Hello, and various UI improvements, along with AI component updates and system backup features. The update is available via Windows Update and as offline installers, with size variations for different architectures.
A leak suggests that Samsung's Galaxy S25 series will soon receive the One UI 8.0 Beta 6 update, introducing two major AI features: an expanded Now Brief with read-aloud capabilities and an AI-powered Audio Eraser in the Gallery app, enhancing user experience with smarter functionalities.
Google is urging Gmail users to upgrade their accounts with new AI-powered features like passkeys, but these come with significant privacy and security implications, as data is processed outside users' control, raising concerns about personal data exposure and misuse. Users must carefully consider these risks before opting in.
Apple has confirmed that Siri's delayed AI upgrades will not be released until 2026, with no earlier timeline, likely arriving around spring 2026 rather than in the fall of 2025.
Google's latest Gmail update introduces AI-powered smart replies and access to past emails and files, raising privacy concerns. New privacy features like Shielded Email aim to mask addresses and protect users from breaches, but users should consider creating new email accounts for enhanced security. A survey indicates many users prefer privacy-focused services like Proton Mail over Gmail, highlighting ongoing privacy tensions in email use.
Samsung reintroduces Ballie, its spherical home robot, at CES 2024 with AI upgrades including a spatial lidar sensor, 1080p projector, and voice or text command control. The robot can project content onto walls, adjust to lighting conditions, and interact with smart and non-smart devices. Additional features promised include reminders, access to remote medical services, and personalization based on user patterns. However, availability and pricing details are yet to be confirmed, leaving the question of whether these features will entice homeowners to purchase Ballie.