Microsoft will use custom-designed chips to bolster its AI services

Microsoft has announced a project it has been "refining in secret for years;" Its own custom silicon in the form of two new server chips. The company unveiled the fruits of its labor at

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                        Microsoft rebrands its AI-powered Bing Chat as Copilot

Microsoft is rebranding Bing Chat and is now simply calling it "Copilot," giving its generative AI assistant a consistent identity across its products. Similarly, Bin

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                        Researchers printed a robotic hand with bones, ligaments and tendons for the first time

Researchers at the Zurich-based ETH public university, along with a US-based startup affiliated with MIT, have done the impossible. They’ve printed a robot hand complete with bones, ligaments and tendons for the very first time, representing a major leap forward in 3D printing technology. It’s worth noting that the various parts of the hand were printed simultaneously, and not cobbled together after the fact.

Each of the robotic hand’s various parts were made f

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                        The best Black Friday deals on 25 of our favorite gadgets from Amazon, Walmart, Target and more

"Black Friday" has really become a misnomer in recent years. What was once one day with truly limited-time offers has expanded into a month-long sales marathon that can feel more exhausting than exciting. It's happening again in 2023:

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                        The Morning After: iMessage comes to Nothing’s Android phones (for now)

In the US, Apple’s iMessage is so popular that the fact it shows texts from non-iOS handsets in a different color is a big deal. This status anxiety is so great, the Android world has begged regulators to force Apple to… change the color of a text bubble. Now, Nothing is taking matters into its own hands, p

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                        Master & Dynamic MW09 review: Premium materials, impeccable clarity

Master & Dynamic didn’t get off to a good start with its true wireless earbuds, but the company’s last two efforts were much-improved. After rounding into form

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                        Google Maps adds collaborative lists and new transit search customizations

Google Maps is rolling out some new features ahead of the very fun, not at all hectic travel season known as the holidays. The updates aren't actually holiday specific — though we'll admit the timing isn't bad — with a focus on ways to figure out where you're going and how you're getting there. 

Let's sta

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                        The best gifts for teachers

Teachers can be some of the most important individuals in our lives, or the lives of our kids. Whether you had a particularly impactful teacher this year, or there’s one at your kids’ school that’s gone above and beyond for them, now is a great time to show them your appreciation. Gift baskets or a box of chocolates are fine options, but if you’d rather go the more personalized route, these are some of the best gifts for teachers that you can surprise them with this y

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