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At AWS Summit, Amazon Shows Off App Builder But Focuses on AI Security
Much of the conversation at the Amazon Web Services Summit dealt with making people comfortable with the results they get from generative AI.
Living With Lenovo's ThinkBook 13x G4: A Portable PC With 'Magic' Add-Ons
This portable laptop offers good performance and excellent battery life, but what sets it apart are the 'Magic Bay' accessories that attach to the top of the machine.
Living With Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9: Solid Laptop, Subpar Webcam
The newest ThinkPad X1 offers good performance, excellent battery life, and a flexible 2-in-1 design. So what's with the lackluster webcam?
Apple Intelligence Satisfies Demand, But Doesn't Change the Game
Apple's AI solution seems like an extension of existing functionality rather than a new experience.
Living With a Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i: Solid, Performance-Oriented PC for Creatives
Lenovo's 16-inch Yoga Pro 9i is a great choice for those who want a larger machine for tasks like video and photo editing; it should also be pretty good at gaming.
At Computex, Chip Makers Lay Out Their Visions for the AI PC
AMD, Intel, Nvidia, and Qualcomm take different approaches to making their AI PCs stand out.
Living With Dell's Latitude 7350 Detachable: A Sleek But Pricey Tablet
Dell's new Windows tablet checks all the boxes for weight and flexibility, but it's also the most expensive tablet I've used, which might limit its appeal.
After I/O and Build, 10 Things to Know About the Promise and Peril of AI
Recent developers' conferences from Microsoft and Google leave me feeling that their AI technologies aren't as easy to work with as they'd like you to believe.
At Microsoft Build 2024, Copilot Is Everywhere, Especially for Developers
Not surprisingly, the biggest focus at Build was on developer tools, including improvements to Copilot Studio and its broader Azure AI Studio.
Copilot+ PCs Have Great Potential But Will Businesses Care?
The new machines, backed by Microsoft's AI and initially powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite platform, set the stage for what could be the biggest change to the PC landscape in years.
OpenAI, Google Preview the Next Era of AI: Big Leap Forward or More of the Same?
A flood of new generative AI features out of Google I /O and OpenAI this week bode well for digital assistants like Alexa and Siri, but can they live up to the hype?
Living With Acer's TravelMate P6 14: Excellent Battery Life and Software Perks
It's not the flashiest machine, but this Acer laptop offers good performance, strong battery life, and a few extras that business users will appreciate.
Living With the Dell XPS 14
With its sleek new design and the latest generation hardware, Dell packs a lot of power into its flagship consumer 14-inch notebook, the XPS 14 (9440).
Living With the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold 16: A Machine of Many Sizes
Traveling with this unusual, shapeshifting computer is like having both a 12- and 16-inch laptop in one, thanks to the foldable OLED screen.
Top Academics: Here's How We Facilitate the Next Big Leap in Quantum Computing
Before unveiling the first on-campus quantum computer in the US, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute invited experts from across the country to speak about the current state of quantum computing. Here are the highlights.
This University in New York Is the First With a Full-Fledged Quantum Computer
Thanks to a generous donation from the co-founder of Nvidia, students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute now have access to IBM's flagship quantum computing system.
Living With the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: The Phone That Does Everything Except Fold
Samsung's top-of-the-line flagship phone brings useful AI features and an improved zoom camera, settings a new bar for all Android phones.
Living With the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12: The Lightest 14-Inch Laptop Yet
Exceptionally light with strong performance, the latest generation of the venerable X1 Carbon features an updated look and Intel Core Ultra processors.
Living With the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 2: A Compact, Practical System
AMD's Ryzen 7840U (Phoenix) processor adds new performance to the ThinkPad Z series, making it a strong 13.3-inch competitor.
Living With the HP Spectre x360 14: A Stellar Laptop for Freelancers
With an excellent webcam and some truly great audio/video features, HP’s 14-inch two-in-one is a standout in its category.
