Microsoft updates the Dev channel with Windows 11 Build 23620. It doesn't bring a single new feature, at least nothing is officially noted. But instead you'll find a good set of fixes and improvements.
Microsoft became the 2nd company in the world with a market capitalization of $3 trillion
Microsoft's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion for the first time. It’s the second company, after Apple, to reach the milestone valuation after stock in Microsoft climbed 1.5 percent in trading on the NASDAQ on Wednesday.
Chrome 121 stable adds cool experimental AI features
Google released Chrome 121 for everyone running the stable version of the browser. It disables third-party cookies for 1% of users, improves Safe Browsing protection, adds a new sidebar button to the toolbar, introduces link handling for PWAs, and more. There is also a surprising set of AI-powered features, currently experimental.
Microsoft is building a team to create small cheap AI models
Microsoft is doing advanced efforts to expand its presence in the AI market by developing smaller and more affordable models. To oversee these initiatives, the company is establishing a dedicated team.
Firefox 122 released with search, security and translator improvements
Mozilla today released a new version 122 of the Firefox browser, that comes with several improvements. A new feature in this update are extended search hints as you type in the URL box. Also, Mozilla has launched the official DEB repository for Linux users, which must be a welcome change for for Debian and Ubuntu users. Besides, there are improvements made to security, privacy and translations.
Microsoft may release Windows 11 24H2 instead of Windows 12 & postpone the latter
A new report suggests that the release Windows 12, the next major update, may be delayed in favor of an update to the current version of Windows 11, known as 24H2.
Users complain about poor Microsoft Copilot Pro performance
Microsoft recently launched a paid version of Copilot Pro, offering enhanced features and improved performance. Subscribing to this version costs $20 per month. However, early adopters have noticed that Copilot Pro operates at a slower pace compared to its ChatGPT counterpart.
Microsoft Copilot is now powered by GPT-4 Turbo for free, saves you $20/month
Microsoft Copilot users can now access GPT-4 Turbo and DALL-E 3 at no cost. It is not required to get the $20 per month GPT-4 Turbo subscription. According to Microsoft, GPT-4 Turbo will provide more precise answers, a wider range of knowledge, and improved image analysis compared to the previous GPT-4 model.
Google makes it easier to unsubscribe from emails
Google has simplified the process of unsubscribing from emails in Gmail. A new feature allows users to unsubscribe without opening the email by simply hovering over it. The change is now available in the Gmail app for iOS and Android, eliminating the need to go through the email itself to find the unsubscribe link, or dive into the menu.
Rumor: Windows 12 will require at least 16GB of RAM
As many already know, Microsoft is currently working on the next major update for Windows 11, codenamed Hudson Valley. Be it branded Windows 11 24H2, or it will be Windows 12, it will obviously focused on artificial intelligence add-ons. So upcoming AI features may require a new generation of NPU processors. However, this may not be the only increase in minimum hardware requirements. An upcoming Windows update may require a minimum of 16GB of RAM.
