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May 31, 2023

The metaverse: Not dead yet

Two years ago, the metaverse was hyped as the Next Big Thing in tech. Nowadays, Generative AI has grabbed all the headlines. But don’t count out the concept of interconnected virtual worlds just yet. Read more ▶

Image: ChatGPT creators and others plead to reduce risk of global extinction from their tech

ChatGPT creators and others plead to reduce risk of global extinction from their tech

A second open letter warning of the threats posed by artificial intelligence was signed by many of its most prominent creators, who called controlling it ‘a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.’

China appeals to Japan to halt export restrictions as chip war escalates

Japan’s decision to ban the export of chip-making technology to China comes days after the latter banned the use of semiconductors manufactured by US-based chipmaker Micron.

20 seconds to smarter Chromebook multitasking

Ready to give your ChromeOS productivity a pleasant push forward? Google's magnificent new multitasking improvement is exactly what you need.

Image: Microsoft Edge is getting a bit pushy

Microsoft Edge is getting a bit pushy

Interface changes, new AI features, and integrations with Microsoft 365 are rolling out to Edge in dribbles, which can be confusing for users and cause headaches for admins.

Does business need a giant Apple iPhone?

Is a 7-inch iPhone Ultra really on the Apple road map, and is this the gadget mobile professionals need?

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