This week, Microsoft started rolling out the Windows 11 2024 update, but it quickly became clear that the company was far more eager to unveil new features for its Copilot AI and Copilot+ AI PCs. In this episode, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about Microsoft's current AI priorities, and what it means for people with older PCs. Also, we discuss the death of HoloLens and Microsoft giving up on AR as Meta, Apple and even Snap build for an augmented reality future. Listen below or subscribe on your podcast app of choice. If you've got suggestions or topics you'd like covered on the show, be sure to email us or drop a note in the comments! And be sure to check out our other podcast, Engadget News! Subscribe! iTunes Spotify Pocket Casts Stitcher Google Podcasts Topics The new Windows 11 update goes all in on Copilot integration – 1:25 Amazon announces Fire HD 8 tablet line along with a few (pretty boring) AI features – 28:28 Tech debt led to Sonos’ disastrous app relaunch, will they be able to win users back? – 37:48 Google is making Gmail summaries more useful and adding a “happening soon” tab to your inbox – 41:11 Harvard students hack together facial recognition for Meta’s smart glasses that instantly doxes strangers – 44:00 Reddit introduces a policy change that will make site wide protests harder – 46:58 Around Engadget: Dan Cooper’s reMarkable Paper Pro review – 51:31 Working on – 55:53 Pop culture picks – 57:08 Livestream Credits Hosts: Devindra Hardawar and... Continue reading at 'Engadget'
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There is something so great about when a device you really want — but don't want to fork up the money for — goes on sale. If you've been eyeing an Amazon Kindle Scribe, then, for you, that time is now. Currently, the 16GB Kindle Scribe is 18 percent off, with its price dropping from $340 to $280... Continue reading at Engadget
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