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Google Tired of hearing about AI? Well, get ready. Google is now adding generative AI built right into its Chrome web browser. In a new announcement, the company revealed that Chrome is set to receive three new additions that will leverage artificial intelligence to simplify tab organization, enable personalized theming, and, most significantly, even assist users in drafting content on the web anywhere an empty text field exists. AI-powered writing assistance Google If you find it challenging to express yourself with…

International delivery firm DPD is updating its AI-powered chatbot after it gave some unexpected responses during an exchange with a disgruntled customer. Musician Ashley Beauchamp recently turned to DPD’s customer-service chatbot in a bid to track down a missing package. After making little progress with the chatbot, he decided to have some fun by asking it to write a poem criticizing the company, which it duly did. He also asked it to swear, and again, it obliged, using the F-word in its response. Beauchamp shared…

Are you tired of all the right-clicking just to access simple commands like cut, copy, and paste? Sure, it’s not super labor-intensive, but it can get really annoying after a while when you’re constantly summoning one of these actions using a mechanical rodent. If you’re not utilizing shortcut commands, you’re missing out on an easy way to save time and effort. Read on to learn simple commands that combine Control (Ctrl) and other keys to cut, copy, paste, and even undo actions across Windows apps. Selecting text and…

A dedicated portable Wi-Fi hotspot can be a good alternative if you’re in need of an internet connection while you’re on the go, allowing you to connect several Wi-Fi-enabled devices at one time and share Wi-Fi with friends and family. If you’re interested in a portable Wi-Fi hotspot but aren’t sure where to start, you’re in the right place. This article will explain what a Wi-Fi hotspot is, how it works, and some things to consider before buying one. Side note: all three of the major wireless carriers (AT&T,…

screenshot / DigitalTrends.com Google is now making efforts to ensure users understand the meaning of Incognito Mode on its Chrome browser following a class-action lawsuit that cost the company $5 billion. The publication MSPoweruser discovered Google tested a Canary build of Chrome with an updated definition of Incognito Mode that more clearly spells out the stipulations of what is hidden when you enter the browsing state. The new disclaimer includes an added line in the first paragraph that reads: “This won’t…

If you've ever gotten dinged or notified about something from a site while browsing the web, you probably wanted to know how to turn off notifications in Chrome. They can be super annoying, especially if you accidentally allowed one. The pop-ups asking for notification allowance are small, you might click through them without noticing. Similarly, if there is a website where the notifications would be useful and you've reflexively turned off Chrome notifications for it, you'll likely want to learn how to turn on…

Google Chrome, one of the most popular web browsers, underwent a significant redesign known as “Material You” a few months ago. While some users embraced the changes, others found them unappealing and disruptive to their browsing experience. If you fall into the latter category and miss the classic Chrome design, there’s good news – you can easily revert to the old layout with a few simple steps. We’ll walk you through the process of switching back to the classic Google Chrome design. When was the new Google Chrome…

If you have a Gmail account, you've probably checked it from your phone before. With our emails containing countless personal emails about our health, financial status, and hobbies, it's good practice to log out sometimes, especially if you frequently let others borrow your phone. Unfortunately, if you've accessed your Gmail account on your iPhone, you may have discovered something odd. It isn't easy to log out. That's frustrating, but we've got solutions. Here’s how to log out of a Gmail account on your iPhone.…

Researchers have discovered that it is possible to bypass the mechanism engrained in AI chatbots to make them able to respond to queries on banned or sensitive topics by using a different AI chatbot as a part of the training process. A computer scientists team from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) of Singapore is unofficially calling the method a “jailbreak” but is more officially a “Masterkey” process. This system uses chatbots, including ChatGPT, Google Bard, and Microsoft Bing Chat, against one another in a…

The scale of the problem is not easy to measure. Companies that are hacked or pay a ransom are reluctant to own up to it. Rising numbers can reflect better detection rather than more attacks. But what is clear is that, after a lull in 2022, caused in part by a split between Russian and Ukrainian hackers, ransomware attacks are back at their peak. Officials expect that 2023 will turn out to be the worst year on record. The number of victims is troubling (see chart). In the…