The AI phones are coming

The AI phones are coming

Samsung is announcing new phones this week, and they’re going to be the most AI phones that ever AI’ed. That’s not a guess, although it would be an easy one coming off the heels of “Put a ChatGPT on it” CES 2024. No, Samsung is telling us in the loudest ways possible — including putting … Read more

Apple tops Samsung for first time in global smartphone shipments

first time in global smartphone shipments

According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Tracker, Apple has surpassed Samsung for the first time to ship the largest number of smartphones in one year. IDC warns that the data it provides is preliminary and may change. However, Canalys also predicts Apple to be at the top of its game for 2023. IDC puts Apple’s mobile shipments total at 234.6 millions, … Read more

Microsoft’s Copilot Pro is a new AI-powered Office feature that everyone can use

Microsoft’s new Copilot Pro brings AI

Microsoft launched its AI powered Office features in November for businesses, but only two months later it is offering them to consumers. Copilot Pro, a new $20 subscription, will give users access to AI features in Office apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint, along with priority access to OpenAI models, and the ability build their own Copilot … Read more

How Anyone But You Broke The Box Office Mold: A Cinephile’s Investigation

The Box Office Mold:

“Anyone But You” is making a killing at the box office and I am very confused (but also delighted). The narrative surrounding the 2023 Christmas slate seemed all but certain, thanks in part to Warner Bros.’ satisfying, diverse offerings. From the crowd-pleasing “Wonka” (which solidifies Timothee Chalamet as a box office draw), to the mom-leaning “The Color Purple,” … Read more