Classic Outlook gets an official ‘death date’ as users are urged to switch

According to CNET's analysis, AT&T Fiber is the best internet provider in Beaumont, Texas, offering symmetrical speeds, fast connectivity, and straightforward service. Spectrum and T-Mobile are suggested as backup options if AT&T is not available. AT&T Fiber also provides multi-gigabit service with plans ranging from 2 gigabits for $145 to 5 gigabits for $245 per month, while Spectrum offers a cheaper plan at $50 monthly for download speeds up to 500 megabits per second. Promotions...

Google’s NotebookLM and its podcast-like Audio Overviews are introducing a new feature that allows users to interact with AI “hosts” by asking questions during the overviews. The new Interactive mode feature lets users join in, ask questions, and receive personalized responses from the hosts. The platform is also rolling out NotebookLM Plus subscription for businesses, schools, and organizations, offering more features like customizable responses, shared team notebooks, and enhanced privacy and security, along with the...

The Game Awards concluded with Team Asobi's Astro Bot winning Game of the Year. The event featured numerous game announcements, including titles like Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, The Witcher 4, and Split Fiction. Notable revivals were also announced, with franchises like Okami, Onimusha, Ninja Gaiden, and Virtua Fighter making a return. Full Article

Meta has introduced Meta Motivo, an AI model designed to control the movements of a human-like digital agent in the Metaverse, aiming to enhance the user experience. The company, formerly known as Facebook, announced the release of this artificial intelligence tool on Thursday, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize virtual interactions and immersive environments. Meta Motivo is expected to play a significant role in shaping the future of the Metaverse by offering more realistic and engaging...

Anthropic has released its latest AI model, 3.5 Haiku, for use with the Claude chatbot, catering to software teams for coding efficiency and productivity. Although there was some confusion regarding the latest version, Haiku is reported to be cheaper and higher-quality than average, excelling in coding tasks and outperforming other popular models. Users can access the model through the free tier with messaging limits or upgrade to the Claude Pro plan for more extensive usage...

Artisan, a San Francisco AI startup backed by Y-Combinator, is boldly advertising generative AI technology as a replacement for human employees, with posters proclaiming "Stop Hiring Humans" and highlighting the superiority of AI over human workers. The company's AI agent, Ava, is touted as a cost-effective alternative to human employees, able to participate in meetings, improve performance, and cost 96% less. Despite the controversial campaign, Artisan CEO Jaspar Carmichael-Jack defends the ads as a reflection...