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  2. cacoe
    For some reason, this feels like it makes more sense for Apple, than it does Microsoft and I can't quantify that. Could also very much just be me 🤔
  3. Sagar Naresh
    Android 15's Notification Cooldown will help reduce vibrations for successive notifications by Sagar Naresh Google seems to have been working on an updated 'Notification Cooldown' feature that has been spotted in the latest Android 15 Beta 1.2, which has some extra powers to help limit distractions. Notably, when the Notification Cooldown feature was enabled, which rolled out with the Android 15 first developer preview, it gradually lowered the notification volume for successive notifications from the same app. Now, digging through the latest Android 15 Beta 1.2, Mishaal Rahman has spotted a new setting that Google hid from its users in the Android 15 Beta 1 update. Notably, when heading over to Settings > Notifications > Notification Cooldown, Mishaal was able to bring back a page that was previously not present called 'vibrate when unlocked'. According to the description, if this 'vibrate when unlocked' toggle is enabled, the phone will "only vibrate when [the] screen is unlocked." In simple words, when you turn on this feature, your phone will not vibrate like crazy when you receive multiple notifications from the same app. The 'vibrate when unlocked' feature is disabled by default but is quite easy to enable. If you are worried about your phone vibrating like crazy when you receive multiple notifications from your WhatsApp group, you can enable this feature. If you don't want to miss out on any notifications, you can leave the 'vibrate when unlocked' and the 'Notification Cooldown' feature disabled. You can also control the notification by changing the default 'apply cooldown to all notifications' to 'apply cooldown to conversations' so you don't miss out on important conversations. As noted by Mishaal (via Android Authority), the feature, which Google hid in the Android 15 Beta 1 update, could make a return in future updates, perhaps in next month's Android 15 Beta 2 release. There are chances that Google might scrap this feature entirely. Interestingly, the codes for the 'Notification Cooldown' feature were available on AOSP, this feature could make its way to non-Pixel devices as soon as they receive their Android 15 update. Another nifty feature that would let you force dark mode on apps that don't support dark mode natively was spotted in the Android 15 beta update.
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  12. Accuphase
    Parity, not 'parody.' That comment was parody!
  13. Denwudexim
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  16. Jaybonaut
    Now that they own Bethesda, did MS create it and not Bethesda?
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  18. Karthik Mudaliar
    Apple in talks with OpenAI to bring AI features to the iPhone by Karthik Mudaliar Apple is actively pursuing partnerships with leading AI companies to enhance the capabilities of its upcoming iOS 18 operating system for the iPhone. The Cupertino company is engaged in discussions with OpenAI to incorporate the company's generative AI technology into new features for the iPhone. This move comes just about a month and a half before Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024, where the company is expected to unveil iOS 18 and showcase its latest AI-powered features. Apple's goal is to position these AI features as seamlessly integrated into its devices, with a strong emphasis on robust privacy protections – a core tenet of the company's brand identity. However, Apple has not yet made a final decision on which partners it will ultimately work with, and there is no guarantee that a deal will be reached with any of the current contenders, including OpenAI and Google. The company may potentially choose a different provider entirely for its generative AI integration features. Apple was also involved in discussions with Google to potentially incorporate the search giant's AI chatbot capabilities into the iPhone ecosystem. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that the initial set of AI features on iOS 18 will be designed to run locally on the iPhone, without the need for cloud processing. Apple plans to leverage its on-device neural engine and large language model to power these privacy-focused AI enhancements. CEO Tim Cook has previously acknowledged that he personally uses OpenAI's ChatGPT but has also expressed concerns about certain issues that need to be addressed. Cook has emphasized that Apple will approach the integration of new AI features on its platforms on a "very thoughtful basis." Relying on partnerships with AI providers could help Apple sidestep some of the risks and liabilities associated with developing its own generative AI technology from scratch. By outsourcing these features to external partners, Apple may be able to more quickly introduce chatbot-like capabilities on the iPhone while maintaining its focus on user privacy and responsible AI implementation. The upcoming WWDC 2024 event in June is expected to provide more details on Apple's AI strategy and the specific features that will be included in iOS 18. Via Bloomberg (paywall)
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  20. d5aqoëp
    Who the actual F is AI to dictate me what I should be doing on my PC? Might as well buy a total AI PC and watch it predict and do things randomly by itself and waste electricity.
  21. Arceles
    Yup jump ship... Oh wait, we're you ever on the ship in the first place?....serously every excuse is go to Linux. Let me tell you from some one that uses a good portion of Windows with enough dabbing in Linux and even a small dab in BSD, Linux has gotten better, but still has its fair share of issues. Its best use case still remains in servers and special use cases. BSD is good for server/firewall router level cases. Now Windows will remain the defacto OS for a majority of people and true multitasking with gaming its biggest strength. The AI features were innebible as the industry as a whole is moving that way. The good thing is this is not a forced feature or upgrade. Microsoft has been refocus Ed on security and privacy across the board now, and just like prior versions of Windows, the feature is available if the hardware is there. It is also not internet reliant as the feature requires the NPU as everything is onboard and not going through the net to special servers. Stating your going to Linux goes on deaf ears. I changed myself to debian with no issues at all. And I did not use linux in the past as I was a windows fanboy until 10.
  22. Arceles
    Or... Use an os not based in Ai...
  23. Arceles
    So ut can have your voice data, lovely.
  24. jupe
    Your own personal stalker, watching, listening, documenting, following....
  25. richarddhansen0
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  26. Gerowen

    Death from Static Electricity...?

    Gerowen replied to Gerowen's topic in Hardware Hangout

  27. Gerowen

    Death from Static Electricity...?

    Gerowen replied to Gerowen's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Yeah I told my wife that we needed a humidifier or something to help with it. I went to undock my Steam Deck the other day with my shoes on and the end of the USB extension cable I have connected to it zapped the daylights out of me.
  28. Tomoko

    Death from Static Electricity...?

    Tomoko replied to Gerowen's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Interesting, glad it's working again. Now you might want to try doing something to cut down on the static; there's a homemade spray you can mix up for the carpet.
  29. Gerowen

    Death from Static Electricity...?

    Gerowen replied to Gerowen's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Of all the random things; reseating the CMOS battery fixed it, lol.
  30. Mobius Enigma
    ...as you glance at your phone for new messages. Ya, locally running AI that doesn't share this information is 'scary' - however, giving Google or Apple every bit of information about yourself is just nifty and fine. Where was the public's 'upset' about privacy invasion 20,15,10 years ago. *I really don't get the cognitive dissonance. I have watched it for 20+ years, and it still hurts my brain.
  31. Accuphase
    What’s worse, the nefarious activities you’re doing on your PC or the nefarious investigating MS is doing with your data?
  32. Mobius Enigma
    Maverick is accurate here. What I find interesting is that most users have already handed everything you note of concern to companies like Google. It seems like there is a disconnect in people realizing how much and what data Google has been collecting since the mid 00s. Chrome alone is giving Google far more data than expressed here. Android with Google Services goes even further. i.e. Chrome has been tracking mouse movements and coordination to detect potential disease - and selling that data to interested parties, like insurance companies. Potential signs of Parkinsons? Google knows before you do, and so does any company that wants to buy that information. (This came to light with Chrome, but has also been found in Google services like CAPTCHA.) I see these things as beyond invasive and a violation of a user's expected privacy. I don't find machine encrypted and machine localized AI any concern when coming from Microsoft. Not that Microsoft is 'better', but they don't have the incentive to sell user privacy information, and they are heavily monitored and criticized for simple things other companies have done for years, like "Recommending Apps" or "Upselling" OneDrive and Office to Windows users. (Things that Apple, Google, IBM, Sun/Oracle have done for decades - even Ubuntu has similar 'Ads' at login. Even the appearance of violating user privacy or behaving badly by Microsoft makes major news, and it probably should. They are the only major tech company that has fought for user right and privacy, often in direct legal opposition to companies like Google or ATT or Apple.
  33. Gerowen

    Death from Static Electricity...?

    Gerowen replied to Gerowen's topic in Hardware Hangout

    I didn't reseat the battery itself no, but I will. Also it's not a newer board, so no on-board LEDs. It's an old MSI 970FXA board with an FX 8370 CPU in it. So if it is dead, it's not the end of the world. The RX 480 GPU has been carrying it for quite some time and honestly, my Steam Deck is nipping at its heals in a lot of the games I play. It's a decent 1080p rig most of the time, but the CPU has become a bottleneck in a few games in particular. I had to play Final Fantasy 7 Intergrade on my Steam Deck because of an issue with the number of audio channels that game uses and some kind of limitation caused by that old CPU that would cause audio stuttering even though the framerate was locked at 60. Besides gaming occasionally, the biggest thing I used it for was ripping DVDs and Blurays, but honestly it's getting long in the tooth for that. Moving to Bluray rips instead of DVD and switching from x264 to x265 means that my Handbrake transcodes can take a WHILE to finish.
  34. Ligaciputra
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  35. Mindovermaster

    Death from Static Electricity...?

    Mindovermaster replied to Gerowen's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Does your motherboard have onboard LEDs? Most new boards do. Look on your manual what they represent. If it has trouble loading up on one of those LEDs, like you described, THAT might be the issue. Also, did you reset your BIOS battery?
  36. Accuphase
    Yeah, I assumed that. They did word it poorly though. You COULD use the web browser on an older Xbox to sign up for an Apple TV subscription. With the way they worded it, that SHOULD qualify. Yeah, I know, I'm taking what they said way too literally, but there's going to be someone out there that tries it and gets upset when it doesn't work. Yeah, it was ambiguous.
  37. Gerowen

    Death from Static Electricity...?

    Gerowen replied to Gerowen's topic in Hardware Hangout

    Troubleshooting update: - Disconnected all external peripherals except the power cord - Have tried both memory sticks in each individual memory slot, one at a time - Have tried a different power supply and as a result, have also re-seated both the 24 pin, PCIe and CPU power connectors - Have re-seated the graphics card - Have disconnected the front panel headers and tried manually shorting the power button pins with a screwdriver - Have disconnected power and data cables for all storage devices It still powers on just for a split second; long enough to cause fan spin but immediately shuts right back off. I almost think the fan spin though is just the capacitors draining because if I try to power it on a second time immediately after, I get nothing. The only time I get fan spin and a light is if I turn off power to the power supply and drain the capacitors by holding the power button down for a few moments, then flip the power supply back on and hit the power button again. It's almost like it just drains the capacitors into a power on attempt but once they're drained they don't get recharged.
  38. EmperorA
    I am sorry, you will no longer be able to "upgrade" Windows without a Microsoft approved NPU - Microsoft, the company who cares about climate change by not adding more tech to landfills* *May or may not be a future Microsoft statement. and yet ALL climate activists buy into it and turn a blind eye to the landfill for hardware as well as the base manufacturing of hardware like batteries or even the mining for the materials needed for said hardware/battery.
  39. EmperorA
    Thats cool, I know some android roms already do this like Xiaomi stock rom for example.
  40. THE END
    It's not in my region yet. I requested/suggested this feature to google multiple times. Can't wait for it.
  41. MaverickX009
    Yup jump ship... Oh wait, we're you ever on the ship in the first place?....serously every excuse is go to Linux. Let me tell you from some one that uses a good portion of Windows with enough dabbing in Linux and even a small dab in BSD, Linux has gotten better, but still has its fair share of issues. Its best use case still remains in servers and special use cases. BSD is good for server/firewall router level cases. Now Windows will remain the defacto OS for a majority of people and true multitasking with gaming its biggest strength. The AI features were innebible as the industry as a whole is moving that way. The good thing is this is not a forced feature or upgrade. Microsoft has been refocus Ed on security and privacy across the board now, and just like prior versions of Windows, the feature is available if the hardware is there. It is also not internet reliant as the feature requires the NPU as everything is onboard and not going through the net to special servers. Stating your going to Linux goes on deaf ears.
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