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ZDNET As a long-time Linux and MacOS user, I see the benefits of each operating system. In fact, I use each for specific purposes, and they rarely cross over. For many years, though, there have been things I’d like to see Linux borrow from MacOS. Also: Linux running in a PDF? This hack is as bizarre as it is brilliant I wrote a piece covering the six features I wish MacOS would copy from Linux —…

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET In the fall, Microsoft unveiled its latest Copilot AI features, including Copilot Voice, a voice assistant that can be interrupted to have multi-turn conversations with you, and Think Deeper, which leverages OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model to deliver higher-quality responses to complex prompts. Since last month, both features have been available to users for free. Now, Microsoft has made the offerings even more robust. Also: Why Anthropic’s latest Claude model could be the new…

Intel emphasizes the efficiency advantage of its Granite Rapids Xeon 6 server chips compared to AMD Turin chips that use more processor cores. Intel Intel on Monday revealed new versions of its Xeon 6 server processors, in a bid to proliferate AI processing throughout its data center product line as it fends off incursions on two fronts — from AMD and ARM Holdings. The new processors, dubbed Xeon 6 6500 and 6700, extend the chip…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini normally retails for $1,590 It’s a powerful mini PC with plenty of ports, support for an 8K display, and runs cool and quiet You’ll still need to supply your own peripherals, and it’s best purchased while on sale. What’s the deal? A new coupon is available for the Minisforum AI370 EliteMini on Amazon that slashes $234 off the price tag. So, you can buy the desktop for about…

ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G is available from the company’s website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn’t call it a “pocket-sized theater” due to its sub-standard screen. In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands have carved a niche for themselves by developing mid-range alternatives. These manufacturers equip their devices with a wide assortment of features so…

In addition, Cisco and Nvidia will invest in cross-portfolio technology to tackle common challenges like congestion management and load balancing, ensuring that enterprises can accelerate their AI deployments, Patel stated. The vendors said they would also collaborate to create and validate Nvidia Cloud Partner (NCP) and Enterprise Reference Architectures based on Nvidia Spectrum-X with Cisco Silicon One, Hyperfabric, Nexus, UCS Compute, Optics, and other Cisco technologies. History of Cisco, Nvidia collaborations The announcement is just the…

Mint Images/Getty Images As large language models face growing criticism for their lack of language inclusivity beyond the English-dominated West, leading AI companies have started tailoring regional-specific LLMs to break this cycle. Now, Meta is riding that wave.  Meta is expanding Meta AI across the Middle East and North Africa (aka, MENA) as it provides language support for millions of Arabic-speaking users in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET This week, a series of images and spec lists for Samsung’s upcoming foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, were leaked. The information comes from notable insider OnLeaks, which shared the details with Android Headlines. Also: Oppo’s new foldable phone is one of the thinnest I’ve seen – and I hope OnePlus and Samsung follow suit It seems Samsung has been inspired by ultra-thin foldables like the OPPO Find N5, as the upcoming Galaxy Z handset is set…

The system supports Langflow a low-code, open-source app builder for retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and multi-agent AI applications, IBM stated.  “It is Python-based and model-, API-, and database-agnostic. Langflow adds additional flexible middleware capabilities to IBM watsonx.ai, the integrated, end-to-end AI development studio for building generative AI applications,” IBM stated.     DataStax competes with a variety of large database vendors including Oracle and MongoDB and has development partnerships with core cloud vendors such as Amazon,…

Jay Dickman/Getty Images I remember when I started using Linux in the late 1990s. Back then, using the command line wasn’t optional. If you worked with the open-source operating system, you spent time in the terminal. Using the command line in the past was challenging because there wasn’t as much help as today. I was pretty much on my own. Thankfully, I struggled through and became proficient. Of course, the irony of me putting in…