Category: Tech

This week, AMD introduced the Ryzen 5 8400F and Ryzen 7 8700F, new Zen 4 budget CPUs without integrated graphics. As part of the Ryzen 8000 series, the 8400F also lacks Ryzen AI support found in higher-end models. The Ryzen 5 8400F features 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 4.2GHz, a boost…

Despite the widespread adoption of solid-state drives in most modern laptops, the development of higher-capacity 2.5-inch hard drives has not entirely ceased. Western Digital (WD) has recently unveiled a new line of external storage products featuring a high-capacity 6 TB 2.5-inch hard drive, suggesting that the form factor still has some potential. This new 6…

One-time passwords (OTPs) have become ubiquitous in today’s digital landscape, securing access to various platforms such as online banking, social media, e-commerce, health insurance, retirement funds, and investment accounts. An OTP is a temporary, system-generated code comprising digits, letters, or a combination of both. Typically used alongside traditional passwords, OTPs are valid for a single…

This week, Google Sheets announced the rollout of a highly anticipated feature: the ability to convert a block of cells into a table. While spreadsheets are versatile, tables offer a structured way to organize data within them. Previously, Google Sheets users could apply filters, but table formatting had to be done manually, which was often…

Meta AI Revolutionizes WhatsApp Web with Image Generation Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is redefining user interaction with the introduction of Meta AI, an advanced artificial intelligence chatbot. Now integrated into WhatsApp Web, this innovative tool allows users to create stunning images directly within their chats. Launched in April 2024, Meta…

The latest batch of updates for May 2024 is now making its way to users through Patch Tuesday, bringing along a mix of fixes and security enhancements. While this release addresses some significant issues, there are also some less welcome additions, notably in the form of new advertisements appearing directly within the Start menu. Microsoft…

The Google Pixel smartphone lineup seems poised for expansion, if a recent leak is to be believed. Photos purportedly revealing the upcoming Pixel 9 series were unveiled by the Russian blog Rozetked, suggesting Google’s plans to introduce a smaller Pixel 9 Pro alongside the standard Pixel 9 and the larger Pixel 9 Pro XL. These…

The Xperia 10 VI by Sony continues the legacy of the tall and narrow design characteristic of Sony phones, diverging from the 21:9 display trend seen in the Xperia 1 VI. Despite its departure from the flagship’s display specifications, this mid-range model brings several upgrades from its predecessor. Under the hood, the Xperia 10 VI…

Meta has expanded the reach of its cutting-edge AI technology, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), across multiple platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. In April 2024, Meta unveiled the Meta AI Chatbot for WhatsApp, with the aim of enhancing the quality of interactions and delivering precise information to users. Taking another stride forward, Meta has now…

Meta introduced its MetaAI chatbot alongside the debut of the new open-source Llama 3 model series last month, swiftly earning its place as one of my preferred AI companions, particularly for image-related interactions. Boasting a conversational style that feels remarkably natural, MetaAI crafts engaging dialogues and extends its capabilities beyond mere conversation. It excels in…