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Amazon Explains How It Will Make AI More Efficient and Affordable
At AWS: re-Invent, Amazon tips a slew of upgrades in everything from storage and databases to new computing chips and various AI tools, mostly aimed at reducing cost and complexity.
Copilot+ PC Status Report: Microsoft Still Working on Support for AMD, Intel PCs
I had expected to see Copilot+ PC support for AMD and Intel machines at Ignite, but it's still a work in progress. When it does roll out, a host of new Copilot features await.
Microsoft Wants Every Person to Have a Copilot, Every Business to Have an Agent
Compelling or dystopian? Microsoft's vision of making Copilot 'the UI for AI' is fascinating but incredibly ambitious.
Microsoft CEO Talks AI Growing Pains, Developing a 'Tapestry of AI Agents'
From where I sit, the big challenge for Microsoft is to manage or even hide the complexity of AI from the user while still offering the management, security, and governance the tools require.
Living With Lenovo's Latest ThinkPad X13: Trading Performance for Portability
The 2-in-1 version of Lenovo's X13 series is a light yet capable system that's ideal for travel.
Living With an HP OmniBook Ultra 14 and Putting AMD's Strix Point to the Test
This is not quite a Copilot+ PC, but the OmniBook Ultra 14 is still a great performer, with a nice display and terrific battery life. The big news is the processor.
How to Make AI Work for You, and Why It Won't Replace Software EngineeringÂ
At Gartner's annual expo, analysts offer a deeper dive into how businesses should approach AI, from when to avoid gen AI and how to scale for a future dominated by the technology.
Riding the AI Whirlwind: Gartner's Top Strategic Predictions for 2025
This year's predictions are divided into three categories: challenges to privacy or personas, operational risks, and management structure.
Robots, Human-Machine Synergy, and (More) AI: Gartner's Top Trends for 2025
The firm's annual list is more focused on specific technologies than in recent years, but artificial intelligence once again features prominently.
Nvidia's CEO on Creating the Next Big Thing: Just Get Started
How do you replicate Nvidia's blockbuster success? At the Gartner Symposium, Jensen Huang talks up the benefits of experimentation and having a long-term perspective.
Sound Advice for Businesses: When AI Is Coming From Everywhere, Pace Yourself
Gartner analysts explain that companies need to decide whether they are AI-steady or AI-accelerated because getting productivity value from gen AI is harder than it looks.
Living With a Snapdragon-Based Dell Latitude 7455 Copilot+ PC
For those looking to test Snapdragon-based machines, the Dell Latitude 7455 is a solid choice thanks to good performance and excellent battery life.
Living With an HP Elite X360 1040 G11: A Solid 2-in-1 With Great Performance
I was particularly impressed by the number and layout of the ports, and the battery life was the best I've seen on an Intel-based laptop.
Living With a Snapdragon-Powered Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6
Lenovo's Copilot+ PC for the enterprise is the same price as the EliteBook, but includes twice the memory and storage, which results in better performance in some applications.
Living With Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7x, a Copilot+ PC With Terrific Battery Life
Eyeing a Snapdragon-based Windows laptop? The Yoga Slim 7x is a capable machine for consumers with an excellent screen and a long-lasting battery.
Living With an HP EliteBook Ultra G1q, a Copilot+ PC for Business
Enterprise buyers are unlikely to switch to Qualcomm-based Windows laptops en masse, but this HP laptop is a great example of what such machines can do.
Do You Need a Copilot+ PC? Testing the New Qualcomm-Based MachinesÂ
Qualcomm-based Copilot+ PCs show similar strengths and weaknesses compared with competing x86 machines, but missing or incomplete features may give some enterprises pause.
At AWS Summit, Amazon Shows Off App Builder But Focuses on AI Security
Much of the conversation at the Amazon Web Services Summit dealt with making people comfortable with the results they get from generative AI.
Living With Lenovo's ThinkBook 13x G4: A Portable PC With 'Magic' Add-Ons
This portable laptop offers good performance and excellent battery life, but what sets it apart are the 'Magic Bay' accessories that attach to the top of the machine.
Living With Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9: Solid Laptop, Subpar Webcam
The newest ThinkPad X1 offers good performance, excellent battery life, and a flexible 2-in-1 design. So what's with the lackluster webcam?
