Kevin Okemwa

BREAKTHROUGH Microsoft and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) might be on the verge of a breakthrough that will see the use of lithium in batteries reduced by up to 70%.

COPYRIGHT STRIKE Trouble continues to brew for OpenAI over copyright issues, and the use of the resources to train its AI-powered chatbot without compensation.

CHATGPT WAGON OpenAI's AI-powered chatbot is on its way to Volkswagen vehicles to enhance the driving experience with better navigation and infotainment controls.

Files Files v3.1 makes Windows 11's File Explorer better by adding a system tray icon and smart archive feature, as well as several fixes.

Samsung gaming Samsung wants companies to manufacture more licensed controllers for its cloud Gaming Hub.

ERGONOMIC WAY HP just unveiled its 960 Ergonomic Wireless Keyboard with a separate number pad, providing users with more flexibility and promising a 24-month battery life.

STYLISH AR XREAL just unveiled its Air 2 Ultra AR glasses, which are expected to start shipping in March, but you can pre-order them for $699.

Reborn Microsoft branded accessories get an extended lifeline but under a different brand name. Incase will make the accessories using the same manufacturing components and supply chain.

WHERE YOU AT? Graduate students from Stanford University have developed an AI-powered app that can determine your exact location based on Google Street View data.

COPILOT FOR IOS Microsoft's Copilot app is now available on iOS and iPad. The app lets you ask questions, generate summaries, draft emails, and generate images by leveraging DALL-E 3 capabilities.

HIT OR MISS? Google Chrome has been revamped with a Material You redesign. It adds rounded corners, a better search experience, a revamped Chrome Web Store, and more.

START MENU Windows 11 users will soon be able to access all their apps directly from the Start menu without navigating to the 'All apps' section.

Windows in 2023 Big on AI, features and updates, but is this enough for Microsoft to convince Windows 10 users to transition to Windows 11?

TOP CHIEF CNN Business recently named Microsoft's Satya Nadella as the CEO of the year, beating OpenAI's just-reappointed CEO Sam Altman, Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang.

EASY ACCESS There's a new way to create new Office documents instantaneously, using a selection of different URLs owned by Microsoft.

MOBILE COPILOT Microsoft Copilot is now available on the Google Play Store for Android users with ChatGPT-like functionality for free.

software apps Microsoft recently announced that Microsoft Teams has achieved a major milestone. The video-conferencing tool is being used by over 320 million active monthly users worldwide.

DEFAULT SEARCH ENGINE Super Drag and Drop is an easier way for users to open links with their chosen search engine.

AI WORLD Bill Gates through the Gates Foundation and its partners, is looking into AI innovations to improve living conditions in low-income areas across the world.

AI INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM While your stock infotainment system can help you achieve a lot when crusing through the highway, but this new AI integration makes it even better.

DISCOVER Finding new apps and games on the Microsoft Store and the Windows Insider program has never been easier.

15 MONTHS Your File Explorer app on Windows 11 will no longer pop up on your screen at random intervals, following the release of its December cumulative update that patched the issue after 15 months of waiting.

MILITARY VR The Chinese military is using the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headsets to train its members how to repair aircraft.

DEEPFAKES PERSIST Microsoft's Copilot reportedly shares conspiracy theories and inaccurate information when responding to US elections-related questions barely a few months before next year's poll.

EXCEL GAMING Microsoft's Excel World Championships took place in Las Vegas this past weekend, where enthusiasts got the chance to showcase thier prowess in writing Excel formulas and more.