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Microsoft releases a new genAI model that can control robots – Computerworld
Microsoft has launched Magma, a new generative AI (genAI) model that can be used to control everything from software to robots. The company says Magma is the first such model that can act on its own based on multimodal data such as texts, images, and video. It can, for example, use an interface or handle physical objects, Ars Technica reports.…
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Ditch the Mouse: You Can Control Your Chromebook with Just Your Face
Google showcased an impressive Face Control AI feature at I/O 2024 that allowed users to control a computer using their head movements and facial gestures. Turns out, Google has introduced Face Control on Chromebooks with the recent version 132 update. I just tried it on my Chromebook, and to my surprise, it worked flawlessly from the get-go. You simply have…
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7 Ways I Managed to Take Back Control of My iPhone Notifications
iPhone notifications can be incredibly useful, but when you get too many of them, it’s easy to lose sight of the ones that really matter. Here’s how I took back control of my iPhone notifications. 1 Turn Off Notifications You Never Read It’s all too easy to grant permission for an app to send you notifications, and then end up…
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Smile! You can now control your Chromebook with your face – Computerworld
Google has started rolling out a number of new features in Chrome OS, according to The Verge, including a new feature that allows a user to control their Chromebook using head movements (to move the mouse pointer) and facial expressions (to click or activate dictation). In the video below, see how it works: To use the new feature, your Chromebook…
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I Finally Added Smart Control to My Windows and the Results Are Amazing
Summary Adding smart controls to my motorized skylights simplified the controls and allows me to automate them based on temperature, humidity, and more. The Velux Active with Netatmo upgrade I used integrates with HomeKit or uses the Velux app. The upgrade cost me $350 and about 30 minutes of my time, a no-brainer upgrade considering the quality of life upgrade.…
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How to Control a Word Table’s Horizontal Alignment
Inserting a table in Microsoft Word is simple, but the default won’t always work exactly how you want it to. For instance, the default alignment is offset from the left margin. What if you want the table centered or flush to the right margin? The good news is realigning a table is easy. SEE: There are multiple ways to create…
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Apache warns of critical flaws in MINA, HugeGraph, Traffic Control
The Apache Software Foundation has released security updates to address three severe problems that affect MINA, HugeGraph-Server, and Traffic Control products. The vulnerabilities were patched in new software versions released between December 23 and 25. However, the holiday period may lead to a slower patching rate and increased risk of exploitation. One of the bugs is tracked as CVE-2024-52046 and impacts MINA…
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You Can Now Let Trusted Friends and Family Control Your Google Home
Credit: Allison H. Smith / Shutterstock.com Smart home controls mean you never have to manually flip a light switch again or get up to adjust the thermometer. In your home, where you know the routines and voice comments and, most importantly, have access to the home hub, they’re ideal. But for house-sitters or visiting family and friends who simply want…
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Samsung Is Giving You a Lot of Control Over Your Galaxy’s Display
The gap between smartphones and computers has never been closer: Your phone is powerful and can likely do most of the things you traditionally needed a computer to do. Some things, however, are still quite different. Display settings, for one: The controls I have over my iPhone’s display pales in comparison to what I can adjust on my Mac. For…
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These 12 systemctl Commands Will Let You Take Control of Linux systemd Services
The systemctl command has some frequently overlooked functionality. In addition to starting and stopping Linux services, you can list the installed services, and check what state they’re in. Here’s a quick run-through. What Is the systemctl Command? The systemctl command is the central management tool for the systemd init system, probably best known as the tool used to start and…
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