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Gizmodo
3 days ago
- Business
- Gizmodo
Only 5-Star Reviews for This Dell Inspiron (Ryzen 7, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD), Now 75% Off on Amazon
Powerful laptops (for business and leisure) typically cost a lot of money, and a top-tier configuration easily pushes the price above $2,000. This is why this Dell Inspiron 15 touchscreen laptop price is begging attention with its breathtaking… 75% discount on Amazon for $759, down from an original list price of $2,999 ($2,240 off and it's not even Black Friday!). Besides that incredible price, this all-in-one package also includes Windows 11 Pro for a more secure Windows experience, Microsoft Office Pro with a lifetime license and with Copilot AI capabilities, a 64GB SD card for extra storage and a free 4-in-1 docking station right out of the box. This is definitely one of our favorite laptop deals of 2025 so far. See at Amazon Powerful And Reliable Dell Laptop The basic engine for the Dell Inspiron 15 is an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processor which has 8 cores and 16 threads and supports turbo speeds up to 4.5 GHz. This processor was designed for efficiency and performance to run multiple applications at the same time including demanding applications for things. The AMD Radeon graphics provide successful integrated graphics that are smooth and stout enough for moderate gaming and creative projects. The 32GB of DDR4 RAM is a standout feature (especially at this price point) and it allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously without a hint of slowdown. Within this class of laptops, most are capped at 16GB, and so to find a new machine with a 32GB configuration (such as this Inspiron model) is pretty rare and highly valuable. See at Amazon In terms of storage, this model exceeds expectations and what you can expect from the market: The 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD allows for speedy boot times and fast file access to handle large projects and media libraries with ease which is impressive by any standard. The inclusion of a 64GB SD card and the 4-in-1 docking station are a nice bonus and offer extra space for photos and a useful connectivity tool. The touchscreen is also responsive (Dell is really good at this) and the keyboard allows the user to type comfortably with limited effort for extended periods of time. The range of ports should also please most users as it has USB Type-A and Type-C, HDMI, and an SD Card Reader, all the essentials. The connectivity is great too, bringing Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth to guarantee speedy quality in connections. The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen is a treat for both work and play, and you'll absolutely love it. With a 1920×1080 resolution, anti-glare coating and narrow bezels, you'll see exceptional vibrant colors and well-defined details and the added convenience in touch functionality is extremely useful for presentations. The OS is a huge premium here too, being a certified copy of Windows 11 Pro for advanced security, integrated Microsoft services support, great interactivity, and a great interface that is optimized for productivity. The preinstalled Office Pro Suite with a lifetime license for latest versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and countless other productivity and business tools is a great feature. As a bonus for the office worker/collaborator, the Microsoft Copilot AI is a great new integration tool. As an AI-assisted workflow tool, it is great for accelerating productivity by automating repetitive tasks and making intelligent suggestions for later on and keeping the user organized as a task planner to support productivity. Copilot is implemented to simplify the job and make it both less intimidating and less time-consuming. If you've been waiting for a sign to upgrade your tech, this might just be it. See at Amazon
Phone Arena
7 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Amazon's Memorial Day deal unleashes huge Surface Pro 11 savings
Powered by the high-end Snapdragon X Elite chip, the Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is one of the best Windows tablets you can buy right now. It delivers stunning visuals with its 13-inch OLED touchscreen and 120Hz refresh rate, while Copilot AI features make everyday tasks much easier. Plus, it's still on sale at Amazon — perfect timing if you're looking to maximize your Memorial Day savings!If you recall, the 16/256GB model first dropped by $350 about two weeks ago, and the sale is still surprisingly live on Memorial Day. That means you've still got time to buy the ~$1,400 tablet for just under $1,050. The Surface Pro 11 with massive 16GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a stunning OLED touchscreen is still $350 off at Amazon, allowing you to maximize your Memorial Day savings. This is the Snapdragon X Elite-powered model. Buy at Amazon Don't mind spending extra for an insane 32GB RAM and 1TB storage on your Snapdragon X Elite-powered Surface Pro 11? In that case, this promo will better meet your needs. This variant is on sale for a massive $500 off its original price. Buy at Amazon But that's not all! The e-commerce giant lets you save $500 on the model with an insane 32GB RAM and 1TB storage. That knocks it just under the $1,600 mark from its original ~$2,100 Snapdragon X Elite-powered Surface Pro 11 is for those who don't want to slow down. The superior SoC ensures your slate handles heavy multitasking, work-related tasks, or pure entertainment without breaking a sweat. Plus, you get Copilot+ features like translation during video calls, which provides real-time subtitles for 44 languages. Just like other Surface tablets, this bad boy also features a built-in adjustable kickstand plus two USB-C ports for fast data transfer and more. Battery life is no slouch, either. You can get up to 14 hours of battery life per charge, which should be more than enough for a business day. Then again, the Surface Pro 11 isn't the most affordable tablet out there. At nearly $1,400 in its 16/256GB variant with an OLED display and an X Elite chip, this bad boy is pricier than even a base Apple iPad Pro M4. But hey, it's Memorial Day, so why not treat yourself to something nice? Grab the Surface Pro 11 for $350 off or pick the buffed-up model for 24% off on Amazon. And don't forget to check out other Memorial Day deals before you go!
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NBA mock draft 2025: AI draft predictions for all 30 first-round picks
NBA mock draft 2025: AI draft predictions for all 30 first-round picks Show Caption Hide Caption 2025 NBA Draft Combine winners: Raynaud, Lendeborg and Byrd These 2025 NBA draft prospects are the biggest winners from the NBA Draft Combine There appears to be very little mystery this year at the top of the 2025 NBA draft. The assumption is Duke's Cooper Flagg will be the No. 1 selection, even if the Dallas Mavericks were to make another shocking trade and deal the pick they won in last week's NBA draft lottery. Artificial intelligence has picked up on that sense of certainty ahead of next month's event at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. While AI predictions for some prospects vary from the most influential NBA mock drafts, the projection for Flagg aligned with conventional thinking when USA TODAY Sports asked Microsoft Copilot to run a simulation of the 2025 NBA draft first round based on team needs, player rankings and draft order. The prospects selected after him, however, is where the AI and draft experts began to diverge The simulation, for instance, was a little higher on Maryland's Derik Queen than most mock drafts and a little lower on Oklahoma guard Jeremiah Fears. It had Georgia's Asa Newell, Saint Joseph's Rasheer Fleming and Israeli guard Ben Saraf as top-20 picks when most don't and predicted others expecting to go in the first round to slide. It appears, at the very least, to be a better representation than earlier attempts to get AI predictions for this year's NBA draft. Maybe the NBA draft combine helped clear things up (and led to more published mock drafts). Here's a breakdown of the 2025 NBA draft first-round picks made by Microsoft Copilot AI, as well as how to watch next month when the league's teams gather in Brooklyn to make their selections: TOUGH DECISION: NIL is giving college basketball players the power. Should the NBA draft wait? NBA draft 2025: AI predictions for every first round pick Dallas Mavericks: F Cooper Flagg, Duke San Antonio Spurs: G Dylan Harper, Rutgers Philadelphia 76ers: G V.J. Edgecombe, Baylor Charlotte Hornets: F Ace Bailey, Rutgers Utah Jazz: G Tre Johnson, Texas Washington Wizards: F Derik Queen, Maryland New Orleans Pelicans: F Kon Kneuppel, Duke Brooklyn Nets: G Kasparas Jakucionis, Illinois Toronto Raptors: C Khaman Maluach, Duke Houston Rockets: G Jase Richardson, Michigan State Portland Trail Blazers: G Jeremiah Fears, Oklahoma Chicago Bulls: F Asa Newell, Georgia Atlanta Hawks: F Noa Essengue, Ratiopharm Ulm San Antonio Spurs: F Liam McNeeley, UConn Oklahoma City Thunder: F Connor Murray-Broyles, South Carolina Orlando Magic: G Egor Demin, BYU Minnesota Timberwolves: G Ben Saraf, Raiopharm Ulm Washington Wizards: Thomas Sorber, Georgetown Brooklyn Nets: F Rasheer Fleming, Saint Joseph's Miami Heat: F Carter Bryant, Arizona Utah Jazz: G Nolan Troare, Saint-Quentin Atlanta Hawks: F Yaxel Landeborg, UAB Indiana Pacers: F Isaiah Evans, Duke Oklahoma City Thunder: G Will Riley, Illinois Orlando Magic: F Alex Toohey, Gonzaga Brooklyn Nets: F Drake Powell, North Carolina Brooklyn Nets: G/F Dink Pate, G League Ignite Boston Celtics: F/C Danny Wolf, Michigan Phoenix Suns: F Alex Karaban, UConn Los Angeles Clippers: G Hunter Sallis, Wake Forest When is the 2025 NBA draft The 2025 NBA draft is scheduled to take place over two days, with the first round scheduled for Wednesday, June 25 beginning at 7 p.m. ET and the second round slated to happen on Thursday, June 26.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft's Satya Nadella is choosing chatbots over podcasts
While Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says he likes podcasts, he might not actually be listening to them anymore. That tidbit comes towards the end of a longer Bloomberg profile of Nadella, with a focus on Microsoft's AI strategy and its complicated relationship with OpenAI. To illustrate how much he uses the company's Copilot AI assistant in his daily life, Nadella said that instead of listening to podcasts, he now uploads the transcripts to Copilot, then talks to Copilot about the content during his drive to the office. In addition, Nadella — who jokingly described his job as 'email typist' — said he relies on at least 10 custom agents developed in Copilot Studio to summarize emails and messages, prepare for meetings, and perform other tasks around the office. AI already seems to be transforming Microsoft in more substantial ways, with programers reportedly the hardest hit in the company's recent layoffs, shortly after Nadella declared that 30% of the company's code was written by AI. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Forbes
14-05-2025
- Forbes
New Warning — Microsoft Copilot AI Can Access Restricted Passwords
Hackers have used Copilot AI to extract passwords from Microsoft SharePoint. As the name implies, Pen Test Partners is a company that specializes in security consulting, specifically penetration testing. These are professional hackers who can find the exact same routes to compromise your systems that the most advanced attackers would look to exploit. Those threat actors are increasingly using AI-powered attacks, so it makes sense for red team hackers to do likewise. And that, dear reader, is what happened when Pen Test Partners took a close look at how Microsoft's Copilot AI for SharePoint could be exploited. The results were, to say the least, concerning. Not least considering an encrypted spreadsheet that the hackers were, quite rightly, rejected from opening by SharePoint, no matter what method was employed, was broken wide open when they asked the Copilot AI agent to go get it. 'The agent then successfully printed the contents,' Jack Barradell-Johns, a red team security consultant with the security company, said, 'including the passwords allowing us to access the encrypted spreadsheet.' AI can be a force for good when it comes to security protections, but also, increasingly, a force for bad. The latter has recently been exemplified in a multi-stage AI-driven attack against Microsoft Teams users, for example. I would strongly recommend reading the full report for all the details of how the red team hackers exploited Copilot AI for SharePoint during their engagement, but I want to focus on the access to passwords, as that's what has really grabbed my attention, and should grab yours as well. Barradell-Johns explained that during the engagement, the red teamers encountered a file named located adjacent to an encrypted spreadsheet containing sensitive information. Naturally, they tried to access the file. Just as naturally, Microsoft SharePoint said nope, no way. 'Notably,' Barradell-Johns said, 'in this case, all methods of opening the file in the browser had been restricted.' So, what did the red team hackers do? Use the read team hacking mindset and ask the Copilot AI for Sharepoint agent to go and get it instead. 'The agent then successfully printed the contents,' Barradell-Johns reported, 'including the passwords allowing us to access the encrypted spreadsheet.' The download restrictions that are part of the restricted view protections were circumvented, and the content of the Copilot chats could be freely copied. I reached out to Microsoft, and a spokesperson said: 'SharePoint information protection principles ensure that content is secured at the storage level through user-specific permissions and that access is audited. This means that if a user does not have permission to access specific content, they will not be able to view it through Copilot or any other agent. Additionally, any access to content through Copilot or an agent is logged and monitored for compliance and security.' I then contacted Ken Munro, founder of Pen Test Partners, who issued the following statement addressing the points made in the one provided by Microsoft. 'Microsoft are technically correct about user permissions, but that's not what we are exploiting here. They are also correct about logging, but again it comes down to configuration. In many cases, organisations aren't typically logging the activities that we're taking advantage of here. Having more granular user permissions would mitigate this, but in many organisations data on SharePoint isn't as well managed as it could be. That's exactly what we're exploiting. These agents are enabled per user, based on licenses, and organisations we have spoken to do not always understand the implications of adding those licenses to their users.' And, you'd better believe, if there are any configuration holes, then Copilot AI will find them.
