Skype is one of the most popular and widely used communication platforms in the world. It allows you to make voice and video calls, send messages and files, and share your screen with anyone, anywhere. But did you know that Skype now has a powerful AI assistant that can make your chats productive and fun? Learn more about the new Bing AI-powered chatbot that is now available in Skype.
Early this month, Microsoft launched a new Bing search engine and Edge browser powered by a next-generation OpenAI large language model. It features new AI chat and compose tools that bring together search, browsing, and chat into one experience across the web. It gives you a unique conversational experience, a better search with complete answers, and the ability to generate content. Microsoft announced it will bring this feature across most of its products. So this is how Microsoft is fusing the new Bing AI-powered chatbot assistant with Skype.
The new Bing in Skype is powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4 technology which is one of the most advanced AI models in the world. It uses deep learning and natural language processing to generate realistic and relevant responses based on your input. It also uses the latest advancements in AI technology to provide you with the most real-time answers and insights.
Bing will not just be a search engine in Skype even though it’ll leverage search heavily to give you answers. It will act as a conversational agent that will understand your natural language and provide helpful answers to your questions. You can start a chat with Bing anytime by typing @Bing in any chat window. You can ask Bing anything, from factual queries to personal opinions, from trivia to jokes. It can find information, generate content, summarize articles, and more right in Skype.
For example, if you want to find a recipe for lasagna, you can simply type @Bing lasagna recipe and Bing will show you some relevant results from the web in Skype. If you want to generate a poem about love, you can type @Bing poem love and Bing will write one for you using its creative skills. If you want to summarize the latest news on COVID-19, you can type @Bing summarize COVID-19 news and Bing will give you a brief overview of the current situation.
But that’s not all. Bing also has a voice functionality that allows you to talk to it using voice commands. You can access this feature by tapping on the microphone icon next to the chat box. You can then speak your query or request and Bing will respond with voice as well. This way, you can have a more natural and engaging conversation with Bing without typing anything.
The new Bing in Skype can make your chats more productive by helping you find information quickly and easily. It can also make your chats more fun by generating content for you and entertaining you with jokes and trivia.
GIGABYTE is announcing three new gaming laptops the AORUS 17, AORUS 15, and AERO 14 OLED. The AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 gaming laptops come powered with Intel 13thgen i7 processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPUs, 240Hz 1440p displays, and a WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system. The AERO 14 OLED is a creator laptop with an Intel Core i7 13700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, 2.8K OLED display with XRite and Pantone certification, and NVIDIA Studio platform.
GIGABYTE AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 gaming laptops
Both the AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 offer powerful gaming performance fueled by the latest 13th-gen i7 Intel H series processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPUs with full access to max 140W TGP with Dynamic Boost technology, all in a slender profile. They feature the improved WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system that can handle up to 160W of thermal design power (TDP) to ensure optimal performance even when running at maximum capacity.
The upgraded display offers fast 240Hz refresh rates at 1440p resolution enabling a smooth and vibrant gaming experience. The gaming essence is reflected both in the device’s internal power and the external design. The enclosure is further accented with the spatial design and RGB Light Bar for a sophisticated gaming aesthetic.
AERO 14 OLED laptop
The AERO 14 OLED is the latest iteration of GIGABYTE’s ultra-slim-and-light laptop for creators. The beautifully compact design of the CNC-milled aluminum unibody chassis houses impressive performance, powered by Intel® Core i7-13700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce® RTX™ 4050 laptop GPU. The NVIDIA Studio platform boosts efficiency further with the creative apps, allowing users to unleash their creativity anywhere, anytime.
The 2.8K OLED display delivers true-to-life visuals and perfect color accuracy thanks to X-Rite™ 2.0 Factory Calibration and Pantone® Validation. The OLED panel is also TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe and SGS certified, ensuring that the display is comfortable to use with low blue light emissions while maintaining color performance and luminance.
Can you create more than one Ecobank virtual VISA prepaid card with your Ecobank account? What are the limits and charges on the cards? Read on to find out more.
Virtual cards are online VISA prepaid cards that you can use to perform online payments. You can create them instantly and do not get a physical card. When you load the virtual prepaid card with money, the bank removes it from the account to the card. Oh, and you can send the money back to your account once you cancel the card. It also uses the same local currency as your account or country, unless you change that if it allows.
On the Ecobank mobile app, the feature comes in two types: a shopping card and a gift card. The shopping card comes at a cost of GHC10 while the gift card comes at a cost of GHC20. The shopping card is valid for 12 months, while the gift card is valid for 3 months. Ecobank charges you 2% of the amount for transactions online.
The maximum number of Ecobank virtual VISA shopping and gift cards you can have at a time is two and five, respectively. The maximum amount you can have on a shopping and gift card is GHS5,000 and GHS1,200, respectively. However, your daily loading limit for the shopping card is GHS5,000.
How to create an Ecobank virtual VISA card
In the Ecobabk mobile app, select “CARDS”
Select “Virtual Cards”
Select “Create a Virtual Card”
Enter ‘Amount’ to be loaded onto the card
Select Account
Select Scheme type (MasterCard/VISA) and type of card
Enter mobile number
Proceed to enter PIN, Touch or Face ID to create the Virtual Card
LG Electronics is announcing the pricing and availability of the first of its 2023 gram laptop models, the 17-inch LG gram pro models. The company says the 2023 17-inch LG gram pro laptops are unbelievably thin and light. Offering premium looks with the latest device specifications that will deliver a powerful and immersive experience. The new models will also be available in 16, 15, and 14-inch laptop models (16Z90R, 15Z90R, and 14Z90R).
The 17-inch LG gram pro model 17Z90R-A.AAB7U1 is equipped with Intel 13th gen Core i7 process, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, NVIDIA RTX3050 GPU, 1TB storage, and Windows 11. The higher Model 17Z90R-A.ADB9U1 is equipped with 32GB LPDDR5 RAM, NVIDIA RTX3050 GPU, 2TB storage, and Windows 11.
The 2023 LG gram17Z90R-A.AAB7U1 will retail at $1999 whilst the higher model 17Z90R-A.ADB9U1 at $2,299. Both devices are available on lg.com and later at select LG-authorized retailers. Lg says the other 2023 gram laptop models will launch later this year.
LG 2023 gram laptop specifications
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LG gram 17(17Z90R-A.AAB7U1 )
LG gram 17 (17Z90R-A.ADB9U1)
Display Size
17-inch
17-inch
LCD
WQXGA(2,560 x 1,600) IPS
WQXGA 2560*1600 IPS
Brightness (Typ.)
–
–
Weight
3.2lbs (dGPU)
3.2lbs (dGPU)
Size
14.91 x 10.19 x 0.7 inches
14.91 x 10.19 x 0.7 inches
Battery
90 Wh Li-on
90 Wh Li-on
CPU
13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor i7-1360P (12 Cores: 4P + 8E, P: 2.2 up to 5.0 GHz / E: 1.6 up to 3.7 GHz), Intel Smart Cache 18 MB
13th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor i7-1360P (12 Cores: 4P + 8E, P: 2.2 up to 5.0 GHz / E: 1.6 up to 3.7 GHz), Intel Smart Cache 18 MB
GPU
Nvidia RTX3050 4GB
Nvidia RTX3050 4GB
Memory
16GB LPDDR5 (Dual Channel, 6000MHz)
32GB LPDDR5 (Dual Channel, 6000MHz)
Storage
1 TB (1 x 1TB) M.2 NMVe
2 TB (2 x 1TB) M.2 NMVe
I/O Port
USB 4 Gen3x2 Type C (x2, with USB PD, Display Port, Thunderbolt 4) 4Pole Headset, US type USB 3.2 Gen2x1 (x2)
USB 4 Gen3x2 Type C (x2, with USB PD, Display Port, Thunderbolt 4) 4Pole Headset, US type USB 3.2 Gen2x1 (x2)
Go-Pro manufactures cameras that are used by vloggers or video bloggers to make videos they showcase on social media. Learn how you can share your amazing GoPro videos online.
Nowadays, it’s tough to get famous on social media because almost everyone is releasing amazing videos. They use GoPro cameras that are sturdy and built to record in extreme conditions like swimming underwater, skiing down a mountain slope and more. GoPro cameras are pretty flexible in terms of file formats. These cameras produce output video files in the standard and widely used MP4 format.
Vloggers also use online video editor to edit and trim videos to create meaningful footage. People use social media platforms like YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat to share these videos on social media and gain popularity. This helps them establish a name on the internet.
Leveraging GoPro
It takes only a few taps or clicks to share your favorite videos from your GoPro on social media platforms like Instagram. Here are the steps to upload videos on Instagram:
1. Open the GoPro app and select photos or videos from local media.
2. Choose the share icon in the app and then select the Instagram option to upload the video on Instagram. If you are an iPhone user, you can use the stories option and crop the video accordingly.
3. Tap the Instagram button to either upload the video as a story or upload it via Instagram direct.
Uploading from iOS
Let’s have a look at how to upload GoPro videos on social media:
1. Download the GoPro app on your iOS device.
2. Choose the Photos app and then the GoPro album.
3. Select the share icon and then the required GoPro video.
Uploading from Android
1. Tap on ‘My GoPro Album’ and select ‘Capture’.
2. Choose the video you wish to upload to Instagram.
3. Select the ‘Share’ button and then select the Instagram option.
How to Use GoPro Studio to Share GoPro Videos
One drawback to uploading videos on social media websites is that you can’t upload long-form videos directly. However, GoPro Studio ensures you don’t encounter this problem. Video files can be easily exported from the GoPro Studio and uploaded to the site of choice.
It is vital that you first edit your video and make sure it’s of the desired length. After editing, you can follow these steps:
Save the file to the desired location. Then press the ‘Export’ option.
Email the file to yourself. The idea is to share the file through your mobile device since they allow direct sharing of video files to social media platforms.
Download the video file to your phone’s memory and then upload the required file on your social media feed.
GoPro Studio can run on any Windows PC or Mac. You can use this application effectively to make social media videos on all social media platforms.
GoPro Studio also allows you to add custom titles, preferred music, and breathtaking transitions to your videos.
FAQs
Let’s go through some frequently asked questions about uploading GoPro videos on social media.
What are the different social media platforms on which I can upload videos recorded on my GoPro?
You can upload your GoPro videos on all mainstream social media channels such as Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.
One of the GoPro videos I uploaded on Instagram looked terrible when I played it after posting. Why is that?
Social media channels like Instagram garner a lot of traffic in terms of the target audience. It is tough to maintain the same quality of videos and images uploaded there for all these people. So, Instagram handles this problem by compressing these videos and allowing the audience to play them instantaneously.
Conclusion
GoPro provides various ways to share our favorite content like videos, reels, and pictures on our preferred social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat, however, we want.
GoPro cameras can effectively record high-quality videos. These videos can, later on, be uploaded to our Instagram stories and posts, which will give us an excellent opportunity to attract followers and engage them in our content.
The method is easy and preferred by Android and iOS users, making it easier to use the application by either user.
We can upload our videos to mainstream social media in two ways.
The first method is connecting the GoPro to our phone and using the GoPro application to upload the required videos.
Another method is to import the videos to our computer and upload them to Instagram through the PC browser.
GoPro Studio is an excellent means by which we can easily facilitate sharing of videos across different social media handles. With the help of a PC and a mobile phone, we can seamlessly share any video content to our social media channels.
Hisense is at CES 2023 where the company is showcasing its 2023 product lineup featuring ULED TVs, new Laser TVs, smart homes, and more. The global home appliance producer wants to upgrade the viewing experience of customers and give them a new way of living. With a variety of options that enrich their daily activities, delivering premium quality products.
110′ ULED X
Hisense 110 ULED X is a 110-inch screen and 8K resolution smart television. The 110′ ULED X TV is equipped with a Mini LED backlight, peak brightness of up to 2500 nits, and HDR image quality performance. With the active intelligent backlight control and a new, proprietary 8K chipset, viewers can enjoy the finest display experience regardless of the changes in ambiance. In addition to the picture technologies, ULED X also creates cinema-quality sound with a left and right dual theater audio design and 3.1.2 channels of immersive surrounding sound. Besides the ULED X, the U8K, U7K, and U6K series were also on display at CES 2023.
Hisense 8K Laser TV
The 8K Laser TV is a limited-edition product. Integrating a laser TV technology, including a triple-color laser light source, Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X Audio Technology, and IMAX Enhanced certifications. It enhances the viewing experience with a new high-gain ALR screen for increased brightness and a clearer picture, a built-in TV tuner, and premium audio quality and features. The Hisense *K Laser Tv models include the L9H and L5H.
Hisense 8K Laser TV
Smart Home
Hisense has also been evolving its smart home strategy, leveraging its strengths in display technology, home appliances, and operating systems. ConnectLife, as Hisense’s commitment to this strategy, is making the management of everyday tasks easier, more sustainable, and more fun. Also, Hisense VIDAA smart TV operating platform, together with ConnectLife, brings together smart home appliances to create a connected ecosystem that makes managing and monitoring households easily, putting the user at the center of the home experience.
Hisense Future of Cooking Technology is trying to make cooking easier and smarter. For example,the Hisense Smart Combi Steam Oven provides users with many convenient features, such as zone cooking, scan to cook and automatic steam releasing.
