YouTube TV tests enhanced 720p quality for smoother streaming

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YouTube TV is rolling out a new "720p Enhanced" option for select users to boost video quality. This follows their earlier trials with "1080p Enhanced," which aimed to improve picture clarity without increasing resolution.

The "720p Enhanced" setting utilizes a more advanced streaming codec and higher bitrate. This translates to smoother visuals, particularly beneficial for channels that broadcast in 720p.

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Microsoft unveils AI-powered 'Recall' for enhanced productivity, but privacy concerns linger

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At its recent Build conference, Microsoft introduced a new feature called "Recall" for Copilot+ PCs. Designed to boost user productivity, Recall allows Windows 11 users to search and retrieve past activities on their devices.

Recall leverages the advanced processing capabilities of Copilot+ PCs to capture snapshots of the user's screen periodically. These encrypted snapshots are stored locally on the PC's hard drive. Users can then search for specific content by using keywords or by navigating a timeline of captured snapshots.

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Microsoft embraces Arm with improved app translation

Microsoft embraces Arm with improved app translation

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Microsoft is making a strong push into Arm-powered Windows PCs with the launch of Surface devices featuring the Snapdragon X Elite processor. This move naturally invites comparisons to Apple's successful transition from Intel to Arm-based designs in its Macs.

A key factor in Apple's success was Rosetta 2, a translation layer that allows users to run most Intel Mac apps on Apple Silicon machines with minimal effort. Windows 11 offers similar functionality, and with the upcoming 24H2 update, it gets a new name: Prism.

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