The 24 biggest AI moments of 2024: A Laptop Mag countdown By Rael Hornby, Stevie Bonifield last updated 21 December 24 A curated series of events that defined AI’s impact this year — and possibly in the years to come.
In 1999, Nvidia reinvented the GPU. In 2024, it is powering the AI revolution By Stevie Bonifield published 21 December 24 Nvidia is the brain behind your favorite AI — for now.
Google's AI Overview broke the Internet this year — is AI ready to replace search? By Stevie Bonifield published 20 December 24 Google's Search Generative Experience got off to a rocky start in 2024.
Robert Downey Jr. gave this 'Stark' warning to Hollywood execs over AI in 2024 By Stevie Bonifield published 19 December 24 This year, a different kind of Hollywood blockbuster saw writers face off against AI.
Microsoft created the single biggest AI controversy this year — and it might make AI more thoughtful By Stevie Bonifield published 18 December 24 This year, Windows gained its most controversial feature to date in Recall, and it took Microsoft months to recover.
This cute AI gadget was one of the biggest tech failures of 2024... or was it? By Stevie Bonifield published 17 December 24 The cute, quirky device that took CES 2024 by storm wasn't a Tamagotchi revival. It was an AI assistant.
Amouranth was the AI girlfriend of 2024, but what exactly is an AI companion? By Stevie Bonifield published 16 December 24 Are AI tools like EVA a stepping stone or a crutch for loneliness?
In 2024, a controversial Beatles song made Grammy history and raised eyebrows By Stevie Bonifield published 15 December 24 AI helped deliver a new wave of Beatlemania, but worries about AI in the arts remain.
In OpenAI, Google, and Meta's AI arms race, the real loser in 2024 was privacy By Stevie Bonifield published 14 December 24 AI is consuming the Internet, one copyright infringement at a time
In 1996, AI beat a grandmaster at chess. In 2024, the stakes are higher By Stevie Bonifield published 13 December 24 Who comes out tops when humans and AI go head-to-head?
Remember the year's biggest AI flop? The Humane AI pin's public failure has a silver lining By Stevie Bonifield published 12 December 24 Humane's AI Pin stumbled out of the starting blocks, but the company ends 2024 with a new game plan in mind.
AI was everywhere in 2024, except where you wanted it By Stevie Bonifield published 11 December 24 AI was in everything, everywhere, all at once this year. Was it just a marketing smoke screen?
This year, Google launched Gemini AI, but did it come too late to defeat ChatGPT? By Stevie Bonifield published 10 December 24 Google Gemini's turned heads throughout 2024, but not always for the right reasons.
Google invested millions in training job seekers to use AI this year. Will it work? By Stevie Bonifield published 9 December 24 Google's AI Opportunity Initiative Fund shines a light on the importance of AI education worldwide.
In 2024, Uncle Sam's AI task force deliberated while worries proliferated By Stevie Bonifield published 9 December 24 Formed in February, Capitol Hill's AI Task Force is tight on time to tackle AI in 2024.
AI supercharged the sciences in 2024, revealing a major breakthrough in Alzheimer's diagnosis By Stevie Bonifield published 9 December 24 A surge of AI-powered breakthroughs reminds us of the good that artificial intelligence can do, when placed in the right hands.
Best laptops with CD-DVD drives in 2024 By Rami Tabari last updated 9 December 24 The best laptops with CD-DVD drives — and an alternative to consider
5 PlayStation deals that debunk the biggest myth about Black Friday By Stevie Bonifield published 7 December 24 Black Friday might be over, but holiday deals on PS5 gear are here to stay. Here are the top 5 deals on PS5 consoles and games this weekend!
Asus Vivobook S14 vs. Asus Zenbook 14 (Q425M): Which Asus laptop deserves your money? By Stevie Bonifield published 6 December 24 The Asus Vivobook S14 and Asus Zenbook 14 look like identical twins at first glance. However, differences set one apart as the better deal for most users.
Asus Vivobook S14 (Q423) review: A few surprising strengths and one critical flaw By Stevie Bonifield published 5 December 24 The Asus Vivobook S14 boasts surprisingly strong gaming performance and nearly 18 hours of battery life, but its strengths are marred by subpar overall performance.
Dell Cyber Monday Deals Live: I can't believe the Alienware M18 is $1,000 off! By Stevie Bonifield last updated 3 December 24 I found the best deals on Dell laptops for gaming, business, and more to help you save on Cyber Monday. Here's how you can save up to $1,000 on your next Dell laptop.
Top MacBook Cyber Monday deals: Save up to $500 on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac accessories By Stevie Bonifield last updated 3 December 24 Cyber Monday deals are here, and they include some of the best MacBook deals of the season! Here are the top MacBook discounts from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more
The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is my favorite Chromebook and it's $120 off for Cyber Monday By Stevie Bonifield published 2 December 24 The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 is a budget-friendly bargain with this Cyber Monday deal!
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is my favorite laptop of 2024, and this Cyber Monday discount is a can't-miss deal By Stevie Bonifield published 1 December 24 I review laptops for a living. My favorite laptop of 2024 is over 20% for Cyber Monday! Here's how you can save on this MacBook rival.
Best HP Cyber Monday deals 2024: Save over $500 on top HP laptops for gaming, work, school, and more By Stevie Bonifield last updated 30 November 24 Looking for a new laptop for gaming, work, or school? You can save over $500 with these top HP Cyber Monday deals.