Tech News From Tech Brewed March 9, 2024

Welcome to Tech Brewed, your weekly pour of the hottest tech news headlines stirred and served straight by your host, Greg Doig. Whether you're a gadget guru, software savant, or just curious about the digital world, get ready to sip on stories that shape our silicon landscape. Plug in, power up, and let's decode the bytes behind the buzz. 
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Welcome to Tech Brewed, your weekly pour of the hottest tech news headlines stirred and served straight by your host, Greg Doig. Whether you're a gadget guru, software savant, or just curious about the digital world, get ready to sip on stories that shape our silicon landscape. Plug in, power up, and let's decode the bytes behind the buzz. Hello there. According to a recent survey by Salesforce, there's a growing push to incorporate generative artificial intelligence or AI in IT. However, IT professionals are facing challenges while the demand for AI projects is increasing rapidly. Concerns about resources and data are causing delays. IT teams are under pressure to quickly adopt generative AI, with C suite executives driving the initiative. Nevertheless, nearly 90 percent of IT professionals AI requests. Despite its potential for transformation, generative AI is disrupting IT strategies and priorities, revealing a gap between leadership expectations and IT capabilities. Balancing speed, security, and business value remains a challenge as companies navigate the AI landscape. Our next story, exciting news from MIT researchers. They have unveiled a game changing battery free technology. That could eliminate the need for charging devices such as Windows laptops and Xbox controllers. By harnessing energy from the environment, the new sensor operates autonomously without the need for batteries or power outlets. This breakthrough in sustainable and reliable energy sources could revolutionize how we power our devices, potentially making traditional batteries obsolete. Get ready for a future where charging hassles are a thing of the past. Here's another story. Microsoft is revolutionizing the education world with generative AI tools like CoPilot for Microsoft 365, which is designed to enhance student learning experiences. I attended the Microsoft Reimagined Education event this past Wednesday, where they announced they were making the CoPilot for Microsoft 365 available to higher education as an add on for students 18 and older. By utilizing CoPilot and Microsoft Teams, Students can stay organized and receive assistance in composing replies during chats and meetings. In Microsoft Word, Copilot provides writing assistance to help students understand and edit documents efficiently. In Outlook, Copilot simplifies email management by summarizing long threads and aiding in email creation and editing. Moreover, students can create impactful presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint. With CoPilot's Prompt feature, these tools not only save time, but also improve students communication and comprehension skills. Exciting times lie ahead for students leveraging the power of AI in their educational journey. And, are you wondering how to check your Wi Fi signal strength on Windows 11? We've got you covered. Knowing the quality of your wireless connection is crucial for optimal performance. Windows 11 offers multiple ways to monitor signal strength from taskbar, settings app, control panel, and even through PowerShell commands. Simply click on the network icon in the taskbar or navigate through settings to see the number of bars, which indicates signal strength. You can also check signal quality. through the control panel and PowerShell. Stay connected and troubleshoot connectivity issues with ease by keeping an eye on your Wi Fi signal strength on Windows 11. And we'll wrap this show up with some news for you tech savvy shoppers. Exciting news in the tech world this week. Apple has launched the sleek M3 MacBook Air, available with an exclusive discount now at Best Buy, Further My Best Buy Plus, and Total Members. Furthermore, discounts on the M1 MacBook Air are up for grabs at Best Buy. Making it a steal at 749. 99. There are also other offers at that price around the internet. Samsung is also offering a fantastic deal on their Vufinity S9 5K smart monitor, which is now priced at 849. 99 during their Discover Samsung sale. And for all you music lovers, Best Buy has discounted the HomePod and HomePod Mini. And don't miss out on these amazing tech deals and happy shopping.