Pocket-lint Daily - Microsoft harnesses AI for work

All the tech daily! By Chris Hall | Friday March 17 2023 - If you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here](. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Instagram]( [Website](  Microsoft 365 Copilot adds AI to Office to make you more productive MICROSOFT What's happened? Microsoft has announced Copilot, an [AI system baked into Microsoft 365]( and designed to help you with work. Why does it matter? It makes you realise how far ahead of the curve Clippy was. What's my take? Back in the day, you'd open Word, start typing and Clippy would appear to offer you some help: "It looks like you're writing a letter." As derided as Clippy was, we can't help but see Copilot as the child of Clippy. This is where Clippy has obviously been - training AI models and leveraging machine learning algorithms, to mark its great return as Copilot. The aim is to provide assistance across 365 applications, basically by sitting in all your Microsoft apps and learning, so it can provide you with a first draft of a letter, a summary of your meeting notes or even create a PowerPoint for you. But, we can't help wondering what happens when Copilot becomes self-aware and decides it's time for the machines to take over?  Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 is here to level up mid-range smartphones QUALCOMM What's happened? Qualcomm has announced its latest 7-series SoC, the [Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2](, which will be found in handsets in the $400-$600 range very soon. Why does it matter? The new chip effectively replaces the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 from last year and brings some serious performance gains in the process. What's my take? It might not be the most exciting news, but it's pretty important. The mid-range bracket of smartphones has really taken a leap forward in recent years and good hardware - like the Snapdragon 7 series - has a lot going for it. This new hardware gives a performance lift with quite a jump in the GPU, while also supports more advanced audio. That's likely to mean that devices will have greater appeal for gamers who can't afford the latest flagship. The good news is that devices are pretty much going to appear immediately, from the likes of Redmi and Realme.  WWE 2K23 review: The champ is here! 2K GAMES What's happened? WWE games have had a rocky past but nothing quite so jagged as the last few years. The transition from traditional developer Yuke's to today's Visual Concepts was far from smooth, leading to arguably the worst, most bugged outing in the history of the franchise. WWE 2K20 was about as poorly received as fake Razor Ramon and Diesel during the Monday Night Wars. But, WWE 2K22 changed all that. Our quick verdict Now, WWE 2K23 takes the huge improvements made with last year's game and adds all manner of polish and tweaks. The game modes are each enhanced, while superstar and custom wrestler models look better than they ever have before. You won't find as many changes in the ring itself, but the sheer amount of content and the addition of the WarGames match should prove more than enough for fans. [Read our review.](  In Case You Missed it The iPhone 15 Pro is going to [cost a lot of money](. --- TikTok could be [banned in the United States]( if its Chinese owner doesn't sell up. --- There's a [25% saving on the Echo Dot 5th gen]( with it's built-in clock, priced at $44.99 (was $59.99). You'll save $15 on the Alexa smart speaker in white or blue, today.  From The Gear Loop MONTAINE Warm, sweat-free base layers provide a solid foundation to any layering system - so here are the [best moisture-wicking layers](.  And finally... POCKET-:LINT It's the question on everyone's lips: [w]( [hat is ChatGPT and why should you care?](  Have you checked out our weekly podcast that comes out every Friday? It's packed with news, interviews, and top things to get. You can subscribe to the Pocket-lint Podcast via [iTunes]( and [Spotify](,  or access it on the web via [Acast](. This week, we interview the lead director of PSVR2 game, C-Smash VRS, about remaking a Sega classic and the future of virtual reality, plus talk about the Google Pixel Fold and the use of AI in cars. [Listen to the latest episode today.]( Thanks for reading - if you're enjoying the email, why not get a friend to sign up too, so they can also be in the know? Get them to [sign up here.]( [The Trust Project] [Why you can trust Pocket-lint]( You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.