​2nd September, 2023: The War Between ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and Google Bard

2nd September, 2023

The War Between ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and Google Bard


This post is part of Lifehacker's "Living With AI" series: We investigate the current state of AI, walk through how it can be useful (and how it can't), and evaluate where this revolutionary tech is heading next

If you're looking to try out AI for yourself, it seems there's no clear place to start. Everyone is already talking about OpenAI's ChatGPT, of course, but that's only one of the available options. In addition to ChatGPT, there's Microsoft's Bing Chat, which is powered by ChatGPT's underlying technology; and Google Bard, which is trying to do its own thing.

They all seem similar on the surface, but they each have their pros and cons (some more than others). Let's take a look at each, and see which one you should be using for what.

If you're looking to try out an AI chatbot, ChatGPT is still a great place to start. It has a simple interface, with your current chat in the main window and all past chats neatly stored in the left sidebar. You can get started with a free account, which gives you access to the GPT 3.5 large language model. While it has the tendency to hallucinate (something that's common with all the apps listed here), it does a good job giving you answers and solutions on things it's trained to do.

I've used it for, gosh, so many things, like coming up with travel plans, asking for book recommendations, summarizing articles, and even some simple coding samples—everything short of a Google search.

And if you're willing to pay for ChatGPT Plus, you can get access to the GPT-4 model, the latest iteration of OpenAI's LLM. GPT-4 is faster, more reliable, and always available, as the free website suffers from frequent wait times. It also includes support for plugins so you can do things like connect to the web (something that ChatGPT couldn't previously do) and link other apps to perform automated tasks. For example, you can use the Kayak plugin to ask ChatGPT for hotel recommendations and book a room, or the OpenTable plugin to ask the chatbot to find great restaurants in your area.

Once you sign up for OpenAI's pay-as-you-go plan and activate your API key, you'll realize that ChatGPT actually isn't simply a website: Your API key will let you add ChatGPT to many different apps and services. Add it to a Chrome extension to summarize articles faster, to any app that supports features powered by the GPT API, or to chat with ChatGPT without even opening the site.
Bing Chat is a better co-pilot for the web

Bing Chat is integrated right in the Microsoft Edge browser, and by default, it only works in Edge. (You can use workarounds, however.) It's built using the same technology as ChatGPT. In fact, Bing Chat gives you access to GPT-4, and internet search (plus upcoming plugins support) for free, undercutting ChatGPT Plus's monthly cost.


Though the technology is the same, and you can do many of the same things in Bing Chat as you can on ChatGPT, there is one huge difference between the two services: how you use it.

Bing Chat is designed to be a co-pilot while you're browsing the web. Click the Bing Chat button in Edge and start asking it questions about the website you're currently on, or about anything in general. You can ask it to write recipes, code samples, summarize articles, and so on. It can even summarize long PDF documents for you.

Because Bing Chat integrates with Bing Search, you can go a step further and ask it questions about current events. It will give you a concise report and provide links to sources as well (something that ChatGPT won't do right now). Of course, this is all still working from the GPT model, which means Bing Chat can also hallucinate, so always refer to the source link to double-check.

Bing Chat has a separate interface called Compose, where you can give it a prompt and ask it will write, well, anything you want. And because it integrates with DALL·E, you can even use Bing Chat to generate images.

While Bing Chat is free, Microsoft doesn't grant you unlimited access. At the time of writing, the company has limited Bing Chat use to 30 chats per session and 300 chats in a day. That should be plenty, honestly, but it's something to be mindful of. (You'll be reminded of your usage stats in the chat box.)


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September, 2023. Goolge Bard AI Updates how to signup with Google Bart AI bot now? #tips and power tools #drmobileslimited #iphonerepair, #aucklandreapir

2nd September, 2023:  Auckland, New Zealand, @davidlim

2023 is already the year of consumer AI. You can find ChatGPT and GPT language models in Microsoft Bing's AI search, DuckDuckGo, as well as many other programs — but it's not just OpenAI having all the fun. Now, Google is rolling out Bard, its AI chatbot partner for Google search, to anyone who wants to test it. You might just need to wait a bit first.

How Google's Bard AI works

Like OpenAI's ChatGPT is powered by the GPT-3 language model, Bard is built on an LLM (large language model) version of Google's LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications) language model. Google wants you to think of this LLM as a predictive engine, since Bard picks each word it chooses by analysing what would logically come next in the pattern. To make Bard sound more human, and less robotic, there's some variability included in the design. That way, it doesn't pick the same words over and over again, even if that would make the most sense from the algorithm's viewpoint.


Like Bing AI, you can ask Bard anything you want, and receive a thoughtful answer pulling from a wealth of knowledge. Google readily admits Bard doesn't offer perfect answers. In the example below, it points out how Bard gets the scientific name for ZZ plant wrong, saying "Zamioculcas zamioculcas" instead of "Zamioculcas zamiifolia." But the company says the more people use it, the better it will get. For what it's worth, The Verge was able to stump the AI, producing incorrect answers from a query about maximum load of a particular washing machine, and only offering a half-answer about who delivered the latest White House press briefing.

To make the responses more useful, Bard will often offer you multiple versions of any given answer, so you can curate the direction of the conversation. And it is a conversation: You can keep asking Bard questions related to the previous prompt, and the chatbot will answer in kind. If you don't like an answer, or think it's inaccurate, you can have Bard try again. Whenever you want to explore a given response in deeper detail, or check out the sources for that response, you can hit a "Google it" button to jump into a Google search.

Following some, ahem, "snafus" with other AI chatbots, Google has implemented some guardrails here, such as limiting the number of exchanges for any given conversation. It likely wants to avoid the situation Microsoft found itself in with Sydney, Bing's AI chatbot personality, who could be easily provoked into harassing the end user, as well as share its desires for destroying whatever it wanted.
How to test Bard right now


If you'd like to try out Bard for yourself, you can sign up for Google's waitlist at bard.google.com. Today's rollout is only for U.S. and UK users, but Google says it will support more countries and languages "over time."

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2023 Google Bar AI Tips and Tool: How to install Google Bard AI on your Apple iPhone 15 Ultra or Galaxy S23 Ultra

2nd September, 2023


2023 Google Bar AI Tips and Tool:
How to install Google Bard AI on your Apple iPhone 15 Ultra or Galaxy S23 Ultra

Google Bard is a large language model chatbot developed by Google AI. It can be used to answer questions, write different kinds of creative content, and translate languages.

Google has announced new features for Bard, including the ability to export part of a conversation to Google Docs or Gmail, dark mode support, and availability to Workspace accounts.

The export feature is useful for saving a conversation to collaborate on or to use as a starting point for another document. Dark mode is a popular feature that makes the interface easier to read in low-light conditions. Workspace accounts are used by businesses and organizations, so this makes Bard more accessible to a wider audience.

Google has also announced improvements to Bard's summarization and sourcing capabilities. Bard can now summarize text more accurately, and it will now cite its sources when providing information. This makes it easier to verify the accuracy of Bard's responses.

Overall, the new features for Google Bard make it a more powerful and versatile tool. It is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone else who needs to access information or create content.

Here are some specific examples of how the new features can be used:

• A student can use the export feature to save a conversation with Bard about a research paper they are writing. They can then use the conversation as a starting point for their paper, or they can share it with their classmates or teacher.
• A business employee can use the dark mode feature to make it easier to read Bard's responses in a low-light setting, such as a meeting room.
• A journalist can use the sourcing feature to verify the accuracy of information that Bard provides. This can help them to avoid publishing inaccurate or misleading information.

Prerequisites:
    An Apple iPhone or Samsung Galaxy Phone with a web browser.
    An internet connection.

Steps:
    Open a web browser on your phone.
    Go to the Google Bard website: https://bard.google.com/.
    Sign in to your Google account.
    Click on the "Add to Home Screen" button.
    Enter a name for the shortcut, such as "Google Bard".
    Click on the "Add" button.

A shortcut to the Google Bard website will be added to your phone's home screen. You can now tap on this shortcut to open Google Bard AI.

Note: Google Bard AI is not currently available as an app for iPhone or Android phones. However, you can still use it by adding it to your phone's home screen as a shortcut.


We hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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iOS Tech Tips and Help on Apple A1644 Magic Keyboard, Model: MLA22LL/A, #drmobileslimited, #aucklandreapir, #iphonerepair, #iPadrepair

Apple iOS Tech Tips and Help on Apple A1644 Magic Keyboard, Model: MLA22LL/A

2nd September, 2023 - Auckland, New Zealand

Apple iOS Tech Tips and Help on Apple A1644 Magic Keyboard, Model: MLA22LL/A

You can rename your Apple A1644 keyboard using your iPhone, iPad, or Windows computer. Here are the steps on how to do it:

On your iPhone or iPad:
    Go to Settings > Bluetooth.
    Tap the name of your A1644 keyboard.
    Tap Rename.
    Enter a new name for your keyboard.
    Tap Done.

On your Windows computer:
    Open Settings.
    Click on Devices.
    Click on Bluetooth & other devices.
    Click on the name of your A1644 keyboard.
    Click on Rename.
    Enter a new name for your keyboard.
    Click on Rename.

Here are some things to keep in mind when renaming your Apple A1644 keyboard:
    The new name can be up to 32 characters long.
    The new name cannot contain any spaces or special characters.
    If you rename your keyboard on one device, the new name will be reflected on all other devices that are paired with your keyboard.

To pair your A1644 keyboard with your iPhone 15 or iPad Pro, you will need to make sure that both devices are turned on and Bluetooth
is enabled. Then, follow these steps:
    On your iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
    Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on.
    Place your A1644 keyboard in pairing mode. To do this, press and hold the fn key and the Q key at the same time.
    Your iPhone will scan for available Bluetooth devices. When it finds your A1644 keyboard, it will be listed under the Other Devices section.
    Tap on the name of your A1644 keyboard to pair it with your iPhone.
    If prompted, enter the passcode that is displayed on your keyboard.
    Once your A1644 keyboard is paired with your iPhone, you can start using it to type.

Here are some troubleshooting tips if you are having trouble pairing your A1644 keyboard with your iPhone 13 Pro:
    Make sure that both devices are turned on and Bluetooth is enabled.
    Try placing your A1644 keyboard closer to your iPhone.
    Restart your iPhone and your A1644 keyboard.
    Forget the A1644 keyboard from your iPhone's Bluetooth settings and then pair it again.
    If you are still having trouble, contact Apple Support for help.


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12th September, 2023: All the Rumours of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Ultra #drmobileslimited, #aucklandrepair, #Toll0800429429

31st August, 2023 - Auckland, New Zealand @davidlim


All the Rumours about Apple iPhone 15

Please note that these are just rumors, and the actual specifications of the iPhone 15 series may vary. We will have to wait until Apple officially announces the phones to know for sure.

What is special about iPhone 15?
The company is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with rumors that the next generation of the iPhone will bring significant upgrades including new colors, better battery performance, a switch from the Apple's proprietary lightning connector to the USB-C, faster charging and highly improved camera

So what are the biggest iPhone 15 rumors and leaks? For one, it looks like Apple will finally embrace USB-C charging and ditch the Lightning port. The Dynamic Island is also likely coming to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and we could see bigger batteries across the board along with camera upgrades.

Is the iPhone 15 going to be thinner?
According to CADs obtained by 9to5Mac and later corroborated by Mark Gurman, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will have bezels that measure a record-breaking 1.5 mm. Due to the implementation of LIPO (low-injection pressure over-molding), Apple can drastically reduce the bezel's size.

Is iPhone 15 a big upgrade?
Let's start with the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. As has been expected, those phones will look similar to the current models but add major camera improvements and the A16 chip from the iPhone 14 Pro line. They'll also swap out the current Lightning connector for USB-C.


Apple really wants to upsell the planet, which is why all eyes (and most of the marketing) will be on the iPhone 15 Pro, highlights of which will include: A high-end periscopic telephoto system. A much faster 3nm A17 Bionic processor. A new titanium frame.

Will iPhone 15 be completely different?
Other than that, the new iPhones will be quite similar to last year's model, though there will be subtle differences, including a new, "action" button, slightly more curved front glass on the front and a titanium chassis on the Pro models.

How will the iPhone 15 be better than the 14?
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 14: Biggest upgrades to expect | Tom's Guide
We don't expect the overall look of the iPhone 15 to differ radically from the iPhone 14, but we could see some notable changes. These include a customizable Action button in place of a mute switch on certain models and curved edges on the back of the phone.

Will iPhone 15 change shape?
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the standard iPhone 15 will replace the notch with the Dynamic Island, and the iPhone 15 Pro will have significantly thinner bezels. This, plus camera and material upgrades might also hike up the price.


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New Card holder for Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Ultra: MagSave Wallet Case with Stand for iPhone 15 Pro Max

31st August, 2023 - Auckland, New Zealand,  @davidlim

New Card holder for Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 15 Ultra:  
MagSave Wallet Case with Stand for iPhone 15 Pro Max

This sleek and stylish wallet is the perfect way to keep your essentials organized and secure. It's made with durable PU leather and features a slim, lightweight design that slides easily in-and-out of your pocket. 

The Space Saving iPhone Wallet has a strong built-in magnet that allows you to attach it to the back of your iPhone or MagSafe case effortlessly. It can also stand your iPhone in portrait, landscape, and suspension modes, making it perfect for watching videos or browsing the web.

The Space Saving iPhone Wallet can hold up to 3 cards, such as credit cards, ID cards, or business cards. The cards are completely hidden inside the wallet, so you don't have to worry about them falling out. To take a card out, simply unfold the magnetic covers.

The Space Saving iPhone Wallet is the perfect way to stay organized and stylish on the go. Order yours today!

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MagSafe 5,000mAh, 18.5 Watt, Magnetic Battery Bank, W5 Dux Ducis #powerbank, #batterybank, #MagSafe, #appleiPhone14 #iPhoone15Ultra

31st August, 2023:  Auckland, New Zealand @davidlim

Duzzona magnetic powerbank 5,000 mAh with wireless charging function (MagSafe, Qi) USB-C 20W white (W4)

The Duzzon W4 magnetic power bank is an energy storage with a capacity of 5000mAh with the possibility of wireless charging, thanks to which we can achieve fast wireless charging with a power of up to 15W (7.5W in MagSafe technology *). The device is compatible with all smartphones equipped with inductive charging in the Qi and MagSafe standard. Thanks to its small dimensions, it will also be suitable for the smallest iPhones from the 12 and 13 series. There are also standard sensors, such as overvoltage and overload protection. The Powerbank is able to charge 2 devices simultaneously - wirelessly and from the USB-C port, with the maximum power of wired charging being 20W! The powerbank is charged via the USB Type C port.

* Charging in the MagSafe standard works only with phones that support this technology (iPhone 12 series and newer)

Specification:
Model: W4. Product Color: White
Packed in the original packaging
Wireless (Qi, MagSafe) and wired charging possible
Output Port: 1. Weight: 127g
Capacity: 5,000mAh (18.5 Wh)
Connector Type: USB Type "C"
Wireless charging output power: 5W, 7.5W (MagSafe), 10W, 15W
USB-C wired charging output power: 5V / 3A; 9V / 2.22A; 12V / 1.67A (20W max)
Type-C input voltage: 5V / 3A, 9V / 2A
Dimensions: 95.8 x 64 x 15 mm
Weight: 127g



Set contains:
1 x Powerbank W4
1 x charging cable
1 x User Manual

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Maxium Power: 20 Watt
Wireless Charging Standard: MagSafe and Qi

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Power User Tips: What are the difference betwwn Apple iPad 7th Gena nd iPad 9th Gen?

31st August, 2023


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What are the difference betwwn Apple iPad 7th Gena nd iPad 9th Gen?

As you can see, the iPad 9th Gen has a number of upgrades over the iPad 7th Gen, including a faster processor, more RAM, more storage options, a better front-facing camera, and longer battery life. It also supports the latest version of iOS, which means it will be eligible for software updates for longer.

If you're looking for the best possible iPad experience, the iPad 9th Gen is the better choice. However, if you're on a budget, the iPad 7th Gen is still a great option.

Here is a more detailed comparison of the two models:

• Size: Both models have a 10.2-inch display, but the iPad 9th Gen is slightly heavier and thicker.
• Processing power: The iPad 9th Gen has a much faster processor than the iPad 7th Gen, thanks to the A13 Bionic chip. This means that the iPad 9th Gen will be able to handle more demanding tasks, such as gaming and video editing.
• RAM: The iPad 9th Gen has 3GB of RAM, while the iPad 7th Gen has 2GB of RAM. This means that the iPad 9th Gen will be able to multitask more smoothly.
• Storage: The iPad 9th Gen is available with 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB of storage, while the iPad 7th Gen is only available with 32GB or 128GB of storage.
• Cameras: The iPad 9th Gen has a 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, while the iPad 7th Gen has an 8MP front camera. The iPad 9th Gen's front camera is better for video calls and taking selfies, thanks to Center Stage, which automatically pans the camera to keep you in the frame as you move around.
• Battery life: The iPad 9th Gen has a slightly longer battery life than the iPad 7th Gen, thanks to its more efficient processor.
• iOS version supported: The iPad 9th Gen supports the latest version of iOS, which means it will be eligible for software updates for longer.

Overall, the iPad 9th Gen is a significant upgrade over the iPad 7th Gen. It has a faster processor, more RAM, more storage options, a better front-facing camera, longer battery life, and supports the latest version of iOS. If you're looking for the best possible iPad experience, the iPad 9th Gen is the better choice.