The Weekly Download #95: New Giveaway

Hey , it’s Sunday, July 27.

If you’re wondering where we’ve been the past couple of weeks, well, that’s a fair question. I could give you the long answer, but the truth of the matter is that I just needed a couple of weeks to recharge my batteries. That’s it, plain and simple.

Running a newsletter isn’t all that difficult. I mean, this isn’t a coal mine, and I’m certainly not developing the “black lung.” But when you factor in all the emails, planning, and everything else in between, it does take a toll on you mentally.

Now that I’ve had a couple of weeks to reset, I’m more fired up than ever to dive back in and deliver the stuff you signed up for. Thanks for your patience.

Alright, and we’re off!

🤑 GIVEAWAY

You didn’t think I would come back from a two-week hiatus empty-handed, right? Nope, not on my watch.

The folks at BLUETTI seriously love you guys because they’re back at again with another giveaway for KnowTechie readers. This time around, we’re giving away a BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Portable Power Station.

Enter the giveaway by clicking this link or clicking the button below. You can gain more entries by completing additional actions on the checklist. The giveaway is running now through August 28. Good luck!

📝 How-To

How to Block AI-Generated Images in DuckDuckGo

AI-generated images are flooding the internet, and sometimes you just want the real thing. DuckDuckGo has rolled out a new filter that lets you hide synthetic images from your search results. Here’s how to use it:

1. Go to DuckDuckGo.com in your browser.

2. Search for any image (like “adorable ducks riding bicycles”).

3. Click on the Images tab at the top of the results page.

4. Find the menu labeled AI images above your image results.

5. Select Hide from the dropdown to block AI-generated images.

Changed your mind? Just switch the filter back to Show to see AI images again.

The filter isn’t perfect, but it makes it a lot easier to find authentic photos without wading through algorithm-generated fakes. Big search engines like Google and Microsoft don’t have this yet—so DuckDuckGo is leading the way for now.

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⚡ Fast Five

1.) OpenAI set to launch powerful GPT-5 AI model as early as August
OpenAI also plans to release smaller, lighter versions called GPT-5 mini and GPT-5 nano. [LINK]

2.) ChatGPT Retains Title as Most Downloaded App Globally in June
The widespread adoption of AI chatbots like ChatGPT signals a shift toward AI-integrated consumer apps for daily use. [LINK]

3.) Samsung Secures $16.5 Billion Chip Supply Deal
Samsung Electronics signed a $16.5 billion contract to supply semiconductors to a major global firm, likely Tesla. [LINK]

4.) China Proposes Global AI Cooperation Organization
Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for a global group to boost international cooperation on AI, announcing the proposal at the World AI Conference in Shanghai. [LINK].

5.) Spanish Teenager Investigated Over AI-Generated Deepfake Images
AI deepfakes show we need better laws and ethics to protect people, because obviously, people are horrible. [LINK]

💾 Extra Bytes

Amazon is launching an affordable version of Kindle Colorsoft [LINK]

Google’s new AI feature lets you virtually try on clothes [LINK]

X will use Community Notes to find which posts are well-liked [LINK]

Instagram updates privacy settings to protect kids from adults [LINK]

Google’s AI push drives big profits amid rising costs and legal issues [LINK]

Thanks for reading!

Alright! Thanks for getting all the way to the end. Until next week…….

-Kevin

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