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Are you interested in staying up-to-date with the latest technological innovations? With Copilot’s help, it’s easy to research tech trends, discover tech news, find out what’s trending on social media, and more to learn about all things tech.

Get the latest tech news

The tech world is constantly innovating and creating new products. If you’re looking for the latest tech news, Copilot can help you find top stories, whether you’re interested in general tech or a specific topic or region. Try these prompts in Copilot to stay up-to-date on the latest tech news:

What’s new in Silicon Valley?
What’s the latest news about [tech company name]?
Is [tech company name] releasing any new products this year?
What’s the latest innovation in tech?
What are the best sources to learn about innovation in tech?
What are the top tech stories in the US this week?
What are the most popular tech startups in Europe?
Can you give me a summary of today’s tech news?

Find trending hashtags

Copilot can also help you find out what’s trending on social media with specific hashtags. See what’s trending in tech with these prompts:

What are the most popular tech hashtags today?
What hashtags are trending in the software world?
What tech topics are trending on [social media platform]?
Make a list of tech event hashtags.
Make a table of tech hashtags from most popular to least popular. Include the top five accounts using each hashtag on each platform.

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Follow technology trends

Copilot can help you stay informed on the latest technology trends. Since Copilot crawls the web to answer your questions, it has access to the latest in tech discoveries, products, announcements, and more. To research and learn more about tech trends as they happen, try these prompts:

What are tech trends happening right now?
Provide the hottest recent global tech trends and arrange them by country.
What features are trending in the latest laptop models?
Make a table of the ten top tech trends happening right now. Include the people behind the trends, the experts in that area of tech, and predictions for the future.

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Discover tech news sources

Copilot can help you find the best blogs and websites to learn about the latest tech news. Try these prompts to find the best tech news outlets:

What are the most popular tech news outlets?
Which blogs post tech news every day?
What are the most reliable sources for AI research?
What podcasts should I listen to if I’m interested in learning more about the tech world?

Learn tech terms

New technology terms are constantly emerging. Copilot can quickly explain terms for you. Try these prompts in Copilot to learn about the latest technology terms:

What does machine learning mean?
Can you explain what extended reality means?
Explain what zero trust security is as if I’m five years old.
What does quantum computing mean?
How does generative AI work?

Copilot is a powerful tool for anyone looking to learn more about software and technology while staying informed about tech trends. With its ability to fetch real-time news, explore social media trends, and facilitate research, it's an invaluable resource in your quest for tech knowledge. Download the Copilot mobile app today to learn about tech and discover the latest technology while on the go.

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