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See allGoogle announces extended repair program for Pixel 7a
Google has confirmed that certain models of the Pixel 7a are affected by a battery issue. A support page on the company's website mentions that battery swelling could happen on some devices. […]
EU fines Apple €500 Million and Meta €200 Million under Digital Markets Act
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect two years ago, but no companies were sanctioned under the law until now. The European Union has slapped a hefty fine on Apple and […]
WhatsApp introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to improve user security
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy. This option has been designed to enhance security for users engaged in personal chats, and group conversations. Though often criticized due to […]
Apple Intelligence's website no longer says "available now", here's why
Apple has made an important change to its web page that advertises Apple Intelligence features. The page no longer says that the AI-powered tech is "available now". The reason why this happened […]

WhatsApp introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to improve user security
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy. This option has been designed to enhance security for users engaged in personal chats, and group conversations. Though often criticized due to […]

How to block Meta AI from using your Instagram or Facebook posts for training
Meta, parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, started a wider rollout of its artificial intelligence Meta AI last month. While there is no option currently to disable the AI in WhatsApp, […]

Meta didn't want Apple Intelligence in its apps for iOS
Apple Intelligence turned many heads when it launched with iOS 18 in October 2024. However, users of Meta's popular apps may find themselves at a disadvantage. You cannot access Apple Intelligence features […]

FTC v. Meta antitrust trial: Meta says it is not a monopoly
The antitrust trial between the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and Meta has begun. And Facebook's parent company has denied that it is a monopoly. As The Verge writes, the FTC had dragged […]
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EU fines Apple €500 Million and Meta €200 Million under Digital Markets Act
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect two years ago, but no companies were sanctioned under the law until now. The European Union has slapped a hefty fine on Apple and […]

Apple Intelligence's website no longer says "available now", here's why
Apple has made an important change to its web page that advertises Apple Intelligence features. The page no longer says that the AI-powered tech is "available now". The reason why this happened […]

iPadOS 19 will reportedly be more like macOS
Apple is reportedly working on some big changes in iPadOS 19. The upcoming release has been designed to make the tablet operating system more like macOS. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, this […]

Apple Maps on the web exits beta, adds support for Android devices
Apple has officially launched the web version of Apple Maps, marking the end of its beta phase, which began last year. The service debuted for desktop and tablet web browsers, but now […]
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Microsoft warns users about AI-Driven scams that target Quick Assist
Microsoft has warned its users to beware of potential dangers of using the Quick Assist app, a tool designed for remote access. The company reports that cybercriminals are exploiting artificial intelligence techniques […]

Microsoft revamps Game Bar on Windows, adds improved cloud gaming capabilities
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to the Xbox Game Bar on Windows, introducing a more streamlined user interface and enhancing cloud gaming functionalities. This update aims to provide gamers with […]

Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update due to audio compatibility issues
Microsoft has temporarily blocked the rollout of the Windows 11 24H2 update for devices utilizing Dirac Audio software due to identified compatibility issues that disrupt audio output. This decision aims to prevent […]

OneNote for Windows 10 to be discontinued by 2025
Microsoft has officially announced plans to discontinue support for OneNote for Windows 10, the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of its popular note-taking application, in October 2025. This decision is part of […]
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Amazon is set to launch Linux-based Vega OS for its TVs to replace Fire OS
Amazon is preparing to announce a big change that could impact its smart device ecosystem. The company is by developing a new operating system called Vega OS, to replace the existing Android-based […]

Could Amazon's 'Buy for Me' redefine the future of online shopping?
Amazon is taking artificial intelligence to the next-level with its newly announced “Buy for me” feature. This innovative functionality allows users to purchase items from third-party retailers without leaving the Amazon app […]

Amazon: disables local processing of Alexa voice requests today
As an Amazon Echo customer, you may have had access to an option that processed your voice input locally on the device instead of on Amazon servers. Echo customers had to enable […]

Amazon: just getting started with Prime Video ads, highlights interactive advertisement
Advertisement is slowly but steadily taking over streaming. Previously, you subscribed to streaming services to get an ad-free experience. Now, you pay to get an experience that includes ads at its core, […]

X Restricts Signal.me Links, Prompting User Backlash
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is currently blocking users from posting links to Signal.me, a domain used for secure direct messaging via the Signal app. Attempts to share these links […]

Elon Musk's xAI Unveils Grok 3: The 'Smartest AI on Earth'
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has officially unveiled its latest flagship AI model, Grok 3, positioning it as the "smartest AI on Earth." This announcement marks a significant milestone in the […]

X (former Twitter) to launch peer-to-peer payments in 2024
Elon Musk's plan to turn X, formerly known as Twitter, into an "everything" app is going to pick up speed in 2024. In a new post on the official X Business blog […]

Musk clarified the EU vs X debates
Due to the sharing on Twitter during the Hamas events, the EU issued a series of warnings to Elon Musk, and the question of whether is Twitter leaving Europe started to echo […]
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This unofficial open source YouTube Music app gives you the best experience
Google's video hosting and streaming service YouTube offers one of the largest selections of music videos and playlists on the planet. You can listen to the music for free, if you do […]

YouTube updates Shorts view count methodology to align with industry standards
YouTube has announced a significant update to the way views are counted for its Shorts platform. Starting March 31, 2025, YouTube will begin counting a view each time a Short starts to […]

YouTube may introduce customizable audio quality for Premium subscribers
YouTube is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow users to adjust the audio quality while watching videos. There is a catch, this option could be exclusively available for subscribers of […]

Google pushing "Ad blockers violate YouTube's Terms of Service" banners on YouTube
It has been almost a year since Google started to implement changes on YouTube to block content blockers on the platform. The fight against adblockers started in 2023 with "Ad blockers are […]
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Yahoo Answers will cease to exist on May 4th, 2021
If you have been to the Yahoo Answers website recently, you may have noticed a big banner at the top stating that the site will be shut down on May 4th, 2021. […]

Farewell Yahoo Groups! Shutting down on December 15, 2020
Yahoo announced this week that it will shut down Yahoo Groups on December 15, 2020. Yahoo Group users are informed by Yahoo via email about the shutdown timeline. Dear Yahoo Group Moderators […]

It is time to opt out of Yahoo Mail email scanning
Yahoo Mail and AOL Mail, which both fly under the Oath banner, a Verizon owned company, scan emails that arrive in user inboxes to improve advertisement targeting. An article published by The […]

The end of Yahoo Groups? Not quite yet but close
Yahoo announced far-reaching changes to the company's Yahoo Groups service recently. The changes affect the visibility of groups, uploaded content, and upload functionality. Yahoo Groups was one of the world's largest discussion […]

Google announces extended repair program for Pixel 7a
Google has confirmed that certain models of the Pixel 7a are affected by a battery issue. A support page on the company's website mentions that battery swelling could happen on some devices. […]

OpenAI is interested in buying Chrome from Google
The Department of Justice's ongoing antitrust trial against Google took a surprise turn. The DoJ had asked Nick Turley, OpenAI's ChatGPT chief, to testify, and he confirmed that the company is willing […]

Google Gemini Live video and screen sharing features are now free for all Android users
Gemini Live has been making headlines for a while, ever since Project Astra was announced last May at I/O 2024. Google says that the feedback that it received from users were so […]

Google is ending support for country-code Google domains like google.fr or google.co.uk
Traditionally, Google has maintained a large number of country-code domains such as google.de or google.co.jp to better distinguish between American-English Google users and users who wanted localized search results. Soon, users from […]