Nest Protect finally gets added to the Google Home app The Google Home app gets smoke and CO support T3 · Jan 20, 2025
Instagram tries to capitalize on TikTok uncertainty with new 'Edits' app Meta's building quite the reputation for trying to steal users while their competitors are down. Android Central · Jan 20, 2025
TikTok Users Post Heartfelt Goodbye Videos Before App 'Goes Dark' on Sunday TikTok creators are sharing heartfelt farewells as the app faces a U.S. shutdown on Sunday. Latin Times · Jan 18, 2025
How to manage personal info saved on Microsoft Edge On Windows 11, Microsoft Edge can save personal details like phone number, name, address, email, etc., to later help you fill out forms, checkout, and sign up for new services faster, but if the feature is not surfacing the correct info, or you don't want to use the feature, here's… Windows Central · Jan 17, 2025
Your Microsoft 365 subscription cost is going up for the first time in 12 years — but don't worry, it now includes a "monthly allotment" of Copilot Microsoft has announced that it is increasing the price of its Microsoft 365 Personal and Home subscriptions for the first time in 12 years, and is also adding Copilot. Windows Central · Jan 17, 2025
Will Donald Trump save TikTok from Joe Biden? He’s going to try Analysis: Trump sees halting the bipartisan TikTok ban as an easy way to show he’s delivering results. He’s probably right, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025
With a US ban almost here, what can save TikTok? TikTok still has a few options to stop Sunday's ban. Android Central · Jan 16, 2025
So…Is TikTok Really Getting Banned? The Supreme Court appears poised to uphold a ban on the app, but many creators aren't so sure. Reason · Jan 15, 2025
Microsoft 365 users still on Windows 10 will be out of luck when Windows 10 is retired in October Windows 10 Microsoft 365 users are in for some bad news in October unless they upgrade before then. Tom’s Hardware · Jan 15, 2025
TikTok ban latest: Chinese app back after Trump promises to restore it but US redownloads not available During his first administration, Trump pushed for a TikTok ban over national security concerns with China in 2020 The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025
Microsoft stops tricking people into using Bing instead of Google, at least on Chrome Google accused Microsoft of attempting to deceive people recently with a Bing interface that looks like the UI of Google. Microsoft appears to have rolled back the interface. Windows Central · Jan 15, 2025
Microsoft renders Mail & Calendar apps inoperable as it forces users over to the new Outlook on Windows Microsoft announced last year that it would be retiring the Windows Mail & Calendar apps in favor of the new Outlook at the end of 2024. As of January 1, these apps are no longer functional and will refuse to send or receive any more emails. Windows Central · Jan 15, 2025
Critical macOS flaw puts your data and cameras at risk — update right now The patch for this macOS flaw is available now but you'll need to update your system to install it. Tom’s Guide · Jan 14, 2025
From Ban To Buyout: What Next For TikTok In The US? TikTok faces an imminent shutdown in the United States after Congress passed a law last year forcing its Chinses owner ByteDance to either sell the platform or close it by this Sunday. International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025
Windows Central · Jan 14, 2025 A secret UI project resurfaces from the 'Microsoft Graveyard' to spruce up Edge with a modern Windows 11 aesthetic Microsoft is working on a new project called Phoenix. The project will revamp Microsoft Edge's look and feel to align with Windows 11's modern appeal and aesthetics.
The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025 TikTok is holding out for Trump to reverse ban More than 170 million people in the US use TikTok
Windows Central · Jan 10, 2025 Microsoft, Google, and Meta work together once again, this time to help browser development Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Opera joined the newly formed Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers initiative to help fund browser development.
Mic · Jan 10, 2025 How to Secure Your Videos In Case TikTok Really Does Gets Banned Exploration of the potential TikTok ban in the U.S., including steps for users to back up their videos ahead of time.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 10, 2025 Ken Paxton files second lawsuit against TikTok for exposing minors to explicit content The attorney general argues that the social media company violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by listing itself as appropriate for children.
Android Central · Jan 9, 2025 Google Photos might bring a fast, easy way to see the best Memories Google was spotted testing a way for users to show more of a specific person in Memories.
The Guardian - US · Jan 9, 2025 Google and Microsoft donate $1m each to Trump’s inaugural fund Tech giants follow footsteps of other major companies, including Amazon, Meta, OpenAI and Uber
Windows Central · Jan 9, 2025 Microsoft backtracks DALL-E 3 AI's 'PR16' upgrade after backlash as Grok gets an Unhinged Mode: "Bing has become useless" Microsoft rolled back a major DALL-E 3 update for Bing Image Creator after receiving overwhelming backlash from users citing a degraded experience with slow generation speeds and low-quality images.
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Meta tries letting Facebook Marketplace users view eBay listings as way to resolve EU charges Meta says it will allow some Facebook users to view eBay listings on its Marketplace service
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025 Campaigners Fear Spike In Hate Speech As Meta Lifts Restrictions Tech giant Meta has rolled back restrictions around topics such as gender and sexual identity, a sweeping move advocacy groups fear will fuel hate speech.
Windows Central · Jan 8, 2025 Forget Microsoft's stringent 4GB Windows 11 requirement — A daring developer runs the OS on just 184MB of RAM, "possibly a record," but its usability remains anyone's guess Industrious developer NTDEV recently managed to run Windows 11 on less than 200MB of RAM, prompting users to question its functionality.