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Google fires more employees over protest of cloud contract with Israel

The company has now fired around 50 employees over the protests, a group representing them says.

Axios · Apr 23, 2024

PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11

Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.

Windows Central · Apr 22, 2024

Microsoft accused of "quietly wrapping apps... with some malware-looking .NET executable wrapper," but tech giant says it's just a new Store installer

Microsoft just changed how you install apps through the web-based version of the Microsoft Store. The new experience reduces the required number of clicks but has caused some controversy.

Windows Central · Apr 22, 2024

The Windows 10 Settings app is the latest attack vector Microsoft will use to push you to sign up for a cloud account

Microsoft has started testing a notification in the Windows 10 Settings app that encourages you to use a Microsoft account.

Windows Central · Apr 18, 2024

What are Progressive Web Apps (PWAs), and how do you install them on Windows 11?

On Windows 11, you can use Microsoft Edge to install any website or web tool as a Progressive Web App (PWA), and here is how you can complete this task.

Windows Central · Apr 18, 2024

Google Drive dark mode: How to turn on this long-awaited feature in 4 clicks

Bless the stars! Google Drive finally has a dark mode, and in a few simple steps, you can turn it on and save yourself from eye strain.

Laptop · Apr 18, 2024

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 may have just leaked with this key spec

A mystery device with a 650mAh battery showed up on a couple certification websites. Evidence suggests it could be the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 18, 2024

Google preps mysterious Assistant feature for the Pixel Tablet

Google appears to be working on a fresh way to interact with Pixel Tablets called "Look and Sign," and it appears to be related to "Look and Talk" on the Nest Hub Max.

Android Central · Apr 17, 2024

Google Photos preps 'Collections' tab and new a spring cleaning feature

Code in Google Photos on Android spilled a tab revamp and more coming for user galleries.

Android Central · Apr 17, 2024

Google's bullying is predictable, self-defeating, and barely justifiable

Just as Google's anti-Canada policy put journalists out of work to protect the bottom line, its CJPA policy to block California links in its home state will have a devastating impact on the state's news orgs. It'll also hurt Google's credibility, and the blow will be self-inflicted.

Android Central · Apr 17, 2024