Amazon could ditch Android for some OS you probably haven't heard of Amazon is reportedly planning to ditch Android for its own Fire OS replacement, finally breaking free from Google's shackles. Android Central · Nov 10, 2023
Temporarily blocking its employees from accessing ChatGPT over security and privacy concerns, Microsoft responds Microsoft employees were briefly restricted from accessing ChatGPT on Thursday due to "security and data concerns." Windows Central · Nov 10, 2023
Amazon set to ditch Android in ‘all devices’ — and it's starting with Fire TV Amazon is reportedly developing a new web-first operating system codenamed "Vega". Tom’s Guide · Nov 10, 2023
Google Chrome gains a dedicated deals hub on Search to take on Microsoft Edge, just in time for Black Friday Google is shipping a plethora of shopping-focused features to its browser Chrome. The goal behind these new additions is to make the shopping experience seamless for users by making it easy to identify good deals and track prices. Windows Central · Nov 8, 2023
Microsoft will let you uninstall even more built-in Windows 11 apps soon Microsoft is back with a new Windows 11 preview build for Insiders in the Dev Channel. Today's build is 23585 and introduces the ability to uninstall more built-in Windows 11 apps. Windows Central · Nov 8, 2023
Ex-Meta Engineer Raises Alarm On Teen Safety, Sparks Legislative Attention Former Meta engineer’s testimony before U.S. Senate subcommittee put spotlight back on tech giant’s responsibilities Zenger · Nov 8, 2023
Alexa Emergency Assist — what it is, how much it costs, and how it could save your life Alexa Emergency Assist is a subscription service that works with any Amazon Echo device connected to the internet. Saying "Alexa, call for help" will connect you with a live agent available 24/7 that can dispatch police, the fire department, or an ambulance to your home. Tom’s Guide · Nov 8, 2023
The Microsoft Authenticator app will suppress 'risky' notifications as Microsoft pushes for improved security The Microsoft Authenticator app will no longer notify users if there is a risky login attempt to their account. Windows Central · Nov 7, 2023
Former Meta engineering leader to testify before Congress on Instagram's harms to teens On the same day whistleblower Frances Haugen was testifying before Congress about the harms of Facebook and Instagram to children in the fall of 2021, Arturo Bejar, then a contractor at the social media giant, sent an email to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the same topic The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Photo Stack on Google Photos aims to clean up your library, and here's a first look A new decluttering feature for Google Photo was recently announced and now we're getting our first look. Android Central · Nov 7, 2023
Fortnite maker accuses Google of bullying and bribing to block competition to its Android app store Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people’s dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers’ expense The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Google Keep will now store your shopping lists and other Assistant notes Google Assitant is seeing changes, and Google Keep is gaining features. Android Central · Nov 6, 2023
Google Chat's new logo is finally blending in with its productivity pals Google Chat's new logo puts it in the same class as its productivity peers, a USPTO filing reveals. Android Central · Nov 6, 2023
A major update just shipped to the Files app, adding a modern touch to the archaic copy-paste progress dialogs in the stock File Explorer on Windows 11 Files is a third-party file explorer available on Windows. It just received a major update which features a redesigned UI and brand-new icons. Windows Central · Nov 6, 2023
Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023 Microsoft Edge might let you grab updates faster, but is it worth it? Microsoft has introduced a new toggle button in the Microsoft Edge Canary Channel, dubbed "Get the latest Microsoft Edge updates faster." Though it's disabled by default. It's designed to help users get updates as soon as they're available.
Windows Central · Nov 3, 2023 My favourite feature in Microsoft Edge is getting a much-needed improvement The new update brings more improvements to the split screen feature. You'll no longer need to worry about initiating the process again if you need to restart the browser. Microsoft said, "Now after the browser is restarted and the previous session is restored, the split tab will also be restored."
T3 · Nov 3, 2023 Threads will reportedly kill off its most controversial feature soon Meta made a mis-step by adding this feature with no way to opt out of it, but it looks like that's going to change
Creative Bloq · Nov 2, 2023 Google’s new domains have banished my mind to the gutter Suddenly my vocabulary is only limited to curse words.
Android Central · Nov 1, 2023 Google settles with Match, but Epic still intends to go to trial Google has concluded its antitrust lawsuit with Match, but Epic Games remains adamant about proceeding with its case.
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023 Meta offers paid ad-free version of Facebook and Instagram in the EU People in Europe can now pay not to see ads in Instagram and Facebook
The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2023 Facebook and Instagram users in Europe can pay for ad-free versions Charges of €12.99 a month smartphone users for and €9.99 for desktop introduced to comply with EU data privacy rules
Tech&Learning · Oct 27, 2023 Microsoft PowerPoint: How to Use It to Teach Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful teaching tool and this is how it can help your classroom.
Zenger · Oct 25, 2023 42 Attorneys General Unite To Sue Meta Platforms Over Addictive Features Targeting Young Users Meta faces legal challenges as attorneys general allege intentional design to retain young users
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2023 Meta 'intentionally manipulates' children to become addicted to social media, lawsuit claims 33 US states are suing the company that owns Facebook and Instagram
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023 Smirking paedophile police officer jailed after grooming 200 girls on Snapchat Lewis Edwards posed as a teenager to abuse young girls while working for South Wales Police