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Canada publishers urge Ottawa to stop Meta from blocking users’ news access

Dust-up began after law passed requiring social media companies to compensate news publishers for posting their content

The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2023

Microsoft Edge for Business will launch next week

Microsoft Edge for Business is slated to ship to general availability next week with Microsoft Edge stable version 116.

Windows Central · Aug 8, 2023

Apple is worried about digital graffiti - and has invented a system to clean it

Apple wants you to be able to clean virtual spaces in the metaverse if someone else writes all over them.

iMore · Aug 8, 2023

Microsoft just leaked a tool that lets you enable hidden Windows 11 features — and you can try it now

An app named ‘Staging Tool’ was accidentally leaked to Windows Insiders during a recent ‘Bug Bash’ event.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 3, 2023

Microsoft accidentally leaks internal tool that can enable hidden Windows 11 features

Microsoft has accidentally leaked an internal tool that can enable in-development and hidden features that are found in Insider preview builds of Windows 11.

Windows Central · Aug 2, 2023

Meta to end news access in Canada over publisher payment law

Move comes in response to Canadian legislation requiring internet giants to pay news publishers

The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2023

Changes to Google Takeout aim to loosen its grip on user data

The AGCM has "agreed" to Google's new commitments aimed at resolving its backed-up user data investigation.

Android Central · Aug 1, 2023

Meta's Threads reportedly lost half of its subscribers within a month of launch

Threads launched as Twitter/X's rival early this month, and it was a buzzy launch with 100 million sign-ups. However, a new report suggests that only some sign-ups turned in favor of Meta.

Android Central · Jul 31, 2023

Microsoft Edge mouse gestures are no longer one size fits all

Microsoft Edge Insiders can now block mouse gestures on certain websites while using the feature on other pages. The option is now in testing among those in the Canary Channel.

Windows Central · Jul 31, 2023

Windows 11 customization apps might break the Start menu

Microsoft's latest update for Windows 11, version 22H2, is causing a major issue for third-party UI customization apps, ultimately breaking the Start menu.

Windows Central · Jul 28, 2023