GOG has introduced a security feature to protect user accounts from being hacked. You can now set up two-factor authentication via any app on Android or iOS. SMS-based 2FA is considered highly […]
According to a report, some hidden code within the Android 16 beta suggests that Google may introduce a feature reminiscent of Apple's StandBy Mode. This option would allow devices in standby to […]
Microsoft has announced some new customization options that are coming to its Xbox consoles. These improvements are designed to personalize the user experience, and remove unwanted content from the home screen. Users […]
In 2020, Microsoft came under investigation from authorities in the European Union regarding its bundling of Teams with Office 365. Teams' rival Slack had complained that Microsoft had an unfair advantage because […]
Google is making an important change to Chrome on Windows. The browser will no longer run with administrator privileges by default. This change is designed with the intent to protect users from […]
A week ago, Epic Games was celebrating its impending return to iOS. But now, it has announced that its Fortnite submission to the App Store has been rejected by Apple. A U.S. […]
Nintendo has officially announced the technical specifications of the Switch 2. The handheld gaming console uses a custom SoC powered by Nvidia's Ampere architecture. The Switch 2 features a GPU that has […]
Microsoft has announced yet another new feature for its Copilot app for Windows. You can invoke it with your voice simply by saying the phrase, “Hey, Copilot!”. This may remind users of […]
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT users can now access GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models. The good news is that GPT-4.1 mini is available for free users. Techcrunch reports that the new […]
Microsoft is set to shelve Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, when it reaches its end of its support date. The company had announced in January that it would discontinue Microsoft 365 […]
Researchers from ETH Zurich have uncovered a new class of vulnerabilities linked to Intel processors. They were able to bypass Intel's defenses against Spectre. Spectre is a class of vulnerabilities that was […]
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) continues to open up new avenues in Apple's ecosystem. Now, thanks to the DMA, users in Europe can finally use PayPal's tap-to-pay contactless payment method. iOS users […]
YouTube is changing the way how its app for TVs and consoles display videos on your homepage. The streaming service has opted to place Shorts instead of content from your subscriptions. This […]
The Google search app's icon has changed slightly. It no longer uses a solid color pattern, instead it now has a gradient effect. Though the design has changed, the colors of the […]
Valve is expanding the reach of its open-source SteamOS by announcing a new compatibility rating system for third-party devices that run on its Linux-based operating system. Steam already has a rating system […]
Apple's struggles against antitrust agencies continue. This time, Brazil has declared its App Store's anti-steering rules as illegal. Brazil antitrust regulator, CADE, said that Apple's transaction fees are unfair to developers, and […]
Microsoft is finding new ways to promote its AI assistant, Copilot. A new update to the Copilot app for Windows has added a shortcut in the right-click context menu. Users will now […]
Microsoft is developing a new feature for its Teams platform, dubbed ‘Enhanced Meeting Protection’. As the name suggests, it is aimed at safeguarding information, to be precise it is designed to prevent […]
U.S. lawmakers have voiced concerns over the United Kingdom's recent order to compel Apple to create a backdoor to its end-to-end encryption. In February 2025, Apple announced that it had disabled its […]
Paradox Interactive has announced the highly anticipated grand strategy game: Europa Universalis 5. This long-awaited sequel to EU4 promises to redefine the strategic landscape, offering players a vast array of complex systems […]
Microsoft is set to make an important change to the Windows 11 Start Menu. It will soon allow users to search for and install applications from the Microsoft Store, without opening the […]
Apple is planning to integrate third-party AI search providers such as Perplexity and Anthropic in its Safari browser. The news comes straight from the company's Senior Vice President, Eddy Cue. Cue testified […]
Microsoft completed its monumental $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on October 13, 2023. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission attempted to block the deal in June 2023, but a U.S. Court allowed […]
Spotify is rolling out a series of updates to enhance the user experience, particularly for Premium users. One of the notable features that has been announced is the '30-Day Snooze' option. This […]
Google has introduced a new feature called "Simplify" in its iOS app. It is an AI-powered feature which uses Gemini to help users better understand complex texts found online. Users may encounter […]
OpenAI's latest AI models seem to have a big problem. A report reveals that the GPT o3 and o4-mini are producing misinformation at an alarming rate. AI-generated misinformation, aka hallucinations, are common […]
In a recent announcement, Rockstar Games confirmed a delay in the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, which resulted in a wave of mixed emotions among fans. To soften the […]
The legal challenges facing Apple’s App Store policies continue to mount. A new class-action lawsuit was filed by law firm, Hagens Berman, The plaintiff in the case is Pure Sweat Basketball Inc., […]
Microsoft has announced a remaster of the first game in the Gears of War franchise. The game has been titled Gears of War: Reloaded. Gears of War was released in 2006 was […]
Microsoft has made a change to its email service to reduce spoofing, phishing, and spam activity. The new rules are designed to filter bulk emails that are sent to Outlook users, this […]
The Windows 11 24H2 update is now broadly available for users. Microsoft took its time to delay the rollout to fix various issues that have been plaguing the latest version since it […]
Nvidia launched its latest RTX 5060 Ti graphics cards last month. But the 8GB model is said to suffer from a major flaw. A report by Computer Base reveals performance disparities in […]
Microsoft has officially retired Skype today. This decision was announced at the end of February. Skype was once so popular that Microsoft acquired it for $8.5 Billion in 2011. But the voice […]
Microsoft has announced a significant price increase for its Xbox consoles and accessories effective immediately and on a global scale. The Xbox price hike follows Sony's PlayStation 5 price hike, which was […]
Google is rolling out an update for its Gemini app that adds a quality-of-life feature. Users can now access the AI assistant directly from their home screens, bypassing the need to navigate […]
Microsoft Bing's usage is gaining popularity among users. The company has to thank Copilot for its growth. According to Microsoft's FY25 Q3 earnings report, there was a significant focus on cloud services […]
Google has launched a new feature that allows users to react to emails with emojis in Gmail. This change aims to make email communication feel more like chatting on popular messaging platforms […]
Recently, a report revealed that Google may soon release a child-friendly artificial intelligence version of its Gemini AI assistant. Now, more details have emerged about the app. The Kids version of the […]
Apple has been dealt a major blow in its lawsuit versus Epic Games. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said the tech giant had violated the law as an executive lied under oath about […]
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT Search, primarily to assist users with their purchases. The search engine, which debuted last year, has been gaining popularity on a steady basis. […]
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