Tag: Software
Opera: new DMA rules a chance “to put pressure” on Apple to open up for all
It looks like Apple‘s enclosed ecosystem is slowly opening up—in the EU, at least. On January 25th, 2024, the Big Tech giant revealed changes to its App Store and business model given new requirements under the Digital Market Act (DMA) due to come into force in March. Apple’s announcement was…
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Google Maps is getting an AI-boosted upgrade to be an even better navigation assistant and your personal tour guide
It looks like Google is going all-in on artificial intelligence (AI), and following the rebranding of its generative AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini, it’s now bringing generative AI recommendations to Google Maps. The AI-aided recommendations will help Google Maps perform even better searches for a variety of destinations, and…
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A new, much more convenient way to join Wi-Fi networks may be coming to Windows 11 and I can’t wait
Microsoft could be releasing a new feature for Windows 11 that would make connecting to Wi-Fi networks so much quicker and easier. Users may soon be able to join new networks by scanning a QR code with the camera app, eliminating the need to muck about searching for (or remembering)…
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The Morning After: The verdict on Apple’s Vision Pro
Apple took its time to get into mixed reality/spatial computing/putting screens on your face. But finally, the Vision Pro is here. Do you need one? Probably not. Will it change the world in a year? Probably not. Is it meant for developers, wealthy Apple devotees and influencers, hoping it’ll pay…
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Windows 11 is losing Mail and Calendar apps – so you’ll have to use Outlook whether you like it or not
Microsoft has set a date to remove the Mail and Calendar applications at the end of the year from Windows 11, as well as dropping the apps from the Microsoft store. The company will also stop putting out updates or support once the year is out. So, if you haven’t…
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The Apple Vision Pro is compatible with Intel Apple Macs – even if the performance may not be the same
The Apple Vision Pro has finally launched, and if you were thinking you may have to upgrade your Mac or MacBook to use the new headset (piling on another expensive purchase onto an already very pricey device) there is some good news, as it seems like the Vision Pro headset…
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