Tag: Software
Bluesky is finally adding more ways to filter notifications
Bluesky has updated its notification settings so that users have more control over when and why the social media app sends them a ping. Besides more granular controls over which things will trigger a notification, you can now receive alerts for any activity from a chosen account. As a fledgling…
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It only took four years, but Windows 11 is now the most popular desktop OS – and time is running out for Windows 10
Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 for market share 52% of those using Microsoft’s desktop operating systems are now on Windows 11 That’s a hefty swing of almost 10% away from Windows 10 At long last, Windows 11 is present on more PCs globally than Windows 10, at least…
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AI can provide ’emotional clarity and confidence’ Xbox executive producer tells staff after Microsoft lays off 9,000 employees
An Xbox executive suggested that laid-off employees use AI for emotional support and career guidance The suggestion sparked backlash and led the executive to delete their LinkedIn post Microsoft has laid off 9,000 employees in recent months while investing heavily in AI. Microsoft has been hyping up its AI ambitions…
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Android 16’s answer to iOS Live Activities is coming soon – here are the apps it’ll support, including Google Maps
First-look images of Android’s upcoming Live Updates function revealed Similar feel to iOS Live Activities Live Updates is currently only functional in the latest Android 16 QPR1 beta, but should widely rolled out next quarter Google unveiled its upcoming Live Updates feature at this year’s Google I/O event back in…
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Apple and Spotify are sleepwalking into an AI music crisis – and The Velvet Sundown mess shows they need to act fast
Update, Thursday July 3: In a further twist to the story of The Velvet Sundown, we’ve been contacted by a representatives of the band who claims that “Over the past days, a number of impersonator accounts have surfaced across social media platforms, publishing fabricated statements and AI-generated imagery falsely attributed…
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Apple iOS 26: All the latest features for iPhone’s new operating system, including FaceTime updates
Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) Get ready because Apple iOS 26 (not iOS 19) is headed your way this fall with some cool new features you’ll want to try. What’s most exciting? The fresh home and lock screen redesign we’ve been waiting to…
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