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Microsoft Edge started 2024 with a 'new' name. The browser starts 2025 asking for beta testers.
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Microsoft Edge on iOS is now accepting beta testers. You can sign up to try early versions of the app and provide feedback to Microsoft through Apple TestFlight.
Google CEO urges "scrappy" tactics now ChatGPT is synonymous with AI
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently highlighted the company's 2025 plans centered on AI including building and shipping faster, though it might be "scrappy."
The best native Windows on Arm apps
By Zac Bowden last updated
Arm-native apps Your new Windows on Arm PC needs some apps! These are the top apps that are optimized for your device.
How to hide specific Settings pages on Windows 11
By Mauro Huculak last updated
In this guide, I'll teach how to hide pages from Windows 11 settings using the Group Policy Editor and Registry.
DOOM asks, "Are you human?" after years of us asking "Will it play DOOM?"
By Sean Endicott published
Gaming A new CAPTCHA has you play a short game of DOOM rather than click images or identify squiggly letters.
Microsoft designer shares first look at 'dynamic wallpaper' plans for Windows 11 — but have they already been scrapped?
By Zac Bowden published
Windows 11 A Microsoft designer has shared the work they did for a new dynamic wallpaper feature on Windows 11.
Google AI Studio boss says AGI will "look a lot like a product release" after Sam Altman claimed the benchmark would pass with surprisingly little societal impact
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI Google AI Studio's product manager, Logan Kilpatrick recently indicated that artificial super intelligence (ASI) is achievable without a keen focus on intermediate products or model releases.
Microsoft stacks Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD chips against (last year's) MacBooks in updated benchmarks
By Sean Endicott published
Laptop Microsoft shared benchmarks and comparisons of Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD processors this week. Here's how they stack up against MacBooks and other systems.
Bluesky saw a 763% rise in users in 2024, including 13 million new users in just the past month and a half
By Sean Endicott published
Apps Bluesky gained 22.9 million users in 2024. The social media platform also rolled out key features, including basics such as hashtag support and unique options like starter packs.
"They'll have bio's and profile pictures": Meta is gearing up to unleash a wave of AI-powered personas, set to redefine Facebook's social engagement
By Kevin Okemwa published
AI A new report suggests Meta wants to integrate AI-generated characters into Facebook to bolster engagement by generating and sharing AI-powered content on the platform.
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