September 2024
Windows 11 AI features are coming to Intel PCs this November
The 2024 feature update for Windows 11 is a confusing one. Released already for Copilot+ PCs, it is still unclear when it is going to basically all existing Windows 11 devices.
Only ARM-based PCs are Copilot+ PCs at the time of writing. Intel and AMD have not released their new lines of processors yet.
Report alleges that microphones on devices are used for "Active Listening" to deliver targeted ads
A report suggests that a major advertising company has used the microphone of devices to spy on users to deliver targeted ads. A report published by 404 Media spills the beans about the controversy.
The article is behind a paywall, but here's what it talks about.
Firefox 130: Translate improvements, automatic Picture-in-Picture mode, and security fixes
Mozilla has released Firefox 130 Stable today. The new version of Firefox introduces several new features, including the already reviewed automatic Picture-in-Picture mode, improvements to the browser's translate feature, and a new Firefox Labs section for trying out new features early.
The new version fixes security issues on top of that. There is also Firefox 130 for Android, and the new Firefox 131 Beta / Dev, and Firefox 132 Nightly. Last but not least, it is the last round of updates for Firefox 115 ESR as it is being replaced by Firefox 128 ESR after this release.
The Windows Windows App is real - replacing Remote Desktop app
Microsoft is once again shifting things around and making things confusing for users of its products. After the Microsoft Teams debacle, it is now renaming the Remote Desktop app to the Windows app on some platforms.
On Windows, it is launching the Windows App without replacing classic remote desktop apps, at least for now it seems.