March 2025
Windows 11’s Copilot Gets a Native Makeover with New Features
Microsoft has announced a major upgrade to its Copilot AI assistant for Windows 11, transforming it from a web-based interface into a fully native app with an improved user experience.
ExpressVPN Finally Adds a Graphical Interface to Its Linux App
ExpressVPN has officially introduced a graphical user interface (GUI) for its Linux application, a long-awaited upgrade that brings a modern and user-friendly experience to Linux users. Previously, ExpressVPN on Linux was only available via a command-line interface (CLI), making it less accessible to users unfamiliar with terminal commands.
Firefox 136 launches with vertical tabs, but one requested feature is still missing
Mozilla published a new version of its open source browser Firefox today. Firefox 136 is a big update that ships with a few highly requested features.
Highlights include support for vertical tabs out of the box, a new Smartblock Embeds feature (more about that later), redesigned sidebar, and HTTPS-First policy.
Good to know: Firefox 128.8 ESR and 115.21 ESR are also available. These extended support releases focus on bug fixes and security updates.
Firefox 134: the major changes
Vertical Tabs
Dragon Copilot: Microsoft's AI Solution Aims to Alleviate Clinician Burnout
Microsoft has unveiled Dragon Copilot, an AI-powered assistant designed to streamline healthcare administrative tasks and reduce clinician workload. This new tool builds on Nuance’s Dragon Medical One, a speech-recognition system widely used in hospitals and clinics, following Microsoft's $19.7 billion acquisition of Nuance in 2021.
Researchers Utilize Super Mario Bros. to Benchmark AI Performance
Researchers are increasingly turning to the classic video game Super Mario Bros. as a benchmark for evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) performance.
Apple's Google Lens-Like Visual Intelligence Rolls Out to iPhone 15 Pro
Apple is set to expand its Visual Intelligence feature to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with the upcoming
Windows 11: How to add JPEG-XL support officially
Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system supports a wide range of file formats by default. JPEG XL, a royalty-free open image format has not been on that default list up until now.
What is JPEG XL? The image format promises better web compatibility than JPEG, including several features that allow webmasters and users to migrate existing images to the new format:
Flora Introduces AI-Powered Infinite Canvas for Creative Professionals
Flora, an innovative startup founded by Weber Wong, has unveiled an AI-powered platform designed to revolutionize the creative process for professionals. This platform integrates top-tier text, image, and video AI models into a unified, infinite canvas, offering users unprecedented creative control and flexibility.
Apple's Major Siri Overhaul Delayed Until 2027 Amid Development Challenges
Apple's plans to release a significantly modernized version of its voice assistant, Siri, have encountered substantial delays, with the anticipated launch now pushed to 2027, aligning with the release of iOS 20. This postponement stems from various developmental challenges and internal obstacles within the company's AI division.