July 2025

Three years ago, I wrote about the launch of WhatsApp Desktop UWP app. Now, WhatsApp is killing the Windows app for a web version.

Netflix has admitted that it used generative AI to create a scene in its sci-fi show, The Eternaut. The streaming service's Co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, said the AI-powered VFX helped finish the sequence 10x faster compared to those done with regular workflows.

Microsoft has shut down its Movies and TV Store for Windows PCs and Xbox consoles. Don't worry, you can access the movies and shows that you paid for.

When you use a Windows laptop, you have probably connected it to several wireless networks in the past. At home or work, at the coffee shop, airport, during a train commute, or elsewhere. This usually means signing in to wireless networks that often require passwords, and sometimes troubleshooting WiFi connection issues.

Google releases security updates for its Android operating system regularly, but it is not uncommon for novel vulnerabilities to affect even the most recent versions of Android. It seems unlikely that this is changing with the merging of ChromeOS and Android, which Google announced just recently.

Peacock has announced that it is increasing its subscription prices by $3. This is the third price hike in 3 years.

The cheapest plan, which is the ad-supported Peacock Premium plan, will cost $10.99 per month (up from $7.99/month). Peacock Premium Plus, which is the ad-free subscription, will cost $16.99 per month (up from $13.99). The new prices come into effect from July 23.

OpenAI has announced its ChatGPT agent, which can use your computer to perform tasks for you. Assign it a task, it will start it and finish it without your intervention.

Ever since AI services became popular, AI-generated images are practically unavoidable. DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature that lets you hide the AI slop.

CD Project Red has announced Update 2.3 for Cyberpunk 2077. The update will be available later today.

With Windows 10 reaching end of support in three months, millions of Windows 10 need to answer a simple question: what should I do if the PC does not meet Windows 11's system requirements?