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Amazon's Prime Gaming is treating members to a substantial lineup of free games this February, featuring the acclaimed BioShock Infinite: Complete Edition among a total of 20 titles. This initiative continues Prime Gaming's tradition of offering diverse gaming experiences to its subscribers at no additional cost.

Google is preparing to enhance its Messages app by introducing a "Delete for Everyone" feature for Rich Communication Services (RCS) chats. This upcoming functionality will allow users to delete sent messages not only from their own devices but also from the recipients' devices, provided all parties are using the latest version of Google Messages.

Meta is facing allegations of downloading over 81.7 terabytes of pirated books to train its artificial intelligence models, according to newly unsealed court documents. These revelations have emerged in a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by authors, including Sarah Silverman, Richard Kadrey, and Christopher Golden, who claim that Meta utilized their works without permission to develop its AI technologies.

Windows users who do not want to use Microsoft Edge have two main options: ignore the web browser as best as they can, or try to uninstall it.

Those who consider uninstalling Microsoft Edge may find out that removing Edge is only supported in the European Union and maybe a few other regions officially. Removal of Edge in other regions requires the use of third-party apps or scripts.

Security researchers have discovered that DeepSeek may be transmitting user login information to China Mobile, a state-owned telecommunications firm banned from operating in the United States due to alleged ties to the Chinese military.

In a major shift, OpenAI has removed the account requirement for using ChatGPT’s search engine, making it accessible to anyone in supported regions. This move positions ChatGPT as a serious contender to Google’s long-standing dominance in online search.

Microsoft Teams is introducing Super Resolution (SR), an AI-powered feature designed to enhance video quality, particularly in poor network conditions. Initially announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024, the feature is now available in public preview and is set for general release in March.

Malicious applications that are uploaded to Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store continue to be a problem for users worldwide. Google said that it blocked more than 2.3 million risky Android apps in 2024 alone.

Kaspersky security researchers have uncovered a recent malware attack. The goal of SparkCat, that is the name Kaspersky gave the malware, was to obtain cryptocurrency recovery codes.

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Google has officially made Gemini 2.0 Flash widely available, expanding access to developers and users across multiple platforms. Initially launched as an experimental model, Gemini 2.0 Flash has been refined to offer better performance and efficiency.

Valve has introduced a new warning system on Steam to alert buyers when an early access game appears to be abandoned. This change aims to improve transparency for users who purchase games that remain in development for extended periods without updates.

Amazon is preparing to launch a next-generation version of Alexa, powered by advanced AI, in what is set to be its most significant upgrade in a decade. The company has reportedly resolved technical challenges that previously delayed the integration of large language models (LLMs) into Alexa, paving the way for a smarter, more conversational voice assistant.

Microsoft has updated its Edge browser for Android and iOS, allowing users to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen—a feature long requested by former Windows Phone enthusiasts. This change enhances one-handed navigation by positioning key controls within easier reach.

Recent reports have cast doubt on DeepSeek's assertion that it trained its R1 AI model for just $6 million.

ChatGPT’s integration with WhatsApp is evolving, bringing new capabilities that make AI interactions more dynamic than ever.

Google is preparing for a major shift in how users interact with Search, with AI playing a central role in its evolution.