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Google Pixel 9a will ship with a Battery Health Assistance feature
Google is set to introduce a useful feature for Pixel phones. The company is set to introduce "Battery health assistance" starting with the Pixel 9a.
Over 100 Ryzen 7 9800X3D premature failures reported, mostly on ASRock motherboards.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D, hailed as one of the best processors for gaming, is now drawing concern following reports of over 100 premature failures. They are largely concentrated on ASRock motherboards.
Microsoft's Quick Machine Recovery Tool will automatically fix boot failures on Windows 11
Microsoft has announced the launch of Quick Machine Recovery, an automated tool designed to tackle critical issues that may arise on Windows 11 devices.
Garmin's new subscription service sparks backlash from users
Garmin has stirred controversy with its recent announcement of a subscription service, Garmin Connect+, aimed at enhancing the user experience within its popular Connect app. The service introduces new features, such as an AI-driven tool that summarizes users' health and activity data, along with a performance dashboard and expanded LiveTrack capabilities.
Apple is working on an AI Doctor for iPhone's Health App
Apple is set to unveil a major overhaul of its Health app, which is codenamed "Project Mulberry".
Thunderbird Pro and Thundermail announced: what you need to know
When Mozilla announced plans to drop the email client Thunderbird about ten years ago, some users feared that this could be the end of the popular open source email client. Things have turned out different though. The project is thriving, thanks to an increasing number of donations that it is receiving.
Instagram introduces fast-forward feature for Reels to compete with TikTok
Meta has announced an exciting new feature for Instagram users aimed at enhancing the Reels experience.
Google's Circle to Search to get text interactions in AI Overviews
Google is preparing to enhance its Circle to Search functionality, this time to add some text interactions in AI Overviews. These features are aimed at improving user interaction with lengthy text captured from images.
Windows bug blocks BIOS updates for Lenovo ThinkPad laptops
Lenovo ThinkPad owners are facing a headache with BIOS updates due to a recent change made by Microsoft in Windows 11 and
Amazon: disables local processing of Alexa voice requests today
As an Amazon Echo customer, you may have had access to an option that processed your voice input locally on the device instead of on Amazon servers. Echo customers had to enable the feature manually to take advantage of it.
OpenAI delays ChatGPT's image generation rollout for free users
OpenAI has announced a delay in the rollout of ChatGPT's built-in image generation feature for free-tier users due to unexpectedly high demand. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the feature's popularity, stating that the release to free users will be postponed to ensure system stability and performance.
YouTube updates Shorts view count methodology to align with industry standards
YouTube has announced a significant update to the way views are counted for its Shorts platform.
Vivaldi integrates Proton VPN for enhanced browsing privacy
Vivaldi Technologies has announced a partnership with Proton AG to integrate Proton VPN directly into the Vivaldi web browser. This collaboration aims to enhance user privacy by providing built-in virtual private network (VPN) capabilities without the need for additional software installations.
Android development moves behind closed doors, public access limited until official release
Google has announced a significant change to its Android operating system development process, moving all development work to internal branches. This shift means that the public will no longer have visibility into the development of upcoming Android versions until their official release.
Microsoft revamps Game Bar on Windows, adds improved cloud gaming capabilities
Microsoft has rolled out a significant update to the Xbox Game Bar on Windows, introducing a more streamlined user interface and enhancing cloud gaming functionalities. This update aims to provide gamers with a more intuitive and efficient experience while accessing various gaming features on their PCs.