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Brazil says Apple's App Store anti-steering rules are illegal
Apple's struggles against antitrust agencies continue. This time, Brazil has declared its App Store's anti-steering rules as illegal.
Microsoft Teams will soon prevent screen captures during meetings
Microsoft is developing a new feature for its Teams platform, dubbed ‘Enhanced Meeting Protection’. As the name suggests, it is aimed at safeguarding information, to be precise it is designed to prevent sensitive information that is shared during video calls from being recorded.
Microsoft shares official guide on fixing Windows Blue Screen errors
Fixing Blue Screen errors in Windows can be one of the most frustrating experiences. While it is sometimes easy to determine the root cause of the crash, e.g., installation of a Windows update, new driver, or connection of a new device, it may at other times feel like finding a needle in a haystack.
It may take hours or even days to discover the cause and some users may prefer to install a previous system snapshot or even set up the system anew to avoid having to deal any longer with the Blue Screen error.
Scam Protection: Google integrates local Gemini AI into Chrome browser
Google, just like Microsoft, continues its push of AI into its products. Google Chrome, the company's web browser, is getting its fair share of AI features.
U.S. lawmakers express concerns over U.K. push for Apple backdoor in encryption
U.S. lawmakers have voiced concerns over the United Kingdom's recent order to compel Apple to create a backdoor to its end-to-end encryption.
Paradox Interactive unveils its next grand strategy game, Europa Universalis 5
Paradox Interactive has announced the highly anticipated grand strategy game: Europa Universalis 5. This long-awaited sequel to EU4 promises to redefine the strategic landscape, offering players a vast array of complex systems that significantly diverge from its predecessor.
Windows Search to let users install Microsoft Store apps directly from the Start Menu
Microsoft is set to make an important change to the Windows 11 Start Menu. It will soon allow users to search for and install applications from the Microsoft Store, without opening the store app.
"End of 10" Project's aim is to help Windows 10 users keep their PCs running for years
With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of Windows 10 users will be left behind by the company. Upgrades to Windows 11 may be out of the question, due to stricter system requirements. While these can be bypassed, many Windows 10 users may lack the expertise to do so.
Apple wants to add AI search engines to Safari as Google usage begins to drop
Apple is planning to integrate third-party AI search providers such as Perplexity and Anthropic in its Safari browser. The news comes straight from the company's Senior Vice President, Eddy Cue.
Trayy: Display any Windows app in the System Tray on minimize
Windows programs and applications may show up in two main places on the system when minimized: the taskbar or the system tray area. It depends on the program where it ends when you hit the minimized button. Some let you choose, others decide the location for you and do not give you any say in the matter.
Federal Court upholds Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal against FTC's challenge
Microsoft completed its monumental $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on October 13, 2023. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission attempted to block the deal in June 2023, but a U.S. Court allowed the deal to be completed.
Spotify's new snooze button will remove songs from your recommendations for a month
Spotify is rolling out a series of updates to enhance the user experience, particularly for Premium users. One of the notable features that has been announced is the '30-Day Snooze' option.
OpenAI's latest AI models are generating alarming levels of misinformation
OpenAI's latest AI models seem to have a big problem. A report reveals that the GPT o3 and o4-mini are producing misinformation at an alarming rate.