Microsoft wants changing default apps in Windows to be less of a mess
But it probably won't stop the OS from reminding you that Edge exists. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Ars Technica) One of the enduring legacies of the '90s browser wars has been an outsize attention to how Microsoft h.....»»
MS Paint app’s Windows 11 renaissance continues with dark mode, other updates
Paint app also picks up more granular zoom controls, new Settings page. Enlarge / Paint's long-promised dark mode is now available to Windows Insiders. (credit: Microsoft) In the summer of 2021, Microsoft’s efforts to.....»»
Google Wallet for Android now supports digital IDs
The state-by-state rollout is still a huge mess, but Android is ready, at least. Enlarge / A Maryland digital ID. (credit: Google) Google Wallet on Android is finally getting ready for your digital driver's license and.....»»
Google’s Android and Chrome extensions are a very sad place. Here’s why
It was a bad week for millions of people who rely on Google for apps and Chrome extensions. Enlarge (credit: Photo Illustration by Miguel Candela/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) No wonder Google is having troub.....»»
MS Paint gets its long-promised dark mode, along with other improvements
Paint app also picks up more granular zoom controls, new Settings page. Enlarge / Paint's long-promised dark mode is now available to Windows Insiders. (credit: Microsoft) In the summer of 2021, Microsoft’s efforts to.....»»
Roborock S7 Max Ultra is the ultimate robot vacuum and mop without compromise [Save $299]
What’s the difference between clean floors and a dirty home? The way it makes us feel, for one. But there’s always one more thing to do before spending time cleaning up each mess. No one should compromise on a tidy living space, however, especia.....»»
Vimeo is killing off its TV apps in favor of casting
YouTube alternative Vimeo has announced that it's ending support for its apps on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Android TV in favor of casting......»»
Post-apocalyptic cat platformer ‘Stray’ coming for Apple silicon Macs
The Mac game train continues onward. Just one year after the announcement, No Man’s Sky dropped on the Mac this week. The title will likely appear on the Apple headset on Monday as well. Stray, previously only available on Windows through Stream a.....»»
Google Assistant kills off support for third-party note apps
The Google Assistant continues to circle the drain, with yet another feature loss. Enlarge / The lettering "Hey Google" on the Google pavilion at the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas in 2018. These words activate Goog.....»»
Best streaming devices for 2023: Apple TV, Roku, and more
Your smart TV may have streaming apps built-in, but for more choice, newer features, and portability, check out a streaming device. Here are the best......»»
Reddit sparks outrage after a popular app developer said it wants him to pay $20 million a year for data access
Twitter has been widely criticized for trying to charge transit agencies, third-party app developers and academics for data access to its platform, a move opponents say has forced independent apps to shut down and threatened research on misinformatio.....»»
iTunes on Windows security flaw allows unauthorized access & data manipulation
Researchers have found a vulnerability in iTunes for Windows that lets users escalate system privileges, and Windows users should update the app.iTunes on Windows has a security flawIn late 2022, the Synopsys Cybersecurity Research Center (CyRC) disc.....»»
Microsoft launches online community for Mac admins
An official Microsoft Mac Admins forum has been launched to support IT professionals using Microsoft 365 or Intune on Macs.Microsoft 365 contains many widely-used productivity apps. The new forums are intended to become a central location for "valuab.....»»
Innolux to prioritize investments for product upgrades, non-panel apps
Innolux will accelerate its diversified deployment strategy and prioritize its investments in upgrading existing product lines and developing others for non-panel applications to avoid being caught in the volatile business cycle of the display indust.....»»
Dixon may make Xiaomi"s smartphones in India
Amid the Indian government increasing its regulatory scrutiny against Xiaomi and Xiaomi's sliding share in the local smartphone market, the China-based smartphone brand is changing its sourcing strategy and getting more local EMS providers on board......»»
Micron intros new PCIe Gen5 SSD and DRAM offerings for high-throughput apps
Micron Technology has introduced the Crucial Pro series, which consists of memory and storage products designed for gamers, content creators, workstation professionals, and anyone else desiring a robust, high-performance computing experience with plu.....»»
AI server chips in short supply
Nvidia's A100, A800, and H100 AI server processors have been in short supply, with Google, Microsoft, and other cloud service providers given supply priority, according to industry sources......»»
New study quantifies the power of bipartisan coalitions
After weeks of tense speculation over a looming financial catastrophe, should the U.S. default on its debts, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy and President Biden are finalizing terms for a bipartisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling. While it.....»»
Setapp launches Family plan to seamlessly share 240+ Mac and iOS apps for just $5/month
Setapp launched its app subscription platform back in 2017 for Mac and added iOS apps in 2020. Now the useful service that offers a lot of bang for your buck is evolving with the Setapp Family plan (works with friends too). Here are all the details.....»»
Reddit may force Apollo and third-party clients to shut down, asking for $20M per year API fee
Following Twitter’s move to shut down third-party apps earlier this year, it looks like Reddit may be the next platform to kill off (or drastically reduce) popular third-party clients. In a new Reddit thread, Apollo developer Christian Selig has s.....»»
How linked data, artificial intelligence could help animals
Dating apps are making predictions about who you'll fall in love with while marketers are using your online data to predict what you'll want to buy. As technology has transformed how people work, shop and date, ecologists are asking: How can we use t.....»»