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Apps, operating systems, updates and the platforms behind them.
SoftwareThe Atari VCS saga will come to an end next year when its software store closes
Following a decade long saga of delays, name changes, and Atari having to assure backers of a crowdfunding campaign that its retro console wasn't…
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SoftwareMany developers are using AI just to show off to their boss — as most fear they'll lose their job if they don't use it
Half of developers working in businesses whichhave adopted AI say they’re only using it to impress managers, and using it is having an impact on…
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SoftwareAn open-source tool lets you delete 12GB of Apple Intelligence data on macOS
Getting some extra storage space on your Mac could be as easy as deleting Apple's AI features with a new open-source command line tool called…
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SoftwareHow I made a paid Mac app in 11 days with Caude – without writing a single line of code
Claude helped me vibe-code a Mac app and pass Apple’s review in less than two weeks. Come with me on my journey from idea to purchasable App Store…
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SoftwareDoes antivirus software still slow down your PC in 2026? We tested the top security software to find out
We put modern security suites to the test across synthetic benchmarks and demanding PC games to see if the age-old PC slowdown myth still holds true.
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SoftwareWhy don't more developers "use the platform"?
For years, advocates for web standards, performance, and accessibility have implored web developers to “use the platform”. I’ve often been one of…
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SINGAPORE - Despite its busy straits, Singapore’s position near one of the world’s most biodiverse marine areas has allowed it to yield a surprising…
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SoftwareApple removes Bitchat app from India App Store 'after government order'
In a significant move, Apple has removed the decentralised messaging app Bitchat from its India App Store. This action follows a directive issued by…
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SoftwarePhoton held a funeral for mobile apps. Now it has $4.5M to help replace them with agents.
The startup helps developers build AI agents that work over iMessage, SMS/RCS, email, and other messaging platforms. It's a bet that consumers will…
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SoftwareThe AI Tamagotchis are coming
While AI has made plenty of inroads on people's phones and computers, it's largely failed in dedicated devices. But over the next year, two major AI…
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SoftwareTwo Google alumni raise $11.3M to back AI startups that enterprises will actually pay for
BAG Ventures announces close of a $11.3M Fund I to invest in all things AI.
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SoftwareChatGPT Space is a shared hub for work projects and personal AI agents
ChatGPT is coming to Slack and Microsoft Teams too.
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SoftwareThis iPhone Duo app simulates a classic Walkman
An iPhone Duo app gives the Walkman a modern upgrade, while retaining some of the tactility.
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SoftwareBitdefender first to launch free 'temporary' VPN for AI Agents because they're worth it — but you can only use it on Apple M-series Macs for now
Bitdefender launches free macOS beta tool that hides AI agents' IP addresses during each temporary browsing task.
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SoftwareWindows 11 is about to turn on a setting that could hurt gaming performance - Digital Trends
Microsoft is preparing to enable Memory Integrity on more Windows 11 PCs starting in October. The security feature is meant to protect systems from…
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SoftwareMeet the Google Exec Trying to Convince a Skeptical Gaming Industry to Love AI
Everybody agrees the games industry needs to change to survive. Google is trying to fix it with AI.
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SoftwareWhy RAMageddon Might Force Apps and Operating Systems’ Performance to Suck Less
AI demand is eating memory supplies, so Google is cracking down on Android memory hogs.
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SoftwareHow to free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways
Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.
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SoftwareTrump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid, including some software
Seven years after initial crackdowns, Trump again bans foreign gear in a move seemingly aimed at China.
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SoftwareGoogle’s new AI transcription edits out your ‘ums’ and ‘ahs’
Google has updated Gemini Audio with new transcription capabilities that automatically detect specialized jargon and more than 85 languages. Gemini…
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SoftwareEverything announced at Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11 lineup, Pixel Watch 5, and Pixel Tag - Digital Trends
Before the Made by Google event even went live, Google disclosed everything about its new hardware lineup: four new Pixel 11 phones, the Pixel Watch…
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SoftwareMicrosoft turns to the UK Supreme Court after losing twice over second-hand software licenses, and billions could ride on the outcome
Microsoft argued Office clip art made it unresellable. Two UK courts disagreed, and now it wants the Supreme Court to look at it in an appeal that…
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SoftwareGlobal smartphone sales fall by six percent amid memory cost crisis
Despite the slump, Apple and Samsung have both seen their market share go up.
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SoftwareSony and Microsoft are destroying console and PC gaming — here’s why the experts think Valve can save the day with SteamOS
PC gamers are tired of Windows, PlayStation and Xbox — can Valve and SteamOS save the day?
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SoftwareThe Future of Tech Is Owning Nothing
Apple’s lease program is just the beginning.
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SoftwareNew AMD Linux patch boosts low-end gaming performance on Steam Deck
Improved efficiency in EPP mode leads to ~32% jump in "1% low" frame rates.
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SoftwareFish Audio raises $50M seed to build AI voice models for creators and enterprises
Since launching last year, the startup today has more than 8 million people using the open-source or hosted version of its models, and now generates…
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SoftwareMicrosoft is bringing original Xbox games to PC with backward compatibility - Digital Trends
Your old Xbox library just found a new home. Microsoft has launched Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC, letting you play classic original Xbox titles…
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SoftwareApple Silicon Exec Explains Mac Mini AI Demand and On-Device Future
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SoftwareForget Ryzen AI! AMD launches its SLOWEST processor in years, because 'not all customers can afford a new PC' — 2019 Zen+ CPU will at least be compatible with Windows 11
AMD's latest move seems to be two steps backward for budget laptops in a bid to cater to price-sensitive consumers
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SoftwareChrome vs. Edge vs. Firefox: I tested each browser's AI, but I'm only sticking with one
Looking to use AI while you browse the web? Here's how the AI tools in Chrome, Edge, and Firefox compare.
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SoftwareHow I use Siri mode in the iOS 27 Camera app to ask questions about anything I see
Now in iOS 27 developer beta, the Camera app adds a new Siri mode that provides AI-based assistance for anything within view. Here's what you need to…
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SoftwareMicrosoft's Xbox handheld plans resurface with a mysterious new logo - Digital Trends
A new Xbox Handheld logo has surfaced on official game pages, fueling speculation that Microsoft may be preparing a first-party portable console…
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SoftwareAs AI gets better, it reveals an empty promise
This week we've got tandem hands-ons with Google's new Gemini AI agent - Spark - from my colleagues David Pierce and Jay Peters. Their takeaways are…
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SoftwareMicrosoft Targets Legal Fears to Sell Its Powerful New AI Model to Businesses
MAI-Thinking-1 is one of seven new models the company announced today, less than one year after unveiling its first in-house models.
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SoftwareMeet Microsoft Scout, Your AI Coworker That Never Logs Off
Microsoft’s OpenClaw-style agent appears in Teams, just like a human colleague, and automates your dull office tasks.
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SoftwareWhy I happily paid for the Transmit MacOS app - and it's not just the 16x faster file transfer speed
If you spend a good amount of time transferring files to and from your MacOS machine, do yourself a favor and grab a copy of Transmit.
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SoftwareNvidia announces RTX Spark as ‘the most efficient PC chip ever built’
This fall, Nvidia will officially become a consumer PC chipmaker like Intel, AMD, Apple, and Qualcomm, putting a complete computing chip - not just…
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SoftwareWhere to buy a non-Apple, non-Google smartphone
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Software'The only worry is for your budget': Microsoft briefly says 32GB of RAM is the 'no worries' level for gaming on Windows 11, but users fear getting priced out
A new Microsoft blog post recommended 32GB of RAM for serious gamers, but after user backlash, it's gone again.
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SoftwareApple is overhauling its Photos app with AI — because it has to
Apple’s upcoming AI photo tools are less about innovation for its own sake and more about catching up in a space where competitors have already reset…
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SoftwareGoogle’s Gemini AI assistant is hitting the road in millions of vehicles
Google announced on Thursday that it will begin rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, marking a significant upgrade from the current…
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SoftwareI asked ChatGPT Images 2.0 to redesign my app UIs - and wow
ChatGPT analyzed two of my apps, flagged issues, and generated new mockups. It's a game-changer.
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SoftwareUbuntu’s AI plans have Linux users looking for a ‘kill switch’
Canonical's plan to add AI features to Ubuntu has some users asking for "a version of Ubuntu that does not include these features," while others say…
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Software‘Your phone is about to stop being yours': anger brewing among Android fans as major Google app change draws near
Android is about to become less open, and users aren't happy.
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Software‘It is about choice — if you want to hear AI music or if you don't.’ One Spotify user got so frustrated with AI slop that they created an ‘AI blocker’, but it 'may violate Spotify's terms of service'
A Spotify user has built their own software that filters out AI-generated music from their listening experiences.
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Software‘Human lives are already being lost’: Open letter signed by hundreds of Google employees requests CEO reject ‘unethical and dangerous’ US military AI use
An open letter signed by over 600 employees calls on Google's CEO to not offer its technology to the Department of Defense.
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SoftwareSome iPhone Apps Receive Mysterious Update 'From Apple'
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SoftwareA New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant
Documents show that one of Google’s new data centers would be powered by a natural gas plant that emits millions of tons of emissions each year—an…
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SoftwareMicrosoft's New AI Models Go Beyond Just Text
Microsoft is flexing its muscles with new voice, transcription and image AI models.
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SoftwareThe reputation of troubled YC startup Delve has gotten even worse
Delve faces new allegations that it violated the open source license of its customer, Sim.ai, by taking the customers's tool and passing it off as…
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SoftwareWhy I'm ditching my cheap PC cloning software for this M.2 dock that's highly functional
The Icy Box Docking and Clone Station provides the easiest way to move data between drives and to access bare drives.
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SoftwareiOS 26.4 is here with Playlist Playground, new emoji, and a Family Sharing fix - Digital Trends
On March 24, 2026, Apple released iOS 26.4, the fourth major installment in the iOS 26 upgrade cycle. The latest iPhone operating system, which takes…
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SoftwareGoogle and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone - Digital Trends
That stutter in your favorite mobile game might not be your phone’s fault. It could be how the game was built. Google and Samsung just teamed up to…
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SoftwareXbox mode is coming to Windows 11, and PC gaming will never be the same - Digital Trends
Xbox is turning 25 this year, and Microsoft is celebrating with one of the most exciting updates Windows gamers have been waiting for. Starting in…
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SoftwareApple MacBook Neo launched: Everything you need to know - Digital Trends
Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop designed to bring macOS to a much wider audience. Positioned below the MacBook Air,…
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SoftwareThis AI Agent Is Ready to Serve, Mid-Phone Call
Deutsche Telekom, the German cell provider—which holds a majority stake in T-Mobile—is partnering with ElevenLabs to enable an AI assistant on all of…
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SoftwareThis Windows gaming handheld has a screen that folds in half
Lenovo put a foldable display on a gaming handheld. The Legion Go Fold Concept is a Windows-based handheld with a flexible POLED display, detachable…
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SoftwareiPhone and iPad approved by NATO for up to “restricted” level of classified data - 'a level of government certification no other consumer mobile device has met'
iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 and later become the first consumer devices approved to handle NATO Restricted data.
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SoftwareQualcomm won’t be announcing Windows gaming handhelds at GDC after all
In January, Qualcomm hinted to The Verge that it might finally bring its powerful Arm-based Snapdragon processors to Windows gaming handhelds at the…
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SoftwarePhil Spencer is leaving Microsoft as Xbox chief as new head draws future strategy - Digital Trends
Microsoft has today announced a major shakeup in its gaming division. Phil Spencer, who joined the company back in 1988 and eventually led its gaming…
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SoftwareFortnite is about to get a lot more gaming crossovers
Fortnite is going to be getting a lot more crossovers featuring characters from video games. As part of the Epic Games Store's year in review for…
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SoftwareOpenAI launches new MacOS app for agentic coding
OpenAI has released a new MacOS app for Codex, integrating many of the agentic coding practices that have become popular since Codex launched last…
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SoftwareLinq raises $20M to enable AI assistants to live within messaging apps
Linq offers an API that lets companies offer their AI assistants via iMessage, RCS, and SMS.
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SoftwareApple Leadership Is Quietly Getting AI-Pilled, Report Claims
Is Apple getting ready for its big AI push?
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SoftwareVideo game company stock prices dip after Google introduces an AI world-generation tool
The stock prices of some major video game companies, including Take-Two Interactive, Roblox, and Unity, had notable declines on Friday, just a day…
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SoftwareI tested Samsung's first laptop with Intel's Panther Lake chip - it's a sleeper hit for Windows users
Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra pairs strong multi-core performance with nearly 24 hours of battery life.
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SoftwareYour ARM Windows laptop just became a gaming machine - Digital Trends
After years of limited gaming support on Windows 11 ARM devices, Microsoft has officially expanded the Xbox app to be fully available on all…
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