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Tech industry
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

Android 16 Upgrade Report Card: Upgrade winter

Android 16 launched unusually early in June 2025, but device-makers' upgrade timeliness largely remained inconsistent, impacting privacy and security.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

You can now share live video with emergency services on Android | TechCrunch

Google launched Android Emergency Live Video on Wednesday, which allows people to stream video when contacting emergency responders. This feature could help give first responders extra context in circumstances like car accidents, fires, or medical crises. There's no setup required to use this feature. Instead, during an emergency call or text, a dispatcher can send a request to your device. Then, you can opt into sharing your camera's live video, which is encrypted and can be stopped at your discretion.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 days ago

My top 4 browsers after testing nearly every one (spoiler: Chrome fans may be upset)

Opera includes a feature called Workspaces, which makes managing tabs not only easy but also efficient. Instead of having 30-60 tabs open in a single window (which can lead to confusion), I categorize my tabs into categories such as Work, Social, and Shopping. I can then dump all related tabs into each Workspace and work with a far less cluttered UI.
Gadgets
#windows-11
fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft is hell-bent on making Windows an 'agentic OS' - forgive me if I don't want inescapable AI features shoehorned into every crevice of the operating system

fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Microsoft is hell-bent on making Windows an 'agentic OS' - forgive me if I don't want inescapable AI features shoehorned into every crevice of the operating system

Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

I just want AI to rename my photos

Raycast integrates LLMs into an OS-level launcher to perform agentic tasks on users' devices, enabling powerful automation while raising safety, reliability, and privacy concerns.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Chrome can now store your driver's license and passport, but is that safe?

Google Chrome's enhanced autofill can securely store and autofill driver's license, passport, and vehicle information while offering encryption but requiring user precautions.
Apple
fromWIRED
1 month ago

You Can Get 4 Apple Airtags for $65 Right Now

Apple AirTags provide easy setup, extensive Find My network tracking, safety alerts, family sharing, compact design, but limited Android functionality; four-pack currently $65.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Share a tip on your favourite winter mountain holiday in Europe

Send a ~100-word tip about low-key European mountain resorts for a Guardian competition; winner receives £200 Coolstays voucher; entries close 20 October.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
2 months ago

Are AI PCs becoming the norm?

AI PCs enable on-device AI with lower latency, improved privacy and security, widespread NPU adoption, and cost-effective options that future-proof business device fleets.
#digital-markets-act
fromFortune
2 months ago
Apple

Apple is delaying its live translation for Europeans because of their pesky red tape | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Apple

Apple is delaying its live translation for Europeans because of their pesky red tape | Fortune

fromEntrepreneur
3 months ago

Getflix Combines Speed, Security, and Simplicity for Unrestricted Streaming | Entrepreneur

For a one-time investment of $49.99 for lifetime access, Getflix combines smart DNS technology with full VPN capabilities to ensure fast, secure, and uncensored internet access. Unlike traditional VPNs that reroute all traffic and often compromise speed, Getflix takes a targeted approach, rerouting only the necessary DNS requests for geo-blocked content while keeping the rest of your connection direct and fast. It's a seamless way to access streaming services, cloud tools, and client portals from virtually anywhere, without slowing you down.
Privacy technologies
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 months ago

WhatsApp launches AI-powered Writing Help

WhatsApp launches Writing Help to suggest message drafts in multiple styles using Private Processing so Meta and WhatsApp cannot read messages; feature is optional.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 months ago

Forget smart homes: The final frontier is an AI-powered home that can take care of you

AI-powered homes must be purpose-built for aging, solo living, safety, and designed with interoperability, privacy, and human-centered design to become essential infrastructure.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

12 Things Not to Do If You Win the $600 Million Lottery

Some people actually choose the lottery annuity payment rather than taking a lower lump-sum payment. Some lottery winners give most of their winnings away or buy too many new things for themselves, friends, and family. Could you imagine winning $50 million or $100 million and then being broke? Many lists have been directed at newly rich lottery winners, but surprisingly, there are few warnings for lottery winners.
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