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WindowsAug 8, 2023

Windows 11 Insiders can now remove Cortana from their devices

Microsoft has recently announced that Insiders in the Dev Channel can now get rid of Cortana on Windows 11. The company has decided to gradually phase out Cortana. Cortana was first released in 2014 for Windows Phone 8.1 and later…

How tos WindowsAug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023

How to enable Dynamic Lighting in Windows 11

Ali Hasnain

Dynamic Lighting is a new feature in Windows 11 that allows users to sync the RGB lighting on their connected devices with the content on their screen. For example, when watching a movie with a lot of red in it,…

ChromeAug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023

Google Chrome for Mac brings new downloads experience with quick access to files

Ali Hasnain

Google Chrome for macOS has introduced a new download experience for Mac users. With this update, users can now easily view and access their recently downloaded files. The new downloads feature in Google Chrome on Mac improves control over…

WindowsAug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023

Microsoft accidentally leaks internal tool to enable Windows 11’s hidden features

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft accidentally leaked its internal tool called “StagingTool” which allows users to enable hidden and unannounced features in Windows 11 preview builds. Microsoft’s new StagingTool uses a command-line tool to enable or disable certain features in Windows 11 preview builds…

Aug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023

Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions across services

Ali Hasnain

Apple has surpassed 1 billion paid subscriptions across services including Apple Music, TV+, Apple Arcade, News+, Fitness+ and iCloud+. This is a major milestone for the company and shows that it is successfully transitioning to a services-based business model. Apple…

Aug 7, 2023Aug 7, 2023

Tim Cook confirms Apple has been working on generative AI for years

Ali Hasnain

Apple CEO Tim Cook recently confirmed that the company has been working on generative AI technologies for several years. He said that the company is “investing a lot” in that area and it was “showing up in the R&D spending…

Aug 3, 2023

New Google AI search now shows improved links and more video content

Ali Hasnain

Google is constantly improving its AI search to provide better assistance and information to users. The latest update of Google AI search features the addition of more videos and improved links. Because of the new video integration feature, users can…

WindowsAug 3, 2023

Microsoft Teams supports Spatial Audio on macOS and Windows

Ali Hasnain

Microsoft Teams now supports spatial audio on macOS and Windows which enhances the listening experience during video calls. This feature helps users to stay engaged in the conversation and easily identify who is speaking. Spatial Audio in Microsoft Teams delivers…

WindowsAug 2, 2023

Windows 11 now supports different refresh rates for different monitors

Ali Hasnain

The latest version of Windows 11, build 25915, offers a new function that enables users to set different refresh rates for each of their monitors. This feature can come in handy when users need one monitor for gaming at a…

Facebook InstagramAug 2, 2023

Meta blocks news in Canada to prevent paying publishers for their content

Ali Hasnain

It has been reported that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is blocking news in Canada as a response to the recently passed Online News Act. This legislation requires technology giants to pay news publishers for their content….