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Apple releases tvOS 18.6, HomePod 18.6, more new updates

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-12-25 21:23:58

Apple has just released its latest software updates for users, including watchOS 11.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, iOS 18.6, and more. Here’s what to expect. New software releases focus on security and stability This fall, Apple will ship major new OS updates like iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. But as it often does in the summer, today Apple released another round of updates for its current OS versions. New releases include: tvOS 18.6 watchOS 11.6 visionOS 2.6 iOS 18.6 iPadOS 18

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Microsoft is revamping Windows 11’s Task Manager so its numbers make more sense

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-12-26 02:18:03

Microsoft devotes most of its time and energy these days to promoting new AI- and Copilot-related features for Windows 11, but the company's Windows Insider builds are still full of small tweaks and changes aimed at improving longstanding Windows features for people who just want to use their PC the way they always have. New updates that began rolling out to testers in the Windows Insider program yesterday include a couple of small but meaningful changes for Windows power users. First, Microsof

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Microsoft Releases List of Jobs Most and Least Likely to Be Replaced by AI

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-26 05:14:57

Researchers at Microsoft tried to determine which precise jobs are most and least likely to be replaced by generative AI — and the results are bad news for anyone currently enjoying the perks of a cushy desk job. As detailed in a yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper, the Microsoft team analyzed a "dataset of 200k anonymized and privacy-scrubbed conversations between users and Microsoft Bing Copilot," and found that the occupations most likely to be made obsolete by the tech involve "providing informat

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Microsoft Edge now an 'AI-powered browser' with Copilot Mode

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-26 06:02:39

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Mode, an experimental feature designed to transform Microsoft Edge into a web browser powered by artificial intelligence (AI). As the company explained on Monday, this new mode transforms Edge's interface, with new tabs showing a single input box that combines chat, search, and web navigation functions. Once Copilot Mode is enabled, the AI assistant will be able to analyze all open browser tabs with the user's permission, comparing information and assisting wit

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Xbox adds age checks in UK to comply with Online Safety Act

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-26 11:22:00

Recap: Digital platforms across the United Kingdom are adjusting their operations after the country's new Online Safety Act came into force, with Microsoft's Xbox gaming service among the latest to announce compliance measures. The legislation, aimed at making digital spaces safer for children and young people, has set off a wave of new regulations that require internet companies to verify users' ages if their platforms could potentially host explicit or harmful content. Microsoft confirmed thi

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Microsoft in talks to maintain access to OpenAI’s tech beyond AGI milestone

techcrunch.com Rebecca Bellan 2025-12-26 11:44:10

Microsoft is reportedly in advanced talks with OpenAI for a new agreement that would give it ongoing access to the startup’s technology even if OpenAI achieves what it defines as AGI, or advanced general intelligence. If the deal goes through, it would clear a key hurdle in OpenAI’s transition toward becoming a fully commercial enterprise. The companies have been negotiating regularly, and they could come to an agreement in a few weeks, Bloomberg reports, citing three anonymous sources. The rep

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Microsoft adds Copilot Mode to Edge browser, brings AI chat and voice control

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-26 16:17:00

What just happened? Microsoft is taking a bigger swing at everyday AI integration with the launch of Copilot Mode in its Edge browser. Now available on Windows and Mac, the update marks a significant step in Microsoft's push to embed AI directly into the browsing experience, making tasks like research, comparison shopping, and online navigation faster (to be seen), and voice-enabled. Copilot Mode blends chat, search, and navigation in a single input field. Rather than relying on users to manage

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I use Edge as my default browser - but its new AI mode is unreliable and annoying

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-12-26 16:39:00

Microsoft / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Microsoft's on a relentless quest to embed its Copilot AI into every software product it owns. That campaign takes another big step forward with the addition of some new generative AI features in the company's Edge browser. The latest release beefs up the capabilities of Copilot Mode, the chat-based search interface for Edge, on Windows PCs and Macs. You can use natural voice commands to navigate pages, and the chatbot can see all the open tabs in the c

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Why I still recommend this $200 Android phone in 2025 - even though it's a year old

zdnet.com Kerry Wan 2025-12-27 09:00:18

CMF Phone 1 ZDNET's key takeaways The CMF Phone 1 by Nothing, which starts at $239, is the best budget phone I've tested this year. The replaceable cover and accessories, excellent battery life, and AMOLED display stand out in a crowded market. For the price, the downsides include a lack of NFC and wireless charging, as well as a mere two-year software update policy. View now at Nothing View now at Amazon more buying choices As a phone reviewer, it's always a challenge to evaluate cheaper, su

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Microsoft Is Giving Windows 10 Users Free Security Updates for a Year, but There's a Catch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 15:30:03

As Microsoft gets ready to sunset Windows 10, security support is scheduled to end in October. You can get a one-year extended security update for $30. But if you want to stick with Windows 10 for another year, you might be better off with Microsoft's free option -- you'll just need to use cloud backup and connect it with your OneDrive account. The ability to get free updates on Windows 10 is a pretty big deal because it is still the most widely used Windows OS, accounting for just over 53% of

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Microsoft plans to bring Xbox age verification to countries outside of the UK

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-28 02:19:53

Microsoft is implementing an age verification system on Xbox accounts to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, and in a new blog post announcing the move, the company suggests it'll come to other countries, too. Players in the UK who indicate on their account that they're 18 years or older will now "begin seeing notifications encouraging them to verify their age," Microsoft says. The process is optional for now, and players will be able to enjoy playing Xbox games until "early 2026," when ver

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Microsoft Edge is now an AI browser with launch of ‘Copilot Mode’

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-12-28 06:43:22

With demand for AI-powered browsers on the rise, Microsoft on Monday launched a new feature in its Edge browser called Copilot Mode, which allows users to browse the web while being assisted by AI. The idea is that the AI can become a helper that can understand what the user is researching, predict what they want to do, and then take action on their behalf. How well it works in practice remains to be seen, but Microsoft notes that Copilot Mode is still considered an experimental feature. It’s a

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Microsoft: macOS Sploitlight flaw leaks Apple Intelligence data

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-12-28 11:03:29

Attackers could use a recently patched macOS vulnerability to bypass Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) security checks and steal sensitive user information, including Apple Intelligence cached data. TCC is a security technology and a privacy framework that blocks apps from accessing private user data by providing macOS control over how their data is accessed and used by applications across Apple devices. Apple has fixed the security flaw tracked as CVE-2025-31199 (reported by Microsoft'

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Microsoft wants you to chat with its browser now - but can you trust this Copilot?

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-12-28 16:00:17

Microsoft / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Microsoft's on a relentless quest to embed its Copilot AI into every software product it owns. That campaign takes another big step forward today with the addition of some new generative AI features in the company's Edge browser. Today's release beefs up the capabilities of Copilot Mode, the chat-based search interface for Edge, on Windows PCs and Macs. You can use natural voice commands to navigate pages, and the chatbot can see all the open tabs in th

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Microsoft Edge transforms into an AI browser with new Copilot Mode

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-12-28 16:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is starting to test a new experimental Copilot Mode inside its Edge browser today. The AI-powered mode allows Copilot to search across all your open tabs and handle tasks like booking a restaurant, and it brings the Copilot chatbot to your new tab page. Copilot Mode is somewhere between the limited Gemini integration that Google is testing in Chrome and the AI-powere

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Microsoft starts rolling out Xbox age verification in the UK

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-12-28 16:29:38

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft is starting to comply with the UK’s Online Safety Act by prompting Xbox players to verify their age today. The prompts will be shown to Xbox players who indicate they’re over the age of 18 and will be shown when you sign into an Xbox account in the UK. Microsoft says it’s also exploring bringing similar age verification tools to other countries in the future. To powe

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SploitLight: Microsoft warns macOS flaw could leak Apple Intelligence metadata

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-12-28 21:44:51

Microsoft has detailed a serious macOS vulnerability that could allow malicious apps to bypass system privacy protections. Dubbed “SploitLight,” the flaw exploited how Spotlight indexes plugin data to access sensitive files and Apple Intelligence metadata. Apple addressed the issue in macOS in March, but users on older versions could be at risk. Microsoft alerted Apple to the exploit upon discovery, leading to its fix in macOS earlier this year. From Microsoft’s security blog: Microsoft Threat

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One of the best color E Ink tablets I've tested is not made by Kobo or Boox, and it's on sale

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-12-29 02:27:00

ZDNET's key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft retails for $279. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. $279.99 at Amazon $279.99 at Target more buying choices The Kindle Colorsoft Essentials Bundle is $30 off on Amazon right now. The bundle comes with the device, a fabric cover of your color choice, and a 9W power adapter--a

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Xbox will let you play Silksong at Gamescom in August

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-12-29 11:29:58

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Microsoft will let Gamescom attendees play a demo of the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong on the new ROG Xbox Ally handhelds. It’s part of more than 20 titles that will be available at the Xbox booth at Gamescom, including a new theater experience to demonstrate The Outer Worlds 2. Silksong will be available to play on the new Xbox Ally devices at Gamescom, just months aft

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses 'painful' layoffs, discusses ambitious AI plans in company memo

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-26 14:03:00

What just happened? Microsoft is facing one of the most turbulent phases in its history, balancing massive investments in artificial intelligence and infrastructure with significant job cuts, creating a climate of uncertainty within the company. On Thursday morning, CEO Satya Nadella addressed employees in a memo that directly acknowledged the contradictions they are experiencing. "I want to acknowledge the uncertainty and seeming incongruence of the times we're in. By every objective measure,

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Privacy apps Signal, Brave, and AdGuard push back against Windows Recall

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-12-26 21:04:00

The big picture: Since its announcement last year, Windows Recall has faced mounting criticism from privacy experts who have labeled it a potential surveillance tool – despite Microsoft's assurances of airtight security. Now, some developers are taking matters into their own hands, leveraging built-in Windows features to shield users from what many advocates view as a serious intrusion into personal privacy. Signal was one of the first apps to block Windows Recall from capturing screenshots of

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From Harvard to Half-Life: Gabe Newell reflects on his unconventional path to founding Valve

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-12-29 05:22:00

Why it matters: A week ago, we highlighted the surprising interview Valve co-founder Gabe Newell gave to a little-known YouTube channel, where he revealed his unconventional daily routine and passion for scuba diving. But beyond the lifestyle quirks lies a deeper, more instructive story – how a chance encounter with Steve Ballmer at Microsoft pulled Newell away from Harvard and into a 13-year tenure at the software giant. That decision not only shaped Newell's personal trajectory but also helped

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Designing a flatpack bed

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-29 17:09:14

I just moved into an unfurnished apartment and my professional woodworker friend just got a plywood-sheet-sized CNC router, so I’ve been designing myself a bedframe. The rough scope / requirements: fit a 200 cm x 180 cm mattress have 50 cm of clear space underneath for storage visually hide this space from the front (required) and sides (nice-to-have) CNC-cuttable from a single sheet of baltic birch (2440 mm x 1220 mm) maybe use Ikea LÖNSET slats Christoffer Martens’s Siebenschlafer bed is

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Designing a Flatpack Bed

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-29 23:09:14

I just moved into an unfurnished apartment and my professional woodworker friend just got a plywood-sheet-sized CNC router, so I’ve been designing myself a bedframe. The rough scope / requirements: fit a 200 cm x 180 cm mattress have 50 cm of clear space underneath for storage visually hide this space from the front (required) and sides (nice-to-have) CNC-cuttable from a single sheet of baltic birch (2440 mm x 1220 mm) maybe use Ikea LÖNSET slats Christoffer Martens’s Siebenschlafer bed is

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I’ve tried dozens of to-do apps — these 6 clicked with me, but one’s my favorite

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-29 20:00:56

Megan Ellis / Android Authority I may not be that big of a productivity nerd, but I do like my things organized, and I go to great lengths to find a system that works for me. My style is that I don’t control every minute of my day — so I’m less of a calendar person and more of a to-do list guy. That’s a subtle way of saying that I’ve tried a lot of to-do apps before zeroing in on one. I have an unbeatable favorite that works perfectly for my workflow, but there are several others that are equal

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Gear News of the Week: Amazon Buys Bee, VSCO Has a New App, and CMF Debuts a Smartwatch

wired.com Julian Chokkattu 2025-12-29 15:32:00

That trade-off lets the Watch 3 Pro purportedly last 13 days on a single charge, a slight bump over its predecessor (the new watch lasts 4.5 days if you have the always-on display enabled). There's a new dual-band GPS for more accurate route tracking, 131 sport modes with a personalized running coach, and a new heart-rate sensor that CMF claims is more accurate across workout intensities and skin tones. Naturally, there's a dose of “AI-powered” post-workout summaries. The CMF Watch 3 Pro can no

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