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Google Photos is getting a brand-new Photo view, but Android users will have to wait

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-20 06:42:37

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Photos is getting a new Photo view, with a light mode, streamlined menus, and clearer placement for image details. Photo view will also now display interactive badges that let you take various actions. The update is currently rolling out for Google Photos users on iOS and will come to Android users at a later date. Google Photos frequently refreshes its interface and settings, and it’s doing it again with a revamped Photo view, i.e., the scree

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Red Dead Redemption 2's Strange Tales of the West Update Brings Cryptids to Multiplayer

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-20 19:22:11

Pack your silver bullets and keep your head on a swivel. There's a bad moon rising over the wild west in Red Dead Online, as four new cryptid-themed missions just released in the game. You'll have to take on these quests on behalf of author Theodore Levin, who is investigating outlandish claims from around the country. Strange cases of fearsome monsters, cults and viral outbreaks are exactly the type of pulpy content that could inspire a good story. The first new telegram mission, Strange Tale

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One UI’s Now Bar now plays nicer with Samsung Wallet for real-time journey alerts

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-22 04:18:17

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The latest Samsung Wallet update brings real-time alerts for journeys using stored travel tickets. These updates show in One UI’s Now Bar, live notification, and Now Brief. Along with new functionality, Samsung Wallet gets a new animation showing all cards in a stacked view. Samsung Wallet is one of the company’s finest apps, especially in regions where Google Wallet doesn’t fully work just yet. It holds passes, travel tickets, cards, and even allows

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Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates, but There's a Catch

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-22 11:30:03

Microsoft is closing the door on Windows 10 in October 2025, and will be ceasing security support for that operating system unless users pay $30 for a one-year extended security update. On June 24, with less than four months on the clock until support expires, Microsoft has added a free option. Users need to turn on cloud backup and connect it to their 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, accoun

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Google Wallet gets a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive with latest Play System update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-22 14:38:57

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google Wallet is getting a new design that adopts Google’s Material 3 Expressive aesthetic. The update is now rolling out widely, and Google has also made it official in its latest Play System update. With the update, Google Wallet has a more modern layout, with new icons, rounded rectangle containers, fresh buttons, and more. Google is officially rolling out a new Google Wallet experience with the latest Play System update (version 25.25). The redes

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Pixel camera app creators tweak Indigo to address its biggest flaws

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-23 16:14:23

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR The latest update to the new Project Indigo app disables super-resolution by default on many iPhones. The changes appear aimed at reducing overheating and stability issues reported in early tests. Other tweaks include thermal warning adjustments and lower capture rates on weaker devices. When we tested Project Indigo last month, we were impressed with its lifelike photos, but the app also caused our iPhone 16 to run hot and freeze up. Indigo is built by t

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Microsoft unveils Windows 11 25H2 - here's who can try it now and how

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-08-24 03:43:29

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Microsoft has rolled out the initial build of this year's annual update for Windows 11, known as 25H2. Now available for Windows insiders, the 2025 version should install and run without too many hiccups, promising a smoother experience compared with the launch of the 24H2 edition. Also: Can't upgrade your Windows 10 PC? Here are your options before it all ends in 3 months In an IT blog post published Friday, Microsoft explained how and why Windows

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Microsoft warns of Windows update delays due to wrong timestamp

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-24 08:48:49

Microsoft has confirmed a new known issue causing delivery delays for June 2025 Windows security updates due to an incorrect metadata timestamp. As Redmond explains in recent advisory updates, this bug affects Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems in environments with quality update deferral policies that enable admins to delay update installation on managed devices. While update deployment delays are an expected result when using such policies, the wrong timestamp for the June security updates wi

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Breaking: One UI 8 beta 3 starts rolling out for the Galaxy S25 series

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-24 18:37:16

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has begun rolling out the third One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S25 series. The third beta is available to users in the UK, Germany, and South Korea, but we expect users in the US to get the update soon. Samsung has been churning out One UI 8 beta releases at a good speed. Galaxy S25 users have already tasted Android 16 with One UI 8 Beta 1 and Beta 2, and they now get to enjoy One UI 8 Beta 3. The third One UI 8 beta build for the Galaxy S25 series

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Updating my Pixel Watch was a nightmare until I did these tricks

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-24 19:00:19

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Most people reading this know that Google Pixel phones are some of the best you can get if you prioritize fast, reliable software updates. Most of the time, you’ll get a notification on your phone within a few days after an update goes live. And, if you don’t want to wait, it’s very easy to pop into the Settings app to see if you’re on the latest version. If not, a quick tap of the Check for updates button will get you there. Strangely, this system does not a

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-08-20 14:16:34

Last fall, Microsoft announced that individuals who wanted to keep using Windows 10 past its official end-of-support date could do so by opting into the company's Extended Security Update (ESU) program at a cost of $30 per PC. That payment would get users a single year of additional security updates. Today, less than four months before that October 14, 2025, cutoff, Microsoft is announcing additional options for people who can't or don't want to pay that fee. Individuals who want to pay $30 for

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Windows 11 KB5060829 update released with 38 new changes, fixes

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-08-26 22:28:59

Microsoft has released the KB5060829 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 38 changes, including improvements to the taskbar and a new PC-to-PC migration experience. The KB5060829 update is an optional non-security preview update that delivers updates at the end of each month, allowing Windows admins to test bug fixes, improvements, and new features that will roll out to all users during next month's Patch Tuesday release. However, unlike regular Patch Tuesday cumulat

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Team Fortress 2 is getting another major update with a little help from the community

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-08-29 11:47:00

In a nutshell: Valve has announced a pending update for Team Fortress 2, the popular team-based multiplayer first-person shooter originally released in 2007 for Windows and Xbox. The long-awaited update focuses on the game's Mann vs. Machine PvE mode and will include new community-created content. It's set to roll out before Halloween. Valve is inviting the community to submit Mann vs. Machine maps and missions by August 27 for potential inclusion in the update. The company clarified that, desp

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Microsoft opens a free tier for Windows 10 extended updates

news.ycombinator.com Liam Proven 2025-08-30 03:09:42

Microsoft has found a new use for Reward Points – and another incentive to upload everything you hold dear to someone else's servers. You know the drill by now. Windows 10 is approaching its end of life (although the special LTSC edition has years to go, and we told you how to get it a couple of months ago). In April last year, The Register described the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, and then in October when the scheme was extended to individual consumers for a bargain-tastic $30 for

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Nothing’s bare-bones gallery app scores a major upgrade as Phone 3 launch draws closer

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-08-30 08:11:04

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has rolled out a significant update for its native gallery app. The update introduces new editing tools for cropping, color grading, and adding filters to images. Nothing Gallery now also features a native video editor that lets you trim clips, adjust volume, and adjust slow-mo video speed. Nothing introduced a native gallery app to its devices with Nothing OS 3.0 last year, offering users an alternative to third-party gallery apps like Google

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Team Fortress 2 is getting a major update after 8 years, with a little help from the community

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-08-30 12:47:00

In a nutshell: Valve has announced a pending update for Team Fortress 2, the popular team-based multiplayer first-person shooter originally released in 2007 for Windows and Xbox. The long-awaited update focuses on the game's Mann vs. Machine PvE mode and will include new community-created content. It's set to roll out before Halloween. Valve is inviting the community to submit Mann vs. Machine maps and missions by August 27 for potential inclusion in the update. The company clarified that, desp

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch

techspot.com Daniel Sims 2025-08-31 04:46:00

In brief: Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 10 this October despite its enduring popularity and the fact that hundreds of millions of usable PCs don't support Windows 11. The company recently introduced a new option for personal devices to receive another year of security updates, but it requires using OneDrive. After Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status on October 14, users who enroll in Windows Backup will continue receiving security updates through October 13, 2026, at no extra cos

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Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates -- Under One Condition

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-08-31 23:27:00

Microsoft is closing the door on Windows 10 in October 2025, and will be ceasing security support for that operating system unless users pay $30 for a one-year extended security update. On Tuesday, with less than four months on the clock until support expires, Microsoft has added a free option. Users need to turn on cloud backup and connect it to their 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, accoun

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Windows 10 KB5061087 update released with 13 changes and fixes

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-01 12:07:43

Microsoft has released the June 2025 non-security preview update for Windows 10, version 22H2, with fixes for bugs preventing the Start Menu from launching and breaking scanning features on USB multi-function printers. Today's optional cumulative update (KB5061087) is an optional non-security preview update that allows Windows administrators to test fixes and improvements released with the upcoming July 2025 Patch Tuesday cumulative updates. KB5061087 addresses an issue causing scanning to fai

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A new Android 14 update is now available for Chromecast with Google TV

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-01 16:59:16

TL;DR A new Android 14 update is rolling out to Chromecast with Google TV devices. The update is landing on devices that are still on Android 12 and those that already have the initial Android 14 update installed. The initial update was pulled due to reported issues. After missing the intended 2024 deadline, Google finally started rolling out Android 14 to Chromecast with Google TV in March. That rollout was halted, however, after users reported issues. But as the saying goes, the second time

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Windows 10 users can get extended security updates for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-01 16:00:23

As we edge closer to Windows 10's end-of-support on October 14, 2025, Microsoft is throwing its more stubborn users another bone. The company previously announced that, for the first time, consumers would be able to purchase one year of Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for $30. Today, Microsoft revealed that you'll also be able to use 1,000 reward points to snap up an ESU. That could be helpful if, like me, you've been slowly amassing Microsoft Rewards and completely forgot they exist

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Windows 10 users can get extended security updates using Microsoft points

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-01 16:00:00

Microsoft says Windows 10 home users who want to delay switching to Windows 11 can enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program at no additional cost using Microsoft Rewards points or enabling Windows Backup to sync their data to the cloud. Windows 10 will reach the end of support on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft will stop providing bug fixes and security updates to fix newly discovered vulnerabilities, with unpatched systems exposed to attacks and malware. Windows Insi

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Microsoft fixes known issue that breaks Windows 11 updates

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-01 16:13:30

Microsoft is rolling out a configuration update designed to address a known issue causing Windows Update to fail on some Windows 11 systems. The KB5062324 update is available for Windows 11 version 24H2 devices that have not yet applied the May Windows non-security preview update or later updates. "This Windows configuration update addresses an issue in Windows that can cause the scan for Windows updates to stop responding. Restarting Windows should allow the scan for Windows updates to be com

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-01 16:00:25

Last fall, Microsoft announced that individuals who wanted to keep using Windows 10 past its official end-of-support date could do so by opting into the company's Extended Security Update (ESU) program at a cost of $30 per PC. That payment would get users a single year of additional security updates. Today, less than four months before that October 14, 2025, cutoff, Microsoft is announcing additional options for people who can't or don't want to pay that fee. Individuals who want to pay $30 for

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Microsoft makes Windows 10 extended security updates free, but there’s a catch

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-09-01 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 revealed last year that it will charge consumers $30 for a year of extra security updates to Windows 10. Now, it’s allowing consumers to enroll into its Extended Security Updates (ESU) free of charge ahead of the Windows 10 end of support on October 14th. But there’s a catch. Consumers will have three options to get ESU on their personal Windows 10 PCs, and the free

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Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update

news.ycombinator.com Follow This Blog Board To Get Notified When There'S New Activity 2025-08-30 02:38:28

This blog post is intended to notify all Windows Hardware program partners that Microsoft has taken a strategic initiative to clean up legacy drivers published on Windows Update to reduce security and compatibility risks. The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure that we have the optimal set of drivers on Windows Update that cater to a variety of hardware devices across the windows ecosystem, while making sure that Microsoft Windows security posture is not compromised. This initiative in

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Look Outside just got a big update bringing a bunch of new creepy experiences

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-05 01:25:41

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . I didn't really need an excuse to begin another playthrough of Look Outside, but the developer just dropped an update that provides plenty of reasons to dip back into the survival horror RPG if you were looking for any. Update 1.5 brings new crafting recipes, new interactions with peop

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The Best Lawn and Outdoor Games (2025): Cornhole, Ladderball, and More

wired.com Parker Hall 2025-09-04 19:03:00

If you’re anything like me, you get pretty bored at barbecues. Sure, standing around drinking beer and grilling is fun. But the best lawn games can improve any outdoor gathering with a little fierce and friendly competition under the sun. From simple classics to creative new obsessions, there’s sure to be something on our list of excellent outdoor games you’ll enjoy during the nicest days of the year. While you’re here, be sure to check out our other summery guides, including the Best Tents, Be

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Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

techspot.com Alfonso Maruccia 2025-09-04 15:48:00

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as possible in an effort to streamline the Windows Update process and reduce its overall complexity. According to a recent post addressing partners in the Windows Hardware Program, Microsoft is working to remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update system. The company says the goal is to reduce security

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Nothing Phone 1 gets a feature-packed encore before the final curtain falls

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-05 12:46:47

Oliver Cragg / Android Authority TL;DR The Nothing Phone 1 gets a new update with Android 15’s Privacy space feature. Other additions include a Hotspot Manager, a toggle for face unlock vibration, and the June security patch. This may be one of the device’s final feature updates, with no more OS upgrades coming. The Nothing Phone 1 might be nearing the end of its update life, but it’s not quite done yet. A new software update is rolling out that brings one of Android 15’s key features, with

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Google Photos is getting a brand-new Photo view, but Android users will have to wait

Red Dead Redemption 2's Strange Tales of the West Update Brings Cryptids to Multiplayer

One UI’s Now Bar now plays nicer with Samsung Wallet for real-time journey alerts

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Google Wallet gets a fresh coat of Material 3 Expressive with latest Play System update

Pixel camera app creators tweak Indigo to address its biggest flaws

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Team Fortress 2 is getting another major update with a little help from the community

Microsoft opens a free tier for Windows 10 extended updates

Nothing’s bare-bones gallery app scores a major upgrade as Phone 3 launch draws closer

Team Fortress 2 is getting a major update after 8 years, with a little help from the community

Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026 – with a catch

Microsoft Offers Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates -- Under One Condition

Windows 10 KB5061087 update released with 13 changes and fixes

A new Android 14 update is now available for Chromecast with Google TV

Windows 10 users can get extended security updates for 1,000 Microsoft Rewards points

Windows 10 users can get extended security updates using Microsoft points

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Microsoft extends free Windows 10 security updates into 2026, with strings attached

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Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update

Look Outside just got a big update bringing a bunch of new creepy experiences

The Best Lawn and Outdoor Games (2025): Cornhole, Ladderball, and More

Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

Nothing Phone 1 gets a feature-packed encore before the final curtain falls

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