GoKawiil - Latest Tech News & Aggregated Headlines

Consumer Reports calls Microsoft 'hypocritical' for stranding millions of Windows 10 PCs

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-09-19 05:06:00

picture alliance/Contributor/picture alliance via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways CR says that Windows 10's end of support will strand millions of PC owners. It calls Microsoft's actions "hypocritical" and cites national security concerns. CR also calls for continued free security updates. Consumer Reports (CR), the venerable consumer rights organization known for its in-depth product testing, sent a letter to Microsoft CEO Satya N

Topics: 11 consumer microsoft security windows

Shop Amazon

A single adblock filter may have caused YouTube's global view drop

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-09-19 16:56:20

Explanation and data(not mine): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX1eEe8erkQ commit made on 2025-09-11 3:44 UCT that has high likelihood of correlation with drop in views as it's one of default blocklists in UBO 2d39de4

Topics: 09 11 2025 2d39de4 44

Shop Amazon

I tried every Apple Watch model in 2025 - here's why the SE 3 is the most underrated

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-20 14:09:38

Apple Watch SE 3 ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's affordable SE 3 is an approachable entry point into the brand's health-tracking suite. Some users might not like the smaller display The watch packs great value for a lower price, making it the one out of the lineup I'd recommend to smartwatch-curious shoppers. View now at Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Last week, Apple unveiled three new smartwatches during its annual September iPhone event. While flashier features

Topics: 11 apple se series watch

Shop Amazon

I tested the Apple Watch Series 11 for a week - here's my buying advice now

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-20 14:11:00

Apple Watch Series 11 ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's baseline smartwatch offers upgraded health features and additional battery life. The smartwatch's only weakness is that it's trumped by the value of its younger sibling, the SE 3. The Series 11 is available to preorder now and ships on Sept 19. View now at Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. People wear Apple Watches for all sorts of reasons. There are the health and sleep tracking functions, which Apple has heavily

Topics: 11 apple series sleep watch

Shop Amazon

Consumer Reports asks Microsoft to keep supporting Windows 10

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-09-21 09:49:59

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Consumer Reports is calling on Microsoft to extend the October 14th deadline that will cut off free security updates for Windows 10 computers. In a letter to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Consumer Reports says the move will “strand millions of consumers” who have

Topics: 11 consumer microsoft reports windows

Shop Amazon

Apple Watch Series 11 review: A reliable wearable for when it matters most

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-22 08:00:16

The tenth generation of the Apple Watch came and went without much fanfare last year, and the arrival of the Series 11 is similarly subdued. Not much appears to have changed with Apple’s smartwatch, with no redesign to be seen. Still, that isn’t to say the Apple Watch Series 11 is unimpressive or unexciting. It has new health-related features, improved durability, 5G connectivity, support for a wrist-flick gesture and, for the first time in years, the promise of longer battery life. The most no

Topics: 11 apple series sleep watch

Shop Amazon

Apple Watch SE 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: How do they compare?

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-22 13:01:40

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 . The Apple Watch Series 11 (right) and the SE 3 may be more similar than different. Congratulations to those who can easily afford the $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3. But for most of us in the market for a new Apple-friendly smartwatch, the choice is more between the entry-level Apple Watch

Topics: 11 apple se series watch

Shop Amazon

I did not expect to love the Apple Watch SE 3 this much - even after testing the 11 and UItra

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-22 13:00:00

Apple Watch SE 3 ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's affordable SE 3 is an approachable entry point into the brand's health-tracking suite. Some users might not like the smaller display The watch packs great value for a lower price, making it the one out of the lineup I'd recommend to smartwatch-curious shoppers. View now at Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Last week, Apple unveiled three new smartwatches during its annual September iPhone event. While flashier features

Topics: 11 apple se series watch

Shop Amazon

Apple Watch Series 11 review: I tracked my health for a week, and the battery life blew me away

zdnet.com Nina Raemont 2025-09-22 13:00:36

Apple Watch Series 11 ZDNET's key takeaways Apple's baseline smartwatch offers upgraded health features and additional battery life. The smartwatch's only weakness is that it's trumped by the value of its younger sibling, the SE 3. The Series 11 is available to preorder now and ships on Sept 19. View now at Apple Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. People wear Apple Watches for all sorts of reasons. There are the health and sleep tracking functions, which Apple has heavily

Topics: 11 apple series sleep watch

Shop Amazon

Apple Watch Series 11 review: stuck in the middle

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-09-22 13:00:00

is a senior reporter and author of the Optimizer newsletter.She has more than 13 years of experience reporting on wearables, health tech, and more. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. No one is going to wax lyrical about the Apple Watch Series 11. Not because it’s a bad smartwatch — it’s a great smartwatch, actually. There’s just nothing that makes it feel special this year.

Topics: 11 apple battery series watch

Shop Amazon

Galaxy Tab A11 leak shows how much the Plus model outshines its smaller sibling

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-23 21:30:51

TL;DR The renders, specs, and marketing materials have leaked for the Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus Both models will come in gray and silver. These tablets will offer some new features, like Solve Math, Gemini, and Circle to Search. The Galaxy Tab A11 and A11 Plus aren’t available quite yet. However, you can check out the listings for the LTE and Wi-Fi versions of the A11 on Samsung’s website. You won’t be able to buy one, but these listings do reveal the base model’s specs and some of its feat

Topics: a11 galaxy plus tab tablets

Shop Amazon

Windows 11 lets you run a network speed test right from the taskbar now - how to try it

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-24 05:26:11

Microsoft Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Windows 11 is testing a network speed test that you run from the taskbar. The speed test icon takes you to the Bing website. For now, you need a Windows 11 Insider build to use the feature. Running a network speed test is a helpful way to determine if you're getting the speed promised by your internet provider. Normally, you have to trigger such a test from a third-party web page like Ookla's Speedest or

Topics: 11 microsoft speed test windows

Shop Amazon

iPadOS 26 launches today: These are the best iPads to pair with Apple’s new overhaul

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-09-24 00:42:50

Today, Apple is set to launch iPadOS 26: an incredible new overhaul for the iPad. It brings a Mac-like windowing system, a new Menu bar, the ability to pin folders to the dock, and much, much more. It makes the iPad feel like a computer for the very first time, making it a better time than ever to pick up a new iPad to pair with the new release. Luckily, unlike some previous iPad software releases – all iPads running iPadOS 26 will support the new windowing and multitasking systems. Obviously,

Topics: 11 inch ipad new pro

Shop Amazon

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-24 17:48:05

Microsoft has removed a safeguard hold that prevented some users from upgrading their systems to Windows 11 24H2 due to compatibility issues that were causing Bluetooth headsets and speakers to malfunction. As the company explained when it acknowledged this bug in December, the issue affected systems with Dirac audio improvement software, which also triggered problems with audio device detection and caused integrated speakers to stop functioning. "The incompatibility relates to the software co

Topics: 11 24h2 devices software windows

Shop Amazon

Microsoft is changing how Xbox controllers work on Windows 11

theverge.com Tom Warren 2025-09-25 05:16:16

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Microsoft has started testing a change to how Xbox controllers operate on Windows 11. The change will allow Xbox controllers to easily access the Task View on Windows 11 to tab between apps and games, using the Xbox button. “A new change we’re introducing is when you long press the Xbox bu

Topics: 11 button microsoft windows xbox

Shop Amazon

iPadOS 26 launches tomorrow: These are the best iPads to pair with Apple’s new overhaul

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-09-25 01:42:50

Tomorrow, Apple is set to launch iPadOS 26: an incredible new overhaul for the iPad. It brings a Mac-like windowing system, a new Menu bar, the ability to pin folders to the dock, and much, much more. It makes the iPad feel like a computer for the very first time, making it a better time than ever to pick up a new iPad to pair with the new release. Luckily, unlike some previous iPad software releases – all iPads running iPadOS 26 will support the new windowing and multitasking systems. Obvious

Topics: 11 inch ipad new pro

Shop Amazon

Microsoft reminds of Windows 10 support ending in 30 days

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-23 21:20:40

On Friday, Microsoft reminded customers once again that Windows 10 will reach its end of support in 30 days, on October 14. Windows 10 2015 LTSB and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSB 2015 will also reach the end of extended support on the same date. After it retires Windows 10, Microsoft will stop providing bug fixes or technical assistance for issues affecting security, stability, or usability. "On October 14, 2025, Windows 10, version 22H2 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, and IoT Enterprise

Topics: 10 11 end security windows

Shop Amazon

Here are three reasons you shouldn’t quite consider Apple Watch Series 11

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-09-24 21:53:30

Apple’s latest generation Apple Watch model, the Series 11, was just unveiled on Tuesday. While at first glance, it seemed like a relatively decent upgrade – it turns out that there’s some details that makes it less appealing than it might’ve initially seemed. Battery life isn’t as good as you may think As discovered by users who were peeping into the fine print, Apple’s latest battery estimates for Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 tack on an additional 6 hours of sleep tracking for Apple’s i

Topics: 11 apple new series watch

Shop Amazon

Everything New in the Apple Watch Series 11: Blood Pressure Alerts, Sleep Scores, 5G and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-25 21:17:08

Apple updated its entire lineup of Apple Watch models at its "awe dropping" event on Tuesday, with the Apple Watch Series 11 leading the pack. Although the design is the same as last year's slimmer flagship model, this version increases battery life, adds 5G connectivity on cellular models and boosts its health offerings with hypertension notifications and Sleep Score analysis. With a decade of upgrades and refinements, the Series 11 represents a big move for Apple as it leans further into its

Topics: 11 apple new series watch

Shop Amazon

Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 60 days

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-09-26 00:15:22

Microsoft has reminded customers today that devices running Home and Pro editions of Windows 11 23H2 will stop receiving updates in November. Enterprise and Education editions will continue to receive mainstream support for an additional year, until November 10, 2026, as stated on the Windows release health dashboard. "On November 11, 2025, Windows 11, version 23H2 (Home and Pro editions) will reach end of servicing. The November 2025 monthly security update will be the last update available f

Topics: 11 editions end microsoft windows

Shop Amazon

How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - for free

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-09-26 21:09:00

zhihao/Moment via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Most PCs from the last 15 years can be upgraded to Windows 11, even if they fail compatibility checks. PCs originally sold with Windows 10 can usually be upgraded after one small registry edit. On older PCs and those with unusual configurations, a third-party utility does the job. On Oct. 14, 2025, Microsoft will stop delivering security updates to your Windows 10 PC unless you enroll

Topics: 11 pc tpm upgrade windows

Shop Amazon

These two HUAWEI excellent tablets nail the hardware, but they fall down on the usual problem

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-27 03:00:12

Paul Jones / Android Authority If you’re in the market for a new tablet, HUAWEI hopes to lure you away from the usual choices of Apple and Samsung. The MatePad Pro and the MatePad 11.5 are two new tablets catering to power users and general consumers. So, should you buy them? And which one should you choose? Here are my thoughts. HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2 (2025) The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 2025 could almost be my favorite tablet without a few issues. First, let’s go through the specs because they ar

Topics: 11 huawei matepad pro tablet

Shop Amazon

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Apple Watch Series 10: Should you upgrade?

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-28 00:55:52

Apple’s September event put the spotlight on iPhones, but the Apple Watch Series 11 quietly picked up some big quality-of-life changes. The new watch looks the same as the Series 10, but there are meaningful upgrades: 24-hour battery life (up from 18 hours), 5G connectivity on cellular models and tougher Ion-X glass on aluminum versions. The Series 11 also debuts a new health feature, hypertension notifications, which will alert you if your data shows consistent signs of high blood pressure. Im

Topics: 10 11 apple series watch

Shop Amazon

Microsoft gives Windows 10 its penultimate update - but saves the best for Windows 11

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-28 05:35:19

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways September's Patch Tuesday offers bug fixes for Windows 10 and 11. Windows 11 also received a host of new and improved features. This marks the penultimate Patch Tuesday update for Windows 10. Hey Windows users, it's time once again to install the latest monthly updates on your PC, courtesy of September's Patch Tuesday. Whether you run Windows 11 or are still on Windows 10, you'll find i

Topics: 10 11 microsoft security windows

Shop Amazon

Microsoft said these 400 readers couldn't upgrade to Windows 11. They did it anyway

zdnet.com Ed Bott 2025-09-30 21:25:49

IgorNelson/iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Hundreds of readers have completed upgrades using ZDNET's help. In general, they report the upgrade is easy, with few issues. For those who had problems, there were typically simple fixes. Microsoft's warnings about the end of support for Windows 10 are becoming more strident as the October deadline approaches. For anyone who owns a PC that's more than five years old, those mes

Topics: 11 microsoft pc upgrade windows

Shop Amazon

Windows 10 resists its end: usage share climbs while Windows 11's falls

news.ycombinator.com Martin Brinkmann 2025-10-01 09:08:09

Next month, Microsoft is ending support for home editions of its Windows 10 operating system officially. While users may extend support by one year -- business customers get three -- the number of users who will take up Microsoft's offer is unclear. The extension is more or less free, as you get it as a consumer when you enable the backup functionality during the signup process. There is even a tool for that that lets you do all that with a local account and as little interaction as possible. A

Topics: 10 11 support usage windows

Shop Amazon

Older Apple Watches are getting a major health-tracking feature thought to be exclusive to the Series 11

zdnet.com David Gewirtz 2025-10-01 21:53:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Apple Watch 11 spotlighted hypertension notifications at launch. The fine print shows Series 9 and Ultra 2 owners also benefit. Older Apple Watch models make upgrading less urgent for health monitoring. Apple product launches are among the most anticipated, intensely hyped tech events of the year, especially the September iPhone extravaganza. The entire tech industry pauses when Apple does its thi

Topics: 11 apple hypertension series watch

Shop Amazon

Should you upgrade to Apple Watch Series 11? Here's how it compares to older models

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-10-01 22:05:00

Screenshot: Apple, Design: Maria Diaz/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I'm an Apple loyalist, but I don't upgrade my devices every year. Longevity is one of my favorite things about Apple hardware; I can be reassured that my investments will last me for years. When a shiny new product rolls around, I don't feel the pull to swap out the one I have at home that still works perfectly. This is why I still rock my Apple Watch Series 7 after four years, and why I have yet

Topics: 10 11 apple series watch

Shop Amazon

This free tool installs Windows 11 on unsupported PCs - without any bloatware

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-10-01 23:00:16

Lance Whitney / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Flyoobe can upgrade an unsupported Windows 10 PC to Windows 11. You can install Windows 11 without the usual apps and bloatware. The tool is easy to configure and use. Looking to upgrade your Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 before the OS loses Microsoft support in October? That's a good idea. But what if your computer doesn't meet Microsoft's stringent requirements for versi

Topics: 10 11 flyoobe microsoft windows

Shop Amazon

The Apple Watch Series 11 Brings High Blood Pressure Alerts

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-01 21:42:00

The Apple Watch Series 11 made its debut at Apple's "awe dropping" event in Cupertino, California, on Tuesday, vying for a spot on your wrist with a mix of fresh updates including new hypertension notifications, sleep score analysis, 5G connectivity and increased battery life. With a decade of upgrades and refinements, the Series 11 represents a big move for Apple as it leans further into its health and fitness features across its Apple Watch lineup. Alongside the Series 11, Apple also unveiled

Topics: 11 apple new series watch

Shop Amazon

Latest Tech News

Consumer Reports calls Microsoft 'hypocritical' for stranding millions of Windows 10 PCs

A single adblock filter may have caused YouTube's global view drop

I tried every Apple Watch model in 2025 - here's why the SE 3 is the most underrated

I tested the Apple Watch Series 11 for a week - here's my buying advice now

Consumer Reports asks Microsoft to keep supporting Windows 10

Apple Watch Series 11 review: A reliable wearable for when it matters most

Apple Watch SE 3 vs. Apple Watch Series 11: How do they compare?

I did not expect to love the Apple Watch SE 3 this much - even after testing the 11 and UItra

Apple Watch Series 11 review: I tracked my health for a week, and the battery life blew me away

Apple Watch Series 11 review: stuck in the middle

Galaxy Tab A11 leak shows how much the Plus model outshines its smaller sibling

Windows 11 lets you run a network speed test right from the taskbar now - how to try it

iPadOS 26 launches today: These are the best iPads to pair with Apple’s new overhaul

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 audio issues confirmed in December

Microsoft is changing how Xbox controllers work on Windows 11

iPadOS 26 launches tomorrow: These are the best iPads to pair with Apple’s new overhaul

Microsoft reminds of Windows 10 support ending in 30 days

Here are three reasons you shouldn’t quite consider Apple Watch Series 11

Everything New in the Apple Watch Series 11: Blood Pressure Alerts, Sleep Scores, 5G and More

Windows 11 23H2 Home and Pro reach end of support in 60 days

How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 - for free

These two HUAWEI excellent tablets nail the hardware, but they fall down on the usual problem

Apple Watch Series 11 vs. Apple Watch Series 10: Should you upgrade?

Microsoft gives Windows 10 its penultimate update - but saves the best for Windows 11

Microsoft said these 400 readers couldn't upgrade to Windows 11. They did it anyway

Windows 10 resists its end: usage share climbs while Windows 11's falls

Older Apple Watches are getting a major health-tracking feature thought to be exclusive to the Series 11

Should you upgrade to Apple Watch Series 11? Here's how it compares to older models

This free tool installs Windows 11 on unsupported PCs - without any bloatware

The Apple Watch Series 11 Brings High Blood Pressure Alerts

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising

Latest Tech News

Trending Topics

Hot Now

Popular

Emerging

About GoKawiil

Privacy

Advertising