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Windows users are getting Harry Potter ads as their Bing Wallpaper, and they aren't happy
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (27+ words) For those unfamiliar, the optional Bing Wallpaper app gives users a new wallpaper each day and lets them browse previous Bing images and themed collections. It usually......
Google is turning its email, document, and note-taking apps into conversational AI experiences
1+ week, 2+ day ago (332+ words) Google is significantly expanding Gemini Live's reach to Gmail, Docs, and Keep, at least for paying customers of the enterprise-focused Workspace service. The Alphabet company highlights how... What just happened? Google introduced its Gemini Audio AI models earlier this year,…...
Microsoft Edge now has an official Linux support list, seven years after Chrome's
1+ week, 2+ day ago (29+ words) Microsoft recently updated its documentation on the operating systems supported by Edge, providing a comprehensive list of Linux distributions that should offer the best browsing experience. Redmond's......
Windows may finally take no for an answer, adding a permanent opt-out for OneDrive backup nags
1+ week, 5+ day ago (44+ words) As reported by Windows Latest, Windows 11's full-screen backup prompt is now appearing with an "Opt out of backup" button....
Apple Maps is getting ads before and after searches, and there's no way to turn them off
2+ week, 3+ day ago (386+ words) What just happened? Apple's long-reported plan to monetize its Maps app using advertising has become a reality. Users in the US and Canada will now see ads both before and after they perform searches – and they can't be disabled. It…...
AliExpress was silently running audio in your browser to fingerprint and track your device
2+ week, 6+ day ago (432+ words) The issue only surfaced after a developer had trouble using multipoint Bluetooth headphones while an AliExpress tab was open: the headphones wouldn't switch properly from the computer to a phone. Once the tab was closed, the problem disappeared. Digging into…...
A Windows Defender bug is making VLC take 30 seconds to open an MP3 file
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (27+ words) Is VLC media player taking tens of seconds to load an MP3 file just because open-source software development is now in an embarrassing state? Jonathan Blow, designer......