Google brings AI-powered search to all U.S. users
Whether you embrace it or not, AI is shaping the future of Google Search. Google is bringing AI Mode to Google Search for every U.S. user, beginning today. Google launched AI Overviews a year ago,…
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Meet Windows Edit, a new command line app for power users
A new command-line application, Windows Edit, is coming to Windows 11 as part of a bevy of tools aimed at developers and enthusiasts. But is a new tweak to WinGet the real star of the…
VPNSecure suddenly cuts lifetime subscriptions to users
New owners of VPNSecure have been taking major flak recently after unexpectedly cancelling all lifetime subscriptions for users of the VPN service. The owners claimed that they didn’t know about the lifetime subscriptions when they…
Apple looks to poach Spotify users with new playlist transfer tool
Users are often reluctant to switch from one music-streaming service to another, even if they find the price, features, algorithm, curation, or song library more appealing. And that’s because of playlists. A huge part of…
Google introduces Advanced Protection mode for its most at-risk Android users
Google is adding a new security setting to Android to provide an extra layer of resistance against attacks that infect devices, tap calls traveling through insecure carrier networks, and deliver scams through messaging services. On…
Microsoft extends Windows 10 support, but only for Microsoft 365 users
Microsoft is negotiating a more lenient approach for customers who are hesitant to abandon Windows 10. No, Microsoft isn’t extending the support deadline for Windows 10. That’s still October 14, 2025. Instead, Microsoft is saying…
PowerPhotos 3 review: Time-saving Apple Photos tool for power users on the Mac
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Views, searches, and de-duplicates media across one or more Photos libraries Copies and moves media among libraries Advanced search options for fine-grained queries Bulk editing of title, caption, and…
Jury orders NSO to pay $167 million for hacking WhatsApp users
A jury has awarded WhatsApp $167 million in punitive damages in a case the company brought against Israel-based NSO Group for exploiting a software vulnerability that hijacked the phones of thousands of users. The verdict,…
Alexa+ has more than 100,000 very quiet users
Amazon has begun what seems to be a very slow rollout for Alexa+, its new AI-enhanced version of Alexa. But if you’re looking for hands-on impressions from everyday folks who’ve actually tried the new Alexa,…
Dating app Raw exposed users’ location data and personal information
A security lapse at dating app Raw publicly exposed the personal data and private locations data of its users, TechCrunch has found. The exposed data included users’ display names, dates of birth, dating and sexual…