The 9 biggest new features in Android 17
…The platform is getting non-AI updates too, from an emoji overhaul to a new screentime tool that helps you avoid distracting apps. Google has just revealed the biggest changes coming in…
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‘We Are Xbox’: read the memo defining Microsoft’s gaming future
…better tools, better insights, and a platform that helps them grow faster.” The answer isn’t the same model that got Xbox to where it is today, according to Sharma and…
Microsoft’s Office and LinkedIn chief now runs Teams in latest reshuffle
…The changes, which come a week after Roslansky named a new CEO of LinkedIn, are part of a broader reshuffle triggered by Rajesh Jha, executive vice president of Microsoft’s experiences and…
The QD-OLED gaming monitor that started it all got a big upgrade
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Google Photos adds subtle touch-up tools for faces
…They’ll be accessible after selecting a specific face in a photo and able to remove unwanted blemishes, whiten teeth, smooth skin, and make changes to irises, under eye areas, eyebrows, and…
The cutest games from the Wholesome Direct 2026 showcase
Every year at Summer Game Fest, nestled in between the splashy blockbuster showcases, the Wholesome Direct provides a nice change of pace. It’s similarly packed with games — this year’s edition…
The Mac is in good hands in Apple’s post-Cook era
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Apple’s AI pitch will live or die by its privacy promise
…But two years on, two things have changed. First, Apple is undeniably behind almost every competitor on AI, even after yesterday’s announcements. That makes its privacy pitch more important than ever…
Insta360’s new viewfinder turns the action cam into a retro shooter
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Why Jonah Peretti sold BuzzFeed
…to build a good media company because the technology was changing so quickly with the rise of social and social platforms, that you really needed to be deep on the tech side…