Software & Services
Operating systems, apps, online services and the software behind connected devices.
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Firefox 160 adds Mini Window and Picture-in-Picture speed controls
Keep a reference in sight or slow down a tutorial. Firefox 160 gives its two floating windows different jobs.
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Xbox previews a faster PC app and brings its new web layout to more players
Microsoft is trying to get you to the game a little sooner. Here’s what’s in preview and what’s coming to more screens.
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Edge tackles the fake virus alerts that keep coming back
The page may be closed, but its notifications can linger. Edge is trying to break that loop.
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Vivaldi 8.3 is stable—and its first fixes have already arrived
The release candidates have graduated. Here is what changed, and why the first maintenance updates matter.
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Qtractor 1.6.5 tidies up the Linux recording session
A Halloween maintenance release for the session, plus a separate sampler update.
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Airwindows Consolidated brings free effects to iPhone and iPad
So many effects. Start small.
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Gemini Notebook adds a free textbook catalogue
One fewer tab, and a good reason to open the citations.
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Amp adds cloud Macs for iOS and Mac app work
The coding thread gets a Mac, and a reason to watch the clock.
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Google opens Connected Apps Platform preview
A shorter route between a conversation and the app doing the job.
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Gemini adds immersive explorations for visual learning
Take one good question into the interactive scene.
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Chrome autofill can pull booking details from Gmail
One less inbox hunt, with access settings still worth checking.
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Alexa+ starts Japanese early access with new Echo devices
A smarter conversation still needs a clear subscription plan.
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Google Genie 4 makes AI worlds interactive, with access still limited
The fun starts when you can change the scene. The useful questions start there too.
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PlayStation Plus November 2026 games: what to claim and when
Zombies, relics and a very eventful train journey. First, check your console.
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Yahoo! Shopping separates price from delivery in AI rankings
Different priorities produce different rankings in Yahoo Shopping’s Japanese comparison tool.
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LINE’s scrolling previews move to Premium in Japan
A longer unread peek joins selected Japanese Premium plans.
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Visual Studio’s October update tidies Git comparisons
Microsoft’s stable update makes comparing code easier and adds bulk conflict choices. Quicker buttons still deserve review.
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LINE starts a free call-recording trial, with regional limits
A useful memory aid deserves a careful look at the small print.