Software & Services
Operating systems, apps, online services and the software behind connected devices.
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Firefox 159 starts watching pages, with rollout limits
A browser alert could replace repeated page-refreshing, if Smart Window is available to you.
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Apple Creator Studio’s next update arrives in November
Apple’s creative suite gets new tools in November, with important assistant requirements.
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Siri AI adds five languages, with beta limits still attached
Siri AI’s new languages arrive with enrollment, regional restrictions and daily server limits to check.
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Google Beam’s 3D family calls are heading to 20 USO locations
A USO expansion brings dedicated 3D calling equipment to more military families.
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OBS Studio 33 updates its browser engine and changes plugin loading
The overlay can save its dramatic entrance for later. OBS Studio 33 refreshes the browser engine and gives plugin users a migration detail to check.
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1Password for Agents offers approved sign-ins without password handoffs
An AI helper may need to sign in. It does not need your password as a little souvenir. 1Password’s new platform separates the credential from the agent, with rollout limits.
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Meta Forum gives group admins a shared calendar and AI rule checks
The group has three moderators and somehow four copies of tomorrow’s post. Forum’s new shared calendar would like a word, alongside AI help for the pending queue.
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Canva Craft brings 2K image generation to Dream Lab
Canva’s own image model wants the layout to behave before it draws the picture. Craft is live in Dream Lab, with 2K output and an editing-friendly design pitch.
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Buffer’s new Notes keep social-post feedback in one place
The caption is in one tab. The feedback is somewhere else, wearing a tiny disguise. Buffer’s refreshed Notes try to bring the whole conversation home.
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SmartThings Now puts home controls up front and expands local control
SmartThings Now brings controls closer and expands local operation. Very nice, Samsung. Let’s make sure the lamp gets switched on without a whole expedition.
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Windows 10 support has ended: what to check before you move on
The loyal PC may still run, but Windows 10’s support position needs a look. Check the edition, update coverage and next steps before shopping.
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Amazon passkeys explained: fewer password resets, less sign-in drama
The password-reset screen has had enough of the afternoon. Here is how Amazon passkeys work, where to set them up and what to check for recovery.
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Microsoft closed the old Windows 7 upgrade route: what changed
That old Windows 7 key had a long encore. Here is what Microsoft changed in 2023, and why activation alone cannot settle an upgrade plan.