Laurent Giret
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Senior News Editor at thurrott.com. I write about Big Tech from a consumer angle.
The decentralized microblogging platform Bluesky announced some leadership changes today, with CEO Jay Graber transitioning to a new Chief Innovation Officer role
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Bluesky Announces Leadership Changes
The decentralized microblogging platform Bluesky announced some leadership changes today, with CEO Jay Graber transitioning to a new Chief Innovation Officer role.
https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/333492/bluesky-announces-leadership-changes
about 7 hours ago
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During an internal Q&A session last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explained why Microsoft is âlong on gaming"
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Satya Nadella Explains Why Microsoft is "Long on Gaming"
During an internal Q&A session last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explained why Microsoft is âlong on gaming.â
https://www.thurrott.com/games/333489/satya-nadella-explains-why-microsoft-is-long-on-gaming
about 8 hours ago
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Microsoft announced today a new Copilot Cowork agent powered by the same technology behind Anthropicâs existing Claude Cowork agent
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Microsoft Announces Claude-Powered Copilot Cowork Agent
Microsoft announced today a new Copilot Cowork agent powered by the same technology behind Anthropicâs existing Claude Cowork agent.
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about 13 hours ago
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Microsoft has just released another trio of Windows 11 preview builds for Insiders on the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels with minor changes
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Microsoft Drops New Canary, Dev, and Beta Insider Builds
Microsoft has just released another trio of Windows 11 preview builds for Insiders on the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels with minor changes.
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/333449/microsoft-drops-new-canary-dev-and-beta-insider-builds
3 days ago
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YouTube recently revived an experimental messaging feature in its mobile app, and it's now available in over 30 European countries
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YouTube Brings New Direct Messaging Features to More European Countries
YouTube recently revived an experimental messaging feature in its mobile app, and it's now available in over 30 European countries.
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3 days ago
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OpenAI is launching today a new GPT-5.4 flagship model, which it considers as its âmost capable and efficient frontier model for professional work"
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OpenAI Releases New GPT-5.4 Flagship Model
OpenAI is launching today a new GPT-5.4 flagship model, which it considers as its âmost capable and efficient frontier model for professional work.â
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/333418/openai-releases-new-gpt-5-4-flagship-model
4 days ago
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WhatsApp will once again allow third-party chatbots to use its business API to interact with users, but these companies will now need to pay a fee
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AI Chatbots Can Come Back to WhatsApp, If They Pay
WhatsApp will once again allow third-party chatbots to use its business API to interact with users, but these companies will now need to pay a fee.
https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/333392/ai-chatbots-can-come-back-to-whatsapp-if-they-pay
4 days ago
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Apple has just dropped the 26.3.1 versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, which add support for the company's new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
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Apple Releases iOS 26.3.1, iPadOS 26.3.1, and macOS 26.3.1
Apple has just dropped the 26.3.1 versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, which add support for the company's new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR.
https://www.thurrott.com/apple/333374/apple-releases-ios-26-3-1-ipados-26-3-1-and-macos-26-3-1
5 days ago
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Sony is reportedly changing its strategy regarding PlayStation ports on PC, and it has cancelled the PC version of the PS5 exclusive Ghost of Yotei
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Sony is Reportedly Backtracking on Porting Single Player PlayStation Games on PC
Sony is reportedly changing its strategy regarding PlayStation ports on PC, and it has cancelled the PC version of the PS5 exclusive Ghost of Yotei.
https://www.thurrott.com/games/333361/sony-is-reportedly-backtracking-on-porting-single-player-playstation-games-on-pc
5 days ago
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Apple has just pulled the wraps off the MacBook Neo, its most affordable MacBook ever with an A18 Pro chip starting at $599
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Apple's New MacBook Neo With A18 Pro Chip Starts at $599
Apple has just pulled the wraps off the MacBook Neo, its most affordable MacBook ever with an A18 Pro chip starting at $599.
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5 days ago
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OpenAI released today a new GPT-5.3 Instant model to address the main shortcomings of its existing GPT-5.2 Instant model
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ChatGPT New GPT-5.3 Instant Model Aims to Improve "Everyday Usability"
OpenAI released today a new GPT-5.3 Instant model to address the main shortcomings of its existing GPT-5.2 Instant model.
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/333330/chatgpt-new-gpt-5-3-instant-model-aims-to-improve-everyday-usability
6 days ago
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Microsoft is moving its annual Build developer conference from Seattle to San Francisco this year, and the event will kick off on June 2 with a keynote featuring CEO Satya Nadella
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Microsoft to Hold its Build Developer Conference in San Francisco on June 2-3
Microsoft is moving its annual Build developer conference from Seattle to San Francisco this year, and the event will kick off on June 2 with a keynote featuring CEO Satya Nadella.
https://www.thurrott.com/microsoft/333316/microsoft-to-hold-its-build-developer-conference-in-san-francisco-on-june-2-3
6 days ago
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Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Game Pass on March 10, but without its Phantom Liberty expansion. The game will also skip PC Game Pass, just like The Witcher 3 before it
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Cyberpunk 2077 and Planet of Lana II Are Coming to Game Pass
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Game Pass on March 10, but without its Phantom Liberty expansion. The game will also skip PC Game Pass, just like The Witcher 3 before it.
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6 days ago
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Apple announced today a new Studio Display and a more premium Studio Display XDR with a mini-LED backlight, a wider color gamut, and Adaptive Sync
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Apple Announces New Studio Display and Studio Display XDR
Apple announced today a new Studio Display and a more premium Studio Display XDR with a mini-LED backlight, a wider color gamut, and Adaptive Sync.
https://www.thurrott.com/apple/333292/apple-announces-new-studio-display-and-studio-display-xdr
6 days ago
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Apple is upgrading its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, better SSD storage, and improved wireless connectivity
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Apple Upgrades its MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips and Better SSD Storage
Apple is upgrading its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, better SSD storage, and improved wireless connectivity.
https://www.thurrott.com/apple/333285/apple-upgrades-its-macbook-pros-with-m5-pro-and-m5-max-chips-and-better-ssd-storage
6 days ago
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Apple is doubling the base storage on the new M5-powered 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, which now come with 512GB of faster SSD storage by default
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Appleâs New M5 MacBook Air Starts With 512GB of Faster SSD Storage
Apple is doubling the base storage on the new M5-powered 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, which now come with 512GB of faster SSD storage by default.
https://www.thurrott.com/apple/333280/apples-new-m5-macbook-air-starts-with-512gb-of-faster-ssd-storage
7 days ago
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ROG Xbox Ally X owners can test a new âHighlights Reelsâ feature that uses AI to automatically capture gameplay highlights to share with friends or on social media
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ROG Xbox Ally X Handheld Can Now Use AI to Capture Gameplay Highlights
ROG Xbox Ally X owners can test a new âHighlights Reelsâ feature that uses AI to automatically capture gameplay highlights to share with friends or on social media.
https://www.thurrott.com/games/333267/rog-xbox-ally-x-handheld-can-now-use-ai-to-capture-gameplay-highlights
7 days ago
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Qualcomm announced today an âAI-nativeâ Wi-Fi 8 chip that will support 10+ Gbps peak speeds, and the company is also getting ready for the rollout of 6G networks starting in 2029
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MWC 2026: Qualcomm Announces First Wi-Fi 8 Chip and Prepares For 6G Launch in 2029
Qualcomm announced today an âAI-nativeâ Wi-Fi 8 chip that will support 10+ Gbps peak speeds, and the company is also getting ready for the rollout of 6G networks starting in 2029.
https://www.thurrott.com/hardware/333235/mwc-2026-qualcomm-announces-first-wi-fi-8-chip-and-prepares-for-6g-launch-in-2029
7 days ago
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Appleâs mid-range iPad Air tablets are being refreshed today with faster M4 chips, the companyâs new N1 networking chip, and in-house C1X modems on models with cellular connectivity
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Apple Refreshes its 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Airs with M4 Chips
Appleâs mid-range iPad Air tablets are being refreshed today with faster M4 chips, the companyâs new N1 networking chip, and in-house C1X modems on models with cellular connectivity.
https://www.thurrott.com/apple/333203/apple-refreshes-its-11-inch-and-13-inch-ipad-airs-with-m4-chips
7 days ago
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Apple's iPhone 17e comes with a faster A19 chip, MagSafe support, and 256GB of storage, with the same $599 starting price
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Apple Announces iPhone 17E with A19 Chip and MagSafe Support
Apple's iPhone 17e comes with a faster A19 chip, MagSafe support, and 256GB of storage, with the same $599 starting price.
https://www.thurrott.com/apple/333198/apple-announces-iphone-17e-with-a19-chip-and-magsafe-support
8 days ago
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With today's Insider builds, Microsoft is improving its Shared Audio feature for Bluetooth LE Audio devices with independent sliders for each listener
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Microsoft Does Another Friday Drop Canary, Dev, and Beta Insiders
With today's Insider builds, Microsoft is improving its Shared Audio feature for Bluetooth LE Audio devices with independent sliders for each listener.
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/333134/microsoft-does-another-friday-drop-canary-dev-and-beta-insiders
10 days ago
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Spotify is launching weekly Audiobook charts in the US and the UK to surface the most popular audiobooks on the platform
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Spotify Launches Audiobook Charts in the US and UK
Spotify is launching weekly Audiobook charts in the US and the UK to surface the most popular audiobooks on the platform.
https://www.thurrott.com/music-videos/333123/spotify-launches-audiobook-charts-in-the-us-and-uk
10 days ago
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The consumer version of Microsoftâs Copilot chatbot is getting a new agentic AI feature named Copilot Tasks, which is now available as a research preview
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Microsoft Brings Agentic AI to its Consumer Chatbot With New Copilot Tasks
The consumer version of Microsoftâs Copilot chatbot is getting a new agentic AI feature named Copilot Tasks, which is now available as a research preview.
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/333118/microsoft-brings-agentic-ai-to-its-consumer-chatbot-with-new-copilot-tasks
10 days ago
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OpenAI announced today that it closed a $110 billion funding round, with participation from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank
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OpenAI Announces $110 Billion Funding Round Involving Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank
OpenAI announced today that it closed a $110 billion funding round, with participation from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank.
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/333114/openai-announces-110-billion-funding-round-involving-amazon-nvidia-and-softbank
10 days ago
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Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed today that the company has "a big week ahead", with a first product reveal coming on Monday, March 2
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Tim Cook Confirms Apple Will Announce New Products Starting on Monday
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed today that the company has "a big week ahead", with a first product reveal coming on Monday, March 2.
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11 days ago
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Google is releasing today Nano Banana 2, its latest image generation model that is now rolling out to the Gemini app, Google Search, Flow, and other products
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Google Starts Rolling Out Nano Banana 2 Image Generation Model Across its Services
Google is releasing today Nano Banana 2, its latest image generation model that is now rolling out to the Gemini app, Google Search, Flow, and other products.
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/333086/google-starts-rolling-out-nano-banana-2-image-generation-model-across-its-services
11 days ago
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Asus and Dell will soon launch their first cloud PC devices designed for Windows 365, Microsoftâs cloud-based virtual desktop service
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11 days ago
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Xbox Cloud Gaming now supports 1440p streaming for supported games on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S consoles
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Now Supports 1440p Streaming on Xbox Consoles
Xbox Cloud Gaming now supports 1440p streaming for supported games on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S consoles.
https://www.thurrott.com/games/333068/xbox-cloud-gaming-now-supports-1440p-streaming-on-xbox-consoles
12 days ago
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 series brings minor design changes, battery upgrades, and new AI features, while the Galaxy Buds4 Series adds enhanced active noise cancellation and new head gestures
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Samsung Unveils the New Galaxy S26 Series and Galaxy Buds4 Series
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series brings minor design changes, battery upgrades, and new AI features, while the Galaxy Buds4 Series adds enhanced active noise cancellation and new head gestures.
https://www.thurrott.com/hardware/333061/samsung-unveils-the-new-galaxy-s26-series-and-galaxy-buds4-series
12 days ago
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Spotify is launching today a new Smart Reorder feature that uses BPM and key information to create smooth transitions between tracks in mixed playlists
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Spotify Can Now Reorder Playlists Using BPM and Key Information
Spotify is launching today a new Smart Reorder feature that uses BPM and key information to create smooth transitions between tracks in mixed playlists.
https://www.thurrott.com/music-videos/333046/spotify-can-now-reorder-playlists-using-bpm-and-key-information
12 days ago
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Amazon is introducing three new conversation styles for its Alexa+ assistant, which became generally available in the US earlier this month
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Amazon Gives Three New Conversation Styles to Alexa+
Amazon is introducing three new conversation styles for its Alexa+ assistant, which became generally available in the US earlier this month.
https://www.thurrott.com/amazon/333042/amazon-gives-three-new-conversation-styles-to-alexa
12 days ago
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In her first interview after becoming the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming CEO, Asha Arma explained what the spirit of 'Return to Xbox' means to her
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Microsoft's New Gaming CEO Elaborates on the 'Return to Xbox'
In her first interview after becoming the new CEO of Microsoft Gaming CEO, Asha Arma explained what the spirit of 'Return to Xbox' means to her.
https://www.thurrott.com/games/333029/microsofts-new-gaming-ceo-elaborates-on-the-return-to-xbox
12 days ago
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The February optional patch for Windows 11 brings a network speed tool to the taskbar, new camera controls in the Settings app, and a built-in Sysmon tool
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Microsoft Releases February Optional Updates for Windows 11
The February optional patch for Windows 11 brings a network speed tool to the taskbar, new camera controls in the Settings app, and a built-in Sysmon tool.
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/333014/microsoft-releases-february-optional-updates-for-windows-11
13 days ago
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YouTube is improving its $7.99/month Premium Lite plan with two new perks, background play and offline downloads
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YouTube Premium Lite Gets Better With Background Play and Offline Downloads
YouTube is improving its $7.99/month Premium Lite plan with two new perks, background play and offline downloads.
https://www.thurrott.com/music-videos/333010/youtube-premium-lite-gets-better-with-background-play-and-offline-downloads
13 days ago
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Seamus Blackley, one of the co-founders of the original Xbox console, is worried that Xbox is now on its deathbed following last weekâs major leadership change
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Xbox Co-Founder Says New Microsoft Gaming CEO is âa Palliative Care Doctorâ
Seamus Blackley, one of the co-founders of the original Xbox console, is worried that Xbox is now on its deathbed following last weekâs major leadership change.
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13 days ago
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Apple announced today that it will start producing its Mac mini desktop computer in the US later this year
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Apple is Moving Back Some Mac Mini Production to the US
Apple announced today that it will start producing its Mac mini desktop computer in the US later this year.
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13 days ago
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Spotify is expanding access to its AI-powered Prompted Playlists, which are now available in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Sweden
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Spotify's Prompted Playlist Comes to the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Sweden
Spotify is expanding access to its AI-powered Prompted Playlists, which are now available in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and Sweden.
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/332982/spotifys-prompted-playlist-comes-to-the-uk-ireland-australia-and-sweden
14 days ago
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Following Xbox's big reorg on Friday, a new report reveals why Sarah Bond, who many people saw as Phil Spencerâs natural successor, didnât get the job
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New Details Reports The Reasons for Xboxâs Recent Reorg
Following Xbox's big reorg on Friday, a new report reveals why Sarah Bond, who many people saw as Phil Spencerâs natural successor, didnât get the job.
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14 days ago
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Apple is preparing to reveal new iPads, Macs, and the successor to the iPhone 16E next week, but the announcements may span three days
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Report: Apple to Release New iPhone, iPads, and MacBooks on March 2-4
Apple is preparing to reveal new iPads, Macs, and the successor to the iPhone 16E next week, but the announcements may span three days.
https://www.thurrott.com/apple/332956/report-apple-to-release-new-iphone-ipads-and-macbooks-on-march-2-4
14 days ago
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Microsoft is wrapping up the week with three new Windows 11 Insider builds for the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels
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New Windows 11 Builds Are Available for Canary, Dev, and Beta Testers
Microsoft is wrapping up the week with three new Windows 11 Insider builds for the Canary, Dev, and Beta Channels.
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/332911/new-windows-11-builds-are-available-for-canary-dev-and-beta-testers
17 days ago
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YouTube is upgrading its TV apps with a conversational AI tool that lets users ask questions about the videos theyâre watching
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YouTube's Conversational AI Tool is Coming to TVs
YouTube is upgrading its TV apps with a conversational AI tool that lets users ask questions about the videos theyâre watching.
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17 days ago
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WhatsApp is improving its Groups feature by allowing group admins and other members to share recent messages with newcomers
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WhatsApp Now Lets Group Admins Share Message History With Newcomers
WhatsApp is improving its Groups feature by allowing group admins and other members to share recent messages with newcomers.
https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/332894/whatsapp-now-lets-group-admins-share-message-history-with-newcomers
18 days ago
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Xbox gamers with a Game Pass subscription can play Battlefield 6 and three other games for free this weekend
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Battlefield 6 is Free to Play With Game Pass This Weekend
Xbox gamers with a Game Pass subscription can play Battlefield 6 and three other games for free this weekend.
https://www.thurrott.com/games/332880/battlefield-6-is-free-to-play-with-game-pass-this-weekend
18 days ago
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Googleâs Chrome browser is getting a new Split View feature, PDF annotation capabilities, and a new option to save PDFs to Google Drive
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Google Chrome Adds Split View Mode and New PDF Annotation Capabilities
Googleâs Chrome browser is getting a new Split View feature, PDF annotation capabilities, and a new option to save PDFs to Google Drive.
https://www.thurrott.com/cloud/332872/google-chrome-adds-split-view-mode-and-new-pdf-annotation-capabilities
18 days ago
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Meta has reportedly resumed its work on its first smartwatch, which may launch later this year alongside a new version of its Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses
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Report: Meta's Smartwatch Project is Back from the Dead
Meta has reportedly resumed its work on its first smartwatch, which may launch later this year alongside a new version of its Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses.
https://www.thurrott.com/hardware/332856/report-metas-smartwatch-project-is-back-from-the-dead
18 days ago
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Microsoft has started testing new postgame recaps on its Xbox PC app that will appear at the end of some play sessions
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Microsoft Starts Testing Postgame Recaps on its Xbox PC App
Microsoft has started testing new postgame recaps on its Xbox PC app that will appear at the end of some play sessions.
https://www.thurrott.com/games/332850/microsoft-starts-testing-postgame-recaps-on-its-xbox-pc-app
19 days ago
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Google is updating its Gemini app with a new music generation feature that can create 30-second tracks with unique lyrics and cover art
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Google Gemini Can Now Generate 30-Second Music Tracks
Google is updating its Gemini app with a new music generation feature that can create 30-second tracks with unique lyrics and cover art.
https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/332838/google-gemini-can-now-generate-30-second-music-tracks
19 days ago
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Avowed, the heroic-fantasy RPG released a year ago on Xbox and PC is coming to PlayStation 5 today, and itâs also getting a big anniversary update on all platforms
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Xbox's Avowed Game Gets an Anniversary Update and PlayStation 5 Release
Avowed, the heroic-fantasy RPG released a year ago on Xbox and PC is coming to PlayStation 5 today, and itâs also getting a big anniversary update on all platforms.
https://www.thurrott.com/games/332830/xboxs-avowed-game-gets-an-anniversary-update-and-playstation-5-release
19 days ago
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Google has just fully revealed the Pixel 10a, the latest entry-level phone in the Pixel family that will launch on March 5 for $499
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Google's Pixel 10a Launches on March 5 for $499
Google has just fully revealed the Pixel 10a, the latest entry-level phone in the Pixel family that will launch on March 5 for $499.
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19 days ago
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Bloombergâs Mark Gurman is sharing new details on a new wearable pendant from Apple that could work as âthe eyes and earsâ of an iPhone
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New Report Details Appleâs Progress on AI Glasses, Pendant, and Camera Airpods
Bloombergâs Mark Gurman is sharing new details on a new wearable pendant from Apple that could work as âthe eyes and earsâ of an iPhone.
https://buff.ly/K9Ivlnb
20 days ago
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