Microsoft is testing video wallpaper support in Windows 11 Insider builds, allowing users to set MP4 and MKV files as desktop backgrounds and offering a native alternative to Wallpaper Engine buff.ly/y8Hep2V

Screen recording and live-streaming software OBS Studio 32.0 introduces a native basic plugin manager, NVIDIA RTX enhancements, Metal renderer for Apple Silicon Macs, hybrid MOV support with ProRes recording on macOS, and more. buff.ly/dvWLNzO

Act quickly; you have until November 3, 2025, to let Microsoft know that you don't want your LinkedIn data used for AI training. You're opted in by default... Head to Account - Settings & Privacy > Data privacy > Data for Generative AI Improvement & toggle the switch off.

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YouTube Music is reportedly limiting lyrics access for free users, following a similar move by Spotify last year. Google has not made any official statement regarding this lyrics paywall, so let's hope it doesn't get implemented globally. buff.ly/2EBBI8G

Encountering Sonic 🦔 (Alsonic) before he heads for the races across worlds. #PSO2NGS_SS #PSO2NGS #PSO2Global #RappyMail

Microsoft has removed the app publishing fee for individual developers on the Microsoft Store, making registration free in nearly 200 countries buff.ly/cOKwWrj

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As the Palworld lawsuit continues, Nintendo secures another broad patent that one expert says poses a threat to the entire video games industry.

#DonkeyKongBananza - DK Artist gameplay - youtu.be/rL_yn43GJT8 - #NintendoSwitch2

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#SonicRacingCrossworlds - Joker Gameplay - youtu.be/krC5tISNwvQ

This FreeVPN Chrome Extension was taking screenshots of every website users visited, and had over 100k downloads. What did Google do? Gave them a verified badge. The moral of the story is that Big Tech cannot be trusted to curate these things - do the research before downloading.

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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Open Network Test Gameplay - youtu.be/3JQqAinc8Po

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A judge ruled Google won't have to sell Chrome or Android but must allow competitors access to its search data. The company can still pay partners like Apple or Mozilla for default placements of its products, but exclusivity is banned buff.ly/Fz5ZFm5

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Google will soon require verified developer registration for all Android apps — including those installed outside the Google Play Store — aiming to reduce malware and scams. To simplify the process, an Android Developer Console will be made available. buff.ly/peiBwRi

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#DonkeyKongBananza - First Play - youtu.be/WgkkW5COEts #NintendoSwitch2

N Masters Summer 2025 Illustration. Art by @duderedblue.bsky.social . Special thanks to @malakofox.bsky.social .

NextDNS has announced the launch of a new feature to bypass age verification checks on adult content websites. The new feature uses geo spoofing to bypass age checks and protect privacy, especially for users in the EU and UK. buff.ly/DzUy4Qd

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#MarioKartWorld - First Play - youtu.be/YFJ_Cy-TaF4 #NintendoSwitch2

Instagram’s “Friend Map” sounds like a fun way for friends to share their location. Unfortunately, Meta thinks your friends include Meta's own employees, advertisers, and cops. Here’s why & how to turn it off 🧵 1/5

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#Atlyss - Character Creator Showcase - youtu.be/JaetSiWiZAg

#Atlyss - First Play - youtu.be/LauwIVFUbOA

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit - Demo Playthrough - youtu.be/4VazuQK0eCQ

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uBlock Origin Lite is now available on the Apple App Store for Safari, offering built-in filter lists, multi-level filtering, and effective YouTube ad blocking buff.ly/ggPDRaY

Europe’s digital house is built on foreign foundations. Our latest study reveals that over 74% of publicly listed European companies host email—and by extension their entire tech stack—on US platforms subject to foreign laws. Find out why and what needs to change 👇

Mastercard denies responsibility for Steam’s recent removal of adult games, while Valve offers a conflicting account citing indirect pressure and brand risk rules. GOG and other platforms have also responded with campaigns against financial censorship buff.ly/1GrA9Da

OpenAI removed a feature that made ChatGPT shared links discoverable after users' sensitive conversations were exposed on Google and other search engines. Cleanup is ongoing, but some content remains accessible, raising privacy concerns buff.ly/S02FE5w

Proton has launched a new open-source two-factor authentication app, Proton Authenticator, offering free, 2FA with encrypted sync, offline access, easy migration, and local biometric security buff.ly/o4v2Afi

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AdGuard's latest update will block Microsoft's Recall feature system-wide, joining Brave and Signal in opposing widespread screenshot capture on Copilot Plus PCs buff.ly/h4BGqHd

Xbox tests cross-device cloud play history for consoles, PC, and handhelds. Updates include new play history tiles, filter options, and improved cloud gaming access buff.ly/w3nrGjy