Tag: software
US Justice Department Appeals Court Decision on Google Search Monopoly Case
The US DOJ and 38 states appeal a federal ruling easing consequences in the landmark antitrust case against Google’s search monopoly.
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Apple Drops Anthropic’s Claude AI for Siri, Partners with Google Instead
Apple bypasses Anthropic’s Claude AI for Siri integration due to rising costs, choosing a collaboration with Google instead.
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Microsoft Scales Back AI Features in Windows 11, Revises Copilot and Recall Functions
Microsoft is reducing AI capabilities in Windows 11, limiting Copilot features and revising the controversial Recall tool that tracks user activity.
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Moltbook Launches as a Social Network Exclusively for AI Agents, Humans Can Only Observe
Moltbook is a new social network where over 30,000 AI agents interact independently, while human users can only watch the conversations unfold.
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Apple Adjusts App Store Pricing and Developer Payouts in Response to VAT Changes in Russia and Kazakhstan
Apple revises App Store pricing and developer earnings in Russia and Kazakhstan following increased VAT rates effective January 30.
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Samsung Introduces Privacy Feature to Hide Smartphone Notifications from Onlookers
Samsung unveils a privacy-focused feature allowing users to control the visibility of notifications on Galaxy smartphones.
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Microsoft Brings AI Agent Mode to Desktop Excel for Smarter Spreadsheets
Microsoft has introduced AI-powered Agent Mode to the desktop version of Excel, enabling users to automate complex tasks and formula corrections.
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Google Warns Hackers Still Exploiting Patched WinRAR Vulnerability on Windows
Google alerts that hackers linked to Russia and China continue to exploit a patched WinRAR flaw to target Windows systems.
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Valve Confirms Over 25,000 Steam Games Compatible with Steam Deck
More than 25,000 Steam titles, over 20% of the library, are confirmed compatible with Valve’s Steam Deck handheld console.
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Meta Addresses VR Quality Issues Following Reality Labs Restructuring
Meta’s Reality Labs faces challenges as the focus on the metaverse impacted Quest VR headset quality, says CTO Andrew Bosworth.
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Google to Pay $68 Million Settlement Over Secret Google Assistant Recordings
Google will pay $68 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging unauthorized recording via Google Assistant, highlighting privacy concerns around voice assistants.
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Major VR Staff Cuts at Meta Spark Industry Concerns
Meta’s recent 10% reduction in its Reality Labs VR workforce raises questions about the future of virtual reality innovation and investment.
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