#tech-updates
#tech-updates

4 days ago

Gadgets

Your Google TV is getting a subtle but meaningful upgrade (that smart home users will love)

Older Google TV and Chromecast devices now support the Home Panel feature for smart home control.

#user-experience

Social media marketing

Bluesky now lets users upload videos that are up to 3 minutes long | TechCrunch

Bluesky has increased its video length limit to 3 minutes, enhancing its competitive edge against X and Threads.

UX design

OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Search Features to Free Users Globally - 12 Days of OpenAI Day 8

OpenAI has made real-time web search available to all ChatGPT users, enhancing the search experience globally.

Mobile UX

Setting a new Wear OS watch face might soon be possible with a single click

Google is simplifying the process to apply new watch faces on Wear OS.

A new button will allow users to set a watch face with one click.

fromWIRED

Apple

How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple Intelligence has received mixed reviews and led to temporary feature disablement due to inaccuracies in notifications.

1 week ago

Digital life

Digital photo frame company Nixplay cut its free cloud storage to almost nothing

Nixplay has reduced its free cloud storage to 500MB, sparking backlash from users due to the removal of previously available premium features.

Miscellaneous

Plex's upcoming app redesign is a big swing at going legit

Plex is introducing a unified app experience that enhances navigation and integrates various media seamlessly across devices.

Social media marketing

Bluesky now lets users upload videos that are up to 3 minutes long | TechCrunch

Bluesky has increased its video length limit to 3 minutes, enhancing its competitive edge against X and Threads.

UX design

OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Search Features to Free Users Globally - 12 Days of OpenAI Day 8

OpenAI has made real-time web search available to all ChatGPT users, enhancing the search experience globally.

Mobile UX

Setting a new Wear OS watch face might soon be possible with a single click

Google is simplifying the process to apply new watch faces on Wear OS.

A new button will allow users to set a watch face with one click.

fromWIRED

Apple

How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence on an iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple Intelligence has received mixed reviews and led to temporary feature disablement due to inaccuracies in notifications.

1 week ago

Digital life

Digital photo frame company Nixplay cut its free cloud storage to almost nothing

Nixplay has reduced its free cloud storage to 500MB, sparking backlash from users due to the removal of previously available premium features.

Miscellaneous

Plex's upcoming app redesign is a big swing at going legit

Plex is introducing a unified app experience that enhances navigation and integrates various media seamlessly across devices.

more#user-experience

#ai-models

The hottest AI models, what they do, and how to use them | TechCrunch

The rapid advancement of AI models requires understanding their practical applications rather than just technical metrics.

fromTechzine Global

2 weeks ago

Artificial intelligence

Google Gemini 2.5 Flash can think for as long as devs want it to

Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash offers a lighter alternative to previous models, enhancing user experience amid heightened competition in AI.

The hottest AI models, what they do, and how to use them | TechCrunch

The rapid advancement of AI models requires understanding their practical applications rather than just technical metrics.

fromTechzine Global

2 weeks ago

Google Gemini 2.5 Flash can think for as long as devs want it to

Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash offers a lighter alternative to previous models, enhancing user experience amid heightened competition in AI.

Apple might add live language translation to AirPods this year - how that'll work

Apple's upcoming AirPods update will feature live translation, enhancing communication across languages.

The update reflects Apple's efforts to catch up with competitors like Google.

East Bay real estate

Apple announces MacBook Air with M4 chip and a price cut

Apple has updated the MacBook Air with M4 processors and a lower price point.

Apple

Apple updates the MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips

Apple updates MacBook Pros with new M4 chips, enhancing performance, RAM, and connectivity options while introducing advanced features like Thunderbolt 5 ports and improved webcams.

Gadgets

Apple's Siri Setback: Delays, Lawsuits, and Executive Changes

Apple's Siri updates face significant delays due to challenges in AI integration and user expectations.

Leadership changes at Apple reflect urgency in improving Siri's AI capabilities.

Artificial intelligence

Apple to label notification summaries to indicate use of AI | TechCrunch

Apple is releasing an update to clarify AI-generated notification summaries to reduce user confusion.

3 weeks ago

Apple

iPads could get more Mac-like features soon

iPadOS updates will enhance productivity, making iPads feel more like Macs.

Gadgets

Apple might add live language translation to AirPods this year - how that'll work

Apple's upcoming AirPods update will feature live translation, enhancing communication across languages.

The update reflects Apple's efforts to catch up with competitors like Google.

East Bay real estate

Apple announces MacBook Air with M4 chip and a price cut

Apple has updated the MacBook Air with M4 processors and a lower price point.

Apple

Apple updates the MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips

Apple updates MacBook Pros with new M4 chips, enhancing performance, RAM, and connectivity options while introducing advanced features like Thunderbolt 5 ports and improved webcams.

Gadgets

Apple's Siri Setback: Delays, Lawsuits, and Executive Changes

Apple's Siri updates face significant delays due to challenges in AI integration and user expectations.

Leadership changes at Apple reflect urgency in improving Siri's AI capabilities.

Artificial intelligence

Apple to label notification summaries to indicate use of AI | TechCrunch

Apple is releasing an update to clarify AI-generated notification summaries to reduce user confusion.

3 weeks ago

Apple

iPads could get more Mac-like features soon

iPadOS updates will enhance productivity, making iPads feel more like Macs.

The Pixel 9a launches on April 10 in the US

Google's Pixel 9a smartphone will be available on April 10, delayed due to component quality issues.

NYC food

Weekly poll: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2 are launching next week, do you want one?

Tecno's second-generation foldables showcase improved designs, enhanced battery life, and practical features, while retaining some specifications from the previous models.

Wearables

Top 10 trending phones of week 19

Samsung Galaxy A55 leads the chart for the second consecutive week.

Gadgets

The Pixel 9a launches on April 10 in the US

Google's Pixel 9a smartphone will be available on April 10, delayed due to component quality issues.

NYC food

Weekly poll: the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 and V Flip2 are launching next week, do you want one?

Tecno's second-generation foldables showcase improved designs, enhanced battery life, and practical features, while retaining some specifications from the previous models.

Wearables

Top 10 trending phones of week 19

Samsung Galaxy A55 leads the chart for the second consecutive week.

Zoom's AI will soon help you do busywork, too

Zoom's AI Companion upgrade streamlines task management for Workspace users.

New voice recorder and live notes add functionality to Zoom's offerings.

#product-launch

fromInfoWorld

Information security

GitHub to unbundle Advanced Security

GitHub is unbundling its Advanced Security product for improved accessibility and cost-effectiveness, launching two standalone offerings on April 1.

Wearables

The next Apple Watch SE might switch to plastic for a lower price and brighter colorways

Apple is working on a third edition of the Apple Watch SE, expected in 2025, with a focus on affordability and new colors.

Information security

fromInfoWorld

GitHub to unbundle Advanced Security

GitHub is unbundling its Advanced Security product for improved accessibility and cost-effectiveness, launching two standalone offerings on April 1.

Wearables

The next Apple Watch SE might switch to plastic for a lower price and brighter colorways

Apple is working on a third edition of the Apple Watch SE, expected in 2025, with a focus on affordability and new colors.

Apple

Google Fi users finally get RCS on iPhone - here's how to check if it's activated

Google Fi now supports RCS messaging for iOS users, enhancing the messaging experience with Android counterparts.

fromClickUp

Digital life

How to Edit WhatsApp Messages After They Are Sent | ClickUp

WhatsApp now allows users to edit sent messages within a 15-minute window, enhancing communication and reducing miscommunications.

Apple

Google Fi users finally get RCS on iPhone - here's how to check if it's activated

Google Fi now supports RCS messaging for iOS users, enhancing the messaging experience with Android counterparts.

fromClickUp

Digital life

How to Edit WhatsApp Messages After They Are Sent | ClickUp

WhatsApp now allows users to edit sent messages within a 15-minute window, enhancing communication and reducing miscommunications.

more#messaging

Tech industry

Lenovo is updating its ThinkPad lineup with new chips and form factors at MWC 2025

Lenovo announced advanced business laptops at MWC 2025, featuring new designs and updated internals across its ThinkPad lineup.

Privacy technologies

How TikTok's enhanced desktop app challenges YouTube in game streaming - and more

TikTok is enhancing its web platform to compete with Twitch and YouTube for gamers and streamers.

#google-lens

Google Lens adds a cool search trick to iPhones - how to try it

Google Lens introduces Circle to Search feature for iPhone users, facilitating quick visual searches directly from the screen.

fromCNET

Miscellaneous

Google Lens Update Aims to Confirm Good Deals When You're Shopping in Store

Google Lens updates enhance in-store shopping by providing relevant insights like product comparisons and reviews, improving consumer confidence during decision-making.

Google Lens adds a cool search trick to iPhones - how to try it

Google Lens introduces Circle to Search feature for iPhone users, facilitating quick visual searches directly from the screen.

fromCNET

Miscellaneous

Google Lens Update Aims to Confirm Good Deals When You're Shopping in Store

Google Lens updates enhance in-store shopping by providing relevant insights like product comparisons and reviews, improving consumer confidence during decision-making.

Google Gemini app gets the latest 2.0 experimental models

Google's Gemini app now features Gemini 2.0 with improved reasoning capabilities and transparency in AI responses.

fromMedium

Google Expands Gemini 2.0 AI Models with New Releases and Enhanced Capabilities

Google's Gemini 2.0 lineup expands with new AI models, enhancing performance and cost efficiency for developers and businesses.

Mobile UX

Google Gemini app gets the latest 2.0 experimental models

Google's Gemini app now features Gemini 2.0 with improved reasoning capabilities and transparency in AI responses.

fromMedium

Google Expands Gemini 2.0 AI Models with New Releases and Enhanced Capabilities

Google's Gemini 2.0 lineup expands with new AI models, enhancing performance and cost efficiency for developers and businesses.

Miscellaneous

WhatsApp brings image and voice inputs to its ChatGPT integration

WhatsApp is enhancing ChatGPT integration by allowing image uploads and voice messages, expanding the ways users can interact with the AI.

Miscellaneous

You can now use ChatGPT web search without logging in | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT now allows unrestricted web search without login, enhancing competitiveness against Google.

Miscellaneous

WhatsApp brings image and voice inputs to its ChatGPT integration

WhatsApp is enhancing ChatGPT integration by allowing image uploads and voice messages, expanding the ways users can interact with the AI.

Miscellaneous

You can now use ChatGPT web search without logging in | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT now allows unrestricted web search without login, enhancing competitiveness against Google.

Tech industry

New Windows 11 build removes ancient, arbitrary 32GB size limit for FAT32 disks

Windows 11 may soon lift the 32GB FAT32 partition limit for command-line tools, improving usability for legacy systems.

Tech industry

Windows 11 is getting colorful new battery icons that are easier to understand at a glance

Windows 11 is introducing a new battery icon with three colors to easily communicate battery status and enhance user awareness.

fromArs Technica

Tech industry

It's not "Windows 12": Microsoft keeps Windows 11 branding despite major changes

Windows 12 update is not happening at the moment despite major changes announced for Windows and Surface lineup.

fromArs Technica

8 months ago

Tech industry

New Windows 11 build removes ancient, arbitrary 32GB size limit for FAT32 disks

Windows 11 may soon lift the 32GB FAT32 partition limit for command-line tools, improving usability for legacy systems.

Tech industry

Windows 11 is getting colorful new battery icons that are easier to understand at a glance

Windows 11 is introducing a new battery icon with three colors to easily communicate battery status and enhance user awareness.

fromArs Technica

Tech industry

It's not "Windows 12": Microsoft keeps Windows 11 branding despite major changes

Windows 12 update is not happening at the moment despite major changes announced for Windows and Surface lineup.

more#windows-11

Wearables

Samsung's Galaxy S25 arrives with a better Google Gemini | TechCrunch

Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series with integrated Google AI updates to enhance productivity across devices.

Miscellaneous

HDMI version 2.2 adds support for bandwidth of up to 96Gbps

HDMI 2.2 introduces substantial improvements for high-quality audio and video, primarily through increased bandwidth and enhanced cable certification.

Miscellaneous

WhatsApp lets you select specific people within a group to start a group call without disturbing anyone | TechCrunch

WhatsApp enhances video calling features for a more versatile tool for personal and work communications.

Miscellaneous

This TCL QLED TV is the model I recommend to most buyers - and it just hit an all-time low price

TCL's QM8 flagship TV offers a sleek design, easy unboxing, and a user-friendly remote, making it a significant upgrade from previous models.

Tech industry

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2024) review: A cheap tablet hampered by outdated software

The Amazon Fire HD 8 is a basic, budget-friendly tablet that fails to offer substantial improvements in user experience despite minor upgrades.

Miscellaneous

Google Messages is trying to tackle today's most annoying messaging spam

Google Messages is enhancing spam filters and adding sensitive content warnings to improve user experience and safety.

Wearables

Your Pixel phone is getting a big update - look for these 10 useful features

Google's October feature drop for Pixel phones includes significant updates like improved photography, security features, and audio enhancement tools.

Wearables

Wear OS 5 and the Recorder app are rolling out to older Pixel Watches

Wear OS 5 introduces new features for original and Pixel Watch 2 users, including a Recorder app and battery-saving improvements.

Wearables

Here's how the new AirPods 4 compare to the rest of Apple's headphone lineup

Apple has refreshed its AirPods lineup with new features, including enhanced comfort and sound quality, and introduced active noise cancellation on the AirPods 4.

9 months ago

Wearables

Engadget Podcast: Samsung Galaxy Ring review, EFF on KOSA, and another AI "Friend"

Samsung Galaxy Ring's simplicity, Friend's AI gadget, KOSA's impact, and notable tech updates are discussed on the podcast.

fromMashable India