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#updates

Android 15 is here, and you should update your phone ASAP. Here's why

Google's new Android features enhance anti-theft protection for devices.

Gadgets

fromTechCrunch

Google shifts Android news to a virtual event ahead of its I/O developer conference | TechCrunch

Google is highlighting Android updates in a separate event due to the high volume of news, indicating a shift in focus towards AI at I/O.

Nintendo's Big Switch Update Adds Virtual Game Sharing And More, With One Important Catch

Nintendo Switch's version 20.0.0 update prepares for Switch 2 with new features, but limitations on virtual game cards affect multi-console online play.

Gadgets

Your Google TV is getting a free feature upgrade - smart home users will love it

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

iOS 18.3.1 update fixes security flaw used in "extremely sophisticated attack"

Apple has issued urgent security fixes for iPhones and iPads to address an exploited vulnerability in USB connectivity.

fromhackernoon.com

Cryptocurrency

BitsLab's Web3SecuringPlan Acknowledged by OneKey for Security Enhancements

OneKey's v5.8.0 update enhances security and functionality, addressing vital vulnerabilities in Web3 infrastructure.

The Web3 Securing Plan empowers proactive security for Web3 projects through collective defense.

fromArs Technica

Digital life

Android 15's security and privacy features are the update's highlight

Android 15 enhances privacy and security with features like Private Space for apps and improved handling of OTPs.

Information security

Microsoft has a warning for Exchange update refuseniks

EEMS for Exchange Server may stop working if versions are significantly out of date.

Regular updates to Cumulative and Security Updates are crucial for Exchange Server operations.

Information security

fromArs Technica

iOS 18.3.1 update fixes security flaw used in "extremely sophisticated attack"

Apple has issued urgent security fixes for iPhones and iPads to address an exploited vulnerability in USB connectivity.

fromhackernoon.com

Cryptocurrency

BitsLab's Web3SecuringPlan Acknowledged by OneKey for Security Enhancements

OneKey's v5.8.0 update enhances security and functionality, addressing vital vulnerabilities in Web3 infrastructure.

The Web3 Securing Plan empowers proactive security for Web3 projects through collective defense.

fromArs Technica

Digital life

Android 15's security and privacy features are the update's highlight

Android 15 enhances privacy and security with features like Private Space for apps and improved handling of OTPs.

Information security

Microsoft has a warning for Exchange update refuseniks

EEMS for Exchange Server may stop working if versions are significantly out of date.

Regular updates to Cumulative and Security Updates are crucial for Exchange Server operations.

Twitch is letting more streamers access its monetization tools | TechCrunch

Twitch will democratize monetization by allowing more creators to access subscriptions and Bits regardless of follower count.

February's Xbox Update Adds More Titles To Cloud Gaming

Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream over 50 additional games they own on supported devices.

Multiplayer enhancements allow easy invites for Xbox Cloud Gaming sessions.

Gadgets

Your Roku TV is getting several free updates - including a big one for Roku City

Roku is enhancing content discovery on its TVs with new personalized features and efficient hardware updates.

Marketing tech

fromTechCrunch

Twitch is letting more streamers access its monetization tools | TechCrunch

Twitch will democratize monetization by allowing more creators to access subscriptions and Bits regardless of follower count.

February's Xbox Update Adds More Titles To Cloud Gaming

Game Pass Ultimate members can now stream over 50 additional games they own on supported devices.

Multiplayer enhancements allow easy invites for Xbox Cloud Gaming sessions.

Gadgets

Your Roku TV is getting several free updates - including a big one for Roku City

Roku is enhancing content discovery on its TVs with new personalized features and efficient hardware updates.

more#streaming

#gaming

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Video games

Where Is The Marijuana In The Minecraft Movie

Minecraft is the best-selling video game ever, with over 300 million copies sold and a massive active player base.

Video games

Overwatch 2 Is Bringing Back Loot Boxes Very Soon, With Some Changes

Loot boxes return to Overwatch 2 in Season 15, integrated into battle passes and as rewards for challenges.

fromVG247

Video games

"I think it's healthier for the game that I keep my cards close to my chest" - The dev behind Balatro on what comes next after hitting 5 million copies sold

Balatro has sold 5 million copies, and its lead developer is focused on upcoming updates and staying responsible amidst the success.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Warcraft I and II get a new remaster that's available now

Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest revives classic games with modern updates, addressing criticisms from previous remasters.

fromGadgets 360

Apple

Latest iOS 18 Update Reportedly Adds Support for Wired Xbox Controllers

Apple now supports wired Xbox controllers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, enhancing gaming experiences across devices.

fromKotaku

Video games

Steam Adds A New Warning For Dead Early Access Games Like Unsung Story

Steam implements a new warning system for Early Access games.

The warning informs users about the time since the last update.

It's aimed at preventing users from purchasing abandoned projects.

The feature enhances user navigation in a vast library of games.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

2 weeks ago

Video games

Where Is The Marijuana In The Minecraft Movie

Minecraft is the best-selling video game ever, with over 300 million copies sold and a massive active player base.

Video games

Overwatch 2 Is Bringing Back Loot Boxes Very Soon, With Some Changes

Loot boxes return to Overwatch 2 in Season 15, integrated into battle passes and as rewards for challenges.

fromVG247

Video games

"I think it's healthier for the game that I keep my cards close to my chest" - The dev behind Balatro on what comes next after hitting 5 million copies sold

Balatro has sold 5 million copies, and its lead developer is focused on upcoming updates and staying responsible amidst the success.

5 months ago

Miscellaneous

Warcraft I and II get a new remaster that's available now

Blizzard's new Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest revives classic games with modern updates, addressing criticisms from previous remasters.

fromGadgets 360

Apple

Latest iOS 18 Update Reportedly Adds Support for Wired Xbox Controllers

Apple now supports wired Xbox controllers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, enhancing gaming experiences across devices.

fromKotaku

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

Video games

Steam Adds A New Warning For Dead Early Access Games Like Unsung Story

Steam implements a new warning system for Early Access games.

The warning informs users about the time since the last update.

It's aimed at preventing users from purchasing abandoned projects.

The feature enhances user navigation in a vast library of games.

more#gaming

fromTESLARATI

4 weeks ago

Cars

Tesla rolls out latest Safety Score update-Here's what's new

Tesla has updated its insurance program's Safety Scores to beta version 2.2 to improve driving metrics and determine insurance premiums.

Marketing tech

Microsoft Advertising Updates For Shopping Campaigns, Audience Ads, Performance Max & More

Microsoft Advertising rolled out multiple updates to enhance merchant experience and ad performance.

How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two options

Microsoft will stop security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 2025 unless users pay for extended support.

Upgrading to Windows 11 is restricted by processor compatibility and TPM requirements, which Microsoft will not change.

Gadgets

Microsoft accidentally wipes out Copilot in latest Windows 11 update

Microsoft's recent update unintentionally uninstalled the Copilot app for some Windows 11 devices.

Users can reinstall Copilot from the Microsoft Store while awaiting a fix.

Mobile UX

Microsoft overhauls the dreaded Blue Screen of Death - here's what's changing

Microsoft is redesigning the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 11 to be more user-friendly and aligned with its design principles.

fromTechzine Global

Tech industry

Windows 11 OOBE updates adjusted after widespread criticism

Microsoft will allow organizations to control cumulative updates for Windows 11 installations starting mid-2025, addressing sysadmin concerns about forced updates.

Tech industry

7 months ago

How to upgrade your 'incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11: Two options

Microsoft will stop security updates for Windows 10 PCs after October 2025 unless users pay for extended support.

Upgrading to Windows 11 is restricted by processor compatibility and TPM requirements, which Microsoft will not change.

Gadgets

Microsoft accidentally wipes out Copilot in latest Windows 11 update

Microsoft's recent update unintentionally uninstalled the Copilot app for some Windows 11 devices.

Users can reinstall Copilot from the Microsoft Store while awaiting a fix.

Mobile UX

Microsoft overhauls the dreaded Blue Screen of Death - here's what's changing

Microsoft is redesigning the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) in Windows 11 to be more user-friendly and aligned with its design principles.

fromTechzine Global

Tech industry

Windows 11 OOBE updates adjusted after widespread criticism

Microsoft will allow organizations to control cumulative updates for Windows 11 installations starting mid-2025, addressing sysadmin concerns about forced updates.

more#microsoft

Video games

Activision Is Cracking Down On Call Of Duty Camo Cheaters

Ricochet's anti-cheat team is actively banning players using exploits to obtain weapon camos in Call of Duty.

fromInfoWorld

9 months ago

Node JS

Deno boosts dependency management with JSR

Deno 1.42 significantly improves Node.js and NPM compatibility with module enhancements and resolves key type-checking issues during run executions.

fromSocial Media Today

Social media marketing

Threads Adds Topic Tags on Profiles, Reply Controls and Video Updates

Tagged topics in posts enhance visibility and engagement.

New follower-only reply options enhance user control over interactions.

Personalization of content feeds improves user experience.

Updates regarding political and civic content convey a thoughtful approach to engagement.

WhatsApp is reportedly developing reply threads

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to streamline message replies by consolidating all responses into a single thread.

fromGSMArena.com

Wearables

Google finds fix for broken back gesture on older Pixels

Android 15 introduced a bug affecting back navigation on Pixel phones, now fixed and awaiting release with the next update.

Mobile UX

fromEngadget

WhatsApp is reportedly developing reply threads

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to streamline message replies by consolidating all responses into a single thread.

fromGSMArena.com

Wearables

Google finds fix for broken back gesture on older Pixels

Android 15 introduced a bug affecting back navigation on Pixel phones, now fixed and awaiting release with the next update.

Firefox 136 finally brings the features fans wanted

Firefox 136 offers built-in vertical tabs, enhancing user experience and privacy features, making it a strong alternative to Chrome.

Information security

Update Chrome and Firefox now to patch these critical security flaws

Keep browsers updated to protect against security flaws.

Critical vulnerabilities require immediate attention to avoid potential exploits.

Both Chrome and Firefox have released updates fixing multiple security issues.

Mobile UX

Firefox 136 finally brings the features fans wanted

Firefox 136 offers built-in vertical tabs, enhancing user experience and privacy features, making it a strong alternative to Chrome.

Information security

Update Chrome and Firefox now to patch these critical security flaws

Keep browsers updated to protect against security flaws.

Critical vulnerabilities require immediate attention to avoid potential exploits.

Both Chrome and Firefox have released updates fixing multiple security issues.

Fallout 76 Finally Lets You Become A Ghoul Very Soon

Fallout 76's Glow of the Ghoul update allows players to become ghouls, introducing new gameplay mechanics and items.

Law

Fortnite Downtime: When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up For Chapter 6 Season 2?

Fortnite is offline for scheduled maintenance ahead of Chapter 6 Season 2, introducing significant updates including new weapons and a heist theme.

Fallout 76 Finally Lets You Become A Ghoul Very Soon

Fallout 76's Glow of the Ghoul update allows players to become ghouls, introducing new gameplay mechanics and items.

Law

Fortnite Downtime: When Will Fortnite Servers Be Back Up For Chapter 6 Season 2?

Fortnite is offline for scheduled maintenance ahead of Chapter 6 Season 2, introducing significant updates including new weapons and a heist theme.

Atlassian revamps Trello, introduces new Inbox and Planner

Trello is enhancing its platform with AI to improve project management and task organization for users.

fromKotaku

How And Where To Watch The Pokemon Day Presents Showcase

The Pokémon Presents livestream will reveal future games and updates on February 27.

The showcase will focus on the RPG Z-A and ongoing live-service games.

Expect news on the anime series and online games from The Pokémon Company.

fromMarTech

Marketing

The 14 best HubSpot updates from January 2025 | MarTech

HubSpot's January 2025 updates enhance team performance through workload management, content optimization, and improved tracking of key performance metrics.

fromSearch Engine Roundtable

DevOps

'Tiny' Linux 6.14-rc1 released: What's new in 500,000 lines of modified code

Linux kernel 6.14 is termed 'tiny' by Linus Torvalds, though it changes half a million lines of code.

Marketing

Google Ads To Drop Certification For Some Advertisers & Updates Verification Docs

Google Ads has updated its verification policies, improving clarity in documentation and removing certification requirements for some advertisers.

#apple

fromMail Online

Apple

iPhone fans predict release date of upcoming iOS 18

The iOS 18.2 update is likely to be released on December 9, inferred from a carrier update.

Miscellaneous

Linux kernel 6.13 announced

Linux kernel 6.13 implements notable hardware-specific improvements, but isn't expected to make a significant impact for most users immediately.

fromMail Online

Apple

iPhone fans predict release date of upcoming iOS 18

The iOS 18.2 update is likely to be released on December 9, inferred from a carrier update.

Miscellaneous

Linux kernel 6.13 announced

Linux kernel 6.13 implements notable hardware-specific improvements, but isn't expected to make a significant impact for most users immediately.

Miscellaneous

Telegram introduces third-party verification and new search filters

Telegram's new third-party account verification aims to enhance safety and authenticity on the platform by allowing verified public figures to verify others.

Miscellaneous

Telegram adds third-party verification to combat scams

Telegram launches a verification feature for user accounts and chats to combat scams and misinformation.

fromEngadget

Miscellaneous

Telegram introduces third-party verification and new search filters

Telegram's new third-party account verification aims to enhance safety and authenticity on the platform by allowing verified public figures to verify others.

Miscellaneous

Telegram adds third-party verification to combat scams

Telegram launches a verification feature for user accounts and chats to combat scams and misinformation.

more#telegram

Tech industry

Using Windows 11? Change these 4 settings to keep your PC running smoothly

Regularly update Windows 11 to enhance performance and security.

A simple restart can temporarily boost performance by clearing RAM.

Long-term improvements require operational changes without complex steps.

fromTechzine Global

JavaScript

Google connects Gemini Code Assist to third-party code repositories

Google's Code Assist tools have been upgraded with Gemini 2.0 LLM for improved developer productivity.

Artificial intelligence

ChromeOS gets a big update with Quick Insert, Focus mode, and new AI features

ChromeOS 130 introduces features aimed at enhancing productivity and user interaction with tools like Quick Insert, Focus Mode, and Welcome Recap.

fromVG247