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Synology’s ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 introduces broader platform support, seamless cross-environment recovery, and enhanced security, signifying a major step forward in hybrid cloud data protection. Synology has released ActiveProtect Manager 2.0, a major update for its ActiveProtect backup appliances that broadens…
OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s functionality with a new Word integration and browser extension support, transforming the model into a more versatile tool for the modern workplace. OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT deeper into everyday office work, with a new Word integration that…
The latest Android 17 QPR1 update for Pixel devices, part of Google’s September Feature Drop, brings new features but also reports of performance problems and glitches amid a staged rollout across Pixel hardware. Android 17 QPR1 is now reaching Pixel…
Google has released a crucial Chrome update addressing 42 vulnerabilities across multiple platforms, with three rated as critical, reinforcing the importance of prompt installation to protect against potential exploits. Google has released a critical Chrome security update that fixes 42…
Anthropic has integrated document creation, editing, and presentation tools into Claude, aiming to challenge traditional office suites with an AI-first workspace that streamlines complex tasks within a unified interface. Anthropic has moved Claude further into office-software territory with the launch…
Adobe has launched a public beta of its AI Assistant for After Effects, enabling motion designers to manage entire projects efficiently through plain-language prompts, significantly enhancing creativity and workflow automation showcased at IBC 2026. Adobe has moved its AI Assistant…
Microsoft is increasingly pushing Windows 11 25H2 to compatible PCs in a low-key update, as its broader update cycle becomes more turbulent, raising concerns of stability and support. Microsoft has begun pushing Windows 11 25H2 more aggressively to eligible PCs…
Microsoft introduces Copilot in Excel to assist users with building, editing, and understanding formulas through natural language prompts, aiming to streamline data workflows and reduce manual errors. Copilot in Excel is designed to make formula work less opaque. Microsoft says…
Dropbox deepens its partnership with OpenAI by embedding a native file experience within ChatGPT, enabling seamless searching, previewing, and use of project materials to facilitate AI-driven workflows and improve team collaboration. Dropbox is deepening its tie-up with OpenAI by adding…
Adobe expands its Acrobat platform with free Student Spaces, an AI-powered study environment now accessible on mobile devices, aiming to transform how students organise and engage with coursework worldwide. Adobe has expanded its Acrobat offering with Student Spaces, a free…
Russian IT specialist Igor Bederov stresses that users should avoid sharing personal, financial, or confidential information with open AI systems, highlighting increasing risks of data breaches and unregulated use in the evolving AI landscape. Public use of AI chatbots should…
Raycast’s evolving launcher offers a more integrated and AI-powered experience on Windows, challenging Microsoft’s Command Palette and surpassing PowerToys Run with smarter features and community-driven extensions. Raycast has become a more convincing Windows launcher than PowerToys Run because it is…
