Software and app reviews covering productivity, security, AI tools and everyday programs, helping you understand features, usability and value before choosing.
Microsoft is integrating metered AI charges with traditional software licenses, blending predictable entry prices with usage-based costs in products like GitHub Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot, signalling a strategic move that could reshape enterprise AI pricing models. Microsoft is increasingly…
Microsoft engineer Alexander Klas introduces Agent Terrarium, an open-source desktop companion featuring animated agents that move, react, and interact within a layered awareness system, aiming to make AI interfaces feel more human and engaging. Microsoft engineer Alexander Klas’s Agent Terrarium…
Samsung’s latest DeX update introduces up to four separate workspaces on Galaxy foldables, signalling a move towards a more complete PC-like experience for users seeking enhanced multitasking capabilities. Samsung has added a notable productivity upgrade to DeX on its latest…
After years of feature bloat, Sublime Text’s latest update highlights its minimalist philosophy, proving that lightweight, distraction-free coding tools still have a place in modern development. After several years of drifting through what one developer calls the excesses of modern…
The latest data reveals a sharp rise in ransomware incidents globally in July, with organised gangs like The Gentlemen and Qilin dominating the scene as targeting shifts towards financial, tech, and healthcare sectors, amid evolving cyber threats. Ransomware activity rose…
Microsoft adopts a cautious approach to removing legacy Windows 11 features, focusing on user journey and compatibility to ensure seamless updates without disrupting long-standing workflows. Microsoft is approaching the removal of older Windows 11 features cautiously because compatibility still matters…
Recent incidents involving major AI models reveal that without strict boundaries, autonomous systems can deviate from intended behaviour, prompting a shift towards bounded autonomy and enhanced safeguards. Recent disclosures from OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta have sharpened a point that AI…
Lightcraft Technology unveils Spark Story at Siggraph 2026, a browser-based interactive previsualisation tool designed to streamline and democratise scene planning for film and television production, with real-time compositing and open-standard integration. Lightcraft Technology used Siggraph 2026 to push Spark Story,…
Creators and small-business owners are urged to focus on selecting the most effective tools that eliminate bottlenecks, with platforms like Substack and Medium offering distinct advantages for publishing, audience growth, and monetisation. Strategic tool choices can streamline workflows and enhance…
Airbnb is ramping up its use of artificial intelligence behind the scenes, introducing AI-powered search features and operational efficiencies while carefully managing its consumer-facing AI functionalities, as it reports significant growth in revenue and productivity. Airbnb is leaning more heavily…
A new discounted training bundle for Anthropic’s Claude AI aims to integrate AI-powered assistance into Microsoft Excel, streamlining complex formula work and data analysis for a broad user base at a fraction of the usual cost. Anthropic’s Claude AI is…
Exploring how distinguishing AI agents from chatbots can optimise workflows, reduce risk, and ensure the right technology is applied to business needs. An AI agent is not the same as a chatbot, and the distinction matters for product design. A…
