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Canva, long viewed as a simple platform for non-designers, is evolving into a more serious competitor by integrating advanced illustration, motion design, and artificial intelligence, while facing the challenge of shifting its public identity from beginner-friendly to professional. Canva’s long-running…
This week’s App Store sale features Airline Tycoon Deluxe, a renowned airline management simulation that combines humour, systems management, and strategic play, now available at a discounted price in a limited-time offer. A small App Store sale roundup this week…
A new generation of local AI systems, with 32GB to 128GB memory ranges, is transforming private AI deployment, favouring intent and use case over raw size as the key decision factor. The practical threshold for local AI has shifted. A…
New AI tools from OpenAI, Anthropic and Microsoft are transforming how organisations train and supervise AI systems, shifting from prompt-based instructions to demonstrating, refining, and formalising tasks for improved reliability and integration. The recent wave of AI tools is shifting…
Manufacturers continue to encourage consumers to buy more storage than they need, profiting twice: from device sales and cloud subscriptions. Experts recommend smarter management of device space to avoid unnecessary expenses, amid declining storage costs and shrinking microSD options. Smartphone…
Apple has rolled out macOS Tahoe 26.6.2, a security-focused update addressing more than a dozen vulnerabilities, while leaving macOS Sequoia and Sonoma without equivalent patches. The update targets App Store permissions and AppleJPEG, emphasizing Apple’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Mac…
OpenAI’s latest update allows ChatGPT to access entire Google Drive folders, transforming it into a potent tool for organising, searching, and managing digital clutter at scale, though feature access remains limited to paid tiers. OpenAI has added Google Drive to…
Google has quietly upgraded the face unlock system on its Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, promising faster, more secure performance in low-light environments, yet still dependent on software rather than dedicated hardware. Google has quietly…
Microsoft releases new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds for Beta and Experimental channels, introducing certificate renewals, a redesigned context menu, and support for Emoji 17.0, while addressing key bugs and compatibility issues. Microsoft has released new Windows 11 Insider Preview…
Apple’s upcoming iOS 27 update signals a shift towards broader customisation, smarter AI features, and refined user interface, with over 250 changes set to improve core apps and daily interactions. Apple’s iOS 27 is shaping up as a broad update…
Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 feature update in 2026 will see a split in rollout for new ARM-based devices, reflecting complex support for diverse hardware platforms and delaying uniform access to the latest features. Microsoft’s next Windows 11 feature update is…
Boing Boing highlights a significant discount on Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus, offering a permanent, one-time purchase for just $54.99, targeted at professionals and small businesses seeking a reliable, non-subscription office suite. Boing Boing is highlighting a cut-price licence for…
