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Apple is creating a China-specific version of Siri powered by a bespoke large language model developed in collaboration with Alibaba, marking a significant shift in how foreign tech firms adapt to Chinese AI regulations. Apple is preparing a China-specific version…
A suite of utility tools can track and diagnose the real causes of system sluggishness, helping users to resolve issues more precisely than ever before. When a Windows PC begins to lag under the weight of Electron apps, multiple browsers…
Amazon Quick has announced the launch of its AI-powered extensions for Microsoft 365, now available globally, offering users seamless in-app assistance for tasks across Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Amazon Quick has moved its Microsoft 365 extensions out of preview…
A range of specialised tools are transforming how creators manage their X accounts, from cleanup and scheduling to visual design and performance analysis, streamlining workflows and reducing platform clutter. Running an active X account now involves much more than posting…
As creator work diversifies beyond publishing, a new layered maintenance approach is transforming social media management, driven by AI integration and a preference for structured workflows in 2026. Publishing is only one part of creator work in 2026. Social accounts…
A recent experiment with a Pixel 5 shows that flashing open-source LineageOS can keep mid-range devices updated far beyond manufacturer support, challenging assumptions about hardware longevity. An ageing Android phone does not have to be consigned to a drawer. In…
Microsoft is preparing a substantial refresh for Windows 11, emphasising interface enhancements and performance tweaks in the upcoming 26H2 update, marking a move away from visual redesign towards user-centric refinements. Microsoft is preparing another substantial refresh for Windows 11, and…
Early testers of Google’s Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 report a range of new faults, from interface glitches to core system instability, raising concerns ahead of the next Feature Drop. Google’s Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 is meant to sharpen…
Microsoft advances its Windows 11 enterprise tools with a new Print Management app in Release Preview, signalling a shift towards modernised, secure print infrastructure management amid ongoing Windows updates. Microsoft is moving its Print Management tool towards a modern Windows…
Atlassian’s recent policy change to collect in-app data for AI training amid security concerns and limited user opt-out options raises questions over customer trust and its impact on the company’s upcoming earnings report. Atlassian’s move to begin collecting metadata and…
G2A.COM’s August deals cut subscription costs on major software including Autodesk, Bitdefender, Adobe, and Tinder Gold, providing affordable access for students, freelancers, and small firms. Subscription costs can mount quickly for students, freelancers and small firms, especially when they need…
As companies return to busy autumn routines, Kaspersky warns that cybercriminals are increasingly disguising malicious files as trusted business communications, with nearly five million attacks detected in the past year leveraging familiar platforms like Zoom, Outlook, and OneDrive. As companies…
