Software and app reviews covering productivity, security, AI tools and everyday programs, helping you understand features, usability and value before choosing.
Google and Bing’s AI Overviews now feature in a significant portion of US desktop search results, signalling a rapid evolution in how consumers find information and how brands are discovered online. Google’s AI Overviews are now appearing in a sizeable…
Pixelation in videos often results from low resolution, heavy compression or focus issues. Experts emphasise diagnosing the root cause and starting with the best source to achieve the best possible fix, revealing how AI tools and proper export settings can…
Adobe has launched its Premiere mobile video editor for Android, offering multi-track editing, 4K exports, and new social content tools, all without requiring a login or watermark – a move that bridges mobile creativity with desktop-like workflows. Adobe has brought…
Snapseed gains recognition for supporting a wide range of RAW formats and offering advanced editing tools without subscriptions, challenging Lightroom Mobile’s dominance for mobile photographers seeking efficient on-device workflows. For mobile photographers, RAW editing has long been awkward: the files…
As AI chatbots become trusted advisors, new privacy-focused approaches aim to protect sensitive user data from being stored or misused, amidst ongoing safety concerns and security breaches. AI chatbots are increasingly being used as private advisers, but that convenience comes…
A new review highlights the fragmented landscape of AI girlfriend applications, each excelling in different features such as memory, visuals, privacy and roleplay, prompting users to choose based on their specific needs rather than a universal best. There is no…
Experts highlight that detailed prompts and source verification are essential for AI to effectively assist travellers, emphasising control and human oversight in automated trip planning. Artificial intelligence can be useful for trip planning, but only if travellers give it enough…
Meta’s AI-driven Muse app has soared in popularity, hinting at a strategic move to establish a central gateway for online services and commerce, with external developers already integrating key functionalities amid tensions with retailers like Amazon. Mark Zuckerberg’s latest AI…
Canva has launched a comprehensive update to Affinity and introduced the ProSuite ecosystem, incorporating new features across design, motion graphics, and AI-assisted creation in a bid to rival Adobe’s dominance in professional creative software. Canva has moved to tighten its…
A forthcoming Windows update in September 2026 could disrupt File History backups for some users, sparking warnings and potential data recovery issues amidst ongoing patch cycle problems. Microsoft has warned that September 2026 security updates may disrupt File History on…
Apple has rolled out extensive security patches across its major operating systems, with iOS 27 alone addressing more than 100 vulnerabilities, highlighting a move towards comprehensive platform hardening amid serious bugs affecting connectivity and system components. Apple has shipped wide-ranging…
Microsoft introduces Copilot in Excel to streamline data cleaning processes, enabling users to quickly identify and correct common issues like inconsistent formatting, duplicates, and blank fields, while maintaining control over final edits. Messy spreadsheets can quickly undermine analysis in Excel,…
