If you’re a parent contemplating a ‘child’s first laptop’ for your kid (or upgrading an old hand-me-down device they’ve outgrown), there are plenty of factors you’ll need to consider. I personally got my first laptop at age 18, a clunky HP Pavilion model, when I headed off to university. But times haveContinue Reading
OpenAI, the maker of AI assistant ChatGPT, is about to launch a web browser. This is according to a new report by Reuters, which claims the company is very close to being ready, with the launch planned “in the coming weeks.” The browser, which is unnamed in the report, will heavily relyContinue Reading
And apply age-appropriate experiences as well as limit videos if it thinks you’re under 18. The platform will use AI to determine if you are under 18 and automatically apply age-appropriate experiences to your account. YouTube will start rolling out its new AI-powered age estimation system in the US beginning today, August 13.Continue Reading
For a little while, we’ve seen Microsoft rolling out a new blue screen of death to Windows 11. Well, we say “blue screen,” but in truth, the new adjustments makes the display go black instead. It’s part of Microsoft’s mission to make it easier for people and businesses to getContinue Reading
With all eyes on Windows 10 and its end of support on October 14, 2025, some might forget that Microsoft has a bunch of other products reaching their end of life soon. Microsoft issued a reminder that Windows 11 version 23H2 is approaching its end of life, and it willContinue Reading
Sometimes you want a laptop that far exceeds something being offered at your local chain store, which is why buying direct from the manufacturer exists. Lenovo is a brand that offers way more from its own website than it does at any retail store, making it a great place to look toContinue Reading
WhatsApp is developing “guest chats,” enabling non-users to message via shared links without accounts or app installation, potentially expanding its 2 billion+ user base. This boosts accessibility but raises privacy and spam concerns, aligning with Meta’s inclusivity goals. Rollout is expected in 2025 with safeguards to balance innovation and security.Continue Reading
Google released a new version of its Chrome web browser for desktop operating systems and Android this week. Chrome 139 is a security and feature update, but it also changes the system requirements on Android. Desktop users can download and install the update via Menu > Help > About Google Chrome. IfContinue Reading
Apple’s policy declares the iPhone 6 Plus obsolete, ending official repairs and support after seven years, affecting hardware and software amid rising cyber threats. This strategy boosts revenue but fuels user frustration, e-waste concerns, and calls for right-to-repair. More devices face similar fates in 2025, challenging sustainability in tech innovation.Continue Reading
The Meta-owned service says it took down nearly 7 million accounts linked to criminal scam centers. WhatsApp, the popular smartphone messaging service, says it’s cracking down on millions of accounts linked to scam networks and providing users new tools to alert them when they might be targeted. In a post on Tuesday, theContinue Reading