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Apple Watch to Feature Integrated Cameras and Advanced AI Capabilities
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/24/apple-watch-to-feature-integrated-cameras-and-advanced-ai-capabilities/
Published: March 24, 2025 12:05
Apple is reportedly developing future Apple Watch models equipped with integrated cameras to enable advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features, aiming for a release by 2027. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, these enhancements […]
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Google rolls out Project Astra-powered features in Gemini AI
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/24/google-rolls-out-project-astra-powered-features-in-gemini-ai/
Published: March 24, 2025 11:57
Google has begun rolling out new features for its AI assistant, Gemini, enabling real-time interaction through live video and screen sharing. These advancements, powered by Project Astra, allow users to engage more […]
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OneNote for Windows 10 to be discontinued by 2025
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/24/onenote-for-windows-10-to-be-discontinued-by-2025/
Published: March 24, 2025 11:52
Microsoft has officially announced plans to discontinue support for OneNote for Windows 10, the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) version of its popular note-taking application, in October 2025. This decision is part of […]
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Minecraft to continue with regular updates, No 'Minecraft 2' in sight
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/24/minecraft-to-continue-with-regular-updates-no-minecraft-2-in-sight/
Published: March 24, 2025 11:46
Mojang, the developer behind the immensely popular sandbox game Minecraft, has confirmed that there are no current plans to release a sequel or transition the game to a free-to-play model. This decision […]
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Theft Protection on Android: what it is and how you activate the feature
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/24/theft-protection-on-android-what-it-is-and-how-you-activate-the-feature/
Published: March 24, 2025 11:10
Mobile phones are not only expensive, they may also hold the keys to someone's life. From personal photos over emails to finance apps or chats. Bad things can happen when a mobile […]
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YouTube may introduce customizable audio quality for Premium subscribers
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/21/youtube-may-introduce-customizable-audio-quality-for-premium-subscribers/
Published: March 21, 2025 13:04
YouTube is reportedly developing a new feature that will allow users to adjust the audio quality while watching videos. There is a catch, this option could be exclusively available for subscribers of […]
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Apple faces lawsuit over false advertising of Apple Intelligence
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/21/apple-faces-lawsuit-over-false-advertising-of-apple-intelligence/
Published: March 21, 2025 13:04
Apple is currently grappling with a federal lawsuit that alleges false advertising and unfair competition related to the delayed rollout of its "Apple Intelligence" features, including a highly anticipated personalized Siri. The […]
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Gmail's new search feature filters mails by relevance over recency
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/21/gmails-new-search-feature-filters-mails-by-relevance-over-recency/
Published: March 21, 2025 13:04
Google has announced an upgrade to Gmail's search functionality, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the relevance of search results over recency. Previously, Gmail's search algorithm primarily prioritized recent email results, sometimes burying…
How to disable Copilot in Microsoft Word
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/21/how-to-disable-copilot-in-microsoft-word/
Published: March 21, 2025 09:57
If you do use Microsoft Word, you may have noticed the "draft with Copilot" icon that Microsoft added to it. It is displayed whenever you create a new document. Using it, you […]
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OpenAI Faces Privacy Complaint in Norway Over ChatGPT's Defamatory 'Hallucinations'
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/20/openai-faces-privacy-complaint-in-norway-over-chatgpts-defamatory-hallucinations/
Published: March 20, 2025 11:34
OpenAI, the organization behind the AI chatbot ChatGPT, is confronting a privacy complaint in Norway due to the chatbot generating false and defamatory information about an individual. This incident highlights ongoing concerns […]
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Meta AI Expands to Europe: Limited Features Rolled Out on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/20/meta-ai-expands-to-europe-limited-features-rolled-out-on-whatsapp-facebook-and-instagram/
Published: March 20, 2025 11:30
After a year-long delay, Meta has commenced the rollout of its AI assistant, Meta AI, across Europe. Starting this week, users in 41 European countries and 21 overseas territories can access Meta […]
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Plex Increases Subscription Prices for First Time in a Decade
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/20/plex-increases-subscription-prices-for-first-time-in-a-decade/
Published: March 20, 2025 11:28
For the first time in over a decade, Plex has announced significant price increases for its Plex Pass subscription service, alongside notable changes to its remote streaming policies. These adjustments, effective April […]
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Intel's Latest Graphics Driver Enhances Assassin's Creed Shadows Experience
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/20/intels-latest-graphics-driver-enhances-assassins-creed-shadows-experience/
Published: March 20, 2025 11:19
Intel has released a new graphics driver update, version 32.0.101.6647 WHQL, designed to optimize performance for Assassin's Creed Shadows. This update will provide gamers with an enhanced experience, particularly for those using […]
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Windows has an 8-year-old security issue that is exploited and known by Microsoft for some time
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/19/windows-has-an-8-year-old-security-issue-that-is-exploited-and-known-by-microsoft-for-some-time/
Published: March 19, 2025 12:45
Microsoft is doing a commendable job when it comes to Windows security. Keeping billions of devices secure is no small feat. Sometimes, however, it appears that someone at Microsoft is pushing the […]
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Apple’s Passwords App Had a Major Security Flaw—Here’s What You Need to Know
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/19/apples-passwords-app-had-a-major-security-flaw-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
Published: March 19, 2025 11:41
Apple’s recently launched Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months before the company quietly patched the issue in a software update. Security researchers at Mysk discovered that the […]
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Apple Loses German Antitrust Appeal, Faces Stricter Regulatory Oversight
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/19/apple-loses-german-antitrust-appeal-faces-stricter-regulatory-oversight/
Published: March 19, 2025 11:40
Apple has lost its appeal against a German regulatory assessment, resulting in heightened antitrust scrutiny within the country. The Federal Court of Justice upheld the Federal Cartel Office's 2023 designation of Apple […]
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Play Pong on Your Wrist: Atari Launches 2600 My Play Watch
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/19/play-pong-on-your-wrist-atari-launches-2600-my-play-watch/
Published: March 19, 2025 11:40
Atari is bringing classic gaming nostalgia to the smartwatch market with the Atari 2600 My Play Watch, a $79.99 wearable that allows users to play retro games like Pong, Missile Command, Super […]
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Google Enhances Gemini AI with Canvas for Coding and AI-Generated Audio Overviews
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/19/google-enhances-gemini-ai-with-canvas-for-coding-and-ai-generated-audio-overviews/
Published: March 19, 2025 11:40
Google has introduced two major updates to its Gemini AI assistant: Canvas and Audio Overview, expanding its AI’s capabilities to include real-time coding collaboration and AI-generated podcast-style summaries. These new features aim […]
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Microsoft suggests to trade your PC or recycle it in "end of support for Windows 10" emails
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/18/microsoft-suggests-to-trade-the-pc-or-recycle-it-in-end-of-support-for-windows-10-emails/
Published: March 18, 2025 16:31
Microsoft is sending out emails to customers who still run the Windows 10 operating system to inform them that support for Windows 10 is ending later this year. The email begins harmlessly […]
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Vivaldi 7.2 update brings faster address bar, priority shortcuts and more
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/18/vivaldi-7-2-update-brings-faster-address-bar-priority-shortcuts-and-more/
Published: March 18, 2025 14:22
Vivaldi browser has been updated to version 7.2. The new version brings a handful of improvements, notably for the address bar, keyboard shortcuts and Vivaldi Mail. Vivaldi's address bar is faster and […]
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Latest Windows 11 Patch Removes Copilot, Microsoft Promises Fix
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/18/latest-windows-11-patch-removes-copilot-microsoft-promises-fix/
Published: March 18, 2025 14:22
Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update has unexpectedly removed the Copilot app from some users’ devices, leading to mixed reactions from the Windows community. While the tech giant has acknowledged the issue and […]
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Tired of Screen Addiction? This App Forces You Outside to Unlock Your Phone
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/18/tired-of-screen-addiction-this-app-forces-you-outside-to-unlock-your-phone/
Published: March 18, 2025 14:21
In an innovative approach to combat excessive screen time, British developer Rhys Kentish has launched Touch Grass, an iOS app that requires users to physically touch grass to unlock distracting applications on […]
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Roblox Unveils AI-Powered Cube 3D to Generate 3D Objects from Text Prompts
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/18/roblox-unveils-ai-powered-cube-3d-to-generate-3d-objects-from-text-prompts/
Published: March 18, 2025 14:21
Roblox has unveiled Cube 3D, an open-source AI model designed to streamline the creation of 3D objects from text prompts. This innovation aims to make 3D content creation more accessible, allowing developers […]
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Microsoft Teams Introduces Live Chat to Boost Small Business Customer Engagement
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/18/microsoft-teams-introduces-live-chat-to-boost-small-business-customer-engagement/
Published: March 18, 2025 14:21
Microsoft has introduced a new live chat feature within Microsoft Teams, aiming to enhance customer engagement for small businesses. This addition allows businesses to integrate a chat widget directly into their websites, […]
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AI-Powered Search Explodes in Popularity, Challenging Google’s Dominance
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/18/ai-powered-search-explodes-in-popularity-challenging-googles-dominance/
Published: March 18, 2025 14:21
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of internet search, with recent data highlighting a massive shift in how users find information online. According to Adobe Analytics, AI-driven search referrals skyrocketed by 1,950 […]
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Google pushing "Ad blockers violate YouTube's Terms of Service" banners on YouTube
https://www.ghacks.net/2025/03/18/google-pushing-ad-blockers-violate-youtubes-terms-of-service-banners-on-youtube/
Published: March 18, 2025 05:59
It has been almost a year since Google started to implement changes on YouTube to block content blockers on the platform. The fight against adblockers started in 2023 with "Ad blockers are […]
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