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Microsoft Expands Xbox Mode Across Windows 11

Microsoft is continuing to push its Xbox-style gaming interface deeper into Windows 11, widening the reach of what was previously known as the Xbox Full-Screen Experience. Now rebranded as Xbox mode, the console-like interface is being made available on more device types,
April 20, 2026
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Google Tests AI Rewrites of Headlines in Search

Publishers face new tension over visibility and editorial control Google is testing a new change in Search that could deepen publisher anxiety at a time when traffic from the platform is already under pressure. The company has confirmed that it is running
March 20, 2026
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Google Calendar Simplifies Time Zone Search

Web update replaces long lists with direct lookup Google is introducing a small but meaningful change to Calendar on the web by replacing the old time zone selector with a searchable field. Instead of moving through a long alphabetical menu, users can
March 17, 2026
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Asus Warns MacBook Neo Shakes PC Pricing

An Asus executive said Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo is a rare pricing move that could force the broader Windows PC market to respond. The comments came during an earnings call, where Asus leaders also pointed to a worsening memory shortage that
March 11, 2026
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Google launches Android Bench to rank AI coding models

New benchmark targets real Android development work Google has introduced a new benchmark designed to measure how effectively large language models handle practical Android app development tasks. The initiative, called Android Bench, is presented as a way to separate marketing claims from
March 6, 2026
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Google Unveils Nano Banana 2 Image AI

Faster model with real-time knowledge Google on Thursday introduced Nano Banana 2, the latest version of its artificial intelligence image generation tool that gained widespread attention after its debut last year. The original Nano Banana launched in August and quickly went viral,
February 26, 2026
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Peace Corps Gets an AI Mission With “Tech Corps”

A new soft power play for the AI era The White House has unveiled a new initiative inside the Peace Corps designed to push American artificial intelligence abroad as geopolitical and commercial competition with China accelerates. The program, branded “Tech Corps,” is
February 23, 2026
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Apple expands Podcasts with video push

Seamless shift between watching and listening Apple announced Monday that it will introduce an integrated video experience within Apple Podcasts this spring, marking a significant evolution for the platform as video reshapes the podcast industry. The update will allow users to move
February 17, 2026
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Escura SnapRoll Review: Style Over Substance?

Keychain-sized digital cameras are enjoying a resurgence, fueled by nostalgia and social media trends. The Escura SnapRoll enters this niche with a distinctive design modeled after a roll of 35mm film. Priced at $45 and sold in a “blind box” format, the
February 14, 2026
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro may cut costs for brands

Qualcomm plans dual flagship strategy Qualcomm is expected to shake up its flagship chipset lineup this year by introducing two high-end processors: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The move signals a more flexible
February 10, 2026