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Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did

New official 30th anniversary Quake mission pack adds new maps and mechanics

Xbox hardware update drops feature gamers have wanted for years

Samsung becomes first TV maker to launch HDR10+ ADVANCED

Available for XBOX Insiders: More Control Over Captures, Saves, and Wishlists

Google Assistant shutting down on Android and Wear OS in September

WhatsApp launches three new features to upgrade group chats

Google Health adds two-way Apple Health syncing on iPhone

Google Health now talks back to Apple Health, turning a one‑way data lane into a two‑way highway for iPhone users.

Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 3 to 7

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Satya Nadella confirms major quality update for Windows 11 with focus on fundamentals

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LinkedIn Introduces a 'Seems Like AI Slop' Button

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Windows 11 KB5101684 out with a speed boost, direct download links for offline installer (.msu)

Windows 11 KB5101684 update released with a speed boost

Play More Ubisoft Games on PC: New Content Now Available for XBOX on PC, Plus Free PC Redemption

Ubisoft and Xbox are expanding game accessibility by offering free PC versions of select titles to Xbox owners.

Famed technology journalist John C. Dvorak dies aged 80

Technology journalist and 'The No Agenda Show' co-host John C. Dvorak has died at the age of 80.

MacBook Neo 2: Here’s everything we know so far

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XBOX and Meta: More Ways to Enjoy XBOX Game Pass

Meta is expanding its Horizon+ subscription to include Xbox Game Pass perks, bringing a 'Starter Edition' to Quest users.

Even Microsoft couldn’t make Windows 11 work well on 8GB of RAM

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1Password now lets Claude sign in to websites without seeing your passwords

1Password has partnered with Anthropic to allow the AI agent Claude to log into websites without the model ever seeing the user's passwords.

Google is renaming NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook

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EU Drops Battery Removal Requirement for Apple Watch and AirPods

The European Commission has granted exemptions to its user-serviceable battery rules for wearables, including Apple Watch and AirPods.

Chrome may be the default browser on Android, but more people are trying this instead

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Spotify is now an AI chatbot, too

Microsoft July 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes massive 570 flaws, 3 zero-days

Microsoft's July 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 570 vulnerabilities, including three zero-day flaws.

Windows 11 is getting a 4-pixel upgrade. It sounds like a joke, but it actually matters.

Microsoft is rolling out an update to the Windows 11 search experience, featuring a 4-pixel increase and interface decluttering for test users.

OpenAI is shutting down Atlas, but its AI browser ambitions are still growing

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Spotify just gave users a highly requested feature after years of feedback

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DuckDuckGo browser now blocks YouTube video ads

DuckDuckGo’s web browser has introduced a feature that automatically blocks video advertisements on YouTube.

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+ 2, The Planet Crafter, Palworld 1.0, and More

Xbox Game Pass is expanding its library with several new titles and updates arriving in July 2026.

Apple starts offering free 4K upgrades for purchased TV shows

Apple is now providing free 4K resolution upgrades for a selection of previously purchased TV shows within the Apple TV app.

7 Windows 11 features you’ll actually want to use in version 26H2

Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 version 26H2 alongside an internal overhaul known as Windows K2.

Proton launches Lumo 2.0 with image generation, memory, private web search, more

Gemini’s personalized AI image generation is now free for US users

Google has removed the cost barrier for personalized AI image generation within the Gemini app for users in the United States.

Windows 11 is getting redesigned taskbar settings in new build

Microsoft is rolling out a redesign of the Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu settings in a new build.

M6 MacBook Pro Expected This Year With Apple's First 2nm Chip

Notion shutting down its AI-powered email client, including Mac and iOS apps

Notion is shutting down its AI-powered email client across Mac and iOS platforms due to low user engagement.

Available for XBOX Insiders: Updates to Gamertags, Game Hubs, and Wishlists

Xbox is rolling out updates for Insiders that expand gamertag length and integrate legacy 360 achievements into Game Hubs.

Chrome Autofill rolling out deeper Google Wallet integration

Google Chrome is expanding its autofill capabilities by integrating deeper with Google Wallet for mobile users.

New Windows 11 update fixes one of its most annoying everyday quirks