KDE just pushed out Plasma 6.4.1, and while it’s technically a bug-fix release, it includes a surprisingly major change: the “highlight window” effect is now disabled by default. This is the visual effect where other windows fade away when you hover over a Task Manager thumbnail. Why the sudden shift? It turns out this flashy … Read more
CodeSignal is growing its Experts Series with the addition of two respected names in education and future studies. Dr Barbara Oakley and Andrew Maynard have teamed up with the platform to deliver fresh, interactive courses aimed at helping professionals thrive in the age of artificial intelligence. Dr Oakley is bringing her well-known Learning How to … Read more
Microsoft is pushing a new term hard right now. It is calling a certain class of Windows 11 computers Copilot+ PCs. If you’re not sure what that means, you’re not the only one. I cover this stuff for a living and even I had to step back and ask if this is just a rebrand … Read more
Fairphone has launched its sixth-generation device and it’s everything you’d expect from a company that actually seems to care about how tech is made. The Fairphone 6 keeps things modular and repairable, but now brings a cleaner design, better specs, and a new physical switch that helps you disconnect from digital noise. It runs Android … Read more
Mozilla has released Firefox 140.0 to the stable channel, and while this update won’t knock your socks off, it brings some welcome quality-of-life improvements that make the browser a bit more pleasant to use. Perhaps the most noticeable change is the new vertical tabs enhancement. Users can now resize the pinned tabs section by dragging … Read more
Google has launched Imagen 4, the latest version of its image generation model, and it is now available through the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. This new release focuses heavily on improving how text appears in generated images, something that previous versions often failed to get right. Whether you are making sci-fi comics, fashion … Read more
If you’re frustrated with Windows 11 and thinking about making a change, RefreshOS 2.5 (download here) might be exactly what you need. Built on Debian 12.11, this lightweight Linux distribution offers a fast, clean, and refreshingly modern desktop experience without drowning users in unnecessary features or complexity. What makes RefreshOS different is its balanced approach. … Read more
If you’ve ever wished Chrome on Android were a little more thumb-friendly, Google just made a small but welcome change. You can now move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. This tweak may not sound like a big deal, but for people using larger phones, it can be a game-changer. The logic … Read more
Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. After that date, Microsoft will stop providing free security updates and technical support. While your PC will continue to run, it will become more vulnerable to malware and other threats. If your computer cannot upgrade to Windows 11, or if you simply do not want to … Read more
In a collaboration that blends console gaming with virtual reality, Meta and Microsoft have launched a new limited edition headset called the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition. This release marks the first time Meta has offered a limited-edition Quest device, and it’s being positioned as the perfect entry point for Xbox fans interested in jumping … Read more
It’s hard to believe, but Google Earth just turned 20 years old! Since launching in 2005, it’s grown from a curious digital globe into a tool used by scientists, city planners, and regular folks to explore nearly every corner of our planet. Now, two decades later, Google is celebrating the birthday by bringing historical Street … Read more
Amazfit has launched two new wearables. The Zepp Health-owned brand has revealed the Balance 2 smartwatch alongside the Helio Strap. Both can be used on their own, but Amazfit is betting that users will want the full experience by combining the two. The Balance 2 is the more advanced of the pair. It is built … Read more