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Duolingo Adds an AI-Powered Subscription Tier
The makers of the language learning app Duolingo announced a new Duolingo Max subscription service that’s powered by OpenAI’s newly released GPT-4. → Read More
Windows 11 Field Guide is Updated for Moment 2
Just a quick update to let you know I’ve updated the Windows 11 Field Guide to account for the relevant changes that arrived today in the Moment 2 update. → Read More
First Pixel 8 Pro Leak Brings Some Good News
According to the first substantive Pixel 8 Pro leak, Google’s next flagship will fix one of my biggest issues with its predecessor and finally adopt a flat display. → Read More
Google Makes It Easier for Developers to Bring Mobile Games to the PC
At its annual Google for Game Developers Summit this week, Google revealed how it is making it easier for developers to bring mobile games to the PC. → Read More
OpenAI Releases ChatGPT 4
OpenAI announced the release of ChatGPT 4, the latest version of its AI engine and a major advance over previous efforts. → Read More
Microsoft Releases Moment 2 for Windows 11 Version 22H2
As expected, Microsoft today issued Cumulative Update KB5023706, which brings the so-called Moment 2 update to Windows 11 and advances the build number to 22621.1413. → Read More
Meta to Lay Off 10,000 More Employees, Wind Down NFT Efforts
Meta announced today that it will lay off another 10,000 employees, following a November layoff of 11,000 employees. It will also wind down its NFT efforts. → Read More
Brave Brings VPN to its Desktop Web Browser
Brave announced today that the Guardian-powered Firewall + VPN is now available on its desktop web browser. → Read More
We Need to Talk About Microsoft Word (Premium)
Most people find something that works and sticks with it, but I approach things a bit differently, in part because of my chosen career. → Read More
GitHub to Start Rolling Out 2FA Requirement
GitHub will soon require all developers who contribute code on the platform to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for improved security. → Read More
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 First Impressions
The Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 Gen 8 is my first experience with a 13th Gen Intel Core chipset, and the first review laptop that’s been delivered to me here in Mexico City. → Read More
Windows Weekly 819: 64 Threads, But None For You
Leo, Richard, and Paul discuss major changes to the Windows Insider Preview Program, Windows 11, AI vs. personal assistants, Xbox, and much more. → Read More
Roku Announces a New Roku Experience
Roku today announced Roku OS 12, which will add new features like live TV, content discovery, sports, and more, plus new channel partners. → Read More
Grammarly Brings AI to Productivity
Grammarly today announced GrammarlyGO, a generative AI-based solution that it says will accelerate productivity in its existing products. → Read More
Microsoft Edge to Upscale Video Using AI
Microsoft today announced that it will add a new feature to Microsoft Edge that will upscale videos using AI. → Read More
Spotify Launches a Major Redesign with Home Screen Previews
Spotify today launched a major redesign of its app’s home screen that it says will improve discoverability and create more meaningful connections between artists and fans. → Read More
Google Issues Android 14 Developer Preview 2
Exactly one month after it issued Android 14 Developer Preview 1, Google is back with Google Issues Android 14 Developer Preview 2. → Read More
The Enshittification of Personal Technology (Premium)
Tech journalist Corey Doctorow describes the way that services move from being free to abusing their users as “enshittification,” which is painfully accurate. → Read More
Start11 Adds Support for Moment 2
One of the issues with Windows 11 version 22H2’s “Moment 2” update is that it broke some third-party utilities that integrate with the Taskbar. → Read More
Google I/O is Set for May 10
Google today revealed that its annual developer show, Google I/O, will open May 10 in Mountain View, CA with a limited live audience. → Read More