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Google is intentionally throttling YouTube videos, slowing down users with ad blockers
Google is reportedly intentionally slowing down YouTube videos in its latest campaign against ad blockers.
A person holds a phone in front of the YouTube logo.
Vue lecture
Windows Hello face unlock no longer works in the dark, and Microsoft says it's not a bug
A recent Windows update has changed how Windows Hello face unlock works, now requiring a color camera in addition to IR sensors to authenticate you. That means it no longer works in the dark.
Mouse Webcam with Windows Hello
uBlock Origin ships to Edge for Android as Google kills it on Chrome
uBlock Origin is now available on Edge for Android, just as Google phases out the popular ad blocker from Chrome
In this photo illustration a Microsoft Edge logo of a web browser developed by Microsoft is seen on a smartphone and a pc screen.
Windows 11 news and updates in June: Everything I know about Microsoft's latest tweaks and beta features for Insiders
Microsoft continually updates Windows 11 through a series of beta channels before a general release. Here's everything announced from Monday, June 16, 2025.
Windows 11 logo superimposed onto the screen of a Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with a red keyboard seated on a wooden desk
Funny Windows 11 bug brings back classic Windows boot sound from 20 years ago
Windows Vista's iconic boot chime has made a surprise return in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.
Windows Vista Aero Wallpaper
It's the year of Linux... at least for Denmark — here's why the country's government is dumping Windows and Office 365
Denmark is replacing Office 365 and Windows with Linux and LibreOffice in a move toward digital independence and data control.
Acer Swift Edge running Linux
6 registry tweaks every tech-savvy user must apply on Windows 11
Discover six useful Registry tweaks every Windows 11 power user should know, from disabling Bing search and automatic updates to restoring classic menus and enabling automatic Registry backups.
Windows 11 Registry tweaks
OneDrive for Mac will soon give you more flexible storage options
Removable drive syncing is finally coming to OneDrive for macOS, giving users more flexibility with where their files are stored.
13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip
Windows Central Podcast: Xbox Ally is official, and Aero Glass is back?
Daniel and Zac discuss the new Xbox Ally and major changes to Windows for gaming handhelds.
Windows Vista desktop with Aero Glass enabled
Sam Altman says "OpenAI was forced to do a lot of unnatural things" to meet the Ghibli memes demand surge
Sam Altman admitted that the ChatGPT maker was compelled to take unnatural measures to handle the viral Ghibli effect, including borrowing computing power from its research department and delaying the launch of some features.
The X account of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is displayed on a mobile phone with a ChatGPT logo.
Copilot Vision just launched — and Microsoft already added new features
Microsoft just launched Copilot Vision with support for multitasking, real-time tips, and Highlights to guide users through apps.
Copilot Vision for Windows announcement
I've covered AI since the days of Bing Chat, and this is the first AI feature I consider a must-have
Clipchamp will soon let you trim videos by deleting transcript text, simplifying editing and saving time.
Minecraft template on Clipchamp
OpenAI shifts to Google for cloud computing support as Microsoft partnership falters, despite Sam Altman's "compute-sufficient" claim
OpenAI is reportedly turning to Google for additional computing support as its partnership with Microsoft continues to fray.
The logo of OpenAI is displayed on a smartphone screen with the Google logo in the background.
NVIDIA chief rebuffs Anthropic's AI slashing 50% of entry-level white collar jobs from Gen Z claim: "He thinks AI is so scary, but only they should do it."
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang challenges Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s warning on AI wiping out entry-level jobs for youth, calling for more transparency in AI development.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang addresses participants at the keynote of CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 6, 2025.
Meet the Orb — Sam Altman's Tools for Humanity pays you $42 in crypto to become a verified human before an AGI apocalypse
Sam Altman's World just launched the Tools for Humanity Orb in the U.S., aiming to install 7,500 stations and register up to 50 million people by the end of 2025.
Close-up of biometric scanning Orb at Union Square location in San Francisco, California for World, formerly Worldcoin, a biometric cryptocurrency company founded by Sam Altman using iris scanning to identify humans online.
"I’ve got 30% of my time back": Microsoft Copilot reportedly helps execs quickly catch up on work after vacations
AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT are gaining traction in workplaces, taking over repetitive tasks and allowing executives more stress-free vacations.
The updated Copilot app for Android on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 (2024).
"They’re trying to choke us, we should respond in kind." Russian President threatens to "throttle" Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech in the country
Putin says Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other US tech should be throttled in Russia as tensions rise between the two countries.
Microsoft Teams app and logo running on a laptop and smartphone.
AI in Windows 11: Bloat, brilliance, or something in between?
Some call it handy, others call it bloat. We’re asking the community: Is AI in Windows 11 useful or just taking up space?
Microsoft's Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (2025) powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor.
"I'm going to kidnap you": Google's co-founder claims AI works better when you threaten it with.. physical violence?
Google co-founder Sergey Brin recently indicated that AI models tend to perform better when you threaten them with physical violence.
Sergey Brin attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.
Windows 11's Snipping Tool could soon let you create and share GIFs
Windows 11’s Snipping Tool may soon support GIF recording and export, giving users a fast way to create shareable content.
Windows 11 Snipping Tool with emoji
