Google has rolled out a new Search shortcut that can quickly help you refine the results you get. Now, when you’re on a results page, you can simply press “/” to expand the search field. As noticed by 9to5Google, the tech giant has started notifying users about the new shortcut in a box at the […]
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Microsoft launches Edge Kids Mode, the first kid-friendly version of a major web browser
Microsoft (MSFT) on Thursday debuted a new kids mode for its Edge web browser, the first such feature from any major browser. The move, the company says, is meant to ensure that parents can let their children jump online without worrying about the kind of content they’ll come across. Available starting today, Microsoft Edge Kids […]
Microsoft Has Busy April Patch Tuesday with Zero-Days, Exchange Fixes
Microsoft fixes 110 vulnerabilities, with 19 classified as critical and another flaw under active attack. Microsoft had its hands full Tuesday snuffing out five zero-day vulnerabilities, a flaw under active attack and applying more patches to its problem-plagued Microsoft Exchange Server software. In all, Microsoft released patches for 110 security holes, 19 classified critical in […]
You can finally ‘inquire to buy’ LG’s rollable TV in the United States
We may never see LG’s incredible rollable phone come to market, now its smartphone days are done, but at least the rollable TV we’ve been eagerly tracking for years is finally making it to the United States. You can now “inquire to buy” one at the company’s website, as spotted by HD Guru (via Engadget). […]
New Instagram test offers 3 options for managing like counts instead of just removing them
Instagram has been playing with like counts for several years now. In about half a dozen countries, the platform has been doing a test where it hides like counts altogether. Now Instagram is giving users the choice to customize how like counts work in a new test. Reported by The Verge, the latest test is […]
Chrome and Edge hacked by new zero-day flaw — what to do
Not much sooner after Google patched one publicly disclosed zero-day exploit in Chrome did another one pop up. “Just here to drop a chrome 0day. Yes you read that right,” announced Twitter user “frust” earlier today (April 14). The tweet included a link to a GitHub page containing JavaScript for a proof-of-concept web page that […]
Sony invests another $200 million in Epic Games
Sony has just invested another $200 million in Epic Games as part of a $1 billion funding round, Epic announced today. Over a dozen investors contributed toward the funding round, which valued the Fortnite developer at $28.7 billion. That’s over $10 billion more than Epic Games’ estimated value at the time of Sony’s major investment […]
Twitter Hashflag for April 20 Apple Event Goes Live
Following the overnight Siri leak and subsequent announcement that Apple will hold a media event on Tuesday, April 20, a new Twitter hashflag has appeared to help provide visibility for the event on the platform. For the last several recent events, Apple has utilized hashflags, which are little icons next to hashtags on Twitter, as […]
Microsoft announces Surface Laptop 4 with AMD Ryzen 4000 and Intel 11th Gen processors
Microsoft is giving the Surface Laptop a mild refresh with new processors from AMD and Intel. As always, this generation promises longer battery life and improved performance, but this time it looks to be significant thanks to those newer processors. While the Surface Laptop’s overall look remains the same, save for the new Ice Blue […]
Google’s ADT partnership starts w/ expanded Assistant controls, Nest Mini & Hub installed by ADT
In late 2020, Google announced a massive long-term partnership with renowned home security company ADT, and now, we’re seeing the first part of that deal come to fruition. More ADT security systems now work with Google Assistant, and ADT is now selling select Nest gear. As a part of the partnership, ADT will start installing […]
Apple reportedly developing an Apple TV with a built-in camera and speaker
Apple is reportedly developing a new TV accessory that combines elements of its Apple TV with a HomePod speaker and camera for video calls, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Alongside it, Apple is also said to be working on a smart speaker with a display, similar to Amazon’s Echo Show or Google’s Nest […]
Google rolling out Heads Up feature so you’re not distracted by your smartphone
Google is rolling out a new feature for Android users to prevent them from getting too distracted by their smartphones. On a support page, the tech giant said it is providing the “Heads Up” feature through a beta program on its Digital Wellbeing app, which Android owners can use to keep track of their smartphone […]