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4 Oct, 19:21

Arc Search for Android is now available in beta

Arc Search, which was teased earlier in August, is now available in early beta! It is one of the lightest browsers on mobile, as the Play Store download comes in at under 4MB, and the full install comes in at under 20MB.

Arc Search offers a simplified browsing experience with features like "Browse for Me" (summarizes web content), an ad-blocker that blocks GDPR pop-ups, and auto-archiving.

🖥 Enroll in Beta | Install now!
🔗 9to5Google

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4 Oct, 08:23

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OpenAI launches new ‘Canvas’ ChatGPT interface tailored to writing and coding projects

Canvas is a new interface for ChatGPT that provides a separate workspace for writing and coding projects. Users can generate content, then highlight and edit sections directly within the canvas. It's currently rolling out in beta to ChatGPT Plus and Teams users, with Enterprise and Edu users gaining access next week.

Canvas is designed for tasks like creating emails, adjusting text length, and editing code. The feature includes tools like in-line code documentation and a “review code” button for debugging.

OpenAI plans to offer canvas to free users once the beta phase is complete.

🔗 OpenAI | TechCrunch
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3 Oct, 18:32

OnePlus is banned from selling smartphones in Germany yet again

OnePlus and Oppo are facing yet another patent dispute, this time with InterDigital over 5G and mobile technology patents. As a result, only OnePlus smartphones are currently unavailable for sale in Germany, while other products remain unaffected.

This situation is similar to a previous dispute with Nokia, which also led to a sales ban in Germany, though that issue was only recently resolved.

It's unclear when OnePlus will resume smartphone sales in the country.

🔗 GSMArena
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3 Oct, 07:46

Google Phone appears to be testing a new incoming call UI

Google Phone is testing a new incoming call UI, replacing the draggable accept/reject buttons with separate "Answer" and "Decline" options, similar to iPhone and Samsung.

This test is part of Google Phone v145.0.672690850. This test is limited, with only a few users getting it. It remains unclear if and when it will be widely rolled out.

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2 Oct, 11:32

Mobile Retailers Urge Ban on Chinese Brands Over Anti-Competitive Practices

Mobile retailers in India, represented by the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA), are urging the government to ban Chinese-owned brands like iQOO, Poco, and OnePlus. They accuse these brands of engaging in anti-competitive practices by selling products exclusively on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, harming local retailers and causing financial losses to the government.

AIMRA, along with the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), is pushing for stricter e-commerce regulations to ensure fair competition and protect traditional retail businesses. They also want to address issues like predatory pricing and tax evasion through policy changes.

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2 Oct, 09:32

Mozilla has rebranded its logo to now include an Ascii-art like flag!

This pixel-ish flag kind of represents the old dinosaur mascot. The entire rebrand actually came from the fact that Mozilla is mostly known for Firefox. Hence, the rebranding was done in an effort to increase their reputation further than just Firefox so that people can recognise and acknowledge other achievements that Mozilla has done.

Additionally, 3 new typefaces have been made namely: Mozilla Semi-Slab, Mozilla Sans, and Mozilla Sans Text.

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2 Oct, 08:08

Microsoft gives Copilot a voice and vision in its biggest redesign yet

Microsoft is overhauling Copilot with voice and vision capabilities for a more tailored AI experience. The update includes a card-based design, voice feature which offers conversational interactions with four voice options, and Copilot Vision, which can interpret images and text from select websites.

New additions like Copilot Daily and Think Deeper enhance its functions by providing news summaries and deep answers to complex questions.

Vision and Voice are limited to select regions and Copilot Pro users initially.

🔗 The Verge
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2 Oct, 07:55

Microsoft starts rolling out its Windows 11 2H24 update with lots of useful improvements

• The Start menu now includes a side panel for Phone Link notifications, calls, and photos.
• Added support for HDR backgrounds and monitor color profile toggling.
• File Explorer now has tabbed views, labels for copy/paste actions, and support for 7z and TAR file formats.
• The system tray's time and date UI has been simplified, while power options have been revamped, introducing a new Energy Saver mode.
• Settings updates include mouse scroll direction reversal and enhanced pointer precision.
• "sudo" command has been added.
• A unified Teams app, an updated Outlook client, and support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth LE have also been introduced.

🔗 The Verge
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2 Oct, 07:45

Microsoft is using AI to improve Windows search

Microsoft is introducing AI-powered upgrades to Windows search on its new Copilot Plus PCs starting in November. These improvements will include a natural language search capability in File Explorer, allowing users to find files like images, documents, and emails without needing to know the exact file names.

Additionally, AI will enhance searches across Windows and Settings, while a new "Click to Do" feature, similar to Google's "Circle to Search," will let users select images or text for quick actions like searching or editing.

These AI features will rely on local NPU chips for offline searches and will be tested with Windows Insiders beginning in October.

🔗 The Verge
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2 Oct, 07:34

Microsoft Paint is getting Photoshop-like generative AI fill and erase features

Paint will introduce tools like Generative Fill and Generative Erase, allowing users to add or remove objects from images using adjustable brushes, much like Adobe Photoshop.

The Photos app will gain Generative Erase and a Super-Resolution feature, which can upscale images by up to 8x, surpassing the 4x upscaling in Adobe Lightroom. Additionally, Microsoft's diffusion model has been upgraded to deliver better quality, faster processing, and improved moderation.

These new AI-powered features will be available on Copilot Plus PCs for free.

🔗 The Verge
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1 Oct, 14:52

Forward from: Winaero

KB5043145, the most recent optional update for Windows 11 to date, causes multiple issues for many users. The most serious one is a blue screen of death that makes the PC unbootable. Microsoft has confirmed the bug and is working on a solution.

After upgrading the device to Windows 11 OS Build 22621.4249, a number of users faced the inability to start the computer. The only solution that was of help for them is to uninstall the update from the recovery environment.

Sometimes, the bug makes Windows 11 to start into the BitLocker recover environment, especially after several failed recovery attempts.

Among the mentioned BSOD issues, users also report that the same update may prevent USB ports from working. As most modern peripheral devices connect via USB, this breaks them. Keyboards, mouses, and webcam stop working. The latter issue mainly affects N6005 and N5105 Intel NUCs, and Asus TUF / ROG laptops, and other gaming products from the same vendor.

If you are affected - then uninstall the buggy update: wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:5043145. Run the command from WinRE.

The latest optional update KB5043145 causes BSOD in Windows 11, so be careful

KB5043145, the most recent optional update for Windows 11 to date, causes multiple issues for many users. The most serious one is a blue screen of death

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1 Oct, 08:38

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Reddit is making sitewide protests basically impossible

Reddit has introduced a new policy that requires moderators to obtain admin approval before making subreddits private or changing their content types (such as from public to NSFW).

This move comes after last year's protests over API pricing, during which thousands of subreddits went private, causing disruptions to the platform.

Subreddits with fewer than 5,000 members or that are less than 30 days old will have their requests automatically approved. Moderators still have the ability to restrict posts for up to seven days without approval using a new “temporary events” feature.

🔗 The Verge
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1 Oct, 07:09

Forward from: Mishaal's Android News Feed

You probably heard about Epic's latest lawsuit against Google, which alleges they were involved in the decision to make Samsung's Auto Blocker feature be enabled by default in the latest version of One UI.

(Auto Blocker, if you aren't aware, is a feature that, when enabled, blocks sideloading apps from outside the Google Play Store or Samsung Galaxy Store.)

Google is now coming out to say that Epic's lawsuit is a "meritless and dangerous move" and that they did not request Samsung create their Auto Blocker feature. Google goes on to state that "Android device makers are free to innovate and design additional safety features for their devices."

I find the use of the word "create" in Google's statement to be interesting. Epic didn't allege that Google made Samsung create the Auto Blocker feature but rather made them turn it on by default. However, Epic admitted that they don't yet have any proof that there was any collusion. We'll have to see how things go in court.

Edit: And here's Samsung's statement, via The Verge:

Contrary to Epic Game’s assertions, Samsung actively fosters market competition, enhances consumer choice, and conducts its operations fairly.

The features integrated into our devices are designed in accordance with Samsung’s core principles of security, privacy, and user control, and we remain fully committed to safeguarding users’ personal data. Users have the choice to disable Auto Blocker at any time.

We plan to vigorously contest Epic Game’s baseless claims.

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30 Sep, 19:55

WhatsApp and Cloudflare Launch Plexi for Enhanced Security

WhatsApp has teamed up with Cloudflare to enhance the security of end-to-end encrypted messages through a new auditing process for Key Transparency. This partnership introduces Plexi, an auditing tool designed to monitor and verify the integrity of public keys used in encryption, ensuring secure user communication.

Plexi functions as an independent auditor, checking the logs of public keys to confirm their accuracy and integrity during transmission. The auditing architecture, illustrated in the attached image, reinforces the trustworthiness of public keys, helping to prevent tampering and maintain secure communication for users.

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30 Sep, 15:19

Arch Linux has entered into a direct collaboration with Valve

Arch Linux has officially partnered with Valve, the creators of Steam and the Steam Deck. Valve chose Arch Linux for SteamOS 3, the Steam Deck's operating system, due to its efficiency and low resource requirements.

Now, Valve is providing backing for two critical Arch Linux projects: a build service infrastructure and a secure signing enclave.

Lead developer Levente Polyak mentioned that this support will enable Arch's development team to focus more on these key projects, rather than relying solely on volunteers, speeding up the resolution of some long-standing issues.

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29 Sep, 18:14

YouTube and YouTube Music missing songs due to expired ‘SESAC’ license

YouTube and YouTube Music in the US have removed many songs due to a licensing dispute with SESAC, which represents songwriters and publishers.

YouTube is in talks with SESAC to reach a new agreement. Artists like Adele, R.E.M., and Bob Dylan are affected, with older albums missing but newer music still available. YouTube states it takes copyright seriously and hopes to resolve the issue soon.

Officially, YouTube is telling users that its “music license agreement with SESAC has expired without an agreement on renewal conditions despite our best efforts. for this reason, we have blocked content on YouTube in the US known to be associated with SESAC – as in line with copyright law.”

🔗 9to5Google
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