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Microsoft Edge users who rely on older ad blockers and privacy extensions are about to face an important change. Microsoft announced on August 7 that it is moving ahead with the retirement of Manifest V2, the older browser-extension system used by extensions including the original uBlock Origin. The change brings Edge closer to Google Chrome,…

Microsoft’s advice about how much memory Windows users actually need is attracting attention again—and the timing could hardly be more interesting. Microsoft has removed Windows Learning Center material that previously recommended 32GB of RAM as a “no-worries” option for demanding workloads. The deleted guidance had presented 16GB as a practical starting point for gaming and…

Apple has opened the iOS 27 Public Beta to iPhone users, offering an early look at the company’s next major software update before its official release later this year. The update brings performance improvements, refinements to the Liquid Glass interface, new Apple Intelligence capabilities, smarter system apps and expanded automation tools. Apple has also previewed…

If Google Chrome is your everyday browser, now is a good time to check whether it is up to date. Google has released a major security update for Chrome that addresses 370 vulnerabilities, including several critical and high-severity flaws. According to the official Chrome Releases announcement, the fixes cover multiple parts of the browser and…

Spotify may soon make discovering new music even easier. According to recent reports, the streaming giant is working on a built-in song recognition feature that would allow users to identify music playing around them without leaving the Spotify app. While the company hasn’t officially announced the feature, evidence found in recent app updates suggests that…

When Microsoft introduced the dedicated Copilot key on new Windows PCs, the company described it as the biggest change to the Windows keyboard in decades. Not everyone agreed. While some users welcomed quick access to Microsoft’s AI assistant, others questioned why the key could not be customised like many other buttons on a keyboard. Microsoft…

Google is preparing to unveil its next generation of Pixel smartphones, with the company’s annual Made by Google event scheduled for 12 August 2026. Google has officially confirmed that the Pixel 11 generation will take centre stage at the event, although it has yet to reveal the complete lineup or detailed specifications. Industry leaks suggest…

If you’ve ever searched for a quick fix to a Steam error, you may want to think twice before copying commands from the internet. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious campaign targeting Steam users through fake troubleshooting posts. The scam encourages players to run commands on their Windows PC that appear to fix common Steam…

A newly disclosed vulnerability in N-able’s N-central platform is being actively exploited to gain administrative access to servers and the computers connected to them. N-central is a remote monitoring and management platform used by IT providers to maintain customer devices, deploy updates, provide remote support and manage security. That centralised access makes such platforms extremely…

Nintendo is holding a dedicated presentation for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave today, offering approximately 20 minutes of new information about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 role-playing game. The Direct begins at 3:00 p.m. UK time on 4 August 2026. It can be watched through Nintendo’s official Direct page and the Nintendo Today mobile application. Unlike…