YouTube has rolled out a new feature that allows users to hide pop-up recommendations displayed at the end of videos. Viewers can click the “Hide” button in the upper-right corner of the video player to remove the end screen for the current video. The end screen remains visible by default, and users can restore it at any time by selecting “Show.”
Author: Sergey Tkachenko
Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Qualcomm has officially introduced the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, its newest flagship system-on-chip (SoC) designed for upcoming Android smartphones. The company revealed the chip’s name in a recent blog post.
Microsoft Lifts Windows 11 24H2 Compatibility Hold for Integrated Camera Devices
Microsoft has lifted a compatibility safeguard that previously blocked devices with integrated cameras from installing Windows 11 version 24H2. The hold addressed a bug that caused application freezes when using face or object detection features through the integrated camera.The problem affected multiple camera-dependent functions, including the Windows Camera app, Windows Hello facial recognition sign-in, and other applications relying on integrated camera hardware. Microsoft first acknowledged the issue in October 2024, noting that affected devices might encounter disruptions in these scenarios after upgrading to the 24H2 release.
Windows 11 suffers from DRM playback issues after latest updates
Microsoft has confirmed a known issue affecting Windows 11 version 24H2 systems that install the August 29, 2025 non-security preview update (KB5064081) or subsequent releases. The problem prevents certain applications from playing Digital Rights Management (DRM)-protected video content or handling live TV display and recording functions.
Windows 11 Build 22621.5984 Preview Released: Key Fixes and Updates
Microsoft has rolled out a new non-security preview optional update for Windows 11. It is available via KB5065790 and applies to version 23H2. After installing, you will have Build 22621.5984 in the OS version tag. This release comes with some quality improvements and also introduces select new features. Here are the details.
Mozilla Now Allows Extension Rollback for Firefox
Developers on addons.mozilla.org (AMO) can now roll back their extensions to a previously approved version. This feature responds directly to community feedback and targets critical post-release bugs that demand urgent resolution. When a newly released version contains serious issues, developers no longer need to rush a fix, submit it, and wait for review. Instead, they can instantly disable the faulty release and revert to a stable, previously approved version. This rollback requires no new code submission if a reliable prior version exists.
Google Unveils 10 New AI Features in Chrome
Google has rolled out ten AI-powered capabilities integrated directly into Chrome. These updates aim to improve daily browsing, enhance security, and automate routine tasks in a fully automated way, all without requiring users to leave their current tab. Here are the details.
You can now download Windows 11 Version 25H2 RTM ISO
Microsoft has published the official Release to Manufacturing (RTM) ISO media for Windows 11 version 25H2. The build, identified as 26200.6584, is now accessible directly from Microsoft’s servers. This marks the final stage of development before general availability.
Windows 11 is getting video wallpaper support
Internal testing of native video wallpaper support has been spotted in recent Windows 11 Insider Preview builds. Users will be able to apply video files in widely used container formats, including MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V, and MKV, as desktop backgrounds. The system will automatically loop playback without requiring user intervention. Video resolution and frame rate will be adjusted dynamically to maintain system stability and resource consumption during playback.
Xbox Gaming Copilot Now Available on PC and Mobile
Microsoft announced the official release of its gaming assistant, Gaming Copilot. It acts as a personal companion who knows what game you're playing and understands your activity within the Xbox ecosystem. It can help you navigate challenging situations, offer tactical advice, and answer questions about your game account, match history, and achievements. The feature is available to players aged 18 and older on Windows PC through Game Bar. It will launch on the Xbox mobile app for iOS and Android in October. Regional availability excludes mainland China.
