Google intends to enhance its Assistant by adding generative artificial intelligence features. The voice assistant will leverage the latest models similar to those used in ChatGPT and Bard. Implementation of this feature has already in progress, and it will first appear on mobile devices.
Firefox 116 is out with PiP, sidebar, and performance improvements
Firefox 116 released to the stable branch, along with the ESR versions 115.1.0 and 102.14.0. The new version is notable for the addition of the volume slider to the Picture-in-Picture flyout, an improved sidebar that now includes bookmarks and history, and much more.
Microsoft discontinues the Xbox Console Companion UWP App
On July 28, 2023, Microsoft announced that they will discontinue the Xbox Console Companion UWP App in a month. After August 28, 2023, app users will have to switch to the newer Xbox app for Windows.
Chrome adds Reading Mode to the sidebar, here’s how to enable it
One of the new features in Chrome 115 is Reading Mode in the sidebar. It allows viewing the simplified version of a web page side-by-side with its regular style. The nice thing about it is that both views scroll synchronously as you read any of them. Finally, the user can customize the reading view style.
Hidden features in Windows 11 Build 23511 and how to enable them
Several hours ago Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 23511 to Insiders in the Dev channel. The release comes with several features that are being tested gradually, and also includes some hidden stuff. So in this post we will review how to get more from your Build 23511 instance.
Windows 11 Build 25915 (Canary) ships new Outlook as its inbox app
Microsoft has released a new preview build of Windows 11, Build 25915, to Insiders on the Canary channel. It comes with the new Outlook app preinstalled, as well as with several features from the Dev channel. Finally, the refresh rate processing logic on a multi-display system has been updated. It now allows you to have a specific refresh rate for each monitor.
Windows 11 Build 23511 (Dev) adds more Windows Spotlight improvements
Microsoft today released Windows 11 Build 23511 to Insiders in the Dev channel. The update brings with it a new Spotlight experience, a camera notification when the shutter is on, fixes to Snap Layouts and a colorized notification bell in the system tray instead of the round counter.
Microsoft may have stopped production of the Surface Duo 2
Microsoft may have stopped production of the Surface Duo 2 dual-screen smartphone. But when asked to comment on the situation with the gadget, Microsoft's spokesperson said that they had nothing to share.
Microsoft to Host Windows Insider Bug Bash Event on August 2
Microsoft has revealed that a new Windows Insider Bug Bash event is scheduled for August 2, 2023 exclusively for members of the Windows Insider Program. The event will primarily focus on preview builds available in the Canary, Dev, and Beta channels, showcasing the latest features. While the Bug Bash will likely involve attendees in identifying bugs in Windows 11, it excludes the Release Preview builds.
Remote Code Execution Vulnerability affects VirtualBox, a fix is already available
According to the Zero Day Initiative profile resource, a vulnerability with the CVE code 2023-22018 has been identified in Oracle VirtualBox. It allows the remote execution of arbitrary code on virtual machines via an RDP protocol session.
