A few days ago Microsoft introduced an updated Snipping Tool for Insiders in the Dev and Canary channels. The app version 11.2307.44.0 comes with several video recording improvements, and new hotkeys. In addition, it has been discovered that the app now supports text extraction from images.
Google shortens Chrome release cycle
Google has made changes to the release cycle of its Chrome browser. The beta version will now be created just two days after the branch is formed, rather than eight.
Google now removes users’ saved URLs due to DMCA
Google has taken steps to remove "pirated" URLs from collections of saved links by users. Over 7 billion requests have been processed under the DMCA law for copyright infringement.
Xbox will soon automatically upload captures to OneDrive
Microsoft is developing a new feature that will allow Xbox users to automatically upload their screenshots and clips to the OneDrive cloud storage. The feature has been tested by Xbox Insiders participating in Alpha and Alpha Skip-Ahead. The option will allow Microsoft console owners to sync new clips to OneDrive and download existing videos selectively.
Duet AI in Google Workspace will soon be able to participate in video calls
Google Workspace has introduced Duet AI assistant to all its apps, including Gmail, Drive, Slides, Docs, and more. In the near future, the assistant will have new useful features. It will be able to write notes during the meeting and even “attend” meetings in Meet instead of the user.
Microsoft uses malware-like pop-ups to promote Bing in Windows 11
Some Windows 11 users have reported that a pop-up message is appearing on top of all apps, asking them to switch their default search engine to Microsoft Bing in Chrome. The notification appears suddenly and randomly, leading some users to believe it was a malicious application.
Microsoft is rolling out Bing Chat plugins for Edge users
Microsoft is gradually releasing plugin support for its Bing Chat bot. Using plugins, users can compare prices of products from different online stores located in the US, ask for recipes, book restaurants, flights, and much more.
Bing Chat is now available in desktop Google Chrome for everyone
Bing Chat is now available for all desktop users of Google's Chrome browser, according to Microsoft. The company has been testing the AI solution in third-party browsers over the past two months.
Microsoft will remove these five features from Edge 117
Over the years, Microsoft has been actively adding new features to the Edge browser. However, users often consider them bloat and not welcome the changes. Despite that, the browser has become overwhelmed with features that only a very small number of users really need and use. So Microsoft now removes features from the browser.
Firefox 117 released with better form autofill and security fixes
Firefox version 117 has become available. It includes improvements to autofill credit card information. In addition, the browser has a new CSS Compatibility tooltip in the Developer Tools Inspector, and the Enhanced CSS Embeddings feature is now enabled by default. Here are the key changes.
