Google Chrome, the most popular browser in the world, has been updated to version 93. Unlike the previous major release 92, which was out in July, Chrome 93 brings less significant changes and improvements. Here is what is new in Chrome 93.
Google Adds its Lens feature to desktop Chrome browser
You probably heard about Google Lens, a technology that is integrated in its Assistant and Google Photos app. It allows to quickly recognize the image contents and identify the subject, recognize the text. It even allows performing a basic math calculations when it is able to recognize an expression or statement.
Windows 10 19044.1202 (21H2) and Build 19043.1202 (21H1) are out with one fix
Microsoft has updated the Release Preview channel for Insiders running Windows 10. The patch KB5005101 is now available for both Windows 10, version 21H1, and version 21H2, and comes with a single fix.
Microsoft kicks unsupported computers out of Windows 11 Insider Program
As promised in June 2021, Microsoft kicks older computers of the Windows 11 Insider Program. In June 2021, when Microsoft introduced the first build of Windows 11, the company also announced minimum hardware requirements. Back then, Microsoft said it is willing to give unsupported computers a chance to run Windows 11 to evaluate data and, if needed, make changes in hardware requirements. After months of testing and several builds, Microsoft slightly tweaked those requirements, adding Core-X and Xeon-W CPU families and a sole Intel Core i7-7820HQ to the list of supported CPUs. Now, things has changed.
Windows Terminal Preview 1.11 comes with acrylic title bar and other cool features
Microsoft today released two new Windows Terminal versions. The stable channel has received version 1.10, which has got all the changed announced earlier. Today's preview release, version 1.11, comes with a galore of exciting changes, including the ability to minimize it to the system tray, open new tab to the desired folder by simply dragging it onto the terminal window. There are also eye-candy changes like the acrylic effect applied to the title bar.
Support for Android apps in Windows 11 has been pushed back to 2022
Support for Android applications is definitely one of the most anticipated features of Windows 11. But we will not have it in the release version of the system, which will begin rolling out on October 5, 2021. Microsoft has announced this in its blog.
Microsoft Edge Dev 95.0.997.1 is out, the first Chromium 95-based release in the channel
Microsoft has released a new build of Chromium-based Microsoft Edge 95.0.997.1 to the Dev Channel. It brings several new features as well as various fixes and improvements. This is the first build with major version 95 on the Dev channel.
Windows 11 will be available on October 5 without Android apps support
After several questionable tips and hints, Microsoft finally announced the official date on which the company will start rolling out Windows 11. According to the official post on Windows Blogs, Windows 11 will be available on October 5, 2021.
Firefox has Accessibility Service Memory Leak, you should disable it
A post on BugZilla exposes a bug in the Firefox browser that may affect its performance in a bad way. A memory leak in accessibility services causes the slowdowns, noticeable on web sites like Facebook.
AMD’s Zen processor family is vulnerable to a data-bothering Meltdown-like attack
It is no longer exclusive to Intel CPUs. TheRegister reports that AMD's Zen processor family is vulnerable to a data-bothering Meltdown-like attack.
