Microsoft today released Edge 121 stable. The update is notable for adding support for AVIF and AV1 media formats. Organizational branding for customers, updated experience into Browser Essentials, and Typo protection policies for URLs are among other changes.
How to enable new weather on Windows 10 Lock Screen
Starting in KB5034203, Windows 10 version 22H2 includes a new weather forecast widget to the lock screen. The patch is an optional "preview" update, meaning that you have to install it manually, or wait a little before it becomes available as a mandatory Patch Tuesday release. It raises the OS version to Build 19045.3996. While the new weather option is rolling out gradually with this release, you can get it enabled right now.
Microsoft finally updates Sticky Notes with Windows 11 design and more
It took the company a long time, but it's better than never. Sticky Notes, the inbox note taking app for Windows, is getting a design revamp. The official account on X(Twitter) is teasing the upcoming release.
Microsoft lays off 1,900 employees at Activision Blizzard and Xbox
Microsoft plans to lay off 1,900 employees in its gaming division, which is approximately 8% of Microsoft Gaming's workforce. Most of the layoffs included employees of the recently acquired company Activision Blizzard. The Xbox and ZeniMax teams will also lose some employees.
Windows 11 Build 22635.3130 (Beta) improves Snap Assists, allows leaving Insider Program
Windows 11 Build 22635.3130 is now available to insiders in the Beta channel. Starting this build, you now have the option to stop receiving new Insider builds. Also, the Snap Assists feature in this build supports smart layouts that can arrange multiple apps in one go.
Windows 11 Build 23620 (Dev) comes with a good pack of fixes
Microsoft updates the Dev channel with Windows 11 Build 23620. It doesn't bring a single new feature, at least nothing is officially noted. But instead you'll find a good set of fixes and improvements.
Microsoft became the 2nd company in the world with a market capitalization of $3 trillion
Microsoft's market capitalization surpassed $3 trillion for the first time. It’s the second company, after Apple, to reach the milestone valuation after stock in Microsoft climbed 1.5 percent in trading on the NASDAQ on Wednesday.
Chrome 121 stable adds cool experimental AI features
Google released Chrome 121 for everyone running the stable version of the browser. It disables third-party cookies for 1% of users, improves Safe Browsing protection, adds a new sidebar button to the toolbar, introduces link handling for PWAs, and more. There is also a surprising set of AI-powered features, currently experimental.
Microsoft is building a team to create small cheap AI models
Microsoft is doing advanced efforts to expand its presence in the AI market by developing smaller and more affordable models. To oversee these initiatives, the company is establishing a dedicated team.
Firefox 122 released with search, security and translator improvements
Mozilla today released a new version 122 of the Firefox browser, that comes with several improvements. A new feature in this update are extended search hints as you type in the URL box. Also, Mozilla has launched the official DEB repository for Linux users, which must be a welcome change for for Debian and Ubuntu users. Besides, there are improvements made to security, privacy and translations.
