Microsoft has announced plans to retire Skype, a pioneering service in IP telephony, by May 5, 2025. The company intends to replace Skype with the complimentary version of Microsoft Teams. This move signifies the end of an era for Skype, which Microsoft acquired for $8.5 billion in May 2011, approximately Continue Reading
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Microsoft’s Copilot AI Will No Longer Assist with Windows 11 Piracy
It seems that Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, may have been overly accommodating in certain scenarios. Recently, it was revealed that if users inquire about assistance with digital piracy, Copilot now firmly declines to help. In its response, Copilot emphasizes that aiding in digital piracy is not only illegal but also Continue Reading
Opera’s AI-Driven ‘Browser Operator’ Can Complete Tasks on Your Behalf
On Monday, Opera, the browser maker, unveiled an impressive demonstration of its upcoming AI-powered technology called “Browser Operator.” This innovation allows users to assign shopping tasks to the browser, which it then pursues independently, marking what Opera describes as “agentic browsing.” The company claims this represents a “paradigm shift for Continue Reading
uBlock Origin Still Functional on Chrome Despite Warnings, at Least for Now
Users of uBlock Origin, one of the most popular ad blockers for Chrome, have begun to notice warnings when they open the browser indicating that the extension is no longer supported. This warning prompts users to remove the extension. However, this alert does not mean that uBlock Origin has become Continue Reading
Microsoft’s Latest Controversial Tactic to Draw Users Towards Copilot
It seems that Microsoft is once again employing questionable tactics to draw users to its own services. According to a report from Neowin, when you search for AI chatbots on the Bing search engine, which includes popular alternatives like ChatGPT and Gemini, you will encounter a special box displaying Microsoft’s Continue Reading
Firefox 136 Introduces Long-Awaited Native Vertical Tabs and Important Security Updates
With the recent Firefox 136 update, Mozilla’s web browser has introduced a variety of improvements and new features. One of the most notable additions is the vertical tabs, which are now available in a new sidebar. This feature provides a better overview when users have numerous tabs open. Additionally, the Continue Reading
Control Abode Home Security Systems Easily Through Your Apple TV
Abode Systems, known for its DIY smart home and home security solutions, has launched its first-ever Apple TV app alongside an upgraded version of its Android TV app. This new software aims to enhance the user experience by allowing Abode customers to manage their self-installed systems from the comfort of Continue Reading