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Apple has no plans to publicly acknowledge that Gemini will partly power Siri. Internally, the Gemini-based model is referred to as AFM v10, a name chosen to obscure the partnership and avoid confusing staff and customers.
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Apple reportedly doesn’t want you to know Siri will be running partly on Google’s Gemini
Apple's rebrand of the Google Gemini model for Siri is reportedly intended to avoid publicizing the partnership.
www.androidauthority.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Apple has no plans to publicly acknowledge that Gemini will partly power Siri. Internally, the Gemini-based model is referred to as AFM v10, a name chosen to obscure the partnership and avoid confusing staff and customers.
www.androidauthority.com/apple-disgui...
www.androidauthority.com/apple-disgui...
LibreOffice developers contend that only strictly open standards like ODF can ensure documents remain accessible and reliable across generations of software.
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LibreOffice developer says open formats are the only way to future-proof your files
LibreOffice developer The Document Foundation (TDF) is once again reminding users that not all document formats are created equal. Italo Vignoli, TDF's co-founder, warned that using proprietary...
www.techspot.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
LibreOffice developers contend that only strictly open standards like ODF can ensure documents remain accessible and reliable across generations of software.
www.techspot.com/news/110197-...
www.techspot.com/news/110197-...
Mozilla announced a major privacy upgrade in Firefox 145 that reduces even more the number of users vulnerable to digital fingerprinting.
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Mozilla Firefox gets new anti-fingerprinting defenses
Mozilla announced a major privacy upgrade in Firefox 145 that reduces even more the number of users vulnerable to digital fingerprinting.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Mozilla announced a major privacy upgrade in Firefox 145 that reduces even more the number of users vulnerable to digital fingerprinting.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...
Apple is already hard at work preparing iOS 27 for release next year, and a new report highlights three major new AI features coming in the update.
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iOS 27 will have three major new AI features, per report - 9to5Mac
Apple is hard at work preparing iOS 27 for release next year, and a new report highlights three major new AI features coming in the update.
9to5mac.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Apple is already hard at work preparing iOS 27 for release next year, and a new report highlights three major new AI features coming in the update.
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While completely disappearing from the digital world is nearly impossible, you can significantly reduce your online presence with a few targeted strategies. These methods will help you take back control of your personal information.
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Your personal information is everywhere online — 5 ways to start removing it from the internet
Take control of your online footprint
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November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
While completely disappearing from the digital world is nearly impossible, you can significantly reduce your online presence with a few targeted strategies. These methods will help you take back control of your personal information.
www.tomsguide.com/computing/on...
www.tomsguide.com/computing/on...
The first Patch Tuesday after Windows 10’s end of support is next week, and users who continue to run the operating system should enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to remain protected against newly discovered security vulnerabilities.
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Still on Windows 10? Enroll in free ESU before next week’s Patch Tuesday
With the first Patch Tuesday following Windows 10's end of support approaching next week, users who continue to run the operating system should enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to...
www.bleepingcomputer.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
The first Patch Tuesday after Windows 10’s end of support is next week, and users who continue to run the operating system should enroll in the Extended Security Updates (ESU) program to remain protected against newly discovered security vulnerabilities.
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...
www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...
Microsoft is transforming Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 into an AI-powered web browser, but not every feature is turned on by default. This how-to guide shows you how to enable Copilot Mode, Journeys, and Actions.
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Three powerful AI features in Microsoft Edge you should enable right now
ransform your browsing experience with Copilot Mode, Journeys, and Actions—AI tools that make Edge smarter, faster, and more productive.
www.windowscentral.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Microsoft is transforming Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 into an AI-powered web browser, but not every feature is turned on by default. This how-to guide shows you how to enable Copilot Mode, Journeys, and Actions.
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www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
Chrome’s new Split View feature lets you have two tabs open simultaneously, side by side.
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This new Chrome feature is my favorite productivity hack
Chrome's new Split View feature is finally here, and I love it. Here's exactly how I use it, how you can set it up, and why you should.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Chrome’s new Split View feature lets you have two tabs open simultaneously, side by side.
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Microsoft is hard at work on the next version of Windows 11 (26H1), and they look to be planning to ship the new version much earlier in the year, specifically for upcoming next-gen silicon.
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Windows 11 version 26H1: Everything we know so far about Microsoft's special OS release for next-gen silicon
Microsoft looks to be preparing a new version of Windows 11 for release in the first half of 2026, based on a newer version of the Windows platform codenamed Bromine. Here's what we know.
www.windowscentral.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Microsoft is hard at work on the next version of Windows 11 (26H1), and they look to be planning to ship the new version much earlier in the year, specifically for upcoming next-gen silicon.
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Google and Apple are close to reaching a yearly $1 billion agreement for a version of the Gemini model that will power the revamped Siri next year. Here’s a look at how it will likely work.
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Here’s how the Gemini-powered Siri will likely work under the hood - 9to5Mac
<ore interesting than the price tag, is one factor that will actually affect everyone’s experience: its architecture.
9to5mac.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Google and Apple are close to reaching a yearly $1 billion agreement for a version of the Gemini model that will power the revamped Siri next year. Here’s a look at how it will likely work.
9to5mac.com/2025/11/07/h...
9to5mac.com/2025/11/07/h...
Google Messages is one of the best messaging apps on Android. For someone looking to get things done faster on Google Messages, you should use these five underrated features to save time.
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5 underrated Google Messages features that save your time
Little things that speed things up
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November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Google Messages is one of the best messaging apps on Android. For someone looking to get things done faster on Google Messages, you should use these five underrated features to save time.
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If you're firmly on the Windows 10 holdout train, you might be thinking about bypassing the lack of security updates by switching to a third-party antivirus. Switching to Windows 11 is the only way to fully protect your machine.
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If you're still on Windows 10, switching to a new antivirus won't be enough
Windows 10 will continue receiving antivirus updates, but that's only half the protection
www.xda-developers.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
If you're firmly on the Windows 10 holdout train, you might be thinking about bypassing the lack of security updates by switching to a third-party antivirus. Switching to Windows 11 is the only way to fully protect your machine.
www.xda-developers.com/windows-10-n...
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Researchers at Microsoft have released a new simulation environment designed to test AI agents, along with new research showing that current agentic models may be vulnerable to manipulation.
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Microsoft built a fake marketplace to test AI agents — they failed in surprising ways | TechCrunch
The research raises new questions about how well AI agents will perform when working unsupervised — and how quickly AI companies can make good on promises of an agentic future.
techcrunch.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Researchers at Microsoft have released a new simulation environment designed to test AI agents, along with new research showing that current agentic models may be vulnerable to manipulation.
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Siri, which somehow still stinks, is finally getting a new core AI model, and it’s going to be a 1.2 trillion parameter Google Gemini-based LLM.
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Apple Will Reportedly Rent Siri a New Brain from Google for $1 Billion Per Year
Google reportedly won Apple's confidence after many AI suitors were entertained. Google gets $1 billion per year for a temporary fix.
gizmodo.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Siri, which somehow still stinks, is finally getting a new core AI model, and it’s going to be a 1.2 trillion parameter Google Gemini-based LLM.
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With Google’s latest update, Gemini's Deep Research feature is now able to use your emails, all the Slides, Docs, Sheets and PDFs in your Drive, as well your chat history as references.
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Google Gemini can now do deep research on your Gmail and Drive data
Deep Research is now able to use your emails, all the Slides, Docs, Sheets and PDFs in your Drive, as well your chat history as references.
www.engadget.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
With Google’s latest update, Gemini's Deep Research feature is now able to use your emails, all the Slides, Docs, Sheets and PDFs in your Drive, as well your chat history as references.
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www.engadget.com/google-gemin...
On Windows 11, Administrator Protection is a new security feature in the Nov 2025 Patch Tuesday Update that adds an extra layer of security by prompting an authorization dialog using Windows Hello when an unsigned or untrusted app requests elevation.
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How to improve Windows 11 security using Administrator Protection — shielding your PC with a switch buried in its settings
Windows 11 adds an extra layer of security, but you have to enable it manually. Here's how.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM
On Windows 11, Administrator Protection is a new security feature in the Nov 2025 Patch Tuesday Update that adds an extra layer of security by prompting an authorization dialog using Windows Hello when an unsigned or untrusted app requests elevation.
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Google has introduced a fast way to access its most advanced AI search features in Chrome on iOS and Android. The update, launched today, makes AI Mode visible on the New Tab page for mobile users across the United States.
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AI Mode button in Chrome works as advertised on iPhone & iPad
A new button added to Chrome's New Tab page on November 5 opens Google's advanced AI search, and it works as promised, assuming you're interested in what Google is offering.
appleinsider.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Google has introduced a fast way to access its most advanced AI search features in Chrome on iOS and Android. The update, launched today, makes AI Mode visible on the New Tab page for mobile users across the United States.
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Here are dozens of individual steps you can take to clean up a “clean install” of Windows 11, which has taken an especially user-hostile attitude toward advertising and forcing the use of other Microsoft products.
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How to declutter, quiet down, and take the AI out of Windows 11 25H2
A new major Windows 11 release means a new guide for cleaning up the OS.
arstechnica.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Here are dozens of individual steps you can take to clean up a “clean install” of Windows 11, which has taken an especially user-hostile attitude toward advertising and forcing the use of other Microsoft products.
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There are many different methods for saving battery life on your Android device. However, there are 12 key settings that you can change right now to see improvements immediately.
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I changed 12 settings on my Android phone to extend its battery life by several hours
Battery draining too fast? Try these 12 expert-approved tips to make your Android phone last longer.
www.zdnet.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
There are many different methods for saving battery life on your Android device. However, there are 12 key settings that you can change right now to see improvements immediately.
www.zdnet.com/article/i-ch...
www.zdnet.com/article/i-ch...
Microsoft has announced an update coming to its Edge web browser on Windows 11 that introduces support for syncing passkeys to the cloud via your Microsoft Account for use across multiple devices.
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Microsoft finally makes passkeys viable thanks to Edge on Windows 11 — you can finally sync them across devices
You'll soon be able to sync passkeys to the cloud using Edge and your Microsoft Account, meaning you'll be able to share them across devices going forward.
www.windowscentral.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Microsoft has announced an update coming to its Edge web browser on Windows 11 that introduces support for syncing passkeys to the cloud via your Microsoft Account for use across multiple devices.
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www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/wi...
Are you frustrated by Google's insistence on injecting Gemini into everything? While some do enjoy Google's latest AI tools and smart features, others might prefer things the way they were before. Here's how to get rid of Gemini in Google apps.
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How to turn off Gemini in your Gmail, Photos, Chrome, and more - it's easy to opt out of AI
The settings are a bit hidden, but there are ways to remove Gemini from your favorite Google services.
www.zdnet.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Are you frustrated by Google's insistence on injecting Gemini into everything? While some do enjoy Google's latest AI tools and smart features, others might prefer things the way they were before. Here's how to get rid of Gemini in Google apps.
www.zdnet.com/article/how-...
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Given their dubious value, poor performance, and privacy concerns, AI web browsers may not be worth using over an AI chatbot, AI search service, or even a traditional browser.
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I've Tested Too Many AI Web Browsers That All Have the Same Fatal Flaws
A new AI web browser seemingly pops up every day, but none I've used thus far is worth paying for now or in the foreseeable future.
www.pcmag.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Given their dubious value, poor performance, and privacy concerns, AI web browsers may not be worth using over an AI chatbot, AI search service, or even a traditional browser.
www.pcmag.com/opinions/ive...
www.pcmag.com/opinions/ive...
Apple and Google use their app stores to shape what apps you can have on your devices. Governments, including the U.S., use legal tools to lean on gatekeepers to assert that same control. And rather than resist, the gatekeepers make it easier than ever.
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Application Gatekeeping: An Ever-Expanding Pathway to Internet Censorship
Apple and Google use their app stores to shape what apps you can and cannot have on devices, but now more governments—including the U.S. government—are using legal and extralegal tools to lean on thes...
www.eff.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Apple and Google use their app stores to shape what apps you can have on your devices. Governments, including the U.S., use legal tools to lean on gatekeepers to assert that same control. And rather than resist, the gatekeepers make it easier than ever.
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...
The Browser Company’s Dia AI browser will bring “Arc’s greatest hits” to Dia, including things like the sidebar mode, and combine that with AI-native features like memory and agents.
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Dia's AI browser starts adding Arc's 'greatest hits' to its feature set | TechCrunch
Dia's AI browser has a head start on what works for consumers thanks to learnings from its browser experiment, Arc.
techcrunch.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
The Browser Company’s Dia AI browser will bring “Arc’s greatest hits” to Dia, including things like the sidebar mode, and combine that with AI-native features like memory and agents.
techcrunch.com/2025/11/03/d...
techcrunch.com/2025/11/03/d...
Microsoft Edge browser now protects against "scareware” by default. The real-time scanner is turned on in Edge 142 for any Windows or Mac device with at least 2GB of RAM and four CPU cores, pretty much everything sold in the last five years or so.
www.pcworld.com/article/2960...
www.pcworld.com/article/2960...
Edge browser's 'scareware blocker' tool is now enabled by default
After a successful test earlier this year, all Edge users with more than 2GB of RAM are getting the handy protection turned on all the time.
www.pcworld.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Microsoft Edge browser now protects against "scareware” by default. The real-time scanner is turned on in Edge 142 for any Windows or Mac device with at least 2GB of RAM and four CPU cores, pretty much everything sold in the last five years or so.
www.pcworld.com/article/2960...
www.pcworld.com/article/2960...