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Microsoft Windows Security Updates for May 2025 are...

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2025/05/13

Microsoft released security updates and non-security updates for all supported versions of its Windows operating system as well as other company products, including Microsoft Office, today as part of the May 2025 […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft Windows Security Updates for May 2025 are now available appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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YouTube TV's new update prioritizes shorts, and users...

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2025/05/13

YouTube is changing the way how its app for TVs and consoles display videos on your homepage. The streaming service has opted to place Shorts instead of content from your subscriptions. This […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post YouTube TV's new update prioritizes shorts, and users don't like it appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Google's G icon has been updated with a gradient effect

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2025/05/13

The Google search app's icon has changed slightly. It no longer uses a solid color pattern, instead it now has a gradient effect. Though the design has changed, the colors of the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Google's G icon has been updated with a gradient effect appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Valve announces SteamOS compatibility ratings for...

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2025/05/13

Valve is expanding the reach of its open-source SteamOS by announcing a new compatibility rating system for third-party devices that run on its Linux-based operating system. Steam already has a rating system […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Valve announces SteamOS compatibility ratings for third-party devices appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Brazil says Apple's App Store anti-steering rules are...

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2025/05/12

Apple's struggles against antitrust agencies continue. This time, Brazil has declared its App Store's anti-steering rules as illegal. Brazil antitrust regulator, CADE, said that Apple's transaction fees are unfair to developers, and […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Brazil says Apple's App Store anti-steering rules are illegal appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft adds Copilot to the Windows 11 context...

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2025/05/12

Microsoft is finding new ways to promote its AI assistant, Copilot. A new update to the Copilot app for Windows has added a shortcut in the right-click context menu. Users will now […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft adds Copilot to the Windows 11 context menu, but you can disable it appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft Teams will soon prevent screen captures...

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2025/05/12

Microsoft is developing a new feature for its Teams platform, dubbed ‘Enhanced Meeting Protection’. As the name suggests, it is aimed at safeguarding information, to be precise it is designed to prevent […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft Teams will soon prevent screen captures during meetings appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft shares official guide on fixing Windows...

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2025/05/12

Fixing Blue Screen errors in Windows can be one of the most frustrating experiences. While it is sometimes easy to determine the root cause of the crash, e.g., installation of a Windows […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft shares official guide on fixing Windows Blue Screen errors appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Scam Protection: Google integrates local Gemini AI...

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2025/05/09

Google, just like Microsoft, continues its push of AI into its products. Google Chrome, the company's web browser, is getting its fair share of AI features. After announcing that AI would soon […]Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Scam Protection: Google integrates local Gemini AI into Chrome browser appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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U.S. lawmakers express concerns over U.K. push for...

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2025/05/09

U.S. lawmakers have voiced concerns over the United Kingdom's recent order to compel Apple to create a backdoor to its end-to-end encryption. In February 2025, Apple announced that it had disabled its […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post U.S. lawmakers express concerns over U.K. push for Apple backdoor in encryption appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Paradox Interactive unveils its next grand strategy...

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2025/05/09

Paradox Interactive has announced the highly anticipated grand strategy game: Europa Universalis 5. This long-awaited sequel to EU4 promises to redefine the strategic landscape, offering players a vast array of complex systems […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Paradox Interactive unveils its next grand strategy game, Europa Universalis 5 appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Windows Search to let users install Microsoft Store...

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2025/05/09

Microsoft is set to make an important change to the Windows 11 Start Menu. It will soon allow users to search for and install applications from the Microsoft Store, without opening the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Windows Search to let users install Microsoft Store apps directly from the Start Menu appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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"End of 10" Project's aim is to help Windows 10 users...

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2025/05/08

With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of Windows 10 users will be left behind by the company. Upgrades to Windows 11 may be out of the question, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post "End of 10" Project's aim is to help Windows 10 users keep their PCs running for years appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Apple wants to add AI search engines to Safari as...

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2025/05/08

Apple is planning to integrate third-party AI search providers such as Perplexity and Anthropic in its Safari browser. The news comes straight from the company's Senior Vice President, Eddy Cue. Cue testified […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Apple wants to add AI search engines to Safari as Google usage begins to drop appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Trayy: Display any Windows app in the System Tray on...

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2025/05/08

Windows programs and applications may show up in two main places on the system when minimized: the taskbar or the system tray area. It depends on the program where it ends when […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Trayy: Display any Windows app in the System Tray on minimize appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Federal Court upholds Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard...

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2025/05/08

Microsoft completed its monumental $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on October 13, 2023. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission attempted to block the deal in June 2023, but a U.S. Court allowed […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Federal Court upholds Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard deal against FTC's challenge appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Spotify's new snooze button will remove songs from...

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2025/05/08

Spotify is rolling out a series of updates to enhance the user experience, particularly for Premium users. One of the notable features that has been announced is the '30-Day Snooze' option. This […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Spotify's new snooze button will remove songs from your recommendations for a month appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Google app for iOS will simplify technical content...

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2025/05/07

Google has introduced a new feature called "Simplify" in its iOS app. It is an AI-powered feature which uses Gemini to help users better understand complex texts found online. Users may encounter […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Google app for iOS will simplify technical content and jargon appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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OpenAI's latest AI models are generating alarming...

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2025/05/07

OpenAI's latest AI models seem to have a big problem. A report reveals that the GPT o3 and o4-mini are producing misinformation at an alarming rate. AI-generated misinformation, aka hallucinations, are common […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post OpenAI's latest AI models are generating alarming levels of misinformation appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Rockstar drops a new trailer for GTA 6 along details...

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2025/05/07

In a recent announcement, Rockstar Games confirmed a delay in the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, which resulted in a wave of mixed emotions among fans. To soften the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Rockstar drops a new trailer for GTA 6 along details about the characters, map and more appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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