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WhatsApp Web set to launch voice and video calling...

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2025/04/29

WhatsApp Web is poised to gain a major update to its functionality by potentially introducing voice and video calling capabilities directly from the browser. Currently, users are limited to sending messages and […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post WhatsApp Web set to launch voice and video calling features appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Google One may soon let you backup and restore your...

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2025/04/29

Google is reportedly developing a feature to enhance the backup process for Android devices. It may soon let users backup their eSIM data to the cloud. Unlike physical SIM cards which can […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Google One may soon let you backup and restore your eSIM data appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Elden Ring: Nightreign system requirements are...

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2025/04/29

FromSoftware has revealed the Elden Ring: Nightreign system requirements. And the specifications are unsurprisingly similar to the original game. That's good news for players who enjoyed the original Elden Ring, you'll likely […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Elden Ring: Nightreign system requirements are similar to the original game appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Firefox 138 launches with improved profile management...

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2025/04/29

Firefox 138 is the latest version of Mozilla's open source browser. It will be released later today, if you are reading this on April 29th, 2025. It is the third major Firefox […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Firefox 138 launches with improved profile management and security updates appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Android 16: Advanced Protection will prevent...

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2025/04/28

Work on Android 16, the big Android release of 2025 continues. Deep dives into beta versions of Android 16 revealed a few security features already, including Identity Check and improved theft protections. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Android 16: Advanced Protection will prevent USB-based attacks appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Google confirms that Driving Mode has been removed...

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2025/04/28

Google has officially announced that it has removed Assistant Driving Mode from Google Maps on Android. This is part of a broader transition to its new AI initiative, Gemini. First introduced in […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Google confirms that Driving Mode has been removed from Google Assistant appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Oblivion Remastered update breaks DLSS and Frame Gen...

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2025/04/28

The recent update for The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has raised concerns among players using PC Game Pass, as it has caused disruptions to gameplay. Following the update that was released […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Oblivion Remastered update breaks DLSS and Frame Gen on PC appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Microsoft is rolling out Recall to Windows 11...

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2025/04/28

Microsoft is one step closer to bringing Recall to Windows 11. The controversial feature is currently being rolled out as part of a non-security preview update, KB5055627. Recall acts as an assistant […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Microsoft is rolling out Recall to Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs via an optional update appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Windows 11: official Maps app is dead, but there are...

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2025/04/25

Microsoft created several new applications for the launch of its Windows 10 operating system almost ten years ago. Not all of them are still around and another app can soon be added […]Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Windows 11: official Maps app is dead, but there are options appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Netflix introduces dialogue-only subtitles for a...

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2025/04/25

Netflix has announced a quality-of-life update that could enhance the experience for users. Normally, when users try to watch a video on the streaming service, one has to choose the closed captions […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Netflix introduces dialogue-only subtitles for a simplified viewing experience appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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ChatGPT Deep Research is now available for free...

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2025/04/25

OpenAI has announced that its research tool, Deep Research, is now available for free ChatGPT users. But it does not offer the same experience as the one that's available to premium subscribers. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post ChatGPT Deep Research is now available for free users, with some limitations appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Google announces extended repair program for Pixel 7a

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2025/04/25

Google has confirmed that certain models of the Pixel 7a are affected by a battery issue. A support page on the company's website mentions that battery swelling could happen on some devices. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Google announces extended repair program for Pixel 7a appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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EU fines Apple €500 Million and Meta €200 Million...

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2025/04/24

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) came into effect two years ago, but no companies were sanctioned under the law until now. The European Union has slapped a hefty fine on Apple and […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post EU fines Apple €500 Million and Meta €200 Million under Digital Markets Act appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Data breach exposes 21 Million employee screenshots...

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2025/04/24

In a staggering privacy breach, over 21 million images documenting employee activity from a workplace surveillance tool have been leaked. The affected app is called WorkComposer, which is used by IT teams […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Data breach exposes 21 Million employee screenshots from a workplace surveillance tool appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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WhatsApp introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to improve...

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2025/04/24

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy. This option has been designed to enhance security for users engaged in personal chats, and group conversations. Though often criticized due to […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post WhatsApp introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to improve user security appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Windows 11: Green Screen of Death is rolling out,...

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2025/04/24

Microsoft's Windows 11 operating system displays a blue screen error page when something unexpected happens that requires a restart. Soon, Windows users will see a green screen of death instead. Here is […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Windows 11: Green Screen of Death is rolling out, what you need to know appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Windows: Empty inetpub folder creates a new security...

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2025/04/23

When Microsoft released the April 2025 security updates for Windows, users from all over the world started to notice that Microsoft's update created an empty folder in the main drive called inetpub. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Windows: Empty inetpub folder creates a new security problem appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Bethesda announces The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion...

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2025/04/23

It's finally here. Bethesda Game Studios has announced the launch of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The highly-anticipated remake of the classic RPG from 2006 was developed by Singapore-based game developer, […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Bethesda announces The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered for PC and consoles appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Apple Intelligence's website no longer says...

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2025/04/23

Apple has made an important change to its web page that advertises Apple Intelligence features. The page no longer says that the AI-powered tech is "available now". The reason why this happened […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Apple Intelligence's website no longer says "available now", here's why appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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OpenAI is interested in buying Chrome from Google

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2025/04/23

The Department of Justice's ongoing antitrust trial against Google took a surprise turn. The DoJ had asked Nick Turley, OpenAI's ChatGPT chief, to testify, and he confirmed that the company is willing […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post OpenAI is interested in buying Chrome from Google appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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