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Technology TrendsGoogle Unveils New Products at Pixel Event 2022
During a press event in New York City, Google unveiled the new Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices, the brand-new Pixel Watch, and a teaser for a forthcoming 2023 Pixel Tablet. Although the devices are similar to those from last year, there seemed to be some welcomed improvements, like additional camera functions, a better screen and battery, and an upgraded Google Tensor processor.
October 11, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Edge Improves Performance
Engineers at Microsoft recently announced performance improvements for their Edge browser. A blog post that the company published recently explained how.
October 10, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsProduct Releases from Amazon’s Hardware 2022 Event
A number of exciting products were announced at Amazon's Hardware 2022 event. These announcements include two brand-new Eero home networking products and the news that the next-generation Echo Dot devices will feature Eero capabilities.
October 7, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsTesla Introduces Optimus Robot Prototype
Tesla introduces the humanoid Optimus robot prototype and claims to be aiming for a price of under $20,000.
October 5, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsFirefox 105.0 Update, The End of Low Memory Crashes and Other Features
The most recent version of Firefox, version 105, was made available for download on September 20, 2022. This version is a minor update that does not offer as many new features as previous versions.
October 4, 2022 2 min -
Technology Trends6 Discontinued Tech Tools You Should Stop Using
One constant about technology is that it changes rapidly.
October 4, 2022 5 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 2022 Update
Microsoft released the "first major update" for Windows 11 on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, as Windows 11 nears its first anniversary. According to a blog posted by Microsoft, the Windows 11 update focuses on four key areas:
October 3, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsKnown Senders Option In Google Calendar Decreases Spam Invites
Recently, Google's engineers introduced a small but important feature to their Calendar app. If you haven't used the "known senders" option, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
September 27, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsApple Products Released at Far Out Event
On September 7, 2022, Apple hosted its annual product release event at one pm Eastern Time (ET). Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, took the stage at the Far Out event held at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, to unveil a slew of brand-new and significantly enhanced devices. The iPhone 14 and several new smartwatches and AirPods are among the latest products.
September 24, 2022 3 min -
Technology TrendsGoogle Leaving IoT Services
Tech giant Google recently announced that it's closing the doors on its IoT Core service. Their stated reason for doing so was that their strategic partners can better manage customers' IoT services and devices. Time will tell if the company's decision was a good one.
September 20, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Gets New Taskbar Overflow Option
Are you the type of person who is in the habit of keeping all their apps open? If so, you're going to love a recent addition to Windows 11.
September 19, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsFresh Look For Gmail Users Has Been Released
If you're a Gmail user and you haven't seen the change already, be aware that Google has freshened up their email interface. Don't expect a radical change, however. This update is more of an evolution than a revolution.
September 13, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsBetter and Faster USB4 v2.0
USB is about to get better and faster. We are talking about 80Gbps fast. That is twice as fast as it already is.
September 13, 2022 1 min -
Technology TrendsApple To Settle Butterfly Keyboard Lawsuit
Do you have a MacBook with a Butterfly Keyboard? If so, keep an eye out for an email regarding the Butterfly Keyboard class action lawsuit.
September 12, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Resolves File Explorer Freezing Bug In Windows 11
Recent Windows 11 updates have been problematic in several ways. That's not the end of the world, but it has been more than a little frustrating for those in the test group getting a first look at the new operating system.
September 10, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsRDP Brute Force Attacks Blocked By Windows 11
A small but important feature was recently incorporated by the Windows 11 design team. A new Account Lockout Policy enabled by default has been added. This policy automatically locks user accounts (including Admin accounts) after ten failed sign-in attempts.
September 9, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsTechnology Advances With Speech-Recognition Via AI Technology
If you haven't heard of the UK startup Speechmatics, it may come as a surprise to learn that the company may be on its way to becoming a globally recognized brand.
September 5, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Apps Are Being Tested For Kiosk Mode
There's interesting news in the world of Windows 11 development. Microsoft recently began testing a new Kiosk feature that will enable IT administrators to limit which applications users can use while logged into their user profiles, blocking all other functionalities.
September 3, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft 365 Suggests Rollback After Issues From Update
Does your company use Microsoft 365? If so, and you've noticed that your Office apps have begun to crash mysteriously and inexplicably, be aware that the latest update (build 15330.20298) is the culprit.
August 24, 2022 2 min -
Technology TrendsWindows 11 Features Making Their Way To Windows 10
Are you still using Windows 10? It will receive a few of the most useful features from Windows 11. They will assist you in saving time, increasing privacy, and... reducing paper waste! Here's what you should know.
August 16, 2022 1 min
