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Google Chrome finally gets vertical browser tabs to catch up with Edge

By Kevin Okemwa published

Apps Google Chrome finally adds vertical tabs and a refreshed Reading Mode, making tab management and the overall reading experience even better.

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The Artemis II crewed lunar mission lifts off from Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 1, 2026. Four astronauts blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket April 1 on a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years. With an intense roar that reverberated far beyond the launchpad, the enormous orange-and-white rocket carried three Americans and one Canadian away from Florida's Kennedy Space Center at approximately 6:35 pm local time, according to an AFP journalist onsite. "We're going to the Moon!" yelled a spectator. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP via Getty Images)

Outlook is broken in space — Artemis II commander can't use email

By Sean Endicott published

Apps Even a multi-billion-dollar rocket can't escape Microsoft's buggy Outlook apps. Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman reported two broken versions of Outlook on his Surface Pro.

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Screenshot of Speechify and Microsoft Word on a PC

I tested Speechify’s new Windows app — here’s why it impressed me

By Sean Endicott published

Apps Testing Speechify’s new Windows app proves voice typing is faster than a keyboard, though AI quirks and a $29 monthly fee remain significant hurdles.

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The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Microsoft Corp. risks a hefty European Union fine after regulators accused the company of abusing its market power by bundling the Teams video-conferencing app to its other business software. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Microsoft Teams finally tackles its everyday frustrations, starting with the Enter key

By Sean Endicott published

Apps The March 2026 update for Microsoft Teams adds highly requested features like 'Enter' key customization and a new 'mark all as read' shortcut.

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In this photo illustration, the GitHub Copilot logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.

Microsoft's AI is injecting ads into GitHub pull requests (Update)

By Sean Endicott last updated

Apps A software developer found Copilot injecting ads into a GitHub pull request. Over 11,000 similar instances have been discovered.

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The Android logo appears on a smartphone screen in this photo illustration.

GrapheneOS refuses age verification, risking global market access

By Kevin Okemwa published

Software GrapheneOS says it's not caving to California's regulatory pressures even if it could cost them global access.

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Marvels Avengers War Table

A top Windows developer is forming a new team to save Windows 11 apps

By Sean Endicott published

Apps Legendary developer Rudy Huyn is picking a new team to improve the Windows 11 app experience.

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Samsung Browser running on a Samsung Galaxy Pro laptop (2026)

Microsoft Edge has a new competitor as Samsung Browser finally launches

By Sean Endicott published

Apps Samsung Browser is now available for Windows. It connects your mobile and PC browsing with several features and integrates a new AI tool powered by Perplexity.

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The GitHub logo on a background with green blocks.

GitHub is going to start using your interactions to train its AI models

By Richard Devine published

News GitHub Copilot already ruffled feathers when it first arrived given what it was trained on. Now it's going to use your interactions with it to further train the models.

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AI Restyle in OneDrive

OneDrive launches AI Restyle — new feature skips Copilot brand

By Sean Endicott published

Apps Microsoft’s new AI Restyle for OneDrive reimagines photos into artistic styles.

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