Image: Microsoft Microsoft is officially retiring Skype on May 5, ending the app’s two-decade run as a pioneer in video calling. The move signals Microsoft’s full shift toward Teams, its all-in-one messaging and video platform. “At this point, putting all our focus behind Teams will let us give a simpler message and drive faster innovation,” Microsoft 365 collaborative apps and platforms President Jeff Teper told TechCrunch. Skype service will end on May 5 An XDA Developers reader first spotted a string of code inside Skype in Windows preview displaying a message about migration. The message says “Starting in May, Skype…
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Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing ‘today’s game’ while others are playing ‘yesterday’s’. If you’re looking for Sunday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, March 2 (game #364).Strands is the NYT’s latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today…
Phone maker Honor will now offer seven years of Android OS and security updates for its flagship phone series, up from five, the company told CNET ahead of its MWC keynote in Barcelona on Sunday. It’s a commitment that puts Honor in the same software league as Samsung and Google, which are the only two companies to offer this level of support.Two extra years of Android support will extend the lifecycle of Honor phones, starting with the Honor Magic 7 Pro, allowing people to keep their expensive flagship devices for longer, or pass them on to others. Crucially, they’ll be…
It chose a restaurant, but then couldn’t complete the process as the spot it chose required a credit card to confirm a reservation, at which point the user had to take over. You can be flexible in your query—in another example, asking it to book a “highly rated” restaurant meant it would look at reviews with high scores, though the agent doesn’t do any more research than that. It’s not cross-referencing OpenTable reviews with data from other parts of the web, especially since all of this data is processed on device and isn’t sent to the cloud.This kind of agentic…
According to Statista, Android accounted for 70.1% of the world’s mobile operating systems in the fourth quarter of 2023. That’s an overwhelming amount of devices — and in turn, a massive amount of passwords and accounts on each device. While you can still use sticky notes to keep track of passwords, writing them down isn’t a secure way to manage your sensitive credentials. This is where password managers come in. Password managers encrypt and organize your passwords, allowing you to easily access important logins without sacrificing security. SEE: Cloud Computing Policy (TechRepublic Premium) For businesses that mainly use Android devices…
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) is almost here, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest tech events of the year. From March 3 to March 6, Barcelona will host the event at Fira Gran Via, gathering tech companies from around the world to reveal their latest products and innovations. Every year, MWC serves as the perfect platform to preview the technologies that will define the future, and this year’s event is no different. Under the theme “Converge. Connect. Create:” MWC 2025 promises a wealth of product launches and networking opportunities.While the event features a wide array of…
Samsung might be preparing to unveil the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series comprising the vanilla Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+. The upcoming Fan Edition tablets are likely to debut as affordable alternatives to the Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra. Samsung hasn’t confirmed the launch timeline of the new tablets, but a new leak has surfaced online that suggests their display sizes, RAM and storage configurations. The Plus variant is said to get a display upgrade over its predecessor. Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ Could Get a Larger DisplayKnown tipster Roland Quandt (@rquandt) shared details about…
Redmi Book Pro 16 (2025) and Redmi Book Pro 14 (2025) laptops have been launched in China. The new laptops with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors and Intel Arc graphics were unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone. The Redmi Book Pro 16 comes with a 3.1K resolution screen, while the Redmi Book Pro 14 boasts a 2.8K display. Both models include Xiaomi AIPC engine for enhanced AI features. The Redmi Book Pro 16 carries a 99Wh battery.Redmi Book Pro 16 (2025), Redmi Book Pro 14 (2025) PriceThe new Redmi Book Pro 16 is priced at CNY 6,499 (roughly…
Because agencies sometimes get bulk or government-specific discounts, it can also be more affordable to buy software licenses on behalf of their private contractors. “It’s a very clear way for agencies to manage costs,” the ex-official says.Every government agency has its own unique structure, including many subagencies or units, each with their own software needs. That could help explain other alleged licensing issues DOGE called out this week, including that GSA has “3 different ticketing systems running in parallel” and multiple tools for running unspecified trainings.In a separate post this week, DOGE called out the Department of Labor for allegedly…
So it’s official: Amazon is finally launching Alexa+, the new AI-infused voice assistant that has been over a decade in the making. It marks the most significant upgrade of Alexa yet, injected with an unprecedented intelligence that brings every aspect of your schedule together in one harmonious place. It’s really quite impressive, but there’s one thing I think it lacks: a flagship Echo speaker.Before Amazon announced Alexa+ at its Alexa event, I, like many others, had my list of expectations ready, and a new Echo speaker was at the top. Considering it’s been five years since its last smart speaker…