Microsoft has announced that it is introducing changes on Windows 10 and Windows 11 in order to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will benefit from the latest update, which lets users opt out of receiving prompts to switch to Microsoft Edge. Users will also be able to “uninstall” the Microsoft Store app, while receiving updates for apps that are already installed on their device. The company previously removed Bing from search results on Windows, in order to comply with EU regulations.Microsoft Lets Windows Users Set Browser as Default App…
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An emerging health and skincare practice, red light therapy has exploded in popularity. You’ve likely seen social media influencers swearing by those glowing, scary-looking, at-home face mask devices. Many wellness centers and gyms have started adding red light therapy treatments to their list of services. But is this trend truly as magical as it seems?Though more clinical trials are needed to confirm its effectiveness, evidence supports using red light therapy for skin treatments and other health conditions — but it largely depends on the type of device and red light used. Learn how red light therapy works and whether it’s right for you.…
Google has recently taken a step to improve its device-finding service by rebranding the “Find My Device” app to “Find Hub.” This change reflects the app’s broader capabilities beyond simply locating lost phones and tablets. However, while the new name may clear up confusion about its functions, Android users still face challenges with third-party trackers that compete with Apple’s AirTags.Originally, the “Find My Device” app was designed solely to locate Android phones, tablets, and watches connected to a user’s Google account. Over time, Google expanded the app to include location sharing and support for external trackers. The old name no…
Anthropic has given its AI a blog. A week ago, Anthropic quietly launched Claude Explainsa new page on its website that’s generated mostly by the company’s AI model family, Claude. Populated by posts on technical topics related to various Claude use cases (e.g. “Simplify complex codebases with Claude”), the blog is intended to be a showcase of sorts for Claude’s writing abilities. It’s not clear just how much of Claude’s raw writing is making its way into Claude Explains posts. According to a spokesperson, the blog is overseen by Anthropic’s “subject matter experts and editorial teams,” who “enhance” Claude’s drafts…
Hello gentle readers, and welcome to the SwitchArcade Round-Up for September 3rd, 2024. In today’s article, I have a few more reviews for you. Some lengthy thoughts on Castlevania Dominus Collection, a look at Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn, and some quick critiques of a pair of Pinball FX tables that recently arrived as DLC. After that, we check out the new releases of the day including the quirky and cool Bakeru, then roll into the latest sales and expiring discounts for the day. Let’s get into it! Reviews & Mini-Views Castlevania Dominus Collection ($24.99) Say what you will…
Samsung UK urged compatible Galaxy device users on Monday to activate and update the latest anti-theft features. The message from the South Korean tech giant comes as the UK Home Office has started a new nationwide action to tackle the rising instances of smartphone theft in the country. The company’s UK division highlighted that it sent a public safety security message alert to more than 40 million Samsung account holders in the UK via customer communication channels and the Samsung Members platform.Samsung to Expand Anti-Theft Features to More Galaxy DevicesIn its UK newsroom pageSamsung stated that it will continue its…
Elon Musk revealed on Sunday that XChat, the social media platform’s new direct messaging (DM) feature, will offer Bitcoin-style encryption. Currently available in beta on X (formerly known as Twitter), XChat is a new offering for paid subscribers. Apart from encryption, the messaging tool will also come with vanishing messages, audio and video calling capability, and support for file-sharing. The social media platform has not revealed when XChat will be widely rolled out to eligible users at this time.XChat is Based on the Rust Programming LanguageIn a post on X, Musk shared more details about the platform’s under-development messaging tool.…
Windows 10’s latest update packs a nasty bug, and while your system might be safe, it’s vital you check now Techradar
On May 16, 2023, Sam Altman appeared before a subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary. The title of the hearing was “Oversight of AI.” The session was a lovefest, with both Altman and the senators celebrating what Altman called AI’s “printing press moment”—and acknowledging that the US needed strong laws to avoid its pitfalls. “We think that regulatory intervention by governments will be critical to mitigate the risks of increasingly powerful models,” he said. The legislators hung on Altman’s every word as he gushed about how smart laws could allow AI to flourish—but only within firm guidelines that both lawmakers and…
Any well-reviewed crime drama that draws numerous comparisons to Apple TV’s brilliant Slow Horses will easily earn a place on my to-watch list, but as soon as Dept. Q hit Netflix last week, I hit play without hesitation. The reason I was in such a hurry to dive in is that I live in Edinburgh — the city where the new detective show is set.Edinburgh is often used as a filming location, but most of the time it simply provides a picturesque and/or historical backdrop for a TV show or film — it’s more about the aesthetic effect rather than…