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Microsoft will overtake Apple as the world’s largest company in '24
Apple has had a string of successes over the past two decades, but Microsoft's embrace of generative AI will soon push it past its tech rival.
15 little-known Google Assistant tricks for Android
Google Assistant can do more than you'd realize, especially on Android. Ready to teach your phone a few new tricks?
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5032189, released on Dec. 12, 2023.
Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 22635.2850 for the Beta Channel, released on Dec. 8, 2023.
Apple Pay will need to open up to a little more competition
Hot on the heels of Epic’s big app store win, Apple is now reportedly offering to open up Apple Pay's NFC tech to mobile payment rivals.
Microsoft sets precedent, partnering with union to develop AI policy
In a first-of-its-kind move, Microsoft has partnered with the largest union group in the US to educate workers and ensure the inclusion of their viewpoint in the policy development.
Change as opportunity: How Apple gains from rebooting its supply-chain strategy
Apple’s supply-chain change-up is helping the company solve multiple business challenges at once.
Why billions of CHIPS Act dollars have not been distributed
The Department of Commerce said it is still in complex negotiations with chip manufacturers to ensure the federal funding is wisely spent on providing a base for new fabs and research facilities.
How Apple TV just became a Zoom meeting solution for SMEs
With support from Zoom and Cisco Webex, Apple TV may be a low cost way for smaller businesses to get set up for hybrid meetings.
4 advanced Gboard adjustments for faster Android typing
Give yourself a smarter, more personalized Android typing experience with these shape-shifting switches for Google's Gboard Android keyboard.
Apple set to open its 4th iPhone factory in India in a China+1 strategy
The new plant could be a clear indication of India’s growing importance for Apple’s supply chain network and could be key to the company’s strategy to diversify beyond China.
Attacks against personal data are up 300%, Apple warns
Apple says more than 2.6 billion personal records have been exposed in the past two years — and attacks are intensifying. That's why data encryption is so important.
4 advanced ‘smart chip’ tips for Google Docs and Sheets
Interactive elements called smart chips in Docs and Sheets put valuable information at your fingertips. Use these advanced tips to take smart chips to the next level.
Apple launches MLX machine-learning framework for Apple Silicon
Apple’s machine learning (ML) teams quietly flexed their muscle with the release of a new ML framework developed for Apple Silicon.
7 Windows annoyances and how to fix them
Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 can be annoying. Let’s do something about that.
4 words that speak volumes about Google's future Pixel plans
Could this be a sign of a whole new era for the way Google Pixel phones are presented?
Microsoft to offer extended Windows 10 security updates to businesses, individual users
Though Windows 10 support ends in late 2025, both businesses and — for the first time — individual customers will have the option for up to three years of paid security updates.
