A major shift in Microsoft's AI strategy brings new competition to Word documents this month. Here is how to enable the new models.
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Chrome just got a massive AI upgrade. From instant summaries to powerful text-to-image editing, see how Gemini is transforming the browsing experience for millions in APAC.
Stop jumping between apps just to read a document. Vivaldi for Android's latest build is here to supercharge your workflow with built-in PDF support.
A major change to OneDrive sync is coming next month. Find out why Microsoft is removing the local safety net for cloud deletions and where your files will go instead.
In a rare reversal of its AI-everywhere strategy, Microsoft is retiring a key Copilot feature in Loop. Discover what this means for your workflow and why the change is happening.
Tired of digging through menus? Microsoft is making Teams workflows much easier to discover. Learn how the new slash command shortcut will boost your productivity this spring.
Joining Microsoft Teams meetings is about to get a lot less frustrating. Discover how the new bot detection system replaces CAPTCHAs to improve accessibility and security.
LanguageTool has cut off free access to its popular browser extension. Find out why the company is making the switch and which free alternatives you can use instead.
Vivaldi's latest mobile update finally bridges the gap between iOS and Android. Discover how new stacking styles and Safari import tools are changing the browsing experience.
Microsoft is adding a "Catch up" summary to Teams on mobile. See how this new swipable card view aims to ensure you never miss an important update again.
Microsoft is replacing the immediate "new page" action with a gallery-first workflow to boost storytelling and engagement through 31 new templates in SharePoint.
Microsoft crowns Copilot king of Windows productivity while hyping Edge with a feature it's about to axe. Bold strategy?
Microsoft launches AI-powered insights for Copilot Notebooks. Get instant summaries and skip the manual synthesis. Full rollout ends mid-March.
Chrome just leveled up with powerful new tools that could widen Google's already massive browser lead.
Microsoft 365 Copilot users can now automate project summaries and data monitoring with new "scheduled prompts" in the Teams Workflows app.
Teams' new jump list adds one-click meeting access. To quit, use the system tray, a change made to prevent accidental hang-ups during calls.
Microsoft Word is removing "Send to Kindle" beginning today. Switch to Amazon's web tool now to keep transferring your DOCX files effortlessly.
Microsoft Lens leaves app stores today. Grab it now to keep scanning until March 9, but watch out for these frustrating login requirements.
Vivaldi 7.8 arrives on Android and iOS with pinned tabs, a privacy dashboard, and custom search engines to streamline your mobile browsing.
Microsoft has emphasized that OneDrive is more than just a cloud storage solution; it's actually a "productivity powerhouse."
Microsoft has released Visual Studio Code 1.104. It comes with lots of new features, including intelligent AI switching.
Productivity app Notion has finally received an offline mode with the CEO explaining why it took so long to implement.
A new WhatsApp beta for Android has added a seemingly helpful new feature, but if you are not careful, it could hurt your productivity.
After a long wait, Raycast is now available on Windows, bringing features that Mac users have enjoyed for some time.
The Keychron Q6 Max is a big, heavy, feature-packed keyboard on the pricey side. However, as I discovered, it seems to be worth nearly every penny. It isn't fault-free, though.
A new Gartner report reveals that 80% of software engineers will need to upskill to keep pace with generative AI advancements in the workforce.
Google has introduced additions to its Workspace applications including Google Calendar, which now displays a full-screen view of all your tasks. It has also made changes in Google Drive Chat.
Google announced that it is now letting customers preorder its latest AI assistant, branded as the Duet AI for Google Workspace Enterprise. The capability comes with more changes and features.
Google has introduced seven additional features for Android, with more unique ones for US residents. These range from features boosting productivity to features increasing data privacy and safety.
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Amazon has said it'll be pausing incremental hiring to its corporate workforce for the next few months due to the state of the economy. Teams at Amazon will have to be more productive, too.
The free LibreOffice productivity suite has started demanding a convenience fee of about $9. This charge is only applicable to a particular group of users and can be easily avoided.
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Google Workspace Individual plans are available in several European countries. The service costs £7.99 in the UK and €8.99 in France, Germany, and some other countries. There's also a 14-day trial.
The latest Google Workspace features coming for Android's larger screens ensure that you can reach maximum productivity. The updates to Workspace apps will roll out over the next few weeks.
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In our recap of yet another busy week in the world of Microsoft, we have lots of stuff to talk about, including what's next for Windows 11, Windows updates, and some enhancements to Microsoft Edge.
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NVIDIA announced three new GPUs. Joining the RTX 20 series laptops, the new GeForce RTX 2050. On the productivity end, NVIDIA has announced both the GeForce MX570 and the GeForce MX550.
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