Microsoft is now displaying an “Upgrade your plan” button in the title bar of Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This prompt cannot be dismissed or hidden, even for users with an active Microsoft 365 subscription. Selecting the button opens a window that displays the user’s current plan and offers options to upgrade to […]
Microsoft is expected to release the Windows 11 August 2026 security update on Tuesday, August 11. This update introduces the option to uninstall the Image Generation AI model, adds Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in security for external fingerprint sensors, and provides new touchpad gestures. This applies to Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, which are identical,
According to the Rockstar support page cited by TechSpot, Rockstar has confirmed that physical PS5 copies of Grand Theft Auto 6 sold in Japan include download codes that expire 170 days after launch on November 19, 2026. This expiration only applies to the PS5 version in Japan and does not affect buyers in other regions.
According to Meta’s announcement and Lifehacker’s report, Meta is adding a free verification feature called Facebook Verified that lets users earn a white check mark by uploading selfie videos. The purpose of the badge is to indicate a real person behind an account and will appear on profiles and on Marketplace, Dating, and Groups. Facebook
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for violating the EU’s Digital Markets Act. According to the Commission’s decision, published on July 23, 2026, Google supported its services in Google Search and limited how app developers could direct users to low-cost purchasing options outside Google Play. The fines include €460 million for
Microsoft launches Windows 11 Insider build 26220.8925 In the beta channel, new controls for precise touchpad scrolling and zooming, faster scrolling, Start menu toggles at the section level, and various File Explorer updates have been introduced, according to Windows Insider release notes and reports from Windows Central. This build is one of five Insider updates
Hachette Book Group, Cengage Learning, Elsevier, author Scott Turow and SCRIBE, Inc. has filed a proposed federal class-action lawsuit against Google. He accused the company of copying copyrighted books and journal articles without permission to train the Gemini AI model. The suit was filed on July 10, 2026. The case, Hachette Book Group Inc. et
According to Windows Central, Microsoft is preparing to release Windows 11 version 26H2, 2026 Feature Update as an enablement package based on the same platform as version 25H2. The update will not introduce new features at launch and is expected to install with a single restart on devices already running version 25H2 or 24H2. Windows
A new third-party clipboard manager for Windows 11 called Edge Drop is now available for early testing. Developed by AdiArtist, the app was recently shared on Reddit. It is located on the left side of the screen and can be opened by hovering the mouse over it or pressing Alt+C. Edge Drop supports text, images,
The Esports Foundation has announced that League of Legends player Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok will serve as a game ambassador for the Esports World Cup and Esports Nations Cup through 2028. Faker joins a line of notable ambassadors, including Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and Norwegian chess grandmaster Magnus Carlsen. In this role, he will represent players
According to the company, Opera reported that its Android monthly active users increased by 66% in the UK and 40% in the US in the second quarter of 2026. Opera attributes this growth to features not available in Chrome, such as a free unlimited VPN, a built-in ad blocker, and integrated AI tools. The company
MSMG Toolkit v13.x running on Windows 7 SP1 uses its bundled Windows 8.1 DISM (version 6.3.9600.17029) instead of the host operating system’s DISM. When extracting a Microsoft Windows 10 installation ISO containing source\install.esd, the toolkit issues DISM /Get-ImageInfo /ImageFile:install.esd. The generic imaging provider rejects this request with the message 0x80070057 (invalid parameter) and invalid file
Accessory maker Dbrand has canceled and refunded all sales of its Steam Machine Companion Cube case, after Valve’s legal team confirmed that the design used Valve’s intellectual property without permission. The company publicly acknowledged a reddit post That it spent more than seven months developing the product without seeking approval from Valve. The Portal-inspired Companion
Netflix has started requiring almost every profile on subscription to be linked to their email address and login. This change began to be implemented on June 15, 2026 and is gradually reaching more users. The only exception is children’s profiles. This update moves Netflix profiles from simple viewing accounts to individual user accounts within household
You buy digital codes in a box. Why do you want that box if there’s nothing in there? What’s the rush to buy an empty box if you can download the same game a day later than the box owners? Source:Ghacks
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