Software

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Google Lens now featured more prominently in Photos

Wanting users to take full advantage of the AR benefits of Google Lens, the latest version of the Google Photos App now showcases the Lens button in more prominent fashion every time you view a relevant photo.

By Erik Orejuela, March 23, 2021, 7:52 PM

Tech Deals Software

This top-rated Python coding bundle is on sale for 98 percent off

Become a Python master on your own terms

By TechSpot Deals, March 23, 2021, 11:06 AM

Gaming Software

GOG Spring Sale arrives with thousands of game discounts and 20 playable demos

There are over 3,000 deals in total

By Cohen Coberly, March 22, 2021, 10:43 AM

Software Downloads

Firefox 87 improves protection of user data

Firefox 87 prevents sites from leaking sensitive data via referrer headers. Complete release notes and download links for all platforms are here.

By Erik Orejuela, March 22, 2021, 10:20 AM

Software Apple

Developer behind the FlickType Watch app sues Apple for anticompetitive behavior

App Store issues are dragging Apple to court

By Adrian Potoroaca, March 19, 2021, 3:22 PM

The Web Google

Google adds accessibility-focused 'Live Caption' feature to Chrome

Live Caption adds subtitles to almost anything

By Cohen Coberly, March 19, 2021, 1:28 PM

Hardware Gaming

FidelityFX Super Resolution is AMD's answer to Nvidia's DLSS, set to debut this year

No tensor cores required

By Adrian Potoroaca, March 18, 2021, 6:42 PM 61 comments

Gaming Software

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is gorgeous in 8K with ray tracing

Zelda: Breath of the Wild has never looked this good

By Shawn Knight, March 18, 2021, 2:02 PM 9 comments

Gaming Microsoft

Windows 10 PCs are getting Xbox Series X's Auto HDR functionality

Insiders can test the preview out now

By Cohen Coberly, March 17, 2021, 5:34 PM 17 comments

Software Microsoft

Microsoft will remove some Windows 10 bloatware from fresh installs in an upcoming update

Paint 3D and 3D Viewer will get the boot

By Cohen Coberly, March 16, 2021, 4:45 PM 39 comments

Software The Web

Dropbox is launching a free version of its password manager in April, but with restrictions

Dropbox is giving free tier users a taste of premium functionality

By Shawn Knight, March 16, 2021, 12:52 PM 17 comments

Microsoft Software

Microsoft releases Windows 10 update to address printer-related BSOD crashes

But will it introduce new problems?

By Rob Thubron, March 16, 2021, 7:57 AM

Software Gaming

Rockstar is implementing a fan-discovered fix into GTA Online to boost load times

The fix improves load times by up to 70 percent

By Cohen Coberly, March 15, 2021, 4:49 PM

Gaming Software

Nvidia launches Reflex latency-reduction tech for Overwatch

It can halve system latency, claims Nvidia

By Isaiah Mayersen, March 14, 2021, 9:11 AM

Hardware Software

AMD identifies and solves cross-platform USB connectivity problem with an AGESA update

But it could be a while before the fix is available in a BIOS update

By Isaiah Mayersen, March 13, 2021, 5:07 PM 27 comments

Software Tech Deals

Learn to code C#, Python, Ruby, JavaScript at your own pace with this master bundle

This bundle gives you lifetime access to all learning materials

By TechSpot Deals, March 12, 2021, 3:43 PM

Software

Adobe's Super Resolution tool uses machine learning to give users clear 4x image supersampling

Upscale a tight crop of a distant subject or refresh the look of your old 8 MP photos

By Cal Jeffrey, March 12, 2021, 2:47 PM 10 comments

Software Google

Google details performance enhancements in Chrome 89

Chrome is faster and uses less memory

By Shawn Knight, March 12, 2021, 10:26 AM 9 comments

Software Hardware

Adobe Photoshop now has a native version for Apple Silicon Macs

Significant performance gains compared to Intel Macs, according to Adobe

By Adrian Potoroaca, March 10, 2021, 4:15 PM

Software Microsoft

Latest Windows 10 update is causing BSOD crashes

You may have lost your ability to print

By Rob Thubron, March 10, 2021, 10:36 AM 62 comments

Apple Security

Apple addresses WebKit vulnerability in latest iOS/iPadOS 14.4.1 update

A security patch has also been released for WatchOS and macOS Big Sur

By Humza Aamir, March 9, 2021, 10:17 AM

Tech Deals Security

This ethical hacking bundle is on sale for 98 percent off

Learn from top cyber security instructors

By TechSpot Deals, March 5, 2021, 2:17 PM

Gaming Software

Diablo II: Resurrected will let you load the original game's save files

Pick up right where you left off years ago

By Shawn Knight, March 5, 2021, 11:59 AM 12 comments

Software The Web

Google is moving to a faster release cycle for Chrome later this year

Starting with Chrome 94, major milestone updates will be pushed out every four weeks instead of six

By Humza Aamir, March 5, 2021, 7:09 AM

Software The Web

WhatsApp adds one-to-one voice and video calling to its desktop app

WhatsApp's desktop app gets some much-needed functionality

By Shawn Knight, March 4, 2021, 12:45 PM