Apps

A person is using a Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE laptop on a wooden desk with an open notebook and a pen to the left, and a cup of coffee and a glass of orange juice to the right. The laptop screen displays an action-packed scene from ‘The Witcher’ game with vibrant colors and dynamic characters in combat. The user’s right hand is on the touchpad, suggesting active use. The setting appears to be casual and possibly related to leisure or gaming activities.

Chromebook Steam gaming beta program ending in early 2026

The Steam beta for ChromeOS will officially close on January…

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Blender now runs natively on Windows 11 on Arm with big performance boosts

Windows on Arm users can now enjoy native Blender performance…

A DuckDuckGo “Privacy Pro” welcome screen on a mobile device in dark mode. The header reads, “Welcome to Privacy Pro! You’ve unlocked three advanced privacy protections.” Below, three card-like panels present services: Set up VPN, Remove your info from the Internet, and Get assistance with identity theft, each with a short description and an action button to open or learn more. At the bottom, a help section offers links to FAQs and support. The DuckDuckGo logo and tagline, “Protection. Privacy. Peace of mind.”, appear prominently, reinforcing the brand’s focus on security.

DuckDuckGo adds free 7-day trial to Privacy Pro bundle

Privacy-focused browser maker DuckDuckGo has added a weeklong free trial…

A collage of four screenshots from a Instagram social media app displayed on a pink-orange gradient background. The first screenshot shows a user profile named “jaded.elephant17” with a list of message threads. The second and third screenshots feature a map interface with friends’ profile pictures marking their locations. The fourth screenshot captures a video of someone doing a bicycle trick in a park, with interactive buttons for liking, commenting, and sharing. The app combines messaging, location sharing, and multimedia viewing.

How to turn off Instagram Map and revoke location access

Keep your location secure by turning off Instagram’s Map feature…

The logo icon for the Dia AI browser

The Browser Company launches Dia Pro AI browser subscription for $20 a month

The new Dia Pro plan costs $20 a month and…

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Instagram introduces reposts feed and new Snap Map-style location feature

Instagram adds TikTok-like repost functionality and a Snapchat-inspired map that…

Privacy- and safety-related icons, for example a padlock

WhatsApp now shows group info before you join unknown chats

Before you enter any unfamiliar WhatsApp group, a new safety…

Google Gemini storybooks

Google Gemini can now create custom AI bedtime stories with illustrations

Parents can now use Google Gemini to create custom bedtime…

Illustrated Adobe Creative Cloud

Adobe gives first-time users 40% off Creative Cloud Pro subscription

First-time subscribers can now get Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for…

An open hand with the Instagram logo overlayed, featuring a gradient of pink, purple, orange, and yellow tones, set against a black background.

You need 1,000 followers to go Live on Instagram starting August 2025

Instagram is rolling out a new rule that blocks users…

Proton authenticator app demonstration of the user interface for mobile and desktop

Proton introduces open-source two-factor authentication app

Proton introduces a privacy-first 2FA app that works across iOS,…

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Spotify rolls out strict age verification checks for UK listeners

Under new UK laws, Spotify users must prove they’re over…