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WhatsApp is logging out native app users — and forcing them onto a slower, resource-heavy web wrapper, sparking outrage

WhatsApp is pushing Windows users toward a new wrapped web app that uses significantly more RAM, raising concerns about performance on lower-end PCs.

WhatsApp Desktop on Windows

Don’t settle for Windows 11’s default design. The Microsoft Store is your unlikely savior for customization

Windows 11 users frustrated with its look now have an easier way to customize it, thanks to a new Themes section in the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft Store themes

Microsoft Teams upgrades screen sharing on macOS — but is it better?

Microsoft Teams on macOS will support native screen sharing for a polished and secure experience, but you won’t be able to give or take control if you opt in.

The Microsoft Teams app on a laptop arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Microsoft Corp. risks a hefty European Union fine after regulators accused the company of abusing its market power by bundling the Teams video-conferencing app to its other business software. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images

AI video goes corporate — Microsoft 365 Copilot adds OpenAI’s viral Sora 2

Microsoft just integrated Sora 2 into Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving users access to advanced AI video generation with improved realism and control.

CHONGQING, CHINA - DECEMBER 29: In this photo illustration, a person holds a smartphone displaying the logo of Microsoft Copilot, an AI-powered productivity tool, with the Microsoft logo visible in the background, representing the integration of artificial intelligence into workplace solutions, on December 29, 2024 in Chongqing, China. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of China’s strategic ambitions, with the government aiming to establish the country as a global leader in AI by 2030. (Photo illustration by Cheng Xin/Getty Images)

Cloudflare suffers downtime, causing outages at X, OpenAI, and even some online games as sporadic disruptions continued

Cloudflare was "aware of, and investigating" a server issue that's caused problems for popular websites and social platforms.

Cloudflare logo on a phone, with downtime information on a screen behind it

A Microsoft VP brought Apple’s new macOS lighting trick to Windows 11 — improving video calls and beating them to the punch

A Microsoft VP built a free Windows app that recreates Apple’s new macOS Edge Light feature, adding a bright ring-light effect that improves video calls on any PC.

Image of the Logitech MX Brio webcam.

Windows 11’s light/dark mode glitch wasn’t Microsoft’s fault — blame PowerToys (here's why)

Microsoft recently released PowerToys version 0.95.1, addressing multiple issues, including a bug that caused the new Light Switch feature to be enabled by default, confusing users.

Microsoft PowerToys

Opera is next in line to release an AI-powered web browser that costs money to use

Opera Neon is yet another AI-powered web browser designed to make browsing the web easier with agentic AI experiences and capabilities, but it'll cost $20 a month.

Opera Neon hero

Nano11 is a stripped-down Windows 11 that shrinks to just 2.8GB by scrapping drivers and other 'fluff' — a quick and dirty testbed

NTDEV's Nano11 reduces Windows 11's installation size to 2.8GB by removing services like Windows Hello, but it's only suitable for testing purposes.

nano11 logo on a Windows laptop screen

Microsoft Teams updated with a feature you probably thought already existed — "Can you hear me?" is now a thing of the past

No more guessing if your mic is live. Teams on Windows and Mac now shows audio activity during calls.

Microsoft Teams app and logo running on a laptop and smartphone.

Perplexity made a sky-high $34.5 billion bid for Google Chrome — a bold and unusual move in the midst of antitrust scrutiny

Perplexity made a $34.5 billion offer for Chrome, far above its own value, but Google has no plans to sell the world’s most-used browser.

The logos of Perplexity and Chrome on smartphones arranged.

Perplexity, Worth $18 Billion, Just Offered $34.5 Billion for Chrome (Which Isn’t for Sale)

Perplexity made a $34.5 billion offer for Chrome, far above its own value, but Google has no plans to sell the world’s most-used browser.

Downloading Google Chrome in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft 365 Is Gaining Brand-New Apps — Here’s What’s on the Way to Windows 11

Microsoft is adding companion apps to Windows 11 so you can find files, contacts, and events without leaving your taskbar.

Microsoft 365 companion apps on Windows 11

You can now make text bold or italic in Notepad — hell has frozen over

Microsoft has added bold, italic, and Markdown support to Notepad for Windows 11, updating the famously simple text editor with formatting tools.

Notepad on Windows 11 following the addition of rich formatting support

Intel Unison for Windows 11 shuts down — encourages users to switch to another multi-device experience

Intel has discontinued its popular Unison app on Windows, which let users sync their phone's data with their Windows PC. Now, the app is encouraging users to switch to another multi-device experience.

Intel Unison

One of the best PowerToys features just got even better — and it puts Windows Search to shame

PowerToys 0.92 brings a faster, more stable Command Palette with improved extensions, search tools, and customization options for Windows users.

Microsoft PowerToys

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming soon — will install much faster than version 24H2

Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming this fall, and will share the same servicing and platform release as version 24H2, meaning it will be a breeze to install.

Windows 11 Start menu

Microsoft Edge's latest stable channel update adds MORE AI — All Copilot all the time

Feel like some more AI in your web browser? Well, it's here, with Microsoft Edge bringing new Copilot and AI search features to the stable channel.

Microsoft Edge Vertical Tabs

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