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Which mobile app was the first to reach 1 billion users?
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
Was it TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, or WeChat?Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Intel Nova Lake doubles down on Xe3 graphics instead of jumping to Xe4
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
According to longtime Intel watcher Jaykihn, Nova Lake's integrated graphics will be built around Xe3, the same generation used in Panther Lake integrated GPUs. Jaykihn had previously suggested that Nova Lake would include an Xe4 media component but has since walked that back, stating that "there is nothing Xe4 on...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
PeaZip 11 brings a faster UI, better navigation, and smarter archive tools
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
PeaZip 11.0 refines one of the most capable free archivers with faster browsing, smoother drag-and-drop across tabs, and a cleaner, more responsive UI. The update also improves scaling, adds flexible icon rendering, and introduces batch archive testing, alongside the usual fixes and cleanup.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Netflix launches Playground, a kid-friendly gaming app with no ads or extra fees
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
The newly announced Netflix Playground is an all-in-one app designed to give children a curated gaming experience built around familiar cartoon characters. The streaming giant describes it as an ever-growing library of instantly playable games for kids aged 8 and under.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Windows is finally killing off the Control Panel
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
Speaking to Windows users on X this week, Microsoft's Director of Design, March Rogers, said the company is working to address several UI issues across Windows 11. To that end, all settings options are being consolidated in a single location, ensuring users will no longer need to switch between the...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Google adds search to Play Store reviews to improve app discovery
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
The feature is now rolling out as part of the latest Play Store update, version 50.7.24-31. Google recently confirmed the release through its official support documentation, following months of limited testing.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Amazon and USPS reach new shipping deal that keeps most package volume intact
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
For the Postal Service, which reported a $9 billion net loss last year, the deal averts what could have been a serious revenue shock. Amazon accounts for nearly 15% of USPS package deliveries nationwide, translating to about $6 billion annually. Any major pullback by the tech company – which already...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Java 26 arrives with performance gains, security upgrades
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
Java 26 is here with fresh language features, faster performance, stronger security, and a wave of library and tooling upgrades. Early developer reaction has been upbeat, with many praising Java's steady pace of meaningful improvements.Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
Apple's foldable iPhone might be delayed, or almost ready
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
Nikkei Asia reported that Apple has encountered unexpected setbacks during the engineering test phase of its first foldable iPhone, raising the possibility of production delays. Sources familiar with the matter told the publication that the early test production phase has thrown up more problems than anticipated and will require extra...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »
H.264 streaming fees jump from $100,000 to $4.5 million a year under new licensing terms
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026
H.264 has so far carried a flat annual cap of $100,000 for large subscription platforms. That may sound like a lot, but for these companies, the numbers are so small that most of them probably forgot it even existed on their balance sheet. Well, that comfortable arrangement just got a...Read Entire Article Continue Reading »