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Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro are out of support: prepare your upgrade
Check the version and edition, back up files, locate the BitLocker key and use Windows Update. Here is what to do if no new version is offered.
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Google opens SynthID Detector: what it can tell you about AI media
The public SynthID Detector checks images, video and audio for supported watermarks. Here is how to interpret a result without jumping to conclusions.
Surface Laptop Ultra preorders open: what to check before buying
Microsoft is opening Surface Laptop Ultra preorders. We examine the hardware for local AI and the questions that matter beyond peak performance claims.
Claude Haiku 5.5 brings new API pricing and credits for Max and Team
Anthropic has released Haiku 5.5. Here is how its two pricing tiers work, what changed for Sonnet cache reads and who can claim monthly API credits.
Claude comes to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides: what the add-on does
Claude can now work directly inside Google Workspace files. We explain the add-on, its access requirements, edit approvals and how it differs from connectors.
ChatGPT gets Intelligent UI: answers you can interact with
OpenAI is changing how ChatGPT presents answers. Here is what interactive responses offer, who gets access and why a Pro subscription differs from Pro reasoning.
Microsoft launches streaming MAI transcription and new voice models
MAI-Transcribe-2-Streaming recognizes live speech, while MAI-Voice-2.1 and Flash generate it. Pricing, language support and preview limits explained.
Gemini 4 Argon: who gets access and what the announced prices mean
Google starts Gemini 4 Argon access with Fairwind partners. We explain announced pricing, the output limit and how CodeMender fits.
Tech week in brief: September 28–October 4, 2026 — AI, Windows and privacy
Ten developments across AI models, Windows 11 26H2, voice tools and privacy. What is available, who can use it and which limits matter.
Apple updates Creator Studio and Final Cut Camera: what creators gain
Apple’s September updates bring finer selections on iPad and new video tools. Here is which functionality depends on iPhone 18 Pro hardware.
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