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Google Workspace users can now send end-to-end encrypted emails from Gmail to non-Gmail recipients, according to an announcement from Google. This expands the privacy protections previously reserved for Gmail-to-Gmail messages, allowing for secure communication with users on Outlook, other email services, or private servers. With end-to-end encryption, the email content is fully encrypted before leaving the Gmail client, ensuring that only the recipient can decrypt and read the message. Recipients will be prompted to authenticate to view the email, while the subject line and recipient information remain unencrypted. The feature started rolling out on September 30th and may take up…

Brave Browser, known for its commitment to privacy and security, has now crossed a major milestone: 100 million active monthly users as of September 2025, according to a recent company update. This represents a dramatic increase from the 50 million monthly users reported in 2021, showing steady growth over four years. CEO Brendan Eich highlighted the reasons behind Brave’s success, stating that users are increasingly valuing control over their online experiences and protection from the tracking and data practices of Big Tech. Brave has expanded beyond its browser to include a search engine, premium products, and a privacy-respecting ad platform—all…

LEGO’s retro gaming sets have been targeting millennial nostalgia, but one modder took things beyond display status. Natalie The Nerd, a veteran Game Boy modder, has turned the official LEGO Game Boy set into a fully functional handheld, keeping the exterior LEGO aesthetic intact while housing real Game Boy hardware inside. Her approach preserves the brick buttons and cartridge slots, with modifications only to the screen and cartridge area. Custom 3D-printed parts enable proper button functionality, while USB-C power (hidden in a 3D-printed brick) and a backlit LCD screen bring modern enhancements to the classic design. The system runs authentic…

The Alienware 16X Aurora has long been a favorite among gaming laptop enthusiasts, and right now it’s even more enticing with a $400 markdown at Best Buy, bringing the price down to $1,699.99. This machine combines raw performance, future-proof upgradeability, and premium visuals, making it a standout choice for serious gamers. Inside, it’s powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, paired with 32GB RAM and a massive 2TB SSD. Additional upgrades are simple thanks to two PCIe 4.0 SSD slots and two DDR5 SO-DIMM memory slots, allowing gamers to expand storage and memory as needed. The 1080p webcam with…

Microsoft has introduced a sweeping redesign of its Microsoft 365 app icons, giving Office a fresh and modern visual identity. The new icons are more colorful, curvier, and visually accessible, reflecting Microsoft’s effort to modernize the suite while making the apps feel friendly and approachable. This redesign also closely aligns with Microsoft’s AI initiatives, especially Copilot, highlighting how the icons serve as more than simple symbols—they communicate the connected, intelligent nature of Microsoft 365. According to Jon Friedman, CVP of Design and Research for Microsoft 365, icons are deceptively powerful, acting as the first point of interaction for users and…

According to Statcounter’s September 2025 data, the long-retired Windows 7 just pulled off one of the strangest comebacks in tech history. Despite being officially unsupported since January 2020, the operating system’s global market share jumped from 3.59 percent in August to 9.61 percent in September. Meanwhile, Windows 10 saw a significant drop from 45.53 percent to 40.5 percent, while Windows 11 dipped only slightly from 49.08 percent to 48.94 percent. The most dramatic shifts occurred in Asia, where Windows 7’s usage skyrocketed from 5.64 percent to 18.67 percent in a single month—a stunning tripling of share. Before that, it had…

Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass is about to become far less wallet-friendly, with its Ultimate tier jumping from $20 to $30 per month—a steep 50% increase that’s already prompting mass cancellations. The backlash was immediate and intense enough to overwhelm Microsoft’s account management system, with many users reporting that they were unable to cancel their subscriptions due to repeated loading errors on the My Access website. Posts on Reddit quickly circulated screenshots of the “We couldn’t load your subscriptions” message, fueling speculation that Microsoft was intentionally blocking cancellations. However, given the timing, it’s far more likely that the servers were simply…

Google is preparing a major update to Gmail that will remove two familiar features early in 2026—Gmailify and POP mail retrieval. These changes are part of a larger effort to simplify Gmail’s handling of external accounts and transition users toward newer standards like IMAP. The first feature on the chopping block, Gmailify, launched in 2016 to give non-Google email users a “Gmail-like” experience. It enabled accounts from services such as Yahoo! and Outlook to benefit from Gmail’s advanced tools—superior spam filtering, automatic inbox categorization, improved push notifications, and enhanced search capabilities. However, starting January 2026, these perks will disappear, and…

If you’re looking for a fast, capable, and space-saving PC that doesn’t cost a fortune, the Beelink SER8 mini PC should be on your radar. It’s currently available for $498 on Amazon (regularly $618)—a great deal considering the premium hardware packed into its compact design. Under the hood, the SER8 runs on an AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS processor and comes loaded with 32GB of DDR5 memory, ensuring smooth multitasking across all your daily tasks, from productivity apps to streaming and web browsing. The 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD not only gives you plenty of room for storage but also delivers lightning-fast…

Perplexity is taking a bold step by making its Comet AI browser available to everyone, removing the $200-per-month “Max” subscription barrier that previously restricted access. The browser, built around the promise of AI-assisted web exploration, can automatically find, summarize, and interpret information for you, theoretically keeping malware and misleading content at bay. But while it’s free now, many of Comet’s advanced functions remain locked behind that premium tier. Comet’s concept is to function more like a research assistant than a traditional browser, using the company’s large language model (LLM) technology—called Sidecar—to interact with websites and provide synthesized insights. The browser…