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Reddit is blocking access to its mobile site, forcing users into its app instead
APPS Reddit’s website lockout on mobile marks another chapter in enshittification, frustrating users who prefer browser access.
Microsoft Store drops $99 company registration fee for companies
Apps Microsoft has removed the $99 registration fee for companies joining the Microsoft Store, matching last year’s change for individual developers.
Users discover Chrome is installing a 4GB AI model
Apps Google Chrome is quietly pushing a 4GB AI model onto devices and reinstalling it if removed. The company says it is designed to protect your privacy when using AI features.
Microsoft Teams will now warn you when external callers look like brand impersonators
Apps Microsoft Teams will soon warn you about brand impersonators who call you.
Microsoft Edge is simplifying the browser but leaving Copilot right where it is
Apps Microsoft says removing Sidebar will simplify Edge, yet Copilot is not part of the discussion.
N‑Studio hits the Microsoft Store with a capable free screen recorder and a paid pro editor upgrade
Apps N‑Studio is now available through the Microsoft Store with a free Starter tier and a paid Professional upgrade.
VS Code update added Copilot as a co‑author by default even with AI disabled
AI VS Code shipped a change that added “Co‑authored‑by: Copilot” to Git commits by default, even when Copilot had not generated code and AI features were turned off.
A new petition says Microsoft shouldn't kill Edge's browser Sidebar
Apps Microsoft wants to retire Edge’s Sidebar, but users are fighting back with petitions to save the feature they rely on most.
