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Microsoft’s latest Dev Channel/Fast Ring Windows 10 test build, No. 20161, adds a number of new features which ultimately may or may not make it into Windows 10 21H1.   Credit: Microsoft   On July 1, Microsoft made available to testers in the Dev Channel (formerly known as Fast Ring) a new test build of Windows 10. … Continue reading New Windows 10 Dev Channel test build tweaks Start Menu, notifications, taskbar layout Continue Reading →

Stability gains for Windows-fiddling throwback Microsoft has freshened up its PowerToys preview with a 0.19 release aimed at making things a bit more stable. The release appeared with little fanfare, but the enhancements contained within are worth having for fans of retro-inspired tooling, particularly those using the PowerToys Run feature. The fixes include squashing a bug afflicting … Continue reading ’90s retro resurrection PowerToys hits 0.19, bringing raft of fixes and a final flash from the desktop Continue Reading →

BMW plans to offer drivers an in-car catalog of temporary or permanent feature upgrades, allowing owners to add things like driver-assistance or comfort tech to their vehicle just like you might subscribe to a service on your phone. The upgraded BMW ConnectedDrive Store will offer trials of hardware that was built into the vehicle at … Continue reading BMW’s in-car store will sell or rent features like game DLC Continue Reading →

BMW is readying its biggest infotainment update so far for imminent release, with broad-ranging changes including new mapping features, wireless Android Auto, and support for Apple’s upcoming iPhone Digital Key feature in iOS 14. BMW Operating System 7 will be preloaded on new models from July 2020, starting with the new 5 Series. However many … Continue reading BMW Operating System 7 is its biggest update ever: Here’s what’s new Continue Reading →

This year has included several big food recalls in the US, something that doesn’t appear to be slowing down. In addition to the ongoing massive beef recalls, the USDA and FDA have both reported new and expanded food recalls over the past few days. Consumers in various parts of the US are warned to avoid … Continue reading US food recalls expand to include 60,000lbs of chicken nuggets Continue Reading →

The Lincoln Continental will end production at the end of the year, the automaker has confirmed, blaming the continued dwindling of luxury sedan sales in the US for the decision to axe the car. Launched in 2016, the Continental was to be Lincoln’s splashy return to all-American luxury. Instead, the automaker plans to focus on … Continue reading Lincoln Continental axed as luxury sedan sales shrink Continue Reading →

If you’re subscribed to Xbox Game Pass, you’ve got some big titles heading your way this month. Two of the four titles are exclusive to the console version of Game Pass, while one is exclusive to the PC version. The final game is coming to both console and PC, and it’s definitely the most recognizable … Continue reading Fallout 76 leads a huge month for Xbox Game Pass Continue Reading →

Beavis and Butt-Head creator Mike Judge signed a deal with Comedy Central to bring the show back for at least two seasons of episodes. In a release this morning, Comedy Central said they’d “announced an expansive deal” with Judge “to reimagine MTV’s seminal, Gen-X defining “Beavis and Butt-Head,” as well as additional spin-offs and specials.” … Continue reading Beavis and Butt-Head return, with potential for Daria, King of the Hill Continue Reading →

Today we’re taking a peek at what you need to know about the next update for WhatsApp for multiple platforms. This update adds new Animated Stickers, upgrades QR codes, and adds Dark Mode for WhatsApp web and desktop platforms. If you’re working with video calls, you’ll find the newly upgraded ability to include 8 people … Continue reading WhatsApp update for July 2020: Dark Mode, QR codes, new stickers Continue Reading →

An unannounced Apple iMac has appeared in leaked Geekbench benchmarks indicating that not only is one on the horizon, but that it’ll potentially be running an exclusive Intel Core i9-10910 CPU. Rumors earlier this year suggested that Apple is working on a new iMac model, stoking anticipation that it may have been on the WWDC … Continue reading New Apple iMac Geekbench leak teases exclusive Intel Core i9 CPU Continue Reading →