Paul Thurrott

Paul Thurrott

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Personal technology, with a focus on productivity, mostly Microsoft.

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dlvr.itRTX Spark: Local AI Coding Fails, I’ve Had (More Than) a FewI've spent many days--too many days--trying to find a local AI coding experience on the RTX Spark that works consistently and well. The post RTX Spark: Local AI Coding Fails, I’ve Had (More Than) a Few appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itGoogle Makes Genie 4 World Simulation Model Available for Select PartnersGoogle is releasing Genie 4 today, a new world simulation model that can create photorealistic videos with ambient noise and dialogue. The post Google Makes Genie 4 World Simulation Model Available for Select Partners appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itOpera is Bringing Local AI to its Web Browsers with WebAIOpera announced that WebAI local AI capabilities are now available in early preview for Opera One, Opera GX and Opera Neon. The post Opera is Bringing Local AI to its Web Browsers with WebAI appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itAffinity for iPad Arrives Next WeekOne year after it consolidated its three creative apps into a single super app, Affinity says the iPad version is ready too. The post Affinity for iPad Arrives Next Week appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itFirst Ring Daily 2044: M60,000On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has a new M6 device, Microsoft has 60,000 notifications, and Duo gets a bad joke. The post First Ring Daily 2044: M60,000 appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itApple Creator Studio Adds New AI Features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and the iWork SuiteApple Creator Studio, the company’s collection of creative apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, will soon unlock new AI features across Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and the iWork productivity suite. The post Apple Creator Studio Adds New AI Features for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and the iWork Suite appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itMicrosoft Fixed a Major Authenticator Security FlawMicrosoft fixed a major security flaw in its Authenticator app for Android that could compromise Work or School accounts on the device. The post Microsoft Fixed a Major Authenticator Security Flaw appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itNvidia and Meta Expand PartnershipNvidia and Meta announced today that they are expanding their partnership on Muse AI models and agents, while Nvidia will $3 billion in Meta's equity offering. The post Nvidia and Meta Expand Partnership appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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youtube.comFirst Ring Daily 2044: M60,000On this episode of First Ring Daily, Apple has a new M6 device, Microsoft has 60,000 notifications, and Duo gets a bad joke.

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dlvr.itApple Announces New 14″ MacBook Pro and iMac With M6 ChipsApple just announced new versions of its 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac with the same M6 chip that made its debut in the latest Mac mini. The post Apple Announces New 14″ MacBook Pro and iMac With M6 Chips appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itApple Releases Version 27.2 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOSApple is rolling out version 27.2 of its software lineup today, bringing new languages and other improvements to Siri AI, Apple Pencil support for the new iPhone Duo, and more. The post Apple Releases Version 27.2 of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itApple is Investigating iPhone Duo Screen Cracking IssuesApple acknowledged today that some iPhone Duo units have inner-display issues that will require replacement of affected devices. The post Apple is Investigating iPhone Duo Screen Cracking Issues appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itMicrosoft Offers Buyouts to About 60,000 EmployeesIn a bid to lower costs tied to its historic spending on AI infrastructure, Microsoft is offering buyouts to about 60,000 eligible employees. The post Microsoft Offers Buyouts to About 60,000 Employees appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itT-Mobile Announces Flexible T-Mix Plans With Partner BenefitsT-Mobile wants to shake up the US carrier market with its new T-Mix plans that will let subscribers choose among various partner benefits. The post T-Mobile Announces Flexible T-Mix Plans With Partner Benefits appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itFirst Ring Daily 2043: The Price Makes CentsOn this episode of Frist Ring Daily, iPad Mini is here, Anthropic files paperwork, and we consider an EMP. The post First Ring Daily 2043: The Price Makes Cents appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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youtube.comFirst Ring Daily 2044: The Price Makes CentsOn this episode of Frist Ring Daily, iPad Mini is here, Anthropic files paperwork, and we consider an EMP.

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dlvr.itAnthropic Lost $81 Billion in H1, Files for IPOAnthropic filed for its IPO this morning and is allegedly seeking a valuation of $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion. The post Anthropic Lost $81 Billion in H1, Files for IPO appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itApple’s New $699 iPad Mini Comes With Bigger 8.5″ OLED Display and A20 Pro ChipApple announced today a new version of its iPad Mini with a bigger 8.5-inch OLED screen, a faster A20 Pro chip, all in a slightly thinner and lighter design with water and dust resistance. The post Apple’s New $699 iPad Mini Comes With Bigger 8.5″ OLED Display and A20 Pro Chip appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itMozilla Launches “Come Back to Firefox” CampaignMozilla has already done the work to return Firefox to its former glory, but now the hard part begins. The post Mozilla Launches “Come Back to Firefox” Campaign appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itiA Writer and iA Presenter Are Updated for iPhone DuoInformation Architects (iA) has updated iA Writer and iA Presenter for the unique iPhone Duo screen orientations. The post iA Writer and iA Presenter Are Updated for iPhone Duo appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itWindows 11, RTX Spark, and Local AI: It’s Not Me, It’s Windows ⭐I keep running into problems as I explore using local AI on RTX Spark, and I finally figured out what's wrong. It's Windows. The post Windows 11, RTX Spark, and Local AI: It’s Not Me, It’s Windows ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itMicrosoft is Integrating Mobile Device Controls into Windows 11’s Quick Settings MenuMicrosoft is bringing basic mobile phone controls to the Windows 11 Quick Settings Menu. The new integration is available on the Windows 11 Experimental build 26340.9767, alongside a built-in Internet speed test. The post Microsoft is Integrating Mobile Device Controls into Windows 11’s Quick Settings Menu appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itAsk Paul: October 23 ⭐Happy Friday! This week, the AI angst is building to an existential crescendo because everything we understand is changing. The post Ask Paul: October 23 ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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youtube.comFirst Ring Daily 2043: A Little EarlyOn this episode of First Ring Daily, a bad purchase, an early drop, and a Friday of adventures.

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dlvr.itYouTube’s Redesigned Mobile UI Puts Custom Feeds Front and CenterThe YouTube mobile app has been redesigned with a simplified navigation bar and a Home page that can be personalized with custom feeds. The post YouTube’s Redesigned Mobile UI Puts Custom Feeds Front and Center appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itSpotify Now Uses QR Code Verification to Ensure Family Plan Members Live TogetherSpotify has begun rolling out a new QR code verification process to confirm whether members of a Premium Family plan live with the plan manager. The post Spotify Now Uses QR Code Verification to Ensure Family Plan Members Live Together appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itAmazon Kindle Unlimited Becomes Kindle+, Adds More AudiobooksAmazon is rebranding its Kindle Unlimited subscription to Kindle+, and it’s also expanding its content collection with AI-narrated audiobooks without changing its $11.99 monthly price. The post Amazon Kindle Unlimited Becomes Kindle+, Adds More Audiobooks appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itWindows Weekly 1006: Are You Lying to Me Now, Paul?With Leo away, Mikah Sargant joins Richard and Paul to discuss more updates for Windows 11, the first Nvidia RTX Spark computers, OneDrive updates, AI and dev, and XBOX and gaming. The post Windows Weekly 1006: Are You Lying to Me Now, Paul? appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itHow I Configure My Phone Camera Apps for Snapshots (Late 2026) ⭐I wrote about how I configure my iPhone and Pixel for photos early this year, but a lot has changed already on both platforms. The post How I Configure My Phone Camera Apps for Snapshots (Late 2026) ⭐ appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itCanva Releases Its First AI Model for ImagesCanva today released Craft, its first-ever AI model for images that was built specifically for design, rather than photography. The post Canva Releases Its First AI Model for Images appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itPowerToys 0.102 Brings Two New Utilities, Other UpdatesMicrosoft has released PowerToys 0.102 with two new mouse utilities, Mouse Button Lock and CursorHide, plus several other updates. The post PowerToys 0.102 Brings Two New Utilities, Other Updates appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itThe Browser Company Retires its Arc Browser and Pushes Users to DiaThe Browser Company will retire its Arc web browser on December 22, and it's inviting users to switch to Dia, its new AI web browser that launched last year. The post The Browser Company Retires its Arc Browser and Pushes Users to Dia appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itAustralia Forces Apple to Open Up iOS App StoreThanks to an antitrust lawsuit by Epic Games, the Federal Court of Australia ordered Apple to open up the iOS App Store to third parties effective tomorrow. The post Australia Forces Apple to Open Up iOS App Store appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itSpotify Now Has 306 Million Premium SubscribersAs part of its latest quarterly earnings report, Spotify said that it has 306 million Premium subscribers and 788 million monthly active users (MAUs). The post Spotify Now Has 306 Million Premium Subscribers appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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youtube.comFirst Ring Daily 2042: Risky PurchaseOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad makes a purchase he doesnt want, Paul tries to do a thing but it starts anyway, and local AI is a thing.

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dlvr.itFirst Ring Daily 2042: Risky PurchaseOn this episode of First Ring Daily, Brad makes a purchase he doesn't want, Paul tries to do a thing but it starts anyway, and local AI is a thing. The post First Ring Daily 2042: Risky Purchase appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.it1Password for Agents is Now Available1Password for Agents is a new platform for securing AI agents that use your passwords and other credentials to get work done on your behalf. The post 1Password for Agents is Now Available appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itApple’s App Store Adds New Badge for Apps Optimized for iPhone DuoApple's App Store will display a “Made for iPhone Duo” badge on product pages for apps that have been optimized for the new foldable iPhone. The post Apple’s App Store Adds New Badge for Apps Optimized for iPhone Duo appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.it💀Day of the Dead in Mexico City: Full guide to parades, altars, and managing crowds and trafficEverything you need to know about celebrating Día de Muertos in CDMX, from the iconic parades to quiet neighborhood ofrendas and midnight canal rides.

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dlvr.itChatGPT Ads Are Coming to 26 New MarketsOpenAI has begun rolling out ads in ChatGPT to Free and Go users across 26 new markets. The company also said that over 100,000 advertisers have now run ads on ChatGPT. The post ChatGPT Ads Are Coming to 26 New Markets appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.it500 Million Amazon Customers Are Using Passkeys NowAmazon announced that over 500 million of its customers are using passkeys to secure their accounts now. The post 500 Million Amazon Customers Are Using Passkeys Now appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itSynology Takes on the Component Crisis With New Desktop NAS FamilySynology describes the DiskStation neo+ as a family of high-performance desktop NAS devices with competitive pricing. The post Synology Takes on the Component Crisis With New Desktop NAS Family appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itAnthropic Announces Claude Duet, a Personal AI AgentAnthropic today announced Claude Duet, a "proactive agent" for individuals that will be delivered outside the core Claude user experience. The post Anthropic Announces Claude Duet, a Personal AI Agent appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itElectronic Arts Shuts Down BiowareTwo months after it went private, Electronic Arts alerted employees about some major changes to the business. Among them, it's closing the game studio Bioware. The post Electronic Arts Shuts Down Bioware appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itAdvanced Shader Delivery is Now Available in Windows 11Microsoft announced that Advanced Shader Delivery is now generally available for videogames downloaded from the Xbox app or Microsoft Store in Windows 11. The post Advanced Shader Delivery is Now Available in Windows 11 appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itXbox Insiders Can Test Paying for Cloud Playtime Without Game PassThe pay-as-you-go business model for Xbox Cloud Gaming that Microsoft teased in September is now available for select Xbox Insiders without a Game Pass subscription. The post Xbox Insiders Can Test Paying for Cloud Playtime Without Game Pass appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itApple Music Gets a New Visual IdentityApple Music is getting a new visual identity today with a redesigned logo that the company said is “made by sound.” The post Apple Music Gets a New Visual Identity appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itTolaria Comes to iPhone and iPadTolaria is a free and open source Notion alternative that's based on Markdown and uses GitHub for file versioning. The post Tolaria Comes to iPhone and iPad appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itCarPlay Users Can Now Chat With Gemini in Google MapsGoogle’s Gemini chatbot is now available as a conversational assistant for drivers using Google Maps via Apple's CarPlay system. The post CarPlay Users Can Now Chat With Gemini in Google Maps appeared first on Thurrott.com.

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dlvr.itNetflix Revenues Up 12 Percent, But Warnings Spook Wall StreetNetflix reported 12 percent revenue growth in the quarter ending September 30. But its ad business is floundering. The post Netflix Revenues Up 12 Percent, But Warnings Spook Wall Street appeared first on Thurrott.com.