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Perplexity Computer can now run entirely on a Mac
Perplexity AI has launched Computer fully local on Mac. The AI model, the harness and the task execution all run entirely on the device.
Full story at Perplexity AI ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
Samsung News is being discontinued
Samsung News is shutting down. The story points readers to Google Discover as the alternative.
Full story at SamMobile ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
WhatsApp adds four features for group chats
WhatsApp announced Group Status, permanent message pins, improved chat history sharing and a filter for important messages. They aim to make busy group chats easier to manage and are rolling out on Android and iOS.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Cybersecurity · Programming & dev tools · Software & updates
JetBrains responds to the eMudhra certificate authority incident
The eMudhra incident affects certificate trust in several software products, including some from JetBrains. The company is working on security updates and recommends keeping products and systems up to date.
Full story at blog.jetbrains.com ↗ - Software & updates · Enterprise software
Slack releases a new batch of features
Slack announced new features in a Feature Drop. The source gives no details.
Full story at slack.com ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
WhatsApp adds four new group chat features
WhatsApp has introduced four new group chat features, including Group Status, permanent message pins, better chat history sharing, and a filter for important messages. The update aims to help users manage busy group conversations and is rolling out on Android and iOS.
Full story at ProPakistani ↗ - Smartphones & apps · Software & updates
Samsung discontinuing News app, no replacement yet
Samsung will shut down the Samsung News app on December 21, 2026, with no replacement announced so far. The shutdown also affects its home screen widget and related media page.
Full story at Android Central ↗ - Software & updates
First public Switch 2 emulator runs surprisingly well
A newly released public emulator for the Nintendo Switch 2 already runs Mario Kart World impressively well. It arrives amid a wave of AI-assisted Switch ports to PC and Mac.
Full story at XDA ↗ - Software & updates · Smartphones & apps
New look at Apple's HomeView software
A developer showcased Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub using a virtualized version. The tour revealed the home screen, Control Center, and several built-in apps.
Full story at MacRumors ↗ - Operating systems · Software & updates
Breakthrough for running Windows apps on Linux
A new approach promises to run demanding Windows software like Photoshop or Office on Linux far better than existing tools like Wine. The author was among the first to test the technology.
Full story at XDA ↗
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