Alphabet Inc.'s Google is appealing an antitrust verdict that requires it to open its Play Store to third-party marketplaces and is halting Epic Games' proposed changes.
Jason M. Allen, an artist, claimed that "art is dead" after winning a digital art competition with a piece generated by Midjourney, sparking debates on the ownership and ethics of AI-generated artwork. Microsoft rolled out a major update for Windows 11, elevating it to version 24H2, which includes new features, performance enhancements, and improved support for Arm devices. Key enhancements include a revamped File Explorer, the ability to duplicate tabs, an improved context menu, support for new archive formats, direct access to Android file systems, a new Outlook app, updates to Microsoft Copilot, AI-enhanced features in Photos, faster Windows updates, Voice Clarity technology, energy-saving configurations, Wi-Fi 7 support, and Phone Link integration into the Start menu. OpenAI raised .6 billion from NVIDIA and Microsoft, increasing its valuation to billion, while requesting investors not to support competing AI firms. Microsoft unveiled Office 2024, a standalone suite available for a one-time purchase, featuring a refreshed interface and enhancements over Office 2021. Reviews highlighted the ASUS ProArt PX13 laptop for its innovative touchpad design and the Razer Kraken V4 headset for comfort and sound quality. The expansion for Starfield, titled Shattered Space, received mixed reactions from players. Early discounts are available ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event starting on October 8, 2024, with retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy offering competitive pricing.
Leaked renderings of the Google Pixel 9a suggest it may feature dual rear cameras without a camera bar. Adobe has added AI enhancements to Photoshop and Premiere Elements, including object removal and color correction. Apple is rumored to be launching two smart displays, one premium and one affordable. Mozilla released a beta version of Thunderbird for Android, which is a rebranded K-9 Mail app. Amazon launched the Fire TV Stick Max for digital signage, priced at 0. Microsoft announced the discontinuation of the HoloLens 2 headset, with support phasing out by 2028.
