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AppWizard

October 24, 2025

Google Meet is letting Android users trick their coworkers with Halloween effects

Google Meet is introducing Halloween-themed features, including AI-powered makeup that allows users to adopt various looks, such as "Goth Chic," mummy, or zombie, during video calls. Users can choose from 12 makeup styles, with the new Halloween option added to the existing features. Pre-made virtual backgrounds are also available, and users can create custom backgrounds using AI. These features are accessible on both the web and mobile app versions of Google Meet for subscribers of Google AI Pro or Google AI Ultra.

Winsage

September 6, 2025

Microsoft is finally fixing the biggest drawback of USB webcams on Windows 11

Windows 11's latest testing builds (versions 26120.5790 and 26220.5790) expand the Windows Studio Effects feature to support a wider range of webcams, including USB webcams and rear cameras on laptops with Copilot+ technology. Users can activate this feature by navigating to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Cameras and enabling "Use Windows Studio Effects" in advanced settings. The update also introduces a refined dictation tool for Copilot+ PCs, offering real-time speech correction. The expansion of Windows Studio Effects is initially rolling out to Intel®-powered Copilot+ PCs, with support for AMD and Snapdragon devices expected soon. Additional updates include improvements to File Explorer and fixes for various issues, while known issues include potential bugchecks during hibernation and audio problems.