Killed by Apple: Dark Sky isn’t alone in Cupertino’s Android app graveyard
In a press release that was as surprising as it was terse, weather app and API purveyor Dark Sky announced that it had been acquired by Apple. Of course, iOS users will […]
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Windows 11 dark mode adds new sounds
Windows 11 contains an unexpected new feature: a separate set of quieter, more mellow audio cues that accompany the operating system’s Dark Mode. Microsoft confirmed the new Windows 11 dark mode sounds […]
Microsoft’s iconic Notepad is getting overhauled with dark mode and more
Microsoft has decided that Windows 11 is an ideal launch pad for an update to Notepad. The venerable utility will now receive a new dark mode as well as some practical improvements. […]
Gmail can warn you if your account is being trafficked on the dark web
Set a reminder: In just a few weeks, you’ll be able to ask Google if your email address is being used as currency on what’s known as the “dark web.” It’s a […]
Microsoft Paint is finally getting Dark Mode support
Us mighty Photoshop masters might look down on the humble Microsoft Paint, but at least you can use it without signing a second mortgage over to Adobe. Between that, its collection of […]
Reddit blackout: Thousands of subreddits stay dark as protest continues
Update, 6/30/2023: Reddit’s API changes begin on July 1, and so when the clock ticks over tomorrow, most third-party apps will cease working. And despite continued user protests, the site has largely […]
AT&T breach may have leaked 70 million Social Security numbers to the dark web
If you’re an AT&T subscriber, you might want to keep a close eye on your credit reports. The company has disclosed that approximately 7.6 million current account holders and approximately 65.4 million […]
Google’s excellent dark web monitoring service will soon be free
Keeping track of your leaked data online is a thankless task, which is why services that monitor the dark web for your info have sprung up. Some are free, like the venerable […]
Why Black Myth: Wukong is no Dark Souls clone
Black Myth: Wukong immediately appealed to my 1980s nostalgia. Fueled by my memories of the TV show Monkey Magic, I naturally jumped at the chance to play the iconic Monkey (in this […]
Why dark mode reigns supreme on OLED laptops and monitors
OLED displays have been one of the hottest new things in laptops these past few years, and they’re just as desirable in desktop monitors, too. And why wouldn’t they be? OLED screens […]
