Microsoft Edge adopts Copilot design language in upcoming UI refresh
TL;DR Microsoft is testing a substantial user-interface refresh for Edge that borrows visual and layout elements from its Copilot design.…
Twelve South Valet: a stylish catchall tray that also charges gadgets
TL;DR Twelve South has introduced the Valet, a simple, attractive tray intended as a drop spot for keys, sunglasses and…
Google outlines Gemini upgrades for Google TV at CES 2026 in Las Vegas
TL;DR At CES 2026 Google demonstrated new Gemini features built for Google TV, including conversational search, educational deep dives, photo…
Anna’s Archive .org Domain Suspended; Operators Point to Alternatives
TL;DR Anna's Archive's primary annas-archive.org domain was placed on serverHold, rendering it unreachable; the registry typically applies that status. The…
Creating a cigarette smoke effect with shaders and three.js — step-by-step
TL;DR A how-to walkthrough shows how to build a rising cigarette smoke effect in three.js using a ShaderMaterial, a Perlin…
Jensen: ‘We’ve Done Our Country a Great Disservice’ by Offshoring
TL;DR In a recent published item, Jensen said offshoring has been a serious disservice to the country and argued that…
UK Emergency Services Network considers satellite links to plug coverage gaps
TL;DR The UK Space Agency is seeking input on using low Earth orbit direct-to-device satellite services to augment the country's…
Giving up on Google Photos: cluttered UI, AI bloat and subscription creep
TL;DR A long-time Google Photos user says the service has declined: an increasingly cluttered interface, intrusive AI features, slower search…
Capita tells civil servants to wait for chatbots to fix pension portal issues
TL;DR Capita has asked users of the new Civil Service Pension Scheme portal to hold off contacting support until new…