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37 articles to make sense of todayEmail / In brief
Roundcube security updates: check with your email provider
Patches are available for both current release branches. Your email administrator usually installs them, not the person reading messages in a browser.
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Recording / In brief
OBS 33 test release fixes a Windows 11 livestream issue
The third OBS 33 release candidate fixes a specific problem with web content. It is still a test version, not a stable update for general use.
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Social networks and communities / In brief
Facebook lets you describe what you want in your feed
A new option lets you choose topics for your feed and Reels in your own words. Meta has not yet said when it will reach each country.
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Free software / In brief
Blender updates its long-term support release to 5.2.3
The October 22 update is part of Blender’s long-term support release. It is not a new program, and no subscription is required.
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Security / In brief
Android to hide passwords in Chrome during screen sharing
The protection is expanding to Chrome and web pages within other apps. The October rollout requires Android 15 or later.
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Windows / In brief
Windows tests a unified photo gallery for PC, OneDrive and iCloud
The redesigned app puts photos from different locations in one gallery. The initial rollout is limited to the Windows 11 testing program.
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Technology / In brief
Perseverance’s tracks mark a record journey on Mars
The rover has traveled more than 45 kilometers, setting a distance record beyond Earth. Its tracks are a reminder that exploration is not always about moving fast.
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Tools / For learning
Duolingo wants you to recall words, not guess the answer
The app’s October roundup highlights flashcards for speaking practice. Chess players can also revisit that game where they lost their queen.
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Browsers / For everyday life
Chrome now warns before making an insecure connection
A warning before a page opens does not necessarily mean your internet connection is broken. Chrome is alerting you that your data could be exposed.
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Digital imaging / For a slower look
NASA takes a closer look at Artemis II’s Earthrise photo
A band of blue, white clouds and darkness all around. A new video offers a fresh look at the photograph the crew took in April.
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Instant messaging / Digital life
WhatsApp lets guests join calls without an account
Guests can join WhatsApp calls without signing up, sparing you the familiar “download this first.” There is one important catch: they need a computer.
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Streaming / For fun
Spotify brings Music Quiz to Mexico
Music Quiz is rolling out in Spanish in Mexico, testing how well you know your favorite artists. It is not available to everyone yet.
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Office software / News and context
LibreOffice hits 9.4 million downloads in eight weeks
The free office suite has topped one million downloads a week since LibreOffice 26.8. Today’s figures measure downloads, not how many people have switched from Microsoft Office.
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Ideas / News and context
One TV, 14 personalities at Samsung’s Seoul design show
The Seoul exhibition pairs digital artworks with custom-made frames. Photos published today showcase an art project, not a new line of TVs.
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In depth / Research explained
Helios cuts quantum errors: what five per million means
Quantinuum’s new study shows better protection for quantum memory. The key is to distinguish a round of error correction from running an entire useful application.
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Operating systems / News and context
Plasma 6.8.1 fixes sleep, remote access and screenshot bugs
The October 20 update polishes Plasma 6.8. When it reaches your computer depends on your Linux distribution’s release schedule.
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Free software / News and context
Thunderbird fixes potential password leak during Exchange setup
Versions 158.0.1 and 153.5.1 ESR patch an AutoDiscover flaw. The advisory describes a risk, not confirmed widespread credential theft.
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