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Taking a screenshot on a Chromebook is easier than it used to be. Newer models include a dedicated Screenshot key, while all current Chromebooks also support ChromeOS Screen Capture tools for full-screen, partial, and window screenshots. If your device uses an older keyboard layout, you can still use the familiar Show windows shortcut. You can also take screenshots in tablet mode, use an external keyboard, and change where screenshots are saved. Here’s how it all works. Quick answer Full screenshot: Press the Screenshot key, or press Ctrl + Show windows Partial screenshot: Press Shift + Ctrl + Show windows Window…
Artificial intelligence has undoubtedly brought plenty of useful tools to the internet. But it has also handed one of the most horrific forms of abuse a grim new boost. Recent reporting and watchdog findings point to the same ugly pattern of generative AI helping offenders create child sexual abuse imagery on a greater scale. These are now becoming increasingly realistic, and in formats that are becoming harder for platforms, regulators, and child-safety groups to deal with. How AI is making the scale worse and content more extreme Back in February, Reuters revealed that actionable reports of AI-generated child sexual abuse…
The new Steam Machine has my attention for a few simple reasons, as it is built around the version of PC gaming I want more of. I do not want more pop-ups, background junk, surprise restarts, or other kinds of clutter getting between me and a game. All I want is a machine that genuinely treats gaming as the priority from the start. This is what SteamOS represents now, and it is why the upcoming Steam Machine sounds more appealing than a lot of traditional gaming PCs. Windows still gets in the way Windows remains powerful, but it is also…
Instagram is once again going back to its roots, or at least, borrowing heavily from someone else’s playbook. Because this time, it’s not just a feature. It’s a whole new app. Instagram has started testing a new standalone app called Instants, focused entirely on sharing disappearing photos and short videos with friends. What is Instagram’s new Instants app? The concept is simple. You open the app, take a photo or short clip, and send it instantly. No filters, no heavy edits, no overthinking. The content can only be viewed once and disappears, or expires after 24 hours if unopened. The…
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.5, its latest artificial intelligence model powering ChatGPT, as the company continues to shift from conversational AI toward systems that can handle complex, real-world work. The new model is being rolled out across ChatGPT and Codex for Plus, Pro, Business, and Enterprise users, with a more advanced “Pro” version reserved for higher-tier subscribers. Unlike earlier updates that focused on improving responses, GPT-5.5 is designed to handle multi-step tasks more effectively. The model can interpret less structured prompts, plan workflows, execute tasks, and check its own output with fewer iterations required from the user. A Shift From Answers…
The Google Pixel 10 is down to $549 in a limited-time deal, a $250 saving off its $799 list price, and it’s the unlocked Android phone I’d point most people toward at this price right now. The Tensor G5 chip, a new triple rear camera system with 5x telephoto, and Gemini AI built in from the ground up make this a considerably more complete package than the price drop alone suggests. What you’re getting The Tensor G5 is the chip that makes the Pixel 10 worth talking about beyond the camera specs. Google designed it specifically around AI workloads, which…
X is making one of its biggest structural changes in years, and it’s not subtle. A core feature is getting shut down, but in its place, the platform is doubling down on AI-driven feeds and real-time chats. Why is X shutting down Communities? X has confirmed that it is closing its Communities feature, which originally launched as a way for users to gather around shared interests, similar to forums or subreddits. The reason is pretty blunt: low usage and high maintenance. Today we’re announcing two product changes for organizing communities on X:1. XChat now supports joinable links for groupchats. Create…
Microsoft just hit reset on its gaming identity, and in a way, it feels like going back to basics. Because “Microsoft Gaming” is out, and Xbox is officially back at the center of everything. Why is Microsoft ditching “Microsoft Gaming” for Xbox again? In a recent internal shift, Microsoft has rebranded its entire gaming division back to Xbox, effectively dropping the “Microsoft Gaming” label altogether. This isn’t just a cosmetic change. The new CEO, Asha Sharma, has made it clear that “Xbox needs to be the identity”, signaling a move away from the broader, corporate-sounding branding toward something more focused…
If you’ve ever signed up for an app and then spent the next five minutes hunting for a six-digit code buried in your inbox, you know how painful the process is. I especially despise the magic sign-up link that websites send, as they sometimes fail to work if my default browser isn’t Google Chrome. Thankfully, Google is fixing that with a new verified email credential for Android, and it’s a genuinely smart solution. So what’s actually broken with OTPs? The humble OTP has been the backbone of email verification forever, but it comes with real problems. You leave the app,…
Meta has been in hot water over teen safety and AI for a while now. A Wall Street Journal investigation, a lost lawsuit in New Mexico, and an FTC inquiry later, the company is finally putting in place some meaningful parental supervision tools. Today, Meta is introducing a new Insights tab in its supervision hub across three of its most popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. While the name doesn’t make it clear right away, the feature gives parents a window into what their teenagers are actually discussing with Meta AI on all these apps. What can parents actually see?…