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Apple opens its biggest research lab outside the US in China
www.phonearena.com Apple opens its biggest research lab outside the US in China

Earlier this year, Apple announced plans to open a new research and testing lab in Shenzhen, China, with a focus on core products like the iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro headset. The facility was set to launch in the second half of 2024, and it seems everything is on track.

Apple opens its biggest research lab outside the US in China
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Microsoft will add new Windows passkey features, including third-party provider support
www.neowin.net Microsoft will add new Windows passkey features, including third-party provider support

Microsoft announced plans to add new passkey features in future Windows updates, including an API that will allow support for third-party passkey providers.

Microsoft will add new Windows passkey features, including third-party provider support
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MAX's Velma Has Been Canceled
comicbook.com MAX's Velma Has Been Canceled: Report

Velma has seemingly been canceled following its latest Halloween special.

MAX's Velma Has Been Canceled: Report
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Google System Release Notes | October 2024
  • These are just patch notes for different Google services that they update throughout the month and not all of them require a system updates.

    I've been wondering if it would be better to post the whole list here only at the end of the month? Or not to post it at all?

  • Google System Release Notes | October 2024
    support.google.com Google System Release Notes - Help

    Google System updates make your Android devices more secure and reliable and give you new and useful features. They include updates from Google to the Android operating system, Google Play Store, and

    Google Play services v24.39 (2024-10-07)

    Device Connectivity

    • \[Phone] With instant hotspot, you'll now see a notification when your hotspot is available and a new status icon once you're connected.
    • \[Phone, Wear] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Device Connectivity related processes in their apps.

    Utilities

    • \[Phone] New developer features for Google and third party app developers to support Utilities related processes in their apps.

    Google Play Store v43.1 (2024-10-07)

    • \[Phone] When you set up your new watch, you’ll see some visual improvements in the device setup screen.
    • \[PC, Phone] You’ll now find more games with achievements on the Search results and Details pages.
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    Git 2.47 released
    github.blog Highlights from Git 2.47

    Git 2.47 is here, with features like incremental multi-pack indexes and more. Check out our coverage of some of the highlights here.

    Highlights from Git 2.47
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    Qt 6.8 LTS Released!
    www.qt.io Qt 6.8 LTS Released!

    Qt 6.8 is now available, packed with support for new desktop, mobile, and embedded platforms, and exciting new features to meet the needs of demanding applications.

    Qt 6.8 LTS Released!
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    International rescue teams arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides
    apnews.com International rescue teams arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides

    Rescue teams from Bosnia’s neighbors and European Union countries are joining efforts to clear rubble and find people still missing after floods and landslides devastated parts of the Balkan country.

    International rescue teams arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides
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    Matrix v1.12 release
    matrix.org Matrix v1.12 release

    Matrix, the open protocol for secure decentralised communications

    Matrix v1.12 release
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    Planetary defence mission Hera heading for deflected asteroid
    www.esa.int Planetary defence mission Hera heading for deflected asteroid

    ESA’s first planetary defence spacecraft has departed planet Earth. The Hera mission is headed to a unique target among the more than 1.3 million known asteroids in our Solar System – the only body to have had its orbit shifted by human action – to solve lingering mysteries associated with its ...

    Planetary defence mission Hera heading for deflected asteroid
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    Why Google is appealing the U.S. Epic Games verdict
    blog.google Why we’re appealing the Epic Games verdict

    Google will appeal the U.S. Epic Games verdict, and ask the courts to pause remedies to maintain a safe developer and user experience.

    Why we’re appealing the Epic Games verdict
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    Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for content
    apnews.com Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for content

    Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news content and will reverse its support of local media outlets if the government passes a law forcing tech companies to pay for articles displayed on their platforms.

    Google says it will stop linking to New Zealand news if a law passes forcing it to pay for content
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    Firefox for Android (Beta, Fennec, Mull) - How to enable translation?
  • I see the option on Firefox 130.0.1 and Mull 129.0.2 but not on Fennec 129.0.2 for some reason.

  • Firefox for Android (Beta, Fennec, Mull) - How to enable translation?
  • If you click on the three dots next to the urlbar, there should be an option?

    If you want it to work offline, you need to go to:

    Settings > General > Translations > Translation preferences > Download languages

  • From ESR to Address Bar – These Weeks in Firefox: Issue 168
  • You can get some idea if you check the "depends on" stuff here.

    https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1891857

    Seems to be just a code name for some updates to the urlbar.

  • Orbit by Mozilla
  • If you install it from a file, everything else seems to work except dragging it around.

  • The colors of GTK – GTK Development Blog
  • I think that's just how Mastodon handles the federation with Lemmy, there's not much users can do about it.

  • Apple Maps on Web Now Supports Firefox Browser
  • Nope, doesn't seem to be available at least for the moment

  • Signal messenger blocked in Russia, says Roskomnadzor
  • Not seeing paywall myself, clearing cookies and other site data might also help.

  • Add Poster's name when browsing Local or All?
  • Settings > Appearance > Posts > Always Show Author

  • Have the daily Bloom County comics stopped? Or is federation to blame again?
  • Federation issues between sh.itjust.works and lemm.ee

    https://status.lemm.ee/

    Idk about other instances

  • Can someone please explain the nuance of federation that allows this?
  • It's a different colour, so it's just what that user has set as their display name.

  • Is there a need for a television community that is not on lemmy.world?
  • I'd also be okay with creating a new community, but I'm not interested in moderating.

  • Youtube links suddenly showing Russian text?
  • It shows it in German for me on lemm.ee

  • How might I request ownership/mod of a community with an inactive mod?
  • I think you can do that for lemmy.world communities here: !moderators@lemmy.world

  • Android TV Split Tunneling is now available in Proton VPN
  • I don't work for Proton. I copied and posted this here because they announced it everywhere else except here, and the mods last post/comment was from 6 days ago.

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