⚔️ Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has launched a free starter version on Steam, offering access to a rotating roster of civilizations and a limited number of maps, campaigns, and historical battles. The edition allows single and multiplayer games.
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Microsoft has announced a July 2023 release of Visual Studio Code 1.81 with updates including accessibility improvements, new diff editor features, and Python test discovery enhancements. It also launched a preview of the Unity extension for VSC: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-announces-july-2023-release-of-visual-studio-code-with-accessibility-enhancements-new-features-and-unity-extension-preview/)
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Valve has updated its Steam client on desktop and Steam Deck, adding a sorting option for games, improved controller support and a new timer for the Steam overlay, that currently functions as a countdown, not a stopwatch.
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Microsoft accidentally leaked an internal utility, StagingTool, during the Bug Bash event. The tool, similar to ViveTool, can enable hidden and unannounced features in Windows 11 preview builds. Despite its removal, it's now being shared online.
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🎶 YouTube Music has quietly doubled the maximum number of songs users can have in their Liked Music playlist from 5000 to 10000. However, this limit is still lower than competitors like Apple Music and Spotify, which offer 100000 or unlimited liked songs.
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Google has introduced new privacy tool for its search engine, including a SafeSearch blurring option for explicit images and a dashboard for 'Results about you'. Users can now request removal of personal information and explicit images from search results.
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Microsoft has begun rolling out an update that will disable all functionalities of its Cortana app on Windows. It will still be accessible in Outlook mobile and Teams for now. The company recommends Windows Copilot as an alternative. alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/microsoft-disables-cortana-app-functionality-on-windows-with-a-new-update-and-recommends-windows-copilot/)
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🚫 Meta has blocked news content on Facebook and Instagram in Canada in response to the Online News Act, which requires digital platforms to pay for traffic and profits from news content. Learn more here: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/meta-implements-news-content-ban-on-facebook-and-instagram-in-canada-in-response-to-online-news-act/)
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🔐 Brave Search, developed by privacy-focused web browser Brave, has launched a privacy-preserving image and video search feature. This reduces its reliance on Google and Bing and aligns with its mission to protect user privacy: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/brave-search-introduces-privacy-preserving-image-and-video-search-index-reducing-dependence-on-google-and-bing/)
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📸 Apple has updated its Shortcuts app in the iOS 17 beta to include support for actions from the Camera app. Users can directly access camera modes, like Selfie, Video, Slo-Mo, Time-Lapse and more, and open them with widgets or Siri voice commands.
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Apple has launched Safari 17 beta for macOS Ventura and Monterrey users, with support for new media formats, improved password sharing, and enhanced web development tools. Read more here: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/apple-has-released-safari-17-beta-for-macos-ventura-and-monterey-users-ahead-of-its-full-release-in-sonoma/)
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Google has updated and revamped its Chrome web browser. The mobile version now includes Trending searches and more recommendations. The desktop version has replaced the download bar with a download tray, a change that some users have criticised.
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The Fedora Asahi Remix, a collaboration between the Fedora Asahi Special Interest Group and the Asahi Linux project, will make Linux accessible on Apple Silicon Macs. The first official release is expected by August 2023. Learn more: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/fedora-asahi-remix-making-linux-accessible-on-apple-silicon-macs/)
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Snapchat has launched the Lens Creator Rewards program, allowing AR creators and developers to earn up to $7,200 monthly for top-performing AR Lenses in the US, India, and Mexico. The program is open to creators from 40 eligible nations: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/snapchat-launches-lens-creator-rewards-program-to-monetize-ar-creations/)
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🏃♂️ Google's Fitbit is launching a new app with a redesigned layout featuring three tabs: Today, Coach, and You. The app will also add a tracking feature for activities like walks and runs. Read more here: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/google-has-redesigned-the-fitbit-app-with-new-features-and-tracking-capabilities/)
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Epic Games has partnered with Ahead to release an open-source Windows version of xSTUDIO on GitHub. Originally developed by DNEG, xSTUDIO is a cross-platform tool for the open source community: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/epic-games-and-ahead-collaborate-to-launch-open-source-windows-version-of-xstudio-on-github/)
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🎮 Xbox owners can now stream gameplay directly to Discord users, enabling friends to watch and provide advice during gameplay. Currently undergoing testing, it is expected to be available to all Xbox owners soon. Learn more: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/xbox-discord-integration-has-been-enhanced-with-a-new-streaming-feature/)
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Twitter Blue subscribers can now hide their blue checkmark, a sign of verified users, on their profiles. This feature allows users to use premium features without disclosing their subscription status. Check out more here: alternativeto.net/news/2023/… (https://alternativeto.net/news/2023/8/twitter-blue-users-can-now-hide-verified-checkmark/)
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Kickstarter has introduced a new policy requiring creators to disclose the use of AI in their projects and confirm they have consent from owners of works used to generate AI elements. The site will also add an AI Usage section to project pages.
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Google has added new features to YouTube Shorts, inspired by TikTok and Instagram Reels. These include vertical video livestreaming, Collabs, Q&A stickers, video remixing and more. Creators will have more tools to convert horizontal videos into Shorts too.
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