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Microsoft will lean on your CPU to speed up Windows 11's apps and animations
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Microsoft deploys low latency CPU profile in Windows 11 to boost responsiveness

Microsoft is rolling out a new low latency profile in Windows 11 test builds that temporarily spikes CPU speed to accelerate app launches and UI animations. While critics argue the strategy relies on hardware rather than software optimisation, the company maintains that short bursts of power via the "race to sleep" mechanism ultimately save energy and improve performance, a technique already standard in macOS and Linux.

Threads users are pissed they can't block Meta's new AI chatbot
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Meta's Threads AI chatbot launch triggers global backlash over blocked block button

Meta's new Threads AI chatbot has ignited a firestorm of user frustration. While the feature is currently restricted to a beta group in five nations, the public-facing @meta.ai account is visible globally. Users report that attempts to block or mute the account fail, with the block option disappearing during spam reports. The issue has propelled "Users cannot block Meta AI" to the top trending topic on the platform, generating over one million posts.

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Google announces upcoming security tools for Android, including enhanced protection against banking scam calls
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Google unveils new Android security measures to combat banking scams and device theft

Google has announced a suite of security enhancements for the Android operating system, unveiled during the Android Show: I/O Edition livestream. The updates focus on combating financial fraud through new spoofing protection for partner banks, improving device theft recovery via biometric locking, and refining privacy controls with a temporary precise location sharing tool.