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Garmin has delivered a major new update to several of its mid-range smartwatches. The first public v17.xx update, Beta 17.16 is rolling out globally with over two dozen improvements for both the Venu 4 and the Vivoactive 6.

Garmin has delivered a new update for two of its recent mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out as Beta Version 17.16, the update brings over two dozen changes for both smartwatches, with another five dedicated to the Forerunner 970.

Garmin has released a new update for multiple high-end smartwatches. Available worldwide, Beta Version 22.21 features almost three dozen changes, including over half a dozen new features.

A multitude of Google Pixel smartphones have been unable to boot into Android after installing the March 2026 update. Google has acknowledged the issue and says it is working on a fix.

The Murena project has just pushed the /e/OS mobile platform to version 3.6. This update is the first one with Android 16 as its base and comes with improved search capabilities, multiple tweaks and fixes, as well as a much better software center.

Sony’s latest PlayStation Store charts for Southeast Asia show Crimson Desert leading Asia’s PS5 downloads in March 2026, with Red Dead Redemption 2 topping PS4.

Apple’s developer releases page now lists iOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) and iPadOS 26.5 beta 1 (v2) as build 23F5043k, replacing the original March 30 beta 1 seed.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance has received the Sega Villains Stage DLC on PS5 and PS4, plus a free update that adds Hardcore Mode and new combat settings.

Microsoft says unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro PCs will receive 25H2 automatically through Windows Update, though its release health page still shows a conflicting status date.

Arch-based and systemd-free distro Artix Linux is back with update 20260402, a refresh that comes with two major changes. First, it replaces Xorg Server with XLibre as the default display server. Second, it moves from PulseAudio to PipeWire when it comes to the default audio system.

After more than a year since the release of its predecessor, Netrunner 26 arrives with a new base (Debian Stable 13 Trixie), Plasma 6.3.6 and KDE 6.13.0, multiple updates for the specific components such as Samba-mounter and Artwork, yt-dlp GUI Statcher7, better hardware support, and much more.

WhatsApp has reportedly warned around 200 users, mainly in Italy, after a fake version of the app was used in a spyware campaign linked to Italian vendor SIO.

Ubisoft says Title Update 1.1.9 will bring Sony’s upgraded PSSR to Assassin’s Creed Shadows on April 7, improving image stability and detail across all PS5 Pro modes.

Version 2.1 of CuerdOS keeps the focus on stability, efficiency, and performance. This distro comes with much more than just updated packages, bringing a self-hosted repository, catalog reductions, Fastcompmgr instead of XFWM4 and GtkLock replacing Swaylock-fancy, the 6.18.9 kernel, UFW enabled by default, and more.

Microsoft’s March 31 out-of-band release for Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 folds the pulled KB5079391 preview back into a new cumulative update that fixes error 0x80073712.

Microsoft is reportedly building a more native Windows apps effort, and the company’s own Windows 11 roadmap already confirms a broader push to move more core experiences to WinUI 3.

Cloudflare’s new closed beta lets Magic Transit customers upload custom eBPF-based logic to detect and filter DDoS traffic aimed at specialized UDP protocols such as gaming, VoIP, telecom, and streaming.

A new IC3 public service announcement says some foreign-developed apps, especially those tied to Chinese firms, may collect extensive personal data, store it on servers in China, or introduce malware risks.

The Polish lightweight distro 4MLinux returns with version 51.0, which includes Firefox 149 and Chrome 146, LibreOffice 26.2, improved support for ZX Spectrum and Atari music thanks to the AY/YM emulation library, as well as many updated firmware packages and apps, alongside the usual set of tweaks and fixes.

The stable version of Xiaomi HyperOS 3.1 is now available to the first batch of phones and tablets. This update introduces new system-level optimizations and makes multiple UI refinements throughout the OS.

Garmin wearables users can benefit from powerful and very extensive additional data analysis with Garmin Chat Connector, and do so without a paid Garmin Connect+ subscription. Rob Trent shows the capabilities of the solution using an example.

A smartwatch we have already tested and found to be well equipped is getting new features with a free update. Athletes in particular could benefit significantly from the update. The update is already being rolled out to owners of the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro.

Google appears to be rolling out a long-requested change to Gmail, with CEO Sundar Pichai confirming the update. The feature is not widely available yet, but it could address a limitation users have lived with for years.

Samsung has recently pushed the March 2026 One UI update to multiple Galaxy phones, and, according to some early reports, it breaks custom font support. Users are advised to wait before updating or not to switch to a different font after updating.

Samsung has moved its browser beyond last year’s PC beta, adding Windows support, cross-device continuity, and new Perplexity-powered assistant features.

Microsoft has temporarily limited availability of the optional Windows 11 KB5079391 preview update for 24H2 and 25H2 after some systems began failing with error 0x80073712.

Apple says its new Apple Business platform is designed to help companies manage devices, apps, and support through a single service.

GitHub’s latest roadmap post signals a broader security push for Actions, centered on secure-by-default behavior, stronger policy enforcement, and better CI/CD observability.

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Epic has published the Fortnite Victory Cups rules for Chapter 7 Season 2, with rising solo rank requirements, Elite-only Reload Duos entry, and Round 2 prizes tied to Victory Royales.

Android 17 Beta 3 reaches platform stability and fully enables Bubbles, while adding interactive Picture-in-Picture and better external-display support for desktop-style multitasking.

Google has started rolling out ChromeOS LTC-144 to most devices on the Long Term Support Candidate channel, while the main LTS channel remains on 138 until April 21.

Garmin has started the weekend by rolling out a new update to many of its older high-end smartwatches. Replacing a recent beta release, Beta Version 26.07 should resolve an issue that impacts inReach Remote usage.

Hades II launches on April 14 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, with Microsoft confirming day-one Xbox Game Pass support.

Microsoft says Windows 11 KB5079391 resolves the WUSA shared-folder install bug that could trigger ERROR_BAD_PATHNAME on enterprise-managed systems.

Garmin claims to have improved its Garmin Coach service across multiple high-end smartwatches. Also featuring a potential Garmin Connect issue, v26.06 is currently being beta tested across Enduro 2, Fenix 7, Quatix 7 and Marq Gen 2 smartwatches with Pro versions to follow.

Omnissa says Windows devices in its enterprise telemetry dataset saw 3.1 times more forced shutdowns than macOS in 2025, alongside higher crash and app-hang rates.

On the path to the planned April 23 release, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS beta is here with the new GNOME 50 desktop and several new default apps, including the Resources system monitor, not to mention the latest release candidate version of the yet-to-be-released Linux kernel 7.0. New GPU drivers and plenty of package updates are also included.

Meta has released one of the biggest WhatsApp updates of the year today. The patch brings useful new features, such as the option to use two accounts on the iPhone, but the focus is on generating replies using artificial intelligence.

Google is expanding its "Live Translate" feature to iOS, allowing iPhone users to experience real-time audio translation through headphones. Supporting over 70 languages, the tool preserves the speaker's original tone and cadence for more natural conversations. The update is currently rolling out across major global markets, including the UK, Japan, and Europe.

Apple plans to introduce "Extensions" in iOS 27, allowing users to replace or expand Siri’s AI capabilities with third-party chatbots like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT. This might turn Siri from one of the least helpful AI assistants to one of the most flexible ones.

OpenAI has changed how ChatGPT handles long pasted text, with content over 5,000 characters now converted into attachments for Plus, Pro, and Business users.

Google has begun an early stable rollout of Chrome 147.0.7727.24/.25 for Windows and Mac, but the company has not yet published a detailed desktop feature or security breakdown in the release notes.

Ubisoft has detailed controller support for The Division Resurgence ahead of launch, confirming PS5, Xbox, and Backbone compatibility, along with pre-registration rewards.

Google says that Android is now faster than iPhone in web browsing. The performance boost stems from software-hardware integration between Chrome, the Android OS, and flagship processors. There's a catch - the speed difference might not be as big as the benchmarks suggest.

This one's for the history books: Samsung is finally breaking down the "walled garden" by bringing native AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series in the US, Europe, and India via a new Quick Share update. Galaxy owners in those regions can now share res files seamlessly with iPhones, iPads and Macs. No third-party apps required.

Garmin Connect is a very comprehensive and capable ecosystem that offers plenty of options, especially for athletes. A recent in-depth report suggests that, ever since the introduction of Garmin Connect+, the company has been navigating a delicate balance between maintaining openness and delivering added value for paying customers.

Google is turning up the volume on generative AI with the launch of Lyria 3 Pro, capable of composing full three-minute songs with pro-grade control. This new model allows users to ask Lyria for specific verses, choruses, and bridges. From original gaming soundtracks to cost-cutting corporate jingles, Lyria 3 Pro is set to disrupt the music industry by putting studio-grade production in the hands of everyone.

Garmin has finalised a new update for its current Pro-branded smartwatches. Rolling out globally as a free update, System Software 21.39 is said to improve the cellular connectivity experience while introducing other changes, too.