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In this edition of On The Pulse:
How Do Not Disturb can supercharge your productivity
Buttons are making a comeback — touchscreens are out!
Why you’ll have to pay $30 for Windows 10
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Apple are acquiring Pixelmator, one of Adobe Photoshop’s biggest competitors. It’ll be interesting to see what Apple does with Pixelmator’s apps — perhaps they’ll be free on iPhone, iPads, and Macs?
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We’ve held the opinion that AI could be a problem — dangerous, even — for a long time. In a disconcerting tweet (or “X”, who knows?!) Perplexity AI’s CEO Aravind Srinivas offered his company’s services as a replacement for striking New York Times staff; a dangerous example of how AI may impact workers’ rights.
Touchscreens are giving way to traditional controls in many devices. Even Apple’s iPhone 16 added new physical buttons, responding to a growing demand for tactile feedback and simpler interfaces. According to expert Rachel Plotnick, these physical controls offer sensory benefits and ease of use, especially in contexts where screen fatigue and safety are concerns.
With Windows 10 support ending in 2025, Microsoft will charge consumers $30 for a single year of critical security updates—no features, just patches. Microsoft’s push for Windows 11 upgrades leaves millions with older PCs that don’t meet its stricter requirements, forcing users to choose: pay for temporary security or upgrade their hardware. Should Microsoft really be charging for essential security updates?