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Illinois Democratic comptroller primary tightens as Croke edges Villa
politics23 days ago

Illinois Democratic comptroller primary tightens as Croke edges Villa

With roughly 92% of votes counted, state Rep. Margaret Croke leads state Sen. Karina Villa 34.6% to 32.2% in the Illinois Democratic primary for comptroller, while Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim is third at 24% and about 88,000 Chicago mail ballots remain outstanding; results remain too close to call as remaining ballots could shift the outcome, and the winner will face Republican Bryan Drew in November.

Ray-Ban Display Gets a Major OS Refresh With Widgets, Minigames and Calendar
technology27 days ago

Ray-Ban Display Gets a Major OS Refresh With Widgets, Minigames and Calendar

Meta Ray-Ban Display’s first major OS update adds a widgets space, a dedicated Calendar app, an Instagram Reels feed upgrade, live captions for calls, and two EMG-controlled minigames (GOAT and 2048), plus a Spotify-powered Soundtrack feature and expanded calendar integration with Google/Outlook, broadening the glasses’ functionality and interactivity.

Windows 11’s February Update Brings Notable Quality-of-Life Improvements
technology1 month ago

Windows 11’s February Update Brings Notable Quality-of-Life Improvements

Microsoft released the Windows 11 optional non-security feature update KB5077241, delivering several quality-of-life enhancements: faster and more reliable wake from sleep, visual and performance tweaks to the sign-in screen, Settings, and Taskbar; a new top-line indicator for Windows Search results; a built-in network speed test accessible from the taskbar; Camera pan/tilt controls in Settings; plus additions like Sysmon integration and a redesigned Widgets panel. The update is optional and will roll out to others with next Patch Tuesday unless installed sooner, and there are no known issues reported yet.

Windows 11 2026 Preview: Copilot AI, Calendar on the Taskbar, and Xbox-style UX Ahead
technology2 months ago

Windows 11 2026 Preview: Copilot AI, Calendar on the Taskbar, and Xbox-style UX Ahead

Windows Central previews multiple Windows 11 updates planned for 2026, including Copilot-powered Taskbar search, a modern Run dialog, an Outlook-linked Agenda view on the Taskbar, a full-screen Xbox mode for PCs, and a redesigned Copilot-powered Widgets board with Copilot Discover. Additional AI-driven features include Copilot Actions (agentic Windows), DreamScenes video wallpaper support, and a possible Copilot Chat in File Explorer. Microsoft is also expected to launch two 2026 releases: 26H1 for Snapdragon X2 PCs and 26H2 for all users, with opt-in/disable options via Settings.

Apple CarPlay's iOS 26 Update Brings Major Features and Redefines the User Experience
technology9 months ago

Apple CarPlay's iOS 26 Update Brings Major Features and Redefines the User Experience

Apple's iOS 26 beta introduces significant updates to CarPlay, including customizable widgets for easier access to time, controls, and notifications, a new Liquid Glass interface for better visual layering, tapbacks for quick messaging responses, and Live Activities for real-time updates, addressing many user frustrations with current car interfaces.