Microsoft is adding images to Notepad, and users are wondering why

Microsoft is reportedly working on yet another "advanced" Notepad feature that has little to do with basic text editing.

The humble Windows NotePad might finally get image support

Notepad has quietly evolved over the past few years, and image support could mark its biggest shift yet, especially after Microsoft removed WordPad from Windows and left a gap for richer editing.

Windows 11's Notepad rumored to get image embedding, though it'll have 'minimal impact' on performance — but that's not really the point

Is Notepad getting too bloated these days? If you're of that opinion, you won't like what Microsoft has planned next.
TweakTown

Extra features for Windows 11 Notepad go beyond worries about bloat, as new security flaw shows

TL;DR: Windows 11's Notepad app has a security flaw rated as a 'high' severity vulnerability, one that allows for remote code execution. The good news is that it's already been patched by Microsoft, ...
Consumer Reports

Can Federal Law Enforcement Access Your Ring Doorbell Videos? Here Are the Details, and Your Options.

Recently, owners of Ring doorbells and security cameras have been asking whether their video footage could be used by local or federal officials without permission, and in particular, whether license ...
The Verge

Microsoft Paint can now make AI coloring books

Is anyone actually asking for this? Is anyone actually asking for this? is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet culture. Jess started her career at TechRadar, ...
Reuters

Musk's AI bot Grok limits some image generation on X after backlash

Grok's image generation restricted to paid subscribers after backlash Standalone Grok app and tab on X still allow image generation without subscription European lawmakers have urged legal action over ...
Green Bay Packers

Inbox: It can be done

Is "just beat the Vikings" even applicable this week? Although a meaningless game for each team, the negative impact of a Packers loss may be greater than the positive of a win against a Brosmer-led ...
Penn Live

Asking Eric: How can we add our widowed sister into our holiday tradition?

Dear Eric: My oldest sister recently lost her husband of 40 years. He had health issues, but his death six months ago was unexpected. They had no children. They moved away from our hometown many years ...
The Conversation

Can you really talk to the dead using AI? We tried out ‘deathbots’ so you don’t have to

Jenny Kidd has received funding from the Leverhulme Trust and the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Eva Nieto McAvoy does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company ...
Android Authority

You can now use Nano Banana image generator even without Gemini, here's how

Google’s Nano Banana is coming to Lens and AI Mode in Search. Google is also using it to bring more visual styles to NotebookLM’s Video Overviews. In the coming months, Nano Banana will also be ...