Murena taking pre-orders for the Hiroh smartphone powered by /e/OS, a privacy-focused version of Android 16

The Hiroh privacy phone with hardware kill switch is powered by Murena’s /e/OS Android 16 stripped of data-collecting code. (Image source: Hiroh) Murena has started taking pre-orders for the Hiroh privacy phone. The privacy-first device has a physical hardware kill switch for the camera and microphone, and comes with anContinue Reading

Windows 11 File Explorer update aims to reduce RAM usage and deliver faster search performance

Microsoft’s Task Manager with the File Explorer open next to it (image source: Notebookcheck) Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523 introduces a revamped File Explorer that cuts duplicate file-indexing operations to reduce RAM usage and improve search speeds. Rolled out via a Controlled Feature Rollout to Dev andContinue Reading

Ex-PlayStation executive values PS5 exclusive games, even as consoles become more like PCs

Switch 2 next to PC monitor with PlayStation logo (Image source: Nintendo of America, Sony PlayStation with edits) Cross-platform games are becoming more commonplace on Xbox and PlayStation consoles. Even so, a former Sony executive doesn’t envision exclusive games completely disappearing. While PC releases boast mass appeal, Shawn Layden arguesContinue Reading

Rembrand’s CEO wants to grow virtual ad placements in streaming, and he’s looking elsewhere for models

By Michael Bürgi  •  December 24, 2025  • As programmatic means of investing in channels spreads further across the media landscape, there remain a few gaps where it’s neither efficient nor even doable. One of those less developed areas is product placement and sponsorship opportunities, which are either unwieldy orContinue Reading