The latest update means Windows 11 is set to benefit from a bit more visual sparkle as Microsoft Edge 102 apparently brings the experimental ‘Mica’ effect to more areas in the web browser. While Mica or Fluent Design is nowhere to be seen in Chrome, Microsoft Edge continues to benefit from it. For the uninitiated, Windows 11’s Mica theme is an opaque effect that’s applied to … [Read more...] about Microsoft Edge’s new Windows 11 design released – here’s how to enable it
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Windows 11 22H2 is bringing Mica/Acrylic design to more Win32 desktop apps
Windows 11’s native apps like File Explorer and other shell apps use rounded corners and Fluent Design elements like Acrylic by default. In addition to rounded corners, another important design feature of Windows 11 is materials like Mica which aligns the background colour of apps with the desktop. Mica is similar to Acrylic, but it works in a slightly different manner. As … [Read more...] about Windows 11 22H2 is bringing Mica/Acrylic design to more Win32 desktop apps
Microsoft begins testing Windows 11’s new design for OneNote
Way back in August 2021, Microsoft promised that OneNote on Windows 10 and Windows 11 will be receiving a series of major feature updates over the next several months as part of the tech giant’s efforts to unify multiple versions of the note-taking app into a single client. OneNote has seen numerous changes in the past few years. In 2018, when Microsoft really wanted people … [Read more...] about Microsoft begins testing Windows 11’s new design for OneNote
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones unveiled with new design, improved ANC, and Microsoft Swift Pair
Sony has been nailing headphones for years, starting with the all-around incredible Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones launched in 2018. Sony released their sequel in 2020 in the form of the WH-1000XM4, and now the company has finally unveiled the Sony WH-1000XM5 after a short period of leaks and rumors. They pack a new design, improved ANC, and new features such as Microsoft Swift … [Read more...] about Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones unveiled with new design, improved ANC, and Microsoft Swift Pair
Microsoft explores design tweaks for Windows 11 Shutdown dialog, Recovery Environment
We’ve heard a lot about WinUI on Windows 11 and how it could eventually overhaul many aspects of the existing operating system’s user interface. A couple of job listings have suggested that WinUI will lead to the development of new parts and modernization of existing parts of the Windows user experience. Windows is in the process of a major redesign that officially kicked … [Read more...] about Microsoft explores design tweaks for Windows 11 Shutdown dialog, Recovery Environment
Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones unveiled with new design, improved ANC, and Microsoft Swift Pair
Sony has been nailing headphones for years, starting with the all-around incredible Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones launched in 2018. Sony released their sequel in 2020 in the form of the WH-1000XM4, and now the company has finally unveiled the Sony WH-1000XM5 after a short period of leaks and rumors. They pack a new design, improved ANC, and new features such as Microsoft Swift … [Read more...] about Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones unveiled with new design, improved ANC, and Microsoft Swift Pair
Google Pixel 7 Pro design shown in case leak
We likely have a while before Google unveils its Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones - after all, it's still to launch the much-rumoured Pixel 6a first. However, that hasn't stopped a case company from making mock-up renders of the forthcoming Pro version inside one of its future products. Leaked images show the alleged Google handset coming with a curved front screen, horizontal … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 7 Pro design shown in case leak
OnePlus Nord 2T design and specs fully leaked thanks to online seller
The days of being surprised by any phone launch are a long way behind us, thanks to the plethora of leaks and rumours in advance. And while companies might want to keep things secret until the big reveal, that's no longer seemingly possible. That job is made even more difficult when a retail partner pushes live a store page in advance of launch, like AliExpress has done for … [Read more...] about OnePlus Nord 2T design and specs fully leaked thanks to online seller
Sony Xperia 1 IV leaks hint at price, design features and name change
Sony Mobile is expected to announce its next flagship smartphone at some point before the year is out and there have been a number of leaks suggesting what we might be able to expect. Rounded up by NotebookCheck, the leaks include information on the name of the device, price and some of the design aspects and specs. Firstly, it's been claimed that the Sony Xperia 1 IV … [Read more...] about Sony Xperia 1 IV leaks hint at price, design features and name change
Beoplay EX brings all-new design to Bang & Olufsen’s high-end true wireless earbuds
Bang & Olufsen's high-end earbuds are a-changing, with the Beoplay EX - that's "E 10" not "E ex" apparently - bringing an all-new design to replace the outgoing Beoplay EQ. The key difference in the Beoplay EX is the use of a smaller in-ear section, with the tech components residing in the fin part of the design, enabling Bang & Olufsen's designers to deliver a 9.2mm … [Read more...] about Beoplay EX brings all-new design to Bang & Olufsen’s high-end true wireless earbuds