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Meta to Shutter Messenger Desktop Apps, Shifts Users to Web

Meta Platforms is sunsetting its dedicated Messenger applications for desktop operating systems, according to recent reports. Users will lose access to the standalone apps after a 60-day transition period, with all desktop traffic being redirected to web-based alternatives starting December 15.

Meta is pulling the plug on its dedicated Messenger applications for Windows and Mac computers, sources familiar with the company’s plans indicate. The move signals a significant shift in how users will access the messaging platform on desktop devices, with the tech giant apparently consolidating its development efforts around mobile and web-based experiences.

The Countdown Begins

by Megan Carter
HardwareSemiconductorsTechnology

AMD Zen 5 Desktop APUs Near Launch as New BIOS Support Emerges

Fresh BIOS updates containing support for AMD’s Krackan Point Zen 5 desktop APUs have surfaced, indicating the long-awaited processors are entering testing phases. The AGESA 1.2.7.0 firmware includes new microcode specifically for these accelerated processing units. Industry observers suggest this development points toward a late 2025 launch window for AMD’s next-generation desktop APUs.

BIOS Update Reveals Impending Zen 5 APU Launch

The appearance of AGESA ComboAM5PI 1.2.7.0 firmware with specialized microcode suggests AMD’s Zen 5-based desktop APUs are progressing toward market release, according to industry reports. Sources indicate this BIOS update contains CPU microcode 00B60Fxx and SMU version 101.55.0, both specifically tied to AMD’s Krackan Point architecture currently powering the Ryzen AI 300 mobile series.

by Megan Carter
AIInnovationSoftware

OpenAI Enters Browser Arena with AI-Powered Atlas to Challenge Tech Giants

OpenAI has unveiled Atlas, a new web browser featuring deep ChatGPT integration and an AI agent mode that can perform tasks autonomously. The launch positions the company against established browser giants Google and Microsoft while expanding its user ecosystem beyond ChatGPT’s current weekly users.

OpenAI’s Strategic Browser Entry

OpenAI has reportedly launched a web browser called Atlas, marking a significant expansion beyond its core AI offerings as it seeks to compete with technology giants Google and Microsoft, according to company announcements. The move represents a strategic push to control more of the user experience for internet access, with sources indicating the browser integrates ChatGPT directly into the browsing environment.

by Megan Carter
SoftwareTechnology

Meta Discontinues Desktop Messenger Applications for Windows and macOS Platforms

Meta Platforms is sunsetting its dedicated Messenger applications for desktop operating systems, with complete removal scheduled for December. The move signals a broader shift toward web-based messaging solutions across Meta’s product ecosystem, according to industry reports.

Desktop Messenger Applications Being Phased Out

Meta Platforms is discontinuing its standalone Messenger applications for desktop computers running Windows and macOS, according to reports from multiple technology news sources. Both applications have already been removed from their respective app stores, and existing users are receiving notifications about the impending complete shutdown scheduled for December.

by Megan Carter
HardwareTechnology

Apple’s Face ID Integration for Macs Remains Distant While Touch-Screen Models Advance

Apple’s long-anticipated Face ID technology for Mac computers remains years away from implementation, according to industry reports. Meanwhile, the company is advancing plans for touch-screen MacBook Pro models featuring OLED panels and next-generation processors.

Face ID Implementation Timeline Extended

Apple’s plan to integrate Face ID facial recognition technology into its Mac computer lineup remains a distant goal, according to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Sources indicate that despite years of speculation and anticipation, the technology is “years away” from becoming available on Mac devices. The report states that Apple ultimately hopes to replace the current Touch ID fingerprint authentication system with Face ID across the entire Mac portfolio, but technical and practical considerations have delayed implementation.

by Tyler Brooks P.E