Laurent Giret
Laurent is a Senior News Editor helping Paul Thurrott with daily tech news coverage since 2022. He's been writing about the technology industry for 10 years, mainly focusing on Big Tech companies. He also was the Editorial Manager of the Petri IT Knowledgebase from 2022 to 2023. You can follow Laurent on LinkedIn, Facebook, Threads, X (Twitter), Bluesky, and Mastodon.
Laurent Giret’s Recent Posts
Google Maps Adds Immersive Navigation and ‘Ask Maps’ Experience in the US
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- Mar 12, 2026
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Google is reimagining how its popular Maps app works with a new Immersive Navigation experience…
Apple Releases Security Updates for iOS/iPadOS 15 and 16
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- Mar 12, 2026
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Apple released new security updates yesterday for iOS/iPad OS 15 and 16 to address the…
Windows 11’s March Optional Update is Now Available for Release Preview Insiders
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- Mar 12, 2026
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The March optional update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 is now available for…
Controversial “This is an Xbox” Marketing Campaign Disappears from Xbox’s Website
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- Mar 12, 2026
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Microsoft appears to have quietly erased all traces of its controversial “This is an Xbox”…
Report: Apple’s Foldable iPhone Will Support Running Two Apps Side by Side
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- Mar 12, 2026
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Apple's first foldable iPhone, which is expected to be released in fall 2026, will reportedly…
Microsoft to Make New ‘Xbox Mode’ Available on All Windows 11 PCs Next Month
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- Mar 11, 2026
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The new Xbox Mode that made its debut on ROG Xbox Ally handhelds will become…
Microsoft to Send Alpha Version of Project Helix Hardware to Game Developers in 2027
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 11, 2026
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Microsoft announced at GDC today that it will start sending alpha versions of its next-gen…
WhatsApp Starts Rolling Out Parent-Managed Accounts
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- Mar 11, 2026
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WhatsApp will soon roll out parent-managed accounts, which will let parents or guardians configure accounts…
Meta Launches New Anti-Scam Tools on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 11, 2026
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Meta is rolling out new security tools today on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger to protect…
Google Gemini in Chrome is Coming to India, New Zealand and Canada
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 11, 2026
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Google is making the Gemini integration in its Chrome browser available in India, New Zealand,…
Apple Releases macOS 26.3.2 Just for the MacBook Neo
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 10, 2026
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Apple released today macOS Tahoe 26.3.2, a bug-fixing update that’s only available to download on…
Microsoft Releases March 2026 Patch Tuesday Updates
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 10, 2026
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The March 2026 Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 brings a network speed test tool…
Google Photos Now Lets Users Disable ‘Ask Photos’ Search Experience
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 10, 2026
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The Google Photos app is adding a new option to disable the AI-powered ‘Ask Photos’…
Apple Reportedly Delayed its Smart Display to Fall 2026
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 10, 2026
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Apple has reportedly delayed the release of its first smart display to fall 2026, which…
Bluesky Announces Leadership Changes
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 09, 2026
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The decentralized microblogging platform Bluesky announced some leadership changes today, with CEO Jay Graber transitioning…
Satya Nadella Explains Why Microsoft is “Long on Gaming”
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 09, 2026
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During an internal Q&A session last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella explained why Microsoft is…