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, Threads, X (Twitter), Bluesky, and Mastodon.
Laurent Giret’s Recent Posts
Google Play Store to Support Alternative Billing Systems in Europe
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 19, 2022
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Google will allow users of non-gaming Android apps in Europe to alternative billing systems to…
Report: Microsoft Canceled Mid-Range Version of Its Surface Duo 2
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 18, 2022
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A prototype of a mid-range version of Microsoft's Surface Duo 2 device has been found…
As Dusk Falls, Watch Dogs 2, More Come to Xbox Game Pass
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 18, 2022
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As Dusk Falls is a new Xbox Game Studios title coming to the Xbox Game…
Bluetooth LE Audio Promises Seamless Audio Sharing
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 15, 2022
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Bluetooth LE Audio, the next generation of Bluetooth coming later this year is set to…
Microsoft Kicks Off Xbox Ultimate Game Sale
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 15, 2022
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Microsoft has kicked off today its Xbox Ultimate Game Sale with up to 80% discounts…
Intel CPU Price Increases Could Soon Make PCs more Expensive
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 15, 2022
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Intel is planning to raise the prices of the majority of its chips this autumn…
Chrome OS Flex is Ready to Turn Any PC or Mac Into a Chromebook
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 14, 2022
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Chrome OS Flex, Google's free version of Chrome OS that can be installed on any…
Report: Microsoft May Be Planning Major Windows 11 Updates Every 3 Years
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 14, 2022
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Microsoft is reportedly planning to release new major updates for Windows 11 every three years,…
Microsoft Starts Testing New Search Entry on the Windows 11 Taskbar
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 13, 2022
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Starting with the Windows 11 Insider build 25158, Microsoft has started testing different versions of…
YouTube TV Crosses Over 5 Million Subscribers
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 13, 2022
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YouTube TV is celebrating a new milestone this week with over 5 million subscribers and…
Microsoft Kicks Off New Fiscal Year with Some Layoffs
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 13, 2022
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Microsoft announced a new round of layoffs as it kicks off its new fiscal year,…
Microsoft Releases July Patch Tuesday Updates for Windows 11 and Windows 10
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 12, 2022
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The July Patch Tuesday Update for Windows 11 introduces the Search Highlights feature that Microsoft…
Nothing Phone 1 Launches in Select Markets on July 21
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 12, 2022
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The Nothing Phone 1 will officially launch on July 21 in select markets, though it…
Twitter’s New Unmentioning Feature Lets Users Leave Conversations
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 12, 2022
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Twitter has started rolling out a new “Unmentioning” feature that let users remove themselves from…
YouTube Starts Rolling Out Picture-in-Picture Mode to More iOS Users
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 12, 2022
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YouTube has started rolling out Picture-in-Picture support to more iPhone and iPad users, and the…
Apple Releases First iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura Public Betas
- Laurent Giret
- Jul 11, 2022
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Apple has released the first public betas for iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura…