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
Microsoft Has Reportedly Backtracked on Some Copilot Integrations on Windows 11
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 16, 2026
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Two years ago, Microsoft demoed new Copilot integrations into the Windows 11 Settings app, File…
Apple Announces $549 AirPods Max 2 With New Intelligent Features and Better Noise Cancellation
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 16, 2026
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Apple's new AirPods Max 2 offer better active noise cancellation, enhanced sound quality, and the…
Instagram is Dropping Support for End-to-end Encrypted Messaging in April
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 13, 2026
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The Instagram team has quietly announced that it will drop support for end-to-end encrypted messaging…
Microsoft is Rebranding Windows 11’s Drag Tray Feature to ‘Drop Tray’
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 13, 2026
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Windows 11's Drag Tray feature is being renamed to Drop Tray in the latest Windows…
Prime Video Restricts 4K and Ad-Free Streaming to New $4.99/Month Ultra Plan in the US
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 13, 2026
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Prime Video users in the US will soon to pay a more expensive $4.99/month Prime…
Disney+ Brings Back Dolby Vision and 3D Support in Europe
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 13, 2026
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Disney+ has restored support for Dolby Vision and 3D in Europe after resolving a patent…
Microsoft Launches Copilot Health in the US
- Laurent Giret
- Mar 12, 2026
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Microsoft is previewing a new Copilot Health assistant in the US designed to deliver personalized…
Google Maps Adds Immersive Navigation and ‘Ask Maps’ Experience in the US
- Laurent Giret
- 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
- Laurent Giret
- 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
- Laurent Giret
- 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
- Laurent Giret
- 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
- Laurent Giret
- 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
- Laurent Giret
- 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
- Laurent Giret
- 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…