Good news for Windows 10 holdouts as Microsoft extends security support

I tried the AirPods hearing test, and here's what I learned
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Computing
Windows 10 diehards can stick with it a little while longer
Windows 10 is going to last a little longer (Anton Watman / Shutterstock)
If you're in no mood to upgrade to Windows 11 you'll be pleased to hear that Microsoft is extending security support for Windows 10 for an extra 12 months, up to October 2026 – but you are going to have to pay a $30 (about £23) fee for the privilege.
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Apple
The AirPods Pro 2 hearing test might shock you
We've given the latest AirPods feature a try (Future)
TechRadar Editor-at-Large Lance Ulanoff has been testing out the clever new hearing test features that Apple has just pushed out for the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds, and it's fair to say the results he got back weren't quite what he was expecting.
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Artificial intelligence
ChatGPT Advanced Voice arrives on the desktop
The ChatGPT desktop app has been updated (OpenAI)
You can now get more chatty with ChatGPT on Windows and macOS, as OpenAI has rolled out the Advanced Voice mode to the AI bot's desktop apps. ChatGPT Plus subscribers have unlimited access, while free users are capped at 10 minutes per month.
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Virtual Reality
Samsung teases XR hardware for 2025
AR specs could be on the way from Samsung (Maxx-Studio / Shutterstock)
Samsung has been talking to its investors about its plans for next year, and once again an Extended Reality (XR) device has been mentioned – find out why we think a pair of augmented-reality glasses are most likely to be the device in question.
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Gaming
Nintendo unveils a jukebox app for your phone
Nintendo now has its own music app (Nintendo)
Nintendo's latest foray into phone apps isn't a game, but rather a music app featuring game soundtracks. As long as you're a Nintendo Switch Online member, you can get access to a ton of familiar tunes from the Nintendo games library.
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