Microsoft Extends Office 365 Support on Windows 10, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, and Apple Accessibility Features

Microsoft 365 on Windows 10

• 🗓️ Microsoft 365 apps will continue to receive security updates on Windows 10 until October 10th, 2028.
• 💡 This extension provides an additional three years beyond the original end-of-support date to help users transition to Windows 11.
• ⚠️ Microsoft still encourages upgrading to Windows 11 for better performance and reliability, and offers paid extended security updates for those not upgrading.

New Device and Accessibility Features

• 📱 Samsung has launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, a significantly thinner smartphone measuring 5.88 mm thick and weighing 163g.
• ✨ The Galaxy S25 Edge features a titanium frame, a 200-megapixel rear camera, and advanced AI capabilities, launching in the US on May 30th for $1,999.
• 👓 Apple is introducing a new Accessibility Reader mode to enhance text readability for users with dyslexia or low vision across all apps on Apple devices.
• 🔍 This feature will allow customization of fonts, colors, and spacing, and includes a text-to-speech function, also integrating into the Magnifier app to read text on physical objects.
• 🍎 Apple is also expanding accessibility features with Magnifier on macOS, accessibility nutrition labels on the App Store, and a new braille notetaking method.

AI Investments and Company News

• 🚀 Google has launched the AI Futures Fund to invest in AI startups utilizing Google DeepMind tools, offering expert collaboration and cloud credits.
• 🇧🇷 BYD's Brazilian factory is set to be fully operational by December 2026, aiming to create 10,000 jobs, with semi-finished kit production starting in late 2025.
• 🧠 Apple is reportedly exploring iPhone control via neural signals, collaborating with Synchron on brain-computer interface technology.
• 📈 Coinbase will be included in the S&P 500 on May 19th, replacing Discover Financial Services, reflecting its growing significance in the financial system.
• 💰 Perplexity AI is in late-stage talks to raise $500 million, potentially valuing the AI search engine at $14 billion.
• 🎧 Spotify premium users can now control the AI DJ feature using English voice commands to personalize music selection by genre, artist, or mood.