Megan Harris

I cover software and apps, exploring new tools, updates, and platforms that improve productivity and everyday digital experiences.

How to pick a password manager that actually fits your life

How to pick a password manager that actually fits your life

2026-06-03

How to build a simple, privacy‑respecting budget system with open‑source apps

How to build a simple, privacy‑respecting budget system with open‑source apps

2026-06-02

Spotify adds a Fitness hub to the app, bringing Peloton classes and workout videos into its next growth push

Spotify adds a Fitness hub to the app, bringing Peloton classes and workout videos into its next growth push

2026-05-03

TikTok rolls out Campus Hub: Verified college group chats and a new campus feed aim to keep students connected year-round

2026-05-03

Snapchat adds Place Loyalty badges to Snap Map, turning your most-visited spots into shareable status

Snapchat adds Place Loyalty badges to Snap Map, turning your most-visited spots into shareable status

2026-05-03

Amazon Music adds Bandsintown concert listings, turning artist pages into a new ticket hub

Amazon Music adds Bandsintown concert listings, turning artist pages into a new ticket hub

2026-05-03

X rolls out Grok-powered Custom Timelines for 75-plus topics as Communities wind down

X rolls out Grok-powered Custom Timelines for 75-plus topics as Communities wind down

2026-05-03

Truecaller hits 500 million users, but a tougher fight is emerging in India as telecom CNAP and phone makers close in

Truecaller hits 500 million users, but a tougher fight is emerging in India as telecom CNAP and phone makers close in

2026-05-03

Microsoft Edge 147 update arrives with performance tools and stronger built-in protections

Microsoft Edge 147 update arrives with performance tools and stronger built-in protections

2026-05-02

KDE Plasma finally brings overlay planes to Intel GPUs, promising smoother gaming and longer battery life

KDE Plasma finally brings overlay planes to Intel GPUs, promising smoother gaming and longer battery life

2026-05-02

Windows 11 Screen Tint spotted in preview builds: a new eye-comfort control beyond Night Light

Windows 11 Screen Tint spotted in preview builds: a new eye-comfort control beyond Night Light

2026-05-02

MIXX Analog Plus review: the 2-in-1 turntable and CD player that brings Bluetooth into your retro setup

MIXX Analog Plus review: the 2-in-1 turntable and CD player that brings Bluetooth into your retro setup

2026-05-02

ADT investigates ShinyHunters-linked breach: What data was taken and why hackers say it’s bigger

ADT investigates ShinyHunters-linked breach: What data was taken and why hackers say it’s bigger

2026-05-02

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz hits a new low on Amazon as esports features drive demand

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz hits a new low on Amazon as esports features drive demand

2026-05-02

Instagram tests Instants: a standalone app for one-tap disappearing photos, and a hint at where social sharing is headed

Instagram tests Instants: a standalone app for one-tap disappearing photos, and a hint at where social sharing is headed

2026-05-02

Meta adds parental Insights for Meta AI chats, letting families track what teens ask about across Instagram and Messenger

Meta adds parental Insights for Meta AI chats, letting families track what teens ask about across Instagram and Messenger

2026-05-02

Yale seniors land $5.1 million to build an iMessage based AI social network, and it’s already spreading on campuses

Yale seniors land $5.1 million to build an iMessage based AI social network, and it’s already spreading on campuses

2026-05-02

X rolls out XChat as a stand-alone iOS app, betting big on private messaging

X rolls out XChat as a stand-alone iOS app, betting big on private messaging

2026-05-02

YouTube tests smarter livestream ads: Pauses during peak chat moments and adds ad-free thank-you perks

YouTube tests smarter livestream ads: Pauses during peak chat moments and adds ad-free thank-you perks

2026-05-01

Google One deal offers 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but only for select $10+ subscribers

Google One deal offers 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but only for select $10+ subscribers

2026-04-30

Vine-style app Divine goes public: Jack Dorsey-backed reboot bets on archives and an AI-free feed

Vine-style app Divine goes public: Jack Dorsey-backed reboot bets on archives and an AI-free feed

2026-04-30

YouTube adds a true Shorts off switch: Set the Shorts feed limit to zero

YouTube adds a true Shorts off switch: Set the Shorts feed limit to zero

2026-04-28

Seven apps that can break the doomscrolling loop, from daily drawing prompts to global radio

Seven apps that can break the doomscrolling loop, from daily drawing prompts to global radio

2026-04-28

India’s app economy hits new revenue highs, but the biggest winners are still global platforms

India’s app economy hits new revenue highs, but the biggest winners are still global platforms

2026-04-27

WhatsApp rolls out prepaid mobile recharges in India, testing whether UPI users will finally pay inside the chat app

2026-04-26

A global push to ban social media for kids is gaining speed, and the next moves could reshape Big Tech

A global push to ban social media for kids is gaining speed, and the next moves could reshape Big Tech

2026-04-26

How to pick a password manager that actually fits your life

How to pick a password manager that actually fits your life

2026-06-03

Spotify adds a Fitness hub to the app, bringing Peloton classes and workout videos into its next growth push

Spotify adds a Fitness hub to the app, bringing Peloton classes and workout videos into its next growth push

2026-05-03

TikTok rolls out Campus Hub: Verified college group chats and a new campus feed aim to keep students connected year-round

2026-05-03

Snapchat adds Place Loyalty badges to Snap Map, turning your most-visited spots into shareable status

Snapchat adds Place Loyalty badges to Snap Map, turning your most-visited spots into shareable status

2026-05-03

Amazon Music adds Bandsintown concert listings, turning artist pages into a new ticket hub

Amazon Music adds Bandsintown concert listings, turning artist pages into a new ticket hub

2026-05-03

How to build a simple, privacy‑respecting budget system with open‑source apps

How to build a simple, privacy‑respecting budget system with open‑source apps

2026-06-02

X rolls out Grok-powered Custom Timelines for 75-plus topics as Communities wind down

X rolls out Grok-powered Custom Timelines for 75-plus topics as Communities wind down

2026-05-03

Truecaller hits 500 million users, but a tougher fight is emerging in India as telecom CNAP and phone makers close in

Truecaller hits 500 million users, but a tougher fight is emerging in India as telecom CNAP and phone makers close in

2026-05-03

Microsoft Edge 147 update arrives with performance tools and stronger built-in protections

Microsoft Edge 147 update arrives with performance tools and stronger built-in protections

2026-05-02

KDE Plasma finally brings overlay planes to Intel GPUs, promising smoother gaming and longer battery life

KDE Plasma finally brings overlay planes to Intel GPUs, promising smoother gaming and longer battery life

2026-05-02

Windows 11 Screen Tint spotted in preview builds: a new eye-comfort control beyond Night Light

Windows 11 Screen Tint spotted in preview builds: a new eye-comfort control beyond Night Light

2026-05-02

MIXX Analog Plus review: the 2-in-1 turntable and CD player that brings Bluetooth into your retro setup

MIXX Analog Plus review: the 2-in-1 turntable and CD player that brings Bluetooth into your retro setup

2026-05-02

ADT investigates ShinyHunters-linked breach: What data was taken and why hackers say it’s bigger

ADT investigates ShinyHunters-linked breach: What data was taken and why hackers say it’s bigger

2026-05-02

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz hits a new low on Amazon as esports features drive demand

Razer Huntsman V3 Pro TKL 8KHz hits a new low on Amazon as esports features drive demand

2026-05-02

Instagram tests Instants: a standalone app for one-tap disappearing photos, and a hint at where social sharing is headed

Instagram tests Instants: a standalone app for one-tap disappearing photos, and a hint at where social sharing is headed

2026-05-02

Meta adds parental Insights for Meta AI chats, letting families track what teens ask about across Instagram and Messenger

Meta adds parental Insights for Meta AI chats, letting families track what teens ask about across Instagram and Messenger

2026-05-02

Yale seniors land $5.1 million to build an iMessage based AI social network, and it’s already spreading on campuses

Yale seniors land $5.1 million to build an iMessage based AI social network, and it’s already spreading on campuses

2026-05-02

X rolls out XChat as a stand-alone iOS app, betting big on private messaging

X rolls out XChat as a stand-alone iOS app, betting big on private messaging

2026-05-02

YouTube tests smarter livestream ads: Pauses during peak chat moments and adds ad-free thank-you perks

YouTube tests smarter livestream ads: Pauses during peak chat moments and adds ad-free thank-you perks

2026-05-01

Google One deal offers 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but only for select $10+ subscribers

Google One deal offers 50% off YouTube Premium for a year, but only for select $10+ subscribers

2026-04-30

Vine-style app Divine goes public: Jack Dorsey-backed reboot bets on archives and an AI-free feed

Vine-style app Divine goes public: Jack Dorsey-backed reboot bets on archives and an AI-free feed

2026-04-30

YouTube adds a true Shorts off switch: Set the Shorts feed limit to zero

YouTube adds a true Shorts off switch: Set the Shorts feed limit to zero

2026-04-28

Seven apps that can break the doomscrolling loop, from daily drawing prompts to global radio

Seven apps that can break the doomscrolling loop, from daily drawing prompts to global radio

2026-04-28

India’s app economy hits new revenue highs, but the biggest winners are still global platforms

India’s app economy hits new revenue highs, but the biggest winners are still global platforms

2026-04-27

WhatsApp rolls out prepaid mobile recharges in India, testing whether UPI users will finally pay inside the chat app

2026-04-26

A global push to ban social media for kids is gaining speed, and the next moves could reshape Big Tech

A global push to ban social media for kids is gaining speed, and the next moves could reshape Big Tech

2026-04-26