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Meta Discontinues Standalone Messenger Desktop Applications for Windows and macOS

Meta Platforms will terminate its standalone Messenger desktop applications for both Windows and Mac operating systems this December. Users will be automatically redirected to Facebook’s web platform to access their messaging services. The company is providing migration instructions to preserve chat histories during this transition.

Messenger Desktop Applications Being Phased Out

Meta Platforms will discontinue its standalone Messenger applications for desktop computers running Windows and macOS, according to reports confirmed by the company. Sources indicate the shutdown will take effect December 15, after which users will be automatically redirected to the Facebook website to access messaging services.

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Google’s Nano Banana AI Image Tool Reportedly Impacts Adobe Firefly Downloads

Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash model, known as Nano Banana, has gone viral since its August launch. Analytics data reportedly shows Adobe Firefly downloads declining as Gemini surges, suggesting potential market disruption in the AI image editing space.

Viral AI Tool Sparks Market Shifts

Google’s latest artificial intelligence image-editing tool, codenamed Nano Banana, may be affecting Adobe’s market position according to recent analytics data. The Gemini 2.5 Flash model launched in August and quickly became a viral sensation due to its free AI image editing capabilities, with sources indicating potential challenges for Adobe’s competing paid software offerings.

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Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 Lifetime Subscription Offered at 91% Discount

Sources indicate a dramatic price reduction for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019, with a lifetime subscription reportedly available for just $19.97. The offer, which represents a 91% discount according to the promotion, provides unlimited access to Microsoft’s essential productivity suite for a single one-time payment.

Limited-Time Microsoft Office Deal Emerges

According to reports from StackSocial, a significant discount is being offered for Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019, with the lifetime subscription price reportedly dropping from $229 to just $19.97. The promotion, which sources indicate ends on October 19th, represents what analysts suggest could be a strategic move to attract users seeking alternatives to subscription-based models.

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Mesa 26.0 Graphics Stack Development Begins As Imagination PowerVR Vulkan Driver Expands GPU Support

The Mesa 26.0 graphics stack has officially entered its feature development phase following the branching of Mesa 25.3. Meanwhile, Imagination’s PowerVR Mesa Vulkan driver has reportedly expanded unofficial support to include additional GPU models, potentially benefiting more Linux users with compatible hardware.

Mesa 26.0 Graphics Stack Enters Development Phase

The open-source Mesa graphics stack has reached a significant milestone with Mesa 26.0 now entering feature development, according to reports from Phoronix founder Michael Larabel. This transition follows the branching of Mesa 25.3, which signals the stabilization period for the previous release while developers begin implementing new features for the upcoming version.