Kevin Barry, the original creator and primary developer of Nova Launcher, addressed recent changes involving the developing Android launcher software. The most notable change is the large staff reductions, including those affecting Nova Launcher team members. To help clarify the situation and shed some light on the future of the app, Barry posted an update on the official Site of Nova Launcher.

Nova Launcher Makes Major Restructuring Moves

Nearly the entire team working on Nova Launcher, one of the biggest names in Android homescreen replacements, has been laid off. The team is now down to just one full time developer: Kevin Barry, the launcher’s founder. Barry said development will continue and that he will remain in charge...

Nearly everyone working on Nova Launcher has been laid off

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

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Apple’s latest scary attack ad takes a rather blatant shot at Google’s browser for the ton of tracking cookies it uses — claiming that Safari is “a browser that’s actually private.”

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

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This week's Microsoft Edge Dev update is finally here under version 129.0.2752.4. As usual, the latest preview update delivers various browser improvements and small enhancements. Also, Browser Essentials can now track extensions uninstalls, and the browser no longer crashes when turning off Gamer Mode. Here is the complete changelog for...

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The redesigned iOS app features the same Aria AI chatbot that debuted on the Opera One desktop browser last year, and places the search bar at the bottom of the screen for easier one-handed navigation. The app also includes an immersive, color-adaptive UI, a clutter-free start page carousel, and “revamped...

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

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I was super happy with my 41mm Pixel Watch 2, but then I tried on the 45mm Pixel Watch 3. Even though today’s Made by Google event was mostly focused on the Pixel 9 series, Google had way more to show us than just four new phones. On top of the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, the company also gave us a look at the new Pixel Watch 3. Most notably, the third iteration of Google’s smartwatch comes in two sizes this year — something fans have asked for since the original launched in 2022.

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Are you getting one of the Google Pixel 9 smartphones? Come find out how these handle SIM and eSIM support. Are you looking to get one of Google’s new smartphones? SIM support and compatibility have become a bit confusing over the last few years, so you may be wondering exactly how the Pixel 9 series handles this. Does the Google Pixel 9 support eSIM and dual-SIM? Let’s walk you through all the details and set your mind at ease.

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Nova Launcher founder addresses app's status and future after layoffs

Barry says he will continue to control the direction and development. The lead developer of Nova Launcher, Kevin Barry, has issued a statement on the launcher’s...

Nova Launcher founder addresses app's status and future after layoffs

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