The big picture: Given the grand ambitions of Google Stadia, a day one lineup of only 12 games is somewhat disappointing. However, the limited library of these "carefully-chosen" games will expand by another 14 titles by the end of 2019, while next year sees highly anticipated releases like Cyberpunk 2077 and Watch Dogs: Legion appear on the platform.

In brief: Google has been quietly gathering detailed health record information on millions of Americans without informing patients and doctors.

First reported by the Wall Street Journal , Google’s “Project Nightingale” program gathered data that included “lab results, doctor diagnoses and hospitalization records, among other categories, and amounts to a complete health history, complete with patient names and dates of birth.”

The publication adds that as many as 150 Google employees may have had access to the data and that some could have downloaded it

In brief: In a move that should restore some sanity to the Facebook app, the company has decided to let users spare themselves the many disruptions caused by the tabs and red notification dots on the navigation bar.

When Facebook isn't busy stamping its name on Instagram and WhatsApp or redesigning its logo to differentiate the company from the products, it gets busy making the apps better . And we'

The big picture: GitHub has added over 10 million users since it was acquired by Microsoft last year. The biggest contributors to that growth have been developers living in developing countries, and the hottest repositories revolve around data science and machine learning.

GitHub has released its annual "State of the Octoverse" report, which looks at code repositories and outlines the general trends in software development. The Microsoft-

A tough task: While Google’s intentions seem good-hearted, the successful implementation of such a system could be incredibly tricky. Really, aside from encouraging site owners to adopt best practice with regard to optimizing their site for speed, I’m not sure how effective it can really be. For example, will it be able to take into account server hiccups and traffic spikes and do so without bias (including its own sites and services)?

Speed is a core attribute of any web browser worth using but

Something to look forward to: Everyone has been waiting for Apple to release its first augmented reality headset, and the company is indeed working on not one, but two of them. However, they might not see the light of day until 2022, since Apple is particularly concerned with getting things right as opposed to being the first to market.

According to a report from The Information, Apple is indeed preparing to launch an AR headset. During an internal presentation at the Steve Jobs Theater, company executives outlined

Bottom line: The Apple Watch Series 5 is already water resistant to 50 meters. Further bolstering its ability to stay dry might allow Apple to certify it for extreme activities like water skiing or scuba diving. And improved performance –whether courtesy of better wireless chips or a faster SoC – is always welcome.

The Apple Watch Series 5 is less than two months old at this point but already, some are shifting their focus to what might be next for Cupertino’s popular wearable.

Renowned Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo

The big picture: MP3s were once the go-to format for digital music consumption but as streaming music providers gained traction thanks to the advent of faster mobile data and portable devices, the desire to maintain a massive personal library diminished.

Qobuz, the specialty music streaming outfit that launched in the US earlier this year, is going all-in on quality.

The company recently announced it has dropped its MP3 (lossy) streaming tier entirely and will instead focus on a single tier that affords access to its