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Chromium’s influence on Chromium alternatives
I don’t think most people realize how Firefox and Safari depend on Google for more than “just” revenue from default search engine deals and prototyping new web platform features. Off the top of my head, Safari and Firefox use the following Chromi...
2024-10-19 07:53
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Microsoft confirms app freezes when using camera in Windows 11 24H2
Windows 11 version 24H2 has a new known bug that can cause applications to freeze in certain scenarios. Read more...
2024-10-19 07:50
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to launch Japan defense satellite - TWIRL #186
One of the space missions this week will see Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launch the Kirameki 3 satellite for Japan's Ministry of Defense. Read more...
2024-10-19 07:34
Wine-Staging 9.20 Fixes An 11 Year Old Wine Bug Report
Building off yesterday's release of Wine 9.20, Wine-Staging 9.20 is now available for this experimental blend of Wine featuring 357 extra patches currently atop the upstream codebase for various testing/experimental features and functionality...
2024-10-19 07:30
New leak reveals the purported colors of next year's Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
With leaks about the Galaxy S25 Ultra flooding in, a fresh one gives us a peek into the purported color options the premium flagship could launch in. Read more...
2024-10-19 07:18
Linux Might Drop Fieldbus Support For Industrial Systems With No One Maintaining It
Merged back in 2019 was the Fieldbus system for connecting different systems/components/instruments within industrial environments. Five years later the code isn't being well maintained and looks like it will be on its way out the door if no one steps ...
2024-10-19 06:39
Linux 6.12-rc4 Adding Controller Support For The MSI Claw A1M & 8BitDo Ultimate 2C
Sent out overnight were a few input subsystem patches ahead of the Linux 6.12-rc4 kernel release tomorrow. Notable from this pull is adding input support for the MSI Claw A1M gaming handheld as well as the 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Wireless gaming controller...
2024-10-19 06:29
KDE Developers Wrapping Up Fallout From Plasma 6.2, Spinning More Plasma 6.3 Features
KDE developers are wrapping up addressing initial fallout/regressions from the recent Plasma 6.2 desktop release as well as pushing ahead with more feature work for Plasma 6.3...
2024-10-19 06:20
Apple discontinues Powerbeats Pro as a new model expected to launch next year
Apple has discontinued the Powerbeats Pro after five and a half years, as a new model is expected to launch next year with advanced features. Read more...
2024-10-19 05:18
A cheaper Apple Vision Pro model seems to be the only way to regain app developers' interest
With app developers losing interest in developing apps for the Apple Vision Pro, only a cheaper model may change that. Read more...
2024-10-19 04:18
Expanding Our Code of Conduct to Protect Private Conversations
At the heart of our community is our shared pledge to create a space that is harassment-free, welcoming, and inclusive for all. Our Community Code of Conduct already outlines a clear set of expectations, while also providing examples of unacceptable ac...
2024-10-19 00:51
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is "free" with this NVIDIA GeForce NOW deal, and it's launching on the cloud gaming service
NVIDIA has announced that you can get Dragon Age: The Veilguard for "free" if you purchase six months of GeForce NOW Ultimate for $99.99 before October 30.
2024-10-19 00:12
One of the biggest PlayStation games is finally coming to Windows PC, but there's some bad news for fans
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is coming to Windows in PC in January 2025, but there won't be any story DLC.
2024-10-18 23:06
Here are some of the best protective cases and lanyards for the new AirPods 4
Apple last month launched AirPods 4, which are available in two different versions: one with ANC active noise cancellation and support for MagSafe chargers. And if you’ve bought new AirPods 4, read on as we’ve put together a list of some of the bes...
2024-10-18 23:04
Google’s ad-blocking crackdown underway
Google has gotten a bad reputation as of late for being a bit overzealous when it comes to fighting ad blockers. Most recently, it’s been spotted automatically turning off popular ad blocking extension uBlock Origin for some Google Chrome users. ...
2024-10-18 22:46
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TECH_BARGAINS 10/18: Apple iPad Pro M4, Microsoft Surface 2024 365 Personal combo, and more
In today's TECH_BARGAINS, we cover some of the best deals of the day, including the Microsoft Surface 2024 laptop, Apple iPad Pro, and more. Read more...
2024-10-18 21:40
Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date — Launch times, countdown, preload, and when it's coming out
After 10 long years, the next Dragon Age game, The Veilguard, is finally almost here. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more.
2024-10-18 21:35
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 announced for PC, lands in January 2025
The Web Slinger's latest adventure is swinging its way over to PC. Sony has just announced Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PC at New York Comic Con. Read more...
2024-10-18 21:26
Apple needs a cheaper Vision Pro to convince developers to get on board with the platform
Apple Vision Pro went on sale in February, but the product has struggled to gain traction. With a starting price of $3,500 in the US, most of its customers are tech enthusiasts. For Apple, this also means that there aren’t many developers interested ...
2024-10-18 21:21
Former Intel CPU details how internal x86-64 efforts were suppressed prior to AMD64's success
Intel was hesitant to embrace x86-64 given the resources put into Itanium.
2024-10-18 20:44
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