Operating Systems

TikTok says it’s in the US to stay, after Trump prevarication
TikTok has told advertisers that it’s in the US to stay, stating that “we are here” and “are absolutely confident in our platform and confident in the future of this platform.” The statement came after Trump indicated that he would extend the...
2025-05-07 12:29
Microsoft shadow launched this mouse that pairs with the new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop perfectly
New Surface Arc Mouse color options make the travel mouse a perfect companion for the Surface Pro 12-inch or Surface Laptop 13-inch.
2025-05-07 12:12
iPhone spyware company NSO must pay Meta $167M for WhatsApp attack [U]
The Android and iPhone spyware company NSO has suffered a major defeat in a US court, after a judge ruled that the company must hand over its Pegasus code to Meta. Update: NSO was yesterday ordered to pay Meta more than $167M in damages for the attack....
2025-05-07 11:45
Microsoft reminds us of another big name supporting WSL that you can now use
A few weeks after it actually dropped, Microsoft has reminded everyone you can now use an official build of Fedora 42 on WSL.
2025-05-07 11:41
Fighting Apple cost Epic Games more than $1B; CEO says it was worth it
Epic Games‘ five year legal battle against Apple has cost the developer well over $100M in legal fees alone, and CEO Tim Sweeney says that the total cost has been north of a billion dollars. While Sweeney thinks it was worth it, one high-profile Appl...
2025-05-07 11:38
Apple Watch in significant global decline for two years now; new features needed
Global Apple Watch shipments have now been in significant decline for two years, according to a new market intelligence report. The news is made worse by all competing premium smartwatch brands seeing their shipments grow during the same period. The re...
2025-05-07 10:55
I went hands-on with dozens of indie games at Gamescom Latam last week — You need to wishlist these 7 titles right now
I went to Gamescom Latam to play several indie games, and seven killer titles from the event stood out so much that I can't stop thinking about them.
2025-05-07 10:22
Xbox handheld console from Asus leaks in regulatory photos
Project Kennan, the upcoming Xbox handheld console from Asus, leaked in regulatory photos in all its gaming glory. Read more...
2025-05-07 10:18
The Netflix CEO just appeared in the latest episode of Apple’s hit comedy series
Apple’s hit comedy ‘The Studio’ is making waves across Hollywood for its incisive and hilarious portrayals of all-too common movie biz scenarios, covering topics like the excessive use of ‘I.P.’, keeping overzealous directors in check, and th...
2025-05-07 10:00
"Are we all doomed?" — Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman warns that AI is coming for all of our jobs, just as Bill Gates predicted
Fiverr CEO Micha Kaufman claims AI is coming for all jobs, including his own, recommending upskilling to remain relevant in an AI-driven job market.
2025-05-07 09:46
OpenAI plays into Elon Musk's hands, ditching for-profit plan — but Sam Altman doesn't have Microsoft's blessing yet
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared an open letter announcing that the firm's non-profit business will retain control over the for-profit side.
2025-05-07 09:24
Gmail to drop support for 'outdated' 3DES encryption in incoming SMTP connections
3DES has been around since 1978, but today, it's considered far less secure than modern standards. Google apps such as Chrome have already dropped support, and now Gmail is following suit. Read more...
2025-05-07 09:10
Microsoft testing another Windows 11 Start menu Search change that users already hate
Microsoft is testing a new change in the Windows 11 Start menu Search and users are not a fan of it at all. Read more...
2025-05-07 08:08
Start Planning Fedora 43 Test Days!
Each Fedora release is only possible thanks to the dedication of many contributors. One of the most important ways you can get involved is by participating in Test Days! This article describes the steps in proposing and scheduling test days. As Fedora ...
2025-05-07 08:00
Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025 hardware driver compatibility testing
Microsoft has released updated driver testing for Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 hardware in order to improve OS compatibility and other things. Read more...
2025-05-07 07:22
Google starts rolling out Pixel Update for May 2025
The latest monthly update for Pixel phones and tablets fixes issues related to Bluetooth and microphone audio quality. Read more...
2025-05-07 07:06
Microsoft 365 introduces changes to High Volume Email and extends Basic Authentication
Microsoft 365 has received changes to High Volume Email (HVE) and has extended the deadline to switch from Basic Authentication. Read more...
2025-05-07 06:52
Microsoft bringing two big changes to hardware drivers for next gen Windows 11
Microsoft has announced two changes to how Windows 11 hardware drivers will be developed going forward. Read more...
2025-05-07 06:36
Israeli spyware maker NSO Group fined $167M for WhatsApp spyware attack
Meta has won over $167 million from NSO Group following a 6-year battle over the Israeli firm's Pegasus spyware. Read more...
2025-05-07 06:20
Xbox handheld leaks in new "Project Kennan" photos from the FCC — plus an ASUS ROG Ally 2 prototype with early specs
The rumored "Kennan" partner handheld between Xbox and ASUS seems to have leaked, showcasing more Xbox-style grips and a dedicated Xbox button.
2025-05-07 06:02