Operating Systems

Fortnite’s return to iPhone and iPad delayed once again in Brazil
Epic Games has once again postponed the relaunch of Fortnite for iPhone and iPad users in Brazil, citing ongoing negotiations between Apple and the country’s competition authority, CADE. Here’s when it’s expected now. more…
2025-08-19 01:25
Trump administration eyes 10% stake in Intel using CHIPS Act funds, stock slides
A few days ago, news broke that following a meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, the Trump administration was looking to take an unspecified stake in Intel. Now, Bloomberg says the number being discussed is around $10.5 billion. Here are the details. mor...
2025-08-19 00:41
This one 15-inch MacBook Air sale is really worth taking a look at, here’s why
With every new Apple product launch, deals slowly crop up over time – and the MacBook lineup is no exception. The best deals tend to come after a model is no longer the latest and greatest, and there’s currently an unbeatable that’s hard to pass ...
2025-08-18 23:47
Microsoft confirms “context-aware” AI features for Windows 11 as future, skips Windows 12 mention
The future of Windows is going to be AI with context-awareness, as Microsoft's Windows chief confirmed in a new video. The post Microsoft confirms “context-aware” AI features for Windows 11 as future, skips Windows 12 mention appeared first on Wind...
2025-08-18 23:28
Apple preps native Claude integration on Xcode
Towards the end of this year’s WWDC keynote, Craig Federighi said that Apple had “expanded” their vision for Swift Assist, and would bring native integration with ChatGPT, alongside support for other LLMs via API, directly to Xcode. Now, 9to5Mac ...
2025-08-18 22:19
Firefox 142 Brings New Tab Topics, AI-Powered Extensions + More
Mozilla has released Firefox 142, adding a crop of features it hopes will improve both the user experience and user experience — and yes, AI is involved. Firefox 141 delivered some AI features to the browser’s Tab Groups feature, although it was no...
2025-08-18 22:19
Firefox 142 Release Adds New Tab Page Topics, AI in Web Extensions
Mozilla has released Firefox 142, rolling out several features aimed at improving both user experience and developer functionality — and yes, AI is involved too. Last month, Firefox 141 added AI to the browser’s existing Tab Groups feature, althoug...
2025-08-18 22:19
Firefox 142 Adds New Tab Topics, Local AI in Extensions + More
Mozilla has released Firefox 142, rolling out several features aimed at improving both user experience and developer functionality — and yes, AI is involved too. Last month, Firefox 141 added AI to the browser’s existing Tab Groups feature, althoug...
2025-08-18 22:19
9to5Mac Daily: August 18, 2025 – Apple Watch rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-08-18 21:57
Sam Altman admits OpenAI "screwed up" GPT-5's launch but shares a bold vision for the future — hints at "a cooler social experience with AI" and a potential Google Chrome buyout
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, along with other company executives, met with multiple reporters over dinner at a Mediterranean restaurant in San Francisco to discuss the multibillion-dollar AI firm's future plans
2025-08-18 21:53
iMessage gets a new Drafts folder in iOS 26
The iPhone Messages app on iOS 26 gets a bunch of new filtering features, primarily targeted around dealing with spam and junk texts. But it also gets some filters that are generally useful too. For the first time, iMessage has a dedicated Drafts folde...
2025-08-18 21:47
Fallout TV series Season 2 first look images show the main cast — and a glimpse of this iconic city before the bombs fell
Before the bombs fell, Vegas was a glittering jewel — Fallout Season 2’s images reveal what was lost, and what’s waiting in the wasteland.
2025-08-18 21:37
WhatsApp starts testing AI-powered writing suggestions on iOS
In the latest TestFlight release for its iOS beta testers, WhatsApp rolled out a tool called “Writing Help,” which suggests replies based on the tone set by the user. Here’s how it works. more…
2025-08-18 21:19
Nvidia App finally gets global DLSS override and a bunch of other updates
The upcoming Nvidia App beta update, landing tomorrow, is finally bringing a global toggle for DLSS overrides and lots of other enhancements. Read more...
2025-08-18 21:12
Severance season 3 is coming: Here’s everything we know right now
Severance’s season 2 finale left viewers reeling when it aired earlier this year, leading to a lot of questions about what’s coming for Mark S. and company in season 3. Here’s everything we know so far about Severance season 3 on Apple TV+. more…
2025-08-18 20:55
HP's "high-quality, 2-in-1 AI laptop" is down to $699 for a limited time — ideal for students and Windows 10 refugees
HP's OmniBook X Flip 14 for 2025 is a great option for students and general users at full price, but this 33% discount at Best Buy drops it to less than $700 for a limited time.
2025-08-18 20:51
New Linux Patches Allow Manipulating Out-Of-Memory Behavior Using BPF
Google engineer Roman Gushchin has proposed the ability for the Linux kernel to customize the out-of-memory "OOM" behavior using BPF programs...
2025-08-18 20:47
If I had to start my entire Apple ecosystem from scratch, these would be my top picks
Let’s say there was some catastrophic event all of a sudden, and for whatever reason I needed to replace all of my Apple products at once. What would I end up buying? We’ll explore this scenario, and this’ll hopefully serve as useful advice for a...
2025-08-18 20:45
Apple releases public beta 4 for tvOS 26, HomePod 26, more
Apple has just released public beta 4 for tvOS 26, HomePod 26, and more. Here’s what to expect. more…
2025-08-18 20:26
macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 4 now available, install guide
That was quick. Just a few days after releasing the third public beta for macOS Tahoe 26, public 4 beta is already out. Here’s how to install it. more…
2025-08-18 20:21