Operating Systems

If I were starting again with Apple kit, I’d own less of it
My colleague Michael Burkhardt posed an interesting question earlier in the week: if you had to start again with your Apple kit, what would you buy? There’s already one Apple product category I no longer use, and a second one I use only on a technica...
2025-08-22 16:00
Deals: Amazon Labor Day sale, most affordable 24GB M4 MacBook Pro $300 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $150 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are kicking off with the now live where you’ll find plenty of big-time Apple gear deals. All of the details you need on that are right here, but we are also once again tracking the 24GB/512GB M3 MacBook Air for $4...
2025-08-22 15:45
Unofficial Windows 11 requirements bypass app Flyoobe gets default browser options
A popular tool used to customize the Windows out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) and "debloat" the OS has received a major upgrade with lots of new features. Read more...
2025-08-22 15:26
Firefox is finally getting a feature users have been begging to have for ages
Another feature users have been waiting on for years is finally arriving in Firefox, narrowing the gap with other major browsers. Read more...
2025-08-22 15:10
IT worker jailed four years for activating killswitch that crippled company systems
In a case that is surprising for many reasons, an IT worker has been sentenced to jail for deploying a killswitch that activated after he was fired from his firm. Read more...
2025-08-22 14:54
You can now edit Google Drive videos in your browser with Google Vids
Google is adding a new Drive feature that lets you edit videos directly in Vids, its Gemini-powered video creation app. Read more...
2025-08-22 14:34
Report: TikTok letting go of hundreds of UK moderators for AI systems
TikTok is preparing to cut potentially hundreds of jobs in the UK, as the company moves to replace more of its human moderators with AI. Read more...
2025-08-22 14:18
Surface Pro 12-inch, aka the "Windows iPad," just dropped to its best price ever — and so did its must-have keyboard
The Surface Pro 12-inch just hit its lowest price ever, and its must-have keyboard is also discounted, saving you a total of $222.87.
2025-08-22 14:06
Apple planning simplified version of the Camera Control for iPhone 18
Earlier this week, a random report from an account with zero track-record claimed that the iPhone 18 will drop the Camera Control button. We were skeptical of the rumor at the time, and now a new leak from a more reliable source has the full context. ...
2025-08-22 14:03
Pre-order the new Google Pixel 10 smartphones and get a free Amazon Gift Card up to $300
The new phones boast significant performance improvements and introduce several new AI features, and are currently available for pre-order on Amazon US with gift card deals. Read more...
2025-08-22 14:00
Here’s everything new Apple TV+ has coming in September
Apple TV+ has been having its best year ever, and shows no signs of letting up. The fall lineup on Apple TV+ is easily the streamer’s strongest to date, and it all kicks off in September. Major returning series like Slow Horses and The Morning Show a...
2025-08-22 13:45
FFmpeg 8.0 “Huffman” Released with AV1 Vulkan Encoder, VVC VA-API Decoding
FFmpeg 8.0 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with AV1 Vulkan encoder, VVC VA-API decoding, and more. Here's what's new! The post FFmpeg 8.0 “Huffman” Released with AV1 Vulkan Encoder, VVC VA-API Decoding appeared first...
2025-08-22 13:42
Apple celebrates National Parks with Apple Pay, Fitness+, and more
Apple has announced a handful of new initiatives to support the National Park Foundation in celebration of its 109th anniversary. This includes donations for Apple Pay purchases, an Apple Watch activity cahllenge, and more. more…
2025-08-22 13:33
Legacy OneNote for Windows 10 app is retiring on October 14, 2025
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft is ending support for "OneNote for Windows 10," which was a UWP version of the note-taking app. The post Legacy OneNote for Windows 10 app is retiring on October 14, 2025 appeared first on Windows Latest
2025-08-22 13:29
A complete security view for every Ubuntu LTS VM on Azure
Azure’s Update Manager now shows missing Ubuntu Pro updates for all Ubuntu Long-Term Support (LTS) releases: 18.04, 20.04, 22.04 and 24.04. The feature was first introduced for only 18.04 during its move to Expanded Security Maintenance. With this ad...
2025-08-22 12:59
ChatGPT's AI 'hallucinations' can't bend the laws of physics and make you fly: OpenAI's CEO already warned us — "it should be the tech that you don't trust THAT much"
A recent report revealed that a user grew emotionally attached to ChatGPT, which urged him to stop taking anxiety medication and suggested jumping from a 19‑storey building to escape the simulation.
2025-08-22 12:59
F1: The Movie now available to buy or rent ahead of Apple TV+ release
Apple’s F1: The Movie has exceeded all expectations at cinemas, with the film about to top $600 million at the worldwide box office since its premiere on June 27. Following its extended theatrical window, F1: The Movie is now available to buy or rent...
2025-08-22 12:51
Planet News Roundup
This is a roundup of articles from the openSUSE community listed on planet.opensuse.org. The below featured highlights listed on the community’s blog feed aggregator from August 16 to 22. Some of the most recent blogs involve updates on Tumbleweed de...
2025-08-22 12:00
Apple stops signing iOS 18.6, blocking downgrade from both iOS 18.6.X updates
Apple has released two software updates to iOS 18.6. Since the iPhone software update has shipped without issue, and one contained a major security patch, Apple has stopped signing the older iOS 18.6 software version.  more…
2025-08-22 11:25
Where to buy Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X — ROG's Windows 11 gaming handheld PCs with Ryzen Z2 processors
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PCs are set to launch this October. Here is where you can buy one.
2025-08-22 11:00