Operating Systems

Valve responds to PayPal limitations on Steam — here’s what you need to know
PayPal abruptly dropped support for certain currencies on Steam in July 2025, and Valve has now added a new disclaimer to the checkout page explaining the situation.
2025-08-12 21:06
Say hello to GPT-5 in Visual Studio
Microsoft has now begun rolling out GPT-5 in Visual Studio through GitHub Copilot, touting "substantial" improvements in multiple areas. Read more...
2025-08-12 21:02
iOS 26 will add two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen
iOS 26 might be best remembered for its Liquid Glass redesign, but the update will also add two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen. Here’s what’s coming. more…
2025-08-12 20:43
Next year’s Siri revamp sounds like it could truly be worth the wait
Siri is overdue for some major AI upgrades. They were originally set to arrive earlier this year, but have been pushed into 2026 instead. But according to a recent report, it sounds like they could truly be worth the wait. more…
2025-08-12 20:38
Go 1.25 Released With Experimental GC Yielding 10~40% Overhead Reduction
Go 1.25 is out today as the newest half-year update to this popular programming language. What I find most exciting with Go 1.25 is the new experimental garbage collector yielding 10~40% reduction in overhead...
2025-08-12 20:15
Microsoft ushers in the age of Universal Print anywhere with pull print functionality
Microsoft has announced the general availability of pull print functionality in Universal Print, intended to be a game-changer for printing use cases. Read more...
2025-08-12 19:42
4TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD with a heatsink is now availalbe at the lowest price
The Samsung 990 PRO SSD with a heatsink is currently available at the lowest price, which makes it a good pick for those who want plenty of fast storage for less. Read more...
2025-08-12 19:26
CrossOver 25.1.0 Released with Microsoft Office Fixes on Linux
CrossOver 25.1.0 brings Microsoft Office 2016 stability buffs, fixes for EA and Ubisoft launchers, better Xbox and 8BitDo controller support, and more. You're reading CrossOver 25.1.0 Released with Microsoft Office Fixes on Linux, a blog post from OMG!...
2025-08-12 19:20
John Malkovich to join Apple TV+ rom-com starring The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri
Legendary actor John Malkovich (Burn After Reading, Rounders) has been confirmed as a guest star in “Prodigies”, an upcoming seven-episode Apple TV+ series also featuring Ayo Edebiri (The Bear, Inside Out 2). Here are the details more…
2025-08-12 19:14
Microsoft rolls out August 2025 security patches for Exchange Server
Microsoft has released August 2025 Security Updates (SUs) for Exchange Server deployments, containing fixes for the recent, high-severity CVE-2025-53786 flaw. Read more...
2025-08-12 19:10
GPT-5 brings big improvements to Mac vibe coding
My former colleague Parker Ortolani has been experimenting with “vibe coding” for months, building native and web apps by steering large language models with carefully crafted prompts. GPT-4o and Claude helped him get functional prototypes running,...
2025-08-12 19:00
This Xbox Game Pass Sensation is "Absolute Art on Every Level," and Just Got a New Enhanced Edition — Oh, and It's on PS5 Now, Too
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 stood tall as one of the best Xbox games of 2024, and now it's on PS5 — with a free upgrade to the "Enhanced" version available on Xbox and PC.
2025-08-12 18:59
Deal alert: "Grade A" Refurbed iPhone 15 Pro Max now 29% off
The first iPhone to feature aerospace-grade titanium design, and this Grade A certification ensures it's in tip top shape as well. Read more...
2025-08-12 18:56
New WinRAR zero-day PC vulnerability exploited by hackers — What you need to know
A critical flaw in WinRAR (CVE-2025-8088) is under active attack by Russian-linked hackers. Update to version 7.13 now as WinRAR won't do it for you
2025-08-12 18:53
Russian-Linked Hackers Are Exploiting a WinRAR Flaw — Here’s How to Stay Safe
A critical flaw in WinRAR (CVE-2025-8088) is under active attack by Russian-linked hackers. Update to version 7.13 now as WinRAR won't do it for you
2025-08-12 18:53
9to5Mac Daily: August 12, 2025 – Apple’s US investment, AI pep talk
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 ...
2025-08-12 18:45
iPhone 17 is coming: Here’s what’s new with every model
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is launching very soon, bringing four models including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, and strong upgrades to the Pro line. Here’s what’s coming with the new iPhone 17 lineup based on the latest rumors. more…
2025-08-12 18:33
Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 4 model now supports up to 1 million tokens of context
AI startup Anthropic has upgraded its Claude 4 Sonnet model to support a 1 million token context window, a five-fold increase from the current levels. Read more...
2025-08-12 18:30
You can now feed Claude Sonnet 4 entire codebases at once
Following OpenAI’s big week filled with open models and GPT-5, Anthropic is on a streak of its own with AI announcements. more…
2025-08-12 18:30
Cassette brings VHS nostalgia to your iPhone’s camera roll
Developer Devin Davies is out with a new app today that can add a nostalgic twist to videos saved on your iPhone. Cassette, which is available on the App Store today, is described as a “VHS player for your home videos.” more…
2025-08-12 18:14