Operating Systems

Apple announces $1 million bounty for Private Cloud Compute vulnerabilities
Apple has opened its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system to public scrutiny and promised a $1 million bounty for finding vulnerabilities. Read more...
2024-10-25 07:18
DRM Client Library Code Ready Ahead Of Linux 6.13
The newest drm-misc-next pull request was submitted today ahead of the Linux 6.13 merge window opening up in about one month's time...
2024-10-25 07:05
Google Calendar may get a toggle to take all the fun away
Google is reportedly testing a way to turn off event illustrations in Calendar for those who want a simpler UI. Read more...
2024-10-25 07:02
FUTEX2 NUMA & Small Futexes Revived For Linux
Back in 2020~2021 there was lots of talk and work around FUTEX2 for improving the Linux kernel's Futex implementation for fast user mutex. The FUTEX2 work was driven in large part for helping Steam Play / Wine gaming by better matching the behavior of ...
2024-10-25 06:55
Sam Altman slams "fake news" about OpenAI's next big model
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has refuted the latest report about its next big model as "fake news" while assuring users of forthcoming advancements. Read more...
2024-10-25 06:48
Cloud Hypervisor 42 Released With SVE/SVE2 Support For AArch64 Guests
Cloud Hypervisor 42.0 is out as the newest update of this open-source, Rust-based hypervisor that began as an Intel software project but is now developed by a number of different organizations from Arm to Microsoft...
2024-10-25 06:44
Samsung Galaxy S25 and S25+ may debut in 'sparkling' new colors
After leaks about the Galaxy S25 Ultra colors, the latest report details the 'sparkling' new color options that the Galaxy S25 and S25+ may feature. Read more...
2024-10-25 06:32
Google Photos is making it easier for users to identify AI-edited photos
Google Photos will soon let users know when a photo has been edited using AI tools like Magic Editor and Magic Eraser. Read more...
2024-10-25 06:16
Is Microsoft about to jump on the bitcoin train? Microsoft will give shareholders a vote on investing in itcoin on December 10, 2024, with the board recommending against the motion.
Bitcoin has enjoyed a bit of a rally this year, and Microsoft seemingly wants to jump on board. Microsoft is going to ask shareholders to vote on whether or not to begin investing in the cryptocurrency.
2024-10-25 02:41
Is Microsoft about to jump on the bitcoin train? Microsoft will give shareholders a vote on investing in bitcoin on December 10, 2024, with the board recommending against the motion.
Bitcoin has enjoyed a bit of a rally this year, and Microsoft seemingly wants to jump on board. Microsoft is going to ask shareholders to vote on whether or not to begin investing in the cryptocurrency.
2024-10-25 02:41
Destiny 2 perk weighting might actually be real: Players sniff out potential loot drop bug Bungie may have missed for years, and now the dev is looking into it
Bungie has always denied that perk weighting is a thing in Destiny 2, but new data from players suggests that it might actually be real and is potentially caused by a hidden bug.
2024-10-25 02:07
Destiny 2 perk weighting is real: Players find wild loot drop bug Bungie may have missed for years, and now a fix is coming [UPDATED]
Bungie has always denied that perk weighting is a thing in Destiny 2, but new data from players proved it’s real and that it’s caused by a hidden bug.
2024-10-25 02:07
As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's pay hits an astronomical new milestone, here's everything he said to shareholders today on AI, Xbox gaming, and Microsoft's future — complete with a near-total snub of Windows and Surface
In a sign of the times, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella snubbed Windows and Surface in his annual address to shareholders, dominated by commentary on AI and the security issues that plagued Microsoft at the start of 2024.
2024-10-25 01:58
TECH_BARGAINS 10/24: AMD RX 6800 16GB for just $361, new Apple iPhones, and more
In today's (second) TECH_BARGAINS, we cover some of the best deals of the day, including AMD's Radeon RX 6800 with 16GB VRAM for just $361, Apple iPhones at lowest prices, and more. Read more...
2024-10-24 23:06
Forget waiting: I found 11 early Black Friday Xbox controller deals ripe for the picking
Black Friday is still a month away, but there are plenty of excellent early Xbox controller deals available right now. Why wait?
2024-10-24 23:02
uBlock Origin alternative AdGuard fixes Windows-induced BSOD, promises dark mode everywhere
AdGuard has fixed an issue that led to BSOD caused by a Windows system drive with a new update. The new release also promises dark mode for all websites. Read more...
2024-10-24 22:50
Download the iPad mini 6 and 7 wallpapers right here
Apple recently announced a new generation of the iPad mini, which features the faster A17 Pro chip inside with support for Apple Intelligence. There are exclusive wallpapers available for these iPads, but you can download them for any device here. more…
2024-10-24 22:40
Perplexity AI native app for macOS now available on the Mac App Store
After teasing a native app for macOS last month, Perplexity AI on Thursday officially launched a version of its app for the Mac. Users can now interact with the platform more easily without having to rely on the web version. more…
2024-10-24 22:12
iOS 18.2 lets you ask Siri about what’s on your screen
Even before releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, which includes many new Apple Intelligence features. One of the new features is the long-awaited integration with ChatGPT, and thanks to this, you ca...
2024-10-24 20:57
Overwatch 2 will begin 6v6 testing soon, but for how long will depend on players
Blizzard is finally bringing back 6v6 format from the original game to Overwatch 2 soon. However, the studio will gauge player interest to see if it's worth keeping. Read more...
2024-10-24 20:42