Operating Systems

iOS 18.2 adds iMessage child safety feature for reporting nudes to Apple
The first iOS 18.2 beta brought a ton of new features and changes, with powerful Apple Intelligence upgrades being the highlight. But the release also introduced a new iMessage child safety feature for reporting nudes to Apple. Here’s what you should...
2024-10-24 13:52
The new Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ delivers 26 TOPS of performance for $110
Raspberry Pi has launched a new AI HAT+ with improved performance and thermal dissipation. It comes in two variants: 13 TOPS and 26 TOPS. Read more...
2024-10-24 13:50
One UI 6 Watch stable update starts rolling out for Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic
If you own a Galaxy Watch6 or Watch6 Classic, then you should check for the stable One UI 6 Watch software update. Read more...
2024-10-24 13:34
Snapchat camera will be available from the iPhone Lock Screen, but no filters
The Snapchat camera will soon be available from the iPhone Lock Screen thanks to the iOS 18 feature letting you swap out the standard Camera app and flashlight for apps or shortcut actions of your choice … more…
2024-10-24 13:25
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release date — Release windows, preload, and what time does it launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is almost here after the Black Ops series was absent for nearly four years. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more
2024-10-24 13:19
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to be added to Nvidia GeForce NOW this week
Nvidia has confirmed that it will add Activision's upcoming shooter Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to its GeForce NOW cloud service this week. Read more...
2024-10-24 13:18
Some Clarity On The Linux Kernel's "Compliance Requirements" Around Russian Sanctions
When a number of Russian Linux developers were removed from their MAINTAINERS file in the Linux kernel, it was described as due to "compliance requirements" but vague in what those requirements entailed. Linus Torvalds then commented on the Russian Lin...
2024-10-24 13:15
LinkedIn fined $335 million by Irish data regulator over targeted advertising
Irish regulators have fined LinkedIn €310 million for unlawfully processing the personal data of EU users for targeted advertising, finding the platform in breach of strict European privacy laws. Read more...
2024-10-24 13:00
Solid and practical, I trust this monitor arm to support my $1,300 gaming monitor and free up desk space
HUANUO's single monitor arm mount is solid, reliable, and offers a decent amount of adjustability for a wide range of monitors, and I trust it.
2024-10-24 13:00
Apple Watch Series 10 advanced display tech likely coming to iPhone
A new supply-chain report notes that the Apple Watch Series 10 advanced display technology is expected to be adopted in future iPhones. Apple’s trickle-down approach means that the Apple Watch always gets the most advanced display tech first before i...
2024-10-24 12:33
iOS 18.2 beta shows that the Apple Intelligence rollout isn’t as slow as some suggest
While the narrative around Apple Intelligence is that the company is leaning heavily on “coming later” asterisks, and we’ll have to wait a long time for any of it to actually launch, yesterday’s iOS 18.2 beta release tells a somewhat different ...
2024-10-24 11:51
Xiaomi confirms the launch date of its Snapdragon 8 Elite powered devices
Xiaomi's recently announced 15 and 15 Pro phones are due to launch on October 29 at a launch event in China. Read more...
2024-10-24 11:28
I never knew how much I'd love a soundbar on my desk, but I'd trade some of its volume for something else
The BlueAnt Soundblade Under Monitor Soundbar is attractive, loud, and packed with features... It's too bad it doesn't sound better.
2024-10-24 11:00
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K "Arrow Lake" Delivers Strong Linux Performance
Earlier this month Intel announced the Core Ultra 200S "Arrow Lake" processors and today they go on sale. In turn, the review embargo also lifts for these new desktop processors. Up first today on Phoronix is the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Linux performan...
2024-10-24 11:00
This third-party app bypasses Microsoft's stringent Windows 11 24H2 system requirements and installs the massive update on unsupported hardware
A new third-party tool dubbed Flyby11 allows users to bypass critical Windows 11 system requirements, including TPM, Secure Boot, and more, letting you install Windows 11, version 24H2 on unsupported hardware.
2024-10-24 10:57
Honor reveals Android-15 based MagicOS 9.0 update
Starting to roll out in November 2024, the update comes to China first and international devices later. Read more...
2024-10-24 10:40
Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring are getting a much requested Discord feature with the latest update
The latest update for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring adds the ability to directly call Discord users via the console's Parties and Chats tab.
2024-10-24 09:34
AMD EPYC 9755 Performance On The Linux 6.11 & Linux 6.12 Kernels
For the recently launched AMD EPYC 9005 series "Turin" processors there is good support out-of-the-box running on the likes of Linux 6.8 as found with Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The one exception is if wanting to engage CPU power monitoring you need a RAPL/Powe...
2024-10-24 08:36