Operating Systems

Joanna Stern made an AI bot that can answer all your iPhone 16 questions
Joanna Stern at The Wall Street Journal is an expert at coming up with clever and inventive new angles for her Apple product reviews. For this year’s iPhone 16 launch, Joanna tried something entirely new by creating “Joannabot,” which she describ...
2024-09-18 16:54
Mesa's Zink Driver Now Supports OpenGL VR Extensions
For anyone still relying upon virtual reality (VR) applications written for the OpenGL API rather than the Vulkan API that has been dominant among VR apps (and other modern games / software) for years, the Mesa code and in particular the Zink OpenGL-on...
2024-09-18 16:50
Mojang's first take on a new, more focused Minecraft Live is just weeks away
Mojang Studios has announced some details for a new Minecraft Live, the first of the bi-annual format the studio unveiled earlier this month.
2024-09-18 16:46
YouTube is adding new features for creators and viewers including Communities
Google announced a number of new features for YouTube, including Communities that expand on how creators and fans can connect with each other. Read more...
2024-09-18 16:44
What is the 5G Edge and Multi-Access Edge Computing?
Introduction The 5G Edge is revolutionising the telecommunications industry by significantly enhancing network performance, bringing computing power closer to users, and dramatically reducing latency, enabling faster and more efficient services. This a...
2024-09-18 16:12
Minecraft Live 2024 set for September 28, teases 'never before seen' content
Minecraft Live 2024 will take place on September 28. With this event, Mojang has announced plans to change the way it supports Minecraft in the future. Read more...
2024-09-18 16:04
This iOS 18 feature can save you time and frustration with Home accessories
iOS 18 is a big release with a ton of new features. Some enhancements to the Home app, like support for robot vacuum cleaners, aren’t coming until later. But there’s one update available now that could save you time and frustration. Building your s...
2024-09-18 15:56
Autodesk Contributes Mesa Vulkan WSI Support For Apple's Metal
An interesting merge request opened this week and already merged for Mesa 24.3 comes from an Autodesk engineer adding Vulkan Windowing System Integration (WSI) around Apple's Metal API for use on macOS...
2024-09-18 15:51
iOS 18 bug in Messages causes repeated app crash, fix can require data loss
There’s an unfortunate bug in Apple’s latest software update that you should know about. The bug occurs in the Messages app on iOS 18. For now, the fix could require data loss. However, you can avoid potential data loss before a fix is in place if ...
2024-09-18 15:46
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 price slashed to $949.99 on Amazon
The new Galaxy Z Flip 6 is now available for $949.99, complete with a stunning camera setup and long software support from Samsung. Read more...
2024-09-18 15:46
Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $110 off, iMac $1,099, M2 iPad Pro $600 off, MagSafe charging stands, more
Joining a host of ongoing exclusive offers we have for 9to5 readers on new iPhone 16 cases from SANDMARC, Burton Goods, and the Arc Bumper Cases, among others, today it’s all about Apple Watch Ultra 2, iMac, and huge savings on iPad Pro. Alongside $5...
2024-09-18 15:45
Get this Alienware 34-inch OLED gaming PC monitor for its lowest price ever at $799.99
The 34-inch Alienware AW3423DW OLED gaming PC monitor has hit a new low price of $799.99 or $300 off its MSRP. Read more...
2024-09-18 15:30
My 'dated' iPhone 13 won't get Apple Intelligence, but Windows 11 can, thanks to Microsoft's only authorized third-party solution for MacBooks
Parallels Desktop 20 just shipped and is fully optimized for macOS Sequoia. When macOS Sequoia 15.1 is released, the platform will also add Apple Intelligence to Windows 11.
2024-09-18 15:27
Stoic offers a Towerborne dev update; matchmaking fixes are its top priority
Developer Stoic has released a lengthy update on the Early Access release of its game Towerborne, with matchmaking its current top priority. Read more...
2024-09-18 15:16
GNOME 47 “Denver” Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
GNOME 47 desktop environment is out now with support for accent colors, as well as numerous new features and enhancements across all apps and components. The post GNOME 47 “Denver” Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What&...
2024-09-18 15:08
The next big Windows 11 feature update may have just had its release date revealed
A new forum post by Microsoft that details changes coming to Microsoft Copilot for Windows enterprise users may have finally given us the date for when version 24H2 will begin rolling out.
2024-09-18 15:02
The next big Windows 11 feature update may have just had its release date revealed (Update: or not)
A new forum post by Microsoft that details changes coming to Microsoft Copilot for Windows enterprise users may have finally given us the date for when version 24H2 will begin rolling out.
2024-09-18 15:02
Java and Algorithmic Thinking for the Complete Beginner ($9.99 Value) free download
From the basics to advanced techniques: Kaster Java and algorithms for a robust programming foundation. Read more...
2024-09-18 15:00
Three ways the Apple Watch Ultra 2 just got better
There’s no Apple Watch Ultra 3 yet, with the gorgeous satin black finish the only hardware change to the Ultra 2. But Apple’s upgrading its Ultra line through software, with three new Apple Watch Ultra 2 features in watchOS 11. Here’s how the Ult...
2024-09-18 14:46
TSMC has started making iPhone chips in the United States
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has started making iPhone processors at its first semiconductor fabrication unit in Arizona. Read more...
2024-09-18 14:34