Operating Systems

Microsoft is killing off Windows 11 Store’s no-download Instant Games (Arcade)
In September 2023, Microsoft announced the Windows 11 2023 Update and Surface upgrades, along with new features for the Microsoft Store, like “Instant Games.” This feature lets you play games directly from the Microsoft Store without downloading th...
2024-11-13 14:38
Micron unveils world's frist 60TB PCIe Gen 5 SSD
Micron has a new server-grade SSD, which claims to be the world's first PCIe Gen 5 drive with 60TB (61.44TB) of space in a single unit. Read more...
2024-11-13 14:34
iOS 18.2 Music Recognition will tell you where you heard a song
Shazam was once so ubiquitous that it was a verb, but since Apple’s acquisition and rebranding of the feature as Music Recognition, you don’t even need to have the Shazam app installed any more. Apple has continued to improve the feature, and as of...
2024-11-13 14:23
Steam Link for Android TV gets HDR, AV1 codec and Surround Sound support with new update
Valve is rolling out a new update for the Steam Link app that brings multiple new enhancements for Android TV. Read more...
2024-11-13 14:18
Windows Holographic Build 22621.1409 is the final feature release for HoloLens 2
Microsoft has announced the final feature update for HoloLens 2, which includes improvements to text scaling, eye calibration, and app downloads. Read more...
2024-11-13 14:02
The first major update for Xbox's latest strategy game fixes so many of my complaints
Oxide Games has released the 1.1 update for Ara: History Untold, which addresses many of my complaints with some major additions and improvements.
2024-11-13 14:00
This Microsoft Teams feature will finally make its way from chats to channels
Microsoft Teams on the desktop will soon support scheduling messages within channels. The feature is already available in chats, but should roll out to channels in the coming months.
2024-11-13 13:46
Google Nest cameras to gain AI features powered by Gemini next week
Google will officially roll out AI descriptions and smarter camera history search powered by Gemini for Nest cameras next week. Read more...
2024-11-13 13:46
Surgical complications really brought home the value of Apple’s Health Records feature
Apple first launched its Health Records feature way back in 2018, to provide a unified view of our own health records. Recent complications following surgery really showed how valuable this could be if universally adopted, not just for us as patients, ...
2024-11-13 13:28
Spotify's UI update solves an old issue but stirs new complaints
Spotify's latest update brings new features, fresh design, and one frustrating surprise that users didn't see coming. Read more...
2024-11-13 13:28
Apple M4 Mac Mini With macOS vs. Intel / AMD With Ubuntu Linux Performance
Apple last week released their latest iMac, Mac Mini, and MacBook Pro products powered by their fourth-generation M-series Apple Silicon. The new Mac Mini in particular is interesting for under $600 starting out with the all re-designed Mac Mini with 1...
2024-11-13 13:10
AI-capable PCs made up 20% of shipments during Q3 2024
AI-capable PCs made up 20% of PC shipments during the third quarter. Around 13.3 million units were shipped, with Windows devices making up 53% of them. Read more...
2024-11-13 13:04
Ubuntu 25.04 To Further Enhance Its Installer, Aims For Linux 6.14 Kernel
Canonical's Interim Engineering Director for Ubuntu Desktop, Oliver Smith, has shared some early roadmap plans for the Ubuntu 25.04 development cycle...
2024-11-13 13:03
What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?
Here's everything you need to know abou the Windows Insider Program and whether you should join.
2024-11-13 12:57
Apple's ingenious AI strategy will let the iPhone maker have its cake and eat a cut of OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus subscription plan, too
Apple's latest iOS 18.2 beta features a new Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus option in the Settings app. The iPhone maker will get a commission for advertising the service across its platform while availing Apple Intelligence to its broad user base for free.
2024-11-13 12:54
I effectively previewed Apple’s wall-mounted smart display in 2019, and I think it’ll be a winner
A Bloomberg report yesterday suggested that Apple is working on a wall-mounted smart display panel to act as “a command center for the home” – and that it could launch as early as March of next year. I effectively trialled this concept back in 20...
2024-11-13 12:17
Amazon to shut down its ad-supported free video streaming platform Freevee
Amazon has announced that it will shut down its ad-supported free video streaming platform Freevee in the coming weeks. Read more...
2024-11-13 12:04
Cheaters aren't what's spoiling Black Ops 6 the most, it's an infuriating DirectX bug that crashes the game — but there are some things you can try
Black Ops 6 launched with an incredibly annoying DirectX bug that crashes the game, and while it hasn't been fixed, there are things you can try.
2024-11-13 11:38
Get the Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch laptop for $899
You can now get the Apple 2024 MacBook Air laptop for $899. That's an 18% discount off its usual price. Read more...
2024-11-13 11:16
Fedora 42 to Port the Anaconda Installer to Wayland, Default to Anaconda WebUI
Fedora Linux 42 promises to port the Anaconda installer to Wayland and ship with the Anaconda WebUI by default for Fedora Workstation. The post Fedora 42 to Port the Anaconda Installer to Wayland, Default to Anaconda WebUI appeared first on 9to5Linux -...
2024-11-13 11:08