Operating Systems

New Apple Intelligence videos offer workplace solutions, including for stolen pudding
Apple has released a pair of new videos highlighting Apple Intelligence’s capabilities, this time in the office. Prior videos have focused on the iPhone 16, but the MacBook Pro is highlighted here—fitting for the new workplace focus. more…
2024-11-04 14:27
EU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and ‘smart pens’
The EU commission announced today that it is now formally assessing whether iPadOS, the underlying software for Apple’s iPad tablets, is in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. The DMA requires that iPadOS must allow the choice of a default web b...
2024-11-04 14:26
Asus ROG Phone 9 lineup may feature a whopping 185Hz refresh rate display
The upcoming gaming beast from Asus, the ROG Phone 9, is tipped to feature a 185Hz refresh rate display and the best heat dissipation efficiency at present. Read more...
2024-11-04 14:22
TECH_BARGAINS 11/4: Apple Macbook Pro, Microsoft Surface Laptop 2024, Sony Samsung TVs
In today's TECH_BARGAINS, we cover some of the best deals of the day, including Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, Apple Macbook Pro, Sony, Samsung, LG TVs, and more. Read more...
2024-11-04 14:06
TOUPUWAN 30-Slot Laptop/Tablet Storage Cart
To clear up the ever-growing stack of laptops, I recently bought a TOUPUWAN 30-Slot Laptop/Tablet Storage Cart. This laptop/tablet storage cart can accommodate 32 devices in total while slots for up to 30 laptops/tablets 16.3-inches in size. It does ha...
2024-11-04 13:57
YouTube for Android TV adds a subscribe button to the main player UI
YouTube for Android TV is getting a UI update that adds a prominent 'Subscribe' button to the main player UI. Read more...
2024-11-04 13:40
Intel Releases x86-simd-sort 6.0 For Speedy AVX2/AVX-512 Sorting, PyTorch Now Using It
The x86-simd-sort project from Intel has been an interesting open-source software effort for much faster number sorting by using AVX-512. There's been lightning fast number sorting with AVX-512 and AVX2 code paths also added to broaden the appeal in he...
2024-11-04 13:22
23 Years of the iPod: How Elite Obsolete Electronics keeps the music playing
There’s probably enough material to produce a book about the importance of the iPod to Apple’s history (and revenue). Yet, the company said goodbye to the brand in 2022 as it finally discontinued the last edition of the iPod Touch. There is a small...
2024-11-04 13:18
This new Xbox game is a genuine work of art, and yes, it made me cry
Nomada Studio has followed its incredible GRIS with Neva, an all-new story that ramps up the gameplay and production value to stunning effect.
2024-11-04 13:00
Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 unveiled 9 years after predecessor
Raspberry Pi has unveiled the new $60 Touch Display 2. It comes 9 years after the first Touch Display was released. Read more...
2024-11-04 12:56
Linux Preps New AMD ERAPS Feature With EPYC Turin To Benefit Performance
Posted to the Linux kernel mailing list last week and now queued already via tip/tip.git's "x86/bugs" Git branch is support for a new AMD CPU feature we haven't heard about until now... ERAPS, the Enhanced Return Address Prediction Security...
2024-11-04 12:01
Google offers 30% discount on Pixel 9 series for Play Points members
Google Play Points members can now get 30% off the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro. But only certain users qualify for this limited-time deal—find out if you're eligible and how to redeem it. Read more...
2024-11-04 11:00
Sam Altman believes AGI is "achievable with current hardware" — but it could absurdly require "$7 trillion and many years to build 36 semiconductor plants and additional data centers"
In a recent Reddit AMA (ask me anything) session, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other top executives discussed intricate details about the company's future and upcoming products and services.
2024-11-04 10:51
Linux Mint working to bake Night Light directly into Cinnamon
The Linux Mint team is working hard to bring Night Light functionality to Cinnamon, as a native feature. Read more...
2024-11-04 10:32
Microsoft might rebrand its AI, including Copilot to "Windows Intelligence" — Apple's strategy fell too far from the tree.
References from the appprivacy.adml file shared on X suggests the company could potentially group Windows 11's AI-powered features under one umbrella called Windows Intelligence.
2024-11-04 10:19
Microsoft may rebrand its Windows AI features under "Windows Intelligence," following in Apple's footsteps
References from the appprivacy.adml file shared on X suggests the company could potentially group Windows 11's AI-powered features under one umbrella called Windows Intelligence.
2024-11-04 10:19
Download Paint 3D app now before it's gone from the Microsoft Store
Microsoft is retiring its Paint 3D app today, November 4th. Despite initial high expectations, the app failed to gain popularity and will no longer be available in the Microsoft Store. Read more...
2024-11-04 10:14
Join Canonical in Dallas at Dell Technologies Forum
Canonical is excited to be a sponsor of the Dell Technologies Forum in Dallas, taking place on November 14th. This is a great opportunity to learn about the latest open-source solutions from Canonical and Dell Technologies, and how they can help you tr...
2024-11-04 10:00
Manjaro Linux Working On "Manjaro Data Donor" As New Data Collection Tool
Arch-based Manjaro Linux is working on Manjaro Data Donor "MDD" as a new data collection tool of its users. This is intended to succeed their former ping-based solution for user counting plus incorporate hardware/software data collection on users. Once...
2024-11-04 09:00
Fujitsu Monaka CPU Target Added To GCC 15 Compiler
Fujitsu has upstreamed support for their next-gen "Monaka" Armv9 processor into the GNU Compiler Collection codebase in time for the GCC 15 release coming out early next year...
2024-11-04 08:28