Operating Systems

TSMC says it reported itself to US govt; Apple chip production may be at risk [U]
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume co...
2024-10-22 13:41
Microsoft and OpenAI team up to offer grants for news organizations to use generative AI
Microsoft and OpenAI will collaborate with the Lenfest Institute for Journalism to help news organizations use generative AI to help their businesses. Read more...
2024-10-22 13:40
What is Ubuntu used for?
The launch of Ubuntu in 2004 was a step-change for everyday users and developers everywhere. Nicknamed “Ubuntu Linux” in its early days, to differentiate it from its various cousins in the Linux world, it has since lost the need for its surname and...
2024-10-22 13:38
Salesforce CEO claims Microsoft is in panic mode: "Copilot is a flop because Microsoft lacks the data and enterprise security models to create real corporate intelligence — Clippy 2.0, anyone?"
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff indicated Microsoft's Copilot agents' announcement illustrates panic mode, further highlighting that Copilot is a flop because Microsoft lacks the data to create real corporate intelligence while touting Agentforce's excelle...
2024-10-22 13:30
Tim Cook in China visiting stores, developers, musicians, universities, photographer
Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently in China, taking time to visit retail store, developers, musicians, universities, and a well-known fashion photographer … more…
2024-10-22 13:24
Spotify launches custom cover art for playlists, available in beta today
The feature lets free and premium users of Spotify create their own custom art for saved playlists using the mobile app. Read more...
2024-10-22 13:22
New iPad mini reviews: Jelly scrolling is fixed (probably)
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch day, the first reviews of the new iPad mini (A17 Pro) have been published. These reviews give us a closer look at the new device, including details on the display, performance, colors, and more. Head below for our roundup o...
2024-10-22 13:20
A gaming company somehow made the best smart home lights on its first try, but I shouldn't be surprised
The Razer Gamer Room is a collection of new Aether smart home light products that's surprisingly refined and premium for a first-gen attempt.
2024-10-22 13:08
Qualcomm delivers 8 years of updates with Snapdragon 8 Elite
Qualcomm announced that its Snapdragon 8 Elite will support devices with eight years of software updates. Read more...
2024-10-22 13:00
These simple accessories will elevate your Macbook experience
With the M4 MacBook Pros just around the corner, now is the perfect time to consider some great accessories to enhance your experience. Whether you’re sticking with your current MacBook or upgrading, these accessories are compatible with various mode...
2024-10-22 13:00
I review mobile controllers and this is by far my favorite for Xbox Cloud Gaming — but I’m kicking myself for not waiting on these Marvel editions
The GameSir G8+ is my favorite mobile controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming, offering Bluetooth connectivity, Hall Effect sticks, rumble motors, and a comfortable, full-sized grip. Now, GameSir has released Marvel limited editions featuring Hulk and Thanos ...
2024-10-22 12:56
OpenSSL 3.4 Released with Initial Attribute Certificate (RFC 5755) Support
OpenSSL 3.4 is now available for download with support for QLog for tracing QUIC connections, limited support for polling of QUIC connections and stream objects in a non-blocking manner, and more. The post OpenSSL 3.4 Released with Initial Attribute Ce...
2024-10-22 12:52
Windows 11 24H2 BSOD alert: More PCs are crashing, including ASUS. Camera affected too
Windows 11 24H2 triggers BSOD on ASUS PCs, wrecks Camera functioning and VoiceMeeter fails to work due to driver troubles. The post Windows 11 24H2 BSOD alert: More PCs are crashing, including ASUS. Camera affected too appeared first on Windows Latest
2024-10-22 12:46
Is Apple really two years behind on AI, and does it matter anyway?
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported over the weekend that some Apple employees believe that the company is about two years behind the curve on artificial intelligence. Tim Cook didn’t directly address that during an interview with the WSJ, but did say...
2024-10-22 12:43
CrowdStrike strikes again, causing app crashes on Windows 11 24H2
Microsoft acknowledged that Windows 11 24H2 with certain antivirus solutions is causing apps, such as Office, to freeze. However, there is already a workaround. Read more...
2024-10-22 12:34
State of Decay 2's final update lands with fresh features and changes, unlocks gated content
Undead Labs' hit zombie survival and community management experience State of Decay 2 just received its final update, bringing highly requested changes, new features, outfits, and more. Read more...
2024-10-22 12:18
AlmaLinux OS Kitten 10 Now Available For Testing, Derived From CentOS Stream 10
AlmaLinux Kitten 10 has been introduced today as what will be the next iteration of this community-based, RHEL/CentOS-derived enterprise-grade Linux distribution. AlmaLinux Kitten 10 is tracking the CentOS Stream 10 sources for what will eventually bec...
2024-10-22 12:15
These 6 NPU-friendly creative apps prove Microsoft was right about Windows on Arm
The library of native Windows on Arm continues to grow, and it now includes Blender and Affinity Photo 2.
2024-10-22 11:45
You can now buy Microsoft's shockingly expensive Copilot keyboard
Announced last month, Microsoft's new Surface Keyboard for desktop PCs is now available. But it's not cheap.
2024-10-22 11:22
ChatGPT's Advanced Voice mode finally arrives in the EU
OpenAI has expanded the availability of its ChatGPT Advanced Voice mode to include users in the EU, Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein. Read more...
2024-10-22 11:04