Operating Systems

So we are getting the Asus ROG Phone 9 way earlier than expected in the US
Asus just confirmed the launch date for its upcoming ROG Phone 9 and we are getting the device in the US way earlier than initially expected. Read more...
2024-10-22 05:38
PSA: New Hearing Protection feature for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide [Updated]
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features would only be available in the United States and Canada. This is incorrect. Those features will be available in available in more than 1...
2024-10-22 01:09
PSA: New Hearing Health features for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide
Apple on Monday shared another glimpse at the new Hearing Health features coming to AirPods Pro 2 with iOS 18.1 next week. However, even if you have compatible hardware running the latest software, these new features won’t be available worldwide. mor...
2024-10-22 01:09
Calibre eBook Manager Intros New PDF Conversion Engine
Open source ebook manager Calibre has a new release out. Calibre 7.2.0 ships with a brand new PDF input engine (used to convert PDF files into other ebook formats, such as EPUB or MOBI). It’s now able to handle “automatic detection of headers and f...
2024-10-22 00:24
Clementine Music Player Sees First Non-Preview Release in 8 Years
Remember Clementine music player? Well, it appears to be back – some 8 years after its last stable release. If Clementine feels like it’s slipped out of public consciousness it’s understandable: the last stable release was in 2016 (v1.3.1). Yet b...
2024-10-21 23:26
Disney+ and Hulu ditch App Store In-App Purchase billing as latest round of price increases goes into effect
In the past, Apple has always required streaming platforms available on the App Store to provide a way for users to subscribe directly through the app using in-app purchases. However, as this is no longer a requirement, many platforms have been ditchin...
2024-10-21 23:15
Blender and other Windows apps are now available for Snapdragon X Windows PCs
Qualcomm announced that more well-known content creation apps, including Blender, are now available on Windows PCs with Arm-based Snapdragon X chips. Read more...
2024-10-21 22:56
Delta Force free-to-play launch hits PC early, now landing in December
The upcoming Delta Force free-to-play launch has been pulled forward on PC. The early access release (now named open beta) will feature the start of season 1 content. Read more...
2024-10-21 22:40
Grab a sweet discount on the award-winning Geekom A7 mini PC with this pre-Black Friday deal
A neat discount on the Geekom A7 R9 mini PC makes it a great buy for anyone who needs loads of performance and connectivity options in a tiny package.
2024-10-21 22:14
Is Dragon Age: The Veilguard coming to Xbox?
After a 10 year long wait, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is finally here. But is it coming to Xbox? Here's what we know.
2024-10-21 21:48
New Magic Mouse, Trackpad and Keyboard coming soon – but don’t expect anything exciting
We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple gearing up to announce new M4 Macs as soon as next week, but it looks like the company also has some updates for its accessories. More specifically, the company is reportedly working on new versions of the , Magi...
2024-10-21 21:11
Major Frostpunk 2 update with better camera controls, optimizations, and more is here
Frostpunk 2 just received its first major update, and it carries improved camera controls, performance improvements, and more. Read more...
2024-10-21 21:08
SysVinit 3.11 Released With An "Important Feature" At Long Last
For those still managing to avoid systemd use on Linux systems and preferring SysVinit as their init system of choice, SysVinit 3.11 is out today with a new "important feature" addition...
2024-10-21 20:52
TECH_BARGAINS 10/21: Samsung Odyssey OLED gaming monitor, TV, Dolby Atmos soundbar subwoofer
In today's TECH_BARGAINS, we cover some of the best deals of the day, including Samsung Odyssey monitor, OLED TV plus soundbar combo, a server mount rack, and more. Read more...
2024-10-21 20:52
US Army demands price cut for Microsoft's $80,000 IVAS headset
The US Army is pleased with the latest version but wants Microsoft to reduce the high cost. Microsoft is working to meet this request to secure a large order. Read more...
2024-10-21 20:00
Microsoft 365 Insider commercial users can now access Copilot for OneNote on iPad and Mac
Microsoft has announced that Copilot support is now available for OneNote on iPad and Mac for Microsoft 365 Insider commercial customers. Read more...
2024-10-21 19:46
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 will have a waitlist, here’s how to jump the line
The first Apple Intelligence features are coming next week in iOS 18.1. If you have an AI-compatible iPhone model, the software update will bring a host of new features. But not right away—Apple Intelligence will come with a waitlist. Here’s how yo...
2024-10-21 19:39
Rufus 4.6 gets Windows 11 24H2 unsupported PC bypass, ReactOS boot fix
Rufus final version 4.6 has been released which brings Windows 11 24H2 in-place upgrade bypass fix, and more improvements. Read more...
2024-10-21 19:30
Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship smartphone SoC with major improvements
Today, Qualcomm is launching its new flagship, the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, with significant performance and efficiency upgrades. Read more...
2024-10-21 19:16