Operating Systems

11 Prime Day laptop deals that I'd buy right now: Gaming, Copilot+, AI PCs, and more
I don't know if I've ever seen such deep discounts on laptops of all kinds. October Prime Day is already shaping up to be a great time to pick up a new PC, and it's only just started. I've put together a list of handpicked laptop deals that you can't m...
2024-10-08 13:25
2025 Swift Student Challenge submissions will open in February
Apple has announced that its next annual Swift Student Challenge will open for submissions in February 2025. You can sign up today to be notified when applications open. As usual, Apple will select 350 winners, and the top 50 of them will be invited to...
2024-10-08 13:21
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Huge discounts on Samsung tablets, smartwatches and more
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days offer significant discounts on various Samsung products, including Galaxy Buds, Watches, Tablets, TVs, SSDs, and monitors. Read more...
2024-10-08 13:16
This could be the best iPad stand for your desk setup
Kuxiu is back with a fresh addition to its lineup, the new X36 Pro Max Magnetic Charging iPad Stand, building on the popularity of its previous X33 stand. , they’ve kept the features that made the X33 a hit—like magnetic attachment and adjustable a...
2024-10-08 13:01
The Amazon Fire TV streaming sticks that can play Xbox games are at all time low prices
The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max streaming video devices that can also let you play games via Xbox Cloud Gaming are at all time low prices for Prime Big Deal Days. Read more...
2024-10-08 13:00
Nothing announces open beta program for Nothing OS 3.0 based on Android 15
Nothing has announced the schedule for its Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta program based on Android 15, with the stable update rolling out in December. Read more...
2024-10-08 12:46
A new study reveals OpenAI's dated GPT-3 uses more water than previously assumed — ChatGPT needs up to four times more water to quench its thirst for cooling data centers
OpenAI's ChatGPT consumes up to four times more water for cooling than previously thought. The study is based on an earlier version of ChatGPT running OpenAI's GPT-3 model.
2024-10-08 12:44
Get your work done in a flash with this Lenovo's laptop now available for under $150 with Walmart's Anti-Prime Day deal
Walmart is hosting an exclusive Anti-Prime Day deal for the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i laptop, reducing its MSRP with a gigantic 52% discount.
2024-10-08 12:40
Best fall Prime Day Apple deals: AirPods, MacBook, iPad, accessories, smart home, more
All of the best Apple Prime Day deals are now going live for Amazon massive fall event. From the latest MacBooks and iPads to AirPods and Apple Pencil models to accessorize your tablet experience, the Apple Prime Day deals are now ready to go. We are s...
2024-10-08 12:38
KDE Plasma 6.2 launches with new tools for artists and power management upgrades
The KDE project has unveiled Plasma 6.2, featuring enhanced drawing tablet support and advanced color management options for artists and daily users alike. Read more...
2024-10-08 12:30
Should Apple cease fixed annual iPhone updates? [Poll]
Macworld enjoys its more provocative pieces, the latest of which takes issue not just with the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16, but with the Action button before it. Those particular views aside, it goes on to argue that a fixed(ish) annual iPho...
2024-10-08 12:23
Google Chat rolls out support for video messages but not for smartphone
Google Chat is pushing support for video messages using the web client, but won't be available on smartphones. Read more...
2024-10-08 12:14
Chinese hack of US ISPs shows why Apple is right about backdoors for law enforcement
It was revealed this weekend that Chinese hackers managed to access systems run by three of the largest internet service providers (ISPs) in the US. What’s notable about the attack is that it compromised security backdoors deliberately created to all...
2024-10-08 11:45
This is the cheapest I've seen a Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC from Microsoft this year — grab it before it's too late!
Right now, the Surface Pro 11 with an OLED display, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage, and a Snapdragon X Elite under the hood can be had for just $1,139. That's a massive $260 saving
2024-10-08 11:42
Here's how to build the ultimate Xbox setup during Prime Day: My tips to save on 5 gaming essentials
Prime Day and Anti-Prime Day slash the prices of the Xbox Series X, the best gaming TV, and several of the best Xbox accessories.
2024-10-08 11:36
Save $275 on the ultimate Xbox setup with these Prime Day and Anti-Prime Day deals
Prime Day and Anti-Prime Day slash the prices of the Xbox Series X, the best gaming TV, and several of the best Xbox accessories.
2024-10-08 11:36
MoneyGram hack – includes SSNs and photo ID for some customers; Comcast too
A MoneyGram hack has seen an attacker obtain the personal data of an unknown number of the company’s 50 million money transfer users. A separate hack of a debt collection company has seen personal data obtained for more than 200,000 Comcast customers...
2024-10-08 11:08
Intel releases new graphics driver with Silent Hill 2 support, GoW Ragnarök FPS improvements
Intel has released a new graphics driver with Silent Hill 2, Diablo IV Vessel of Hatred Expansion and DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO support and FPS improvements in God of War Ragnarök. Read more...
2024-10-08 11:02
I review gaming laptops for a living, and Dell's 16-inch RTX 4070 beast is my top pick — back to its lowest-ever Prime Day price
With a high-end Intel CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, Dell's G16 (7630) is back to its record-low price and offers incredible performance-per-dollar value for gamers on the move.
2024-10-08 10:57
KDE Plasma 6.2 Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environment is now available with Wayland color management support, per-monitor brightness control, full Sticky Keys support on Wayland, and more. The post KDE Plasma 6.2 Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What’s...
2024-10-08 10:43