Haiku R1/beta5 has been released!
After about a year and a half since the last beta, Haiku R1/beta5 has been released. See “Release Notes” for the release notes, “Press contact”, for press inquiries … and “Get Haiku!” to skip all that and just...
2024-09-13 12:00
A new e-sports brand challenges Razer Kishi with 'Vagabond' mobile controller
The ELO Vagabond is an interesting-looking mobile controller at a premium price, but it is packed with tech to turn your mobile into a bonafide console on the go.
2024-09-13 11:41
Apple is well on its way to making iPhones theft-proof
Apple’s latest theft-prevention measure went live for beta testers yesterday: Activation Lock for iPhone components. The move is likely to generate some controversy, as it introduces another barrier to DIY repairs using parts harvested from broken de...
2024-09-13 11:40
Twenty percent of hard drives used for long-term music storage in the 90s have failed
Iron Mountain says that one-fifth of the storage media it receives from the music industry are bricked.
2024-09-13 11:25
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New Linux Malware Campaign Exploits Oracle Weblogic to Mine Cryptocurrency
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new malware campaign targeting Linux environments to conduct illicit cryptocurrency mining. The activity, which specifically singles out the Oracle Weblogic server, is designed to deliver malware dubbed Hadook...
2024-09-13 11:09
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Third-party app stores will be allowed on iPadOS 18 in the EU starting next week
Apple has been working to bring third-party app stores to the iPad to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, and these will be available on iPadOS 18 starting September 16. Read more...
2024-09-13 10:50
Is Towerborne on Steam Deck?
Towerborne seems like a perfect Steam Deck game, and it's just gone into Early Access on Steam, here's everything we know about Towerborne being playable on the Valve handheld.
2024-09-13 10:49
GNOME Foundation Accepting Applications For New Executive Director
Following the GNOME Foundation Executive Director leaving after less than one year, the GNOME Foundation has formally begun their search for a new executive director...
2024-09-13 10:00
Google Chrome gets upgraded Safety Check and one-time site permissions
Google is rolling out three new features for Chrome, including an upgraded Safety Check, easier opt-out from unwanted notifications, and one-time site permissions for better control. Read more...
2024-09-13 09:58
Google may have a ChatGPT problem as users are subtly adopting AI-powered tools as their go-to search engines — but it could be eons before it becomes an actual threat
A new survey by Evercore indicates that 8% (up 1% from the previous month) of the study's polled participants use ChatGPT as their default search engine, while Google's market share dropped by 6%.
2024-09-13 09:32
Ubuntu 24.10 ARM64 Installer Supports The Snapdragon-Powered Lenovo ThinkPad X13s
While not quite as exciting as the latest ARM64 laptops sporting the new Qualcomm Snapdragon X1 series SoCs, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s laptop using the older Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 is now available to boot and install using the generic ARM64 images of the...
2024-09-13 09:15
Microsoft wants to beef up Windows security to prevent CrowdStrike-like fiascos, but there are critical concerns: "A world where only Microsoft can provide effective endpoint security is not a more secure world"
Microsoft is in talks to develop a new platform that could satisfy the needs of security vendors following the massive outage caused by a faulty CrowdStike that left over 8.5 million Windows devices with BSODs for hours.
2024-09-13 09:12
Life without Python’s ‘dead batteries’
This (half-)month in Python and elsewhere: Python’s “dead batteries” are about to be removed—and soon. Here’s how to live without them. Also, get started with Pillow for image processing, and find out how Python’s built-in enum module make...
2024-09-13 09:00
New AI reporting regulations
The U.S. Commerce Department announced on Monday that it is proposing detailed reporting requirements for advanced developers of artificial intelligence and cloud computing providers. In an era when artificial intelligence and cloud computing are driv...
2024-09-13 09:00
Life without Python’s ‘dead batteries’
This (half-)month in Python and elsewhere: Python’s “dead batteries” are about to be removed—and soon. Here’s how to live without them. Also, get started with Pillow for image processing, and find out how Python’s built-in enum module make...
2024-09-13 09:00
Apple reveals up to $1,000 in savings for iPhone 16 upgrades
US customers can trade in older iPhones for credits up to $650, making the iPhone 16 upgrade more affordable. With carrier promotions, savings can reach $1,000. Read more...
2024-09-13 08:36
MIcrosoft fixes Edge crashes and taskbar shortcut duplication
Microsoft has released a small update for the Edge browser in the Stable Channel. Version 128.0.2739.79 fixes crashes, taskbar shortcut duplication, and more. Read more...
2024-09-13 08:04
New Fedora shirts available at HELLOTUX
We’ve upgraded the embroidered Fedora shirt collection with dark blue and white T-shirts and polo shirts. There’s a coupon code below, read onward for more details. Half of the Fedora backpacks were for free After delivering more than 800 embroider...
2024-09-13 08:00
AMD Engineer Proposes "Attack Vector Controls" To Rethink CPU Security Mitigation Handling
David Kaplan who is a Senior Fellow at AMD focused on security technologies has published an initial set of Linux kernel patches for "Attack Vector Controls" in rethinking the CPU security mitigation handling. The proposed Attack Vector Controls makes ...
2024-09-13 07:16
Netflix will no longer offer new updates to iPhones and iPads running iOS 16
Netflix has confirmed that it will no longer offer new updates to iPhones and iPads running iOS 16. The app also now requires iPhone XS or later to work. Read more...
2024-09-13 07:14