Ruby 3.4 Programming Language Brings "it", Better Performance For YJIT
Ruby 3.4 is out today as yet another annual major feature release for this programming language known for its major updates on Christmas Day...
2024-12-25 06:09
New Intel Mesa Driver Patches Implement AV1 Decode For Vulkan Video
While there has been Vulkan Video support within Intel's open-source "ANV" driver since early 2023 and extended over time to handle H.265/HEVC decode, H.264 and H.265 encode, and more, the AV1 decode support has lagged behind until now...
2024-12-25 05:00
CachyOS Had A Really Great Year Advancing This Performance-Optimized Arch Linux Platform
The CachyOS Linux distribution has really been on fire this year delivering impressive new features and performance optimizations for this Arch Linux derived OS...
2024-12-25 03:00
4MLinux 47.0 Released with Installation Support for Virtual (KVM) Block Devices
4MLinux 47.0 Linux distribution is now available for download with support for installing on virtual KVM block devices and other changes. Here's what's new! The post 4MLinux 47.0 Released with Installation Support for Virtual (KVM) Block Devices appear...
2024-12-25 00:17
Yamaha 5.1 4K, Onkyo 7.2 8K AV Receivers with Dolby Vision/Atmos, are great deals
Yamaha has a limited-time deal on one of its 5.1 channel 4K AV receivers such that it is currently on sale for just $280. Read more...
2024-12-24 23:12
Apple 2024 Mac Mini (M4) with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD hits $700 for Christmas deal
Apple's Mac mini, the 16GB 512GB SSD model, is now on sale for its lowest price ever right on time for Christmas. Read more...
2024-12-24 22:36
Microsoft Edge on Android will let you reset sync server data, tests bottom bar
Microsoft Edge for Android will get much better in 2025. Microsoft Edge on Android will let you reset sync server data. More features are coming in future. The post Microsoft Edge on Android will let you reset sync server data, tests bottom bar appeare...
2024-12-24 22:28
The Moxie child support robot gets new lease on life through open source
It’s a Christmas miracle! The Moxie, that support robot thing for kids we talked about two weeks ago, seems to be getting a new lease on life. The start-up that makes the Moxie has announced it’s going to not only release a version of the server so...
2024-12-24 22:21
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Google won't answer if they got permission to train Gemini on Claude's outputs
Google's Gemini AI might be learning from Claude, but when asked if they got Anthropic's permission, Google's keeping quiet. Read more...
2024-12-24 21:38
Eddy Cue reveals the three reasons Apple won’t build a search engine
Apple and Google’s $20 billion deal, which sees Google serve as the default search engine on the iPhone, is under scrutiny. As we reported this morning, the United States DOJ is continuing its case against Google’s dominance in the search industry ...
2024-12-24 20:05
How to track Santa's journey this Christmas Eve while you wait for the gifts
2024's Christmas Eve is here with children and grown-ups eagerly waiting for the gifts. Here is how you can track Santa's journey across the globe as he delivers gifts to countless homes. Read more...
2024-12-24 20:02
Here are 20+ last-minute Apple gift ideas with fast shipping
Are you still racing to finish your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, me too. Here are some last-minute ideas for the Apple and tech fans in your life – they won’t arrive in time for Christmas, but they should arrive this week for any late gift-givi...
2024-12-24 19:51
Grab a 1TB Gen 4 SSD for Christmas - MSI's Spatium M450 is down to just $44
1TB of Gen 4 SSD storage for only $44. MSI's Spatium M450 is a Christmas cracker.
2024-12-24 19:01
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Researchers Uncover PyPI Packages Stealing Keystrokes and Hijacking Social Accounts
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged two malicious packages that were uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository and came fitted with capabilities to exfiltrate sensitive information from compromised hosts, according to new findings from ...
2024-12-24 18:52
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Permanently remove “Learn more about this picture” icon in Windows 11
How to remove the “Learn more about this picture” icon in Windows 11 with and without registry modification. The post Permanently remove “Learn more about this picture” icon in Windows 11 appeared first on Windows Latest
2024-12-24 18:35
Horror fishing game Dredge is free to claim on the Epic Games Store today
The sixth game on the Epic Games Store's daily giveaway schedule is a copy of the Eldridge horror fishing experience Dredge. Read more...
2024-12-24 18:24
How MacPaw is making cybersecurity accessible to everyone; my exclusive interview from Kyiv
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple...
2024-12-24 18:17
Xerox buys Lexmark for $1.5 billion — printer biz consolidation deal requires approval from US and Chinese regulators
Xerox is buying Lexmark for $1.5 billion, pending approval from regulators in China and the U.S.
2024-12-24 18:08
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UK trials 'game changing' drone swarm killing weapon that costs 13 cents a shot — RFDEW uses radio waves to down drones
The UK’s Ministry of Defence has announced successful trials of a 'game-changing weapon that can take down a swarm of drones using radio waves.'
2024-12-24 17:21
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How to Hide Ubuntu Pro Updates in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Ubuntu Pro is an optional security feature that Ubuntu LTS users can enrol in to get critical updates for more than 25,000 packages that would otherwise sit unpatched. If you use Ubuntu 24.04 LTS you will have seen Ubuntu Pro security updates in Softwa...
2024-12-24 17:04