iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16
Apple has today announced that iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16 It follows the introduction of alternative app store for iPhones within the bloc, and there are now five of these available … more…
2024-09-13 12:30
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro now available for pre-order, here’s what’s new
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are here. Pre-orders for Apple’s latest flagship iPhones have officially opened, with the first orders slated to arrive to customers in one week on September 20. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro pack many improvements, ...
2024-09-13 12:03
Silicon Motion SM2508 SSD review: Finally, a true PCIe 5.0 contender
SMI’s high-end SM2508 PCIe 5.0 SSD controller is finally here. It offers top notch performance and does so with greatly improved efficiency, ushering in an era of better controllers and SSDs.
2024-09-13 12:00
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Lenovo Tab M11 is now available with a 26% discount on Amazon
The Lenovo Tab M11 Android tablet with 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a bundled stylus is now available with a 26% discount. Read more...
2024-09-13 12:00
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