iOS 18.4 adds tons of new Shortcuts actions, hints at Siri’s future upgrades
Siri’s big AI upgrades may still be a long way off, but some changes to the Shortcuts app in iOS 18.4 offer the first major hints in Apple’s software of what’s to come. Shortcuts has gained new actions for Apple apps, with super fine-grained cont...
2025-04-07 20:37
Microsoft: Support for Windows WSUS driver sync via Update Catalog won't stop this month
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows WSUS driver updates sync will not stop working this month unlike what was previously announced. Read more...
2025-04-07 20:34
The iPhone’s ‘boring’ era is almost over with three big launches coming
Apple makes the iPhone better every single year. But for a long time now, new models have been a bit “boring” compared to the product’s early days of innovation. According to rumors about what’s coming next, however, the iPhone’s “boring er...
2025-04-07 20:22
Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby losing popularity – Tiobe index
The Kotlin, Swift, and Ruby languages have slipped from their top 20 positions in the Tiobe index of programming language popularity. All three seem to have lost traction and to be in decline, according to Tiobe CEO Paul Jansen. Published April 7, the...
2025-04-07 20:22
The insanity of being a software engineer
Software gets more complicated. All of this complexity is there for a reason. But what happened to specializing? When a house is being built, tons of people are involved: architects, civil engineers, plumbers, electricians, bricklayers, interior design...
2025-04-07 20:06
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Apple launches immersive video file manager for Mac and Vision Pro
Apple has launched a new utility app to view and manage immersive videos on your Mac and Vision Pro. Read more...
2025-04-07 20:06
Microsoft celebrated its 50th anniversary, faced a protester accusing it of aiding genocide, and announced the next evolution of Copilot — all within one hour
Microsoft’s milestone week saw AI upgrades, a dramatic protest at its event, and the Minecraft movie breaking video game film records.
2025-04-07 19:47
Apple’s Darwin OS and XNU kernel deep dive
Apple’s Darwin operating system is the Unix-like core underpinning macOS, iOS, and all of Apple’s modern OS platforms. At its heart lies the XNU kernel – an acronym humorously standing for “X is Not Unix.” XNU is a unique hybrid kernel that c...
2025-04-07 19:34
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9to5Mac Daily: April 7, 2025 – iPhone design rumors, home hub delays
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2025-04-07 19:31
Apple’s Stocks app has a powerful hidden feature for easier tracking
The US stock market is currently extremely volatile due to tariff uncertainty. As a result, the iPhone’s built-in Stocks app is likely getting more use right now than usual. Here’s a powerful hidden feature of Apple’s Stocks app that makes it eas...
2025-04-07 19:29
My favorite new (and free) game just got a big update, and now it's better than ever
The latest patch for Half Sword merges the playtest and demo, adds a new game mode, and makes significant improvements to combat and performance.
2025-04-07 19:16
CISA and FBI Warn Fast Flux is Powering Resilient Malware, C2, and Phishing Networks
Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States have published a joint advisory about the risks associated with a technique called fast flux that has been adopted by threat actors to obscure a command-and-control (C2) ...
2025-04-07 19:10
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Legendary Apple designer Jony Ive is reportedly working on a screenless AI phone
The startup founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is allegedly working on an AI phone without a screen. OpenAI is now looking to acquire the startup. Read more...
2025-04-07 19:06
This big discount makes iPad 10 with 256GB of storage a better deal than iPad 11
Apple's entry-level iPad with 256GB of storage and the A14 chip is now available with a seriously big discount. Read more...
2025-04-07 18:50
Google Search AI Mode gets multimodal search support
Google announced that the AI Mode in Google Search has been updated with multimodal search capabilities. Read more...
2025-04-07 18:34
Here’s why M4 MacBook Pro is one of the best upgrades you can make right now
Last October, Apple announced the . On the surface, it looks like yet another MacBook Pro spec bump. However, there are a number of key features that make it worth upgrading to, even if you already have an older . more…
2025-04-07 18:14
Here’s why M4 MacBook Pro is one of the best purchases you can make right now
Last October, Apple announced the . On the surface, it looks like yet another MacBook Pro spec bump. However, there are a number of key features that make it worth upgrading to, even if you already have an older . more…
2025-04-07 18:14
Nvidia RTX 5090D GPU features a magnetic shroud and fans for easy maintenance
Galax's latest GeForce RTX 5090D graphics cards feature a magnetic, removable shroud.
2025-04-07 18:11
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MagSafe Monday: OpenCase aims to perfect Apple’s MagSafe with a smarter, slimmer case design
MagSafe is one of those Apple features that should feel perfect, but the reality often falls short. Accessories can shift, slip off, or add more bulk than you want. OpenCase looked at that experience and decided there was a better way. Their design imp...
2025-04-07 18:11
Apple brought Lumon to life with ‘sanctioned merriment’ event this weekend
Apple hosted a big event “of sanctioned merriment” this weekend, at the New Jersey site where Lumon’s office exterior is filmed: Bell Works. Now, the company’s Apple TV channel on YouTube has shared an inside look at what went down. more…
2025-04-07 17:57