Clang 20 Compiler Adds Support For Xtensa CPU Target
Back in early 2023 an Xtensa back-end was added to LLVM for the Cadence Tensilica Xtensa IP. Xtensa is used for DSPs, micro-controllers, and this 32-bit RISC architecture is also used for other hardware like data processing engines. Two years after the...
2024-12-31 06:33
FreeBSD Collaborating With AMD, NetBSD 10.0 Release & Other BSD Highlights Of 2024
While predominantly covering Linux-related news and Linux benchmarking at Phoronix, the BSDs hold a special spot. Here's a look back at some of the most exciting BSD milestones and FreeBSD / NetBSD / OpenBSD / DragonFlyBSD project news of 2024...
2024-12-31 06:15
The WD_Black SN850X 4TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink is available for its lowest price on Amazon
Enjoy top-tier gaming performance with the Western Digital Black SN850X 4TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink, available now at its all-time lowest price on Amazon. Read more...
2024-12-31 05:04
Kdenlive is Adding One of Final Cut Pro’s Best Features
Removing backgrounds from video in Kdenlive, the free, open-source video editor for Linux, macOS and Windows, is about to get a whole lot easier. This “modern background removal tool” uses object masks to automatically cut out the subject of a vide...
2024-12-31 03:54
M4 Mac users complain about compatibility issues with ultrawide monitors
It’s been a while since Apple launched the new M4 Macs, and as more people get their hands on these computers, reports of unexpected issues surface on the web. Now there’s a group of users complaining about compatibility issues between M4 Macs and ...
2024-12-31 00:11
iPhone 17 may have higher refresh rate displays, but don’t get too excited
Here we go again for another season of rumors. This time, multiple reports suggest that all iPhone 17 models will have ProMotion – as Apple calls the technology for displays with a higher refresh rate. While this seems highly likely, you probably sho...
2024-12-30 23:27
Meet Orbit, Mozilla’s AI Assistant Extension for Firefox
Orbit by Mozilla is a new AI-powered assistant for the Firefox web browser that makes summarising web content while you browse as easy as clicking a button. After all, why read an article to understand what it says when you can read an AI summary rephr...
2024-12-30 23:24
Hands-on: Flexbar brings back the Touch Bar to your Mac – but is it worth it?
We recently reported on Flexbar, a project developed by ENIAC Technology that brings back the Touch Bar – the controversial (and now discontinued) small touch screen implemented by Apple on the MacBook Pro keyboard. Although Apple certainly had its r...
2024-12-30 22:48
Apple’s new Home products will challenge a long-standing Apple rule, here’s why
Apple is finally getting serious about the smart home, with three new Home products launching in 2025 and several more after that. Excited as I am for this new Home momentum, it also reminds me of a long-standing Apple rule that could be challenged by ...
2024-12-30 22:03
Chimera Linux enters beta
We’ve talked about Chimera Linux before – it’s a unique Linux distribution that combines a BSD userland with the LLVM/Clang toolchain, and musl. Its init system is dinit, and it uses apk-tools from Alpine as its package manager. None of this has ...
2024-12-30 21:47
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iOS 19 concept imagines Lock Screen stickers, clever ‘Flick’ feature, more [Video]
It sounds impossible, but we’re just over six months away from the first unveiling of iOS 19. While rumors about what to expect from the update have been sparse, a new concept created by designer Oofus offers some clever ideas about what iOS 19 could...
2024-12-30 20:53
Xfce 4.20, COSMIC Alpha & LXQt 2 Led Alternative Open-Source Desktops In 2024
In addition to all the GNOME advancements and KDE excitement with shipping Plasma 6 this year, other alternative open-source desktop environments enjoyed much success too this year... System76's Rust-based COSMIC desktop environment for their Pop!_OS L...
2024-12-30 20:25
GitHub’s top blogs of 2024
Explore GitHub’s top blogs of 2024, featuring new tools, AI breakthroughs, and tips to level up your developer game. The post GitHub’s top blogs of 2024 appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
2024-12-30 19:46
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24-inch iMac 2023 with M3 chip and 512GB storage has dropped to its lowest price ever
The 24-inch Apple iMac with M3 chip and 512GB storage capacity is currently at its new all-time low price on Amazon US. Read more...
2024-12-30 19:40
These new iOS features are coming to your iPhone in 2025
Apple has shipped an astounding number of new iPhone features in the past few months, with major updates coming in iOS 18, iOS 18.1, and the recent iOS 18.2. But there’s more on the way soon. Here are all the new iOS features that we know are coming ...
2024-12-30 19:13
These new iOS features are coming to your iPhone in early 2025
Apple has shipped an astounding number of new iPhone features in the past few months, with major updates coming in iOS 18, iOS 18.1, and the recent iOS 18.2. But there’s more on the way soon. Here are all the new iOS features that we know are coming ...
2024-12-30 19:13
MagSafe Money: LISEN delivers the strongest MagSafe magnet I’ve found for the car
Since it was released with the iPhone 12, MagSafe has completely changed how I charge my iPhone. I want to look at today’s product, the , a great option for drivers seeking stability, convenience, and cutting-edge tech. With support for Qi2 charging ...
2024-12-30 19:06
MagSafe Monday: LISEN delivers the strongest MagSafe magnet I’ve found for the car
Since it was released with the iPhone 12, MagSafe has completely changed how I charge my iPhone. I want to look at today’s product, the , a great option for drivers seeking stability, convenience, and cutting-edge tech. With support for Qi2 charging ...
2024-12-30 19:06
9to5Mac Product of the Year: Apple Vision Pro
Apple fired on all cylinders throughout 2024 with big revamps to the iPad and Mac lineups, the iPhone 16, and the Apple Watch Series 10. None of those products, however, have had and will continue to have the impact of Apple Vision Pro. For that reason...
2024-12-30 18:19
New HIPAA Rules Mandate 72-Hour Data Restoration and Annual Compliance Audits
The United States Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has proposed new cybersecurity requirements for healthcare organizations with an aim to safeguard patients' data against potential cyber attacks. The proposa...
2024-12-30 18:13
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