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Aviator is a Fast, User-Friendly App for AV1 Video Encoding on Linux
Heard of the AV1 (AOMedia Video 1) codec? Chances are you have, as this open source, royalty-free video compression standard is championed by the likes of Google, Netflix, Amazon, and even Apple. All for a very good reason (beyond the anyone-is-free-to...
2025-08-23 03:20
Apple reportedly prepping enterprise AI support beyond ChatGPT
On personal iPhones, users can decide whether they want Apple Intelligence to connect to ChatGPT. But on corporate devices, things can be trickier. That’s why Apple is reportedly adding support for enterprise accounts, but in a way that extends beyon...
2025-08-23 01:12
These are the best new MacBook deals this month: options as low as $599
In the Apple Silicon era, MacBooks have become more affordable than ever – with brand new models starting as low as $599. With looming global tariffs, these great deals could potentially be coming to an end soon – so if you’re in the market for a...
2025-08-23 00:34
Microsoft admits Windows 11 KB5063878 AutoCAD admin request issue, OBS NDI audio video lag
Microsoft says Windows 11 bug that hurts the streaming of audio or video feed, especially when using apps like OBS in very specific cases. The post Microsoft admits Windows 11 KB5063878 AutoCAD admin request issue, OBS NDI audio video lag appeared firs...
2025-08-22 22:53
Apple reportedly in talks with Google to use Gemini AI in the revamped Siri
Apple is still lagging in generative AI, and a new report says the company may turn to its longtime frenemy Google for help, using Gemini as the foundation for a revamped Siri. Read more...
2025-08-22 22:34
Apple trained a large language model to efficiently understand long-form video
Apple researchers have developed an adapted version of the SlowFast-LLaVA model that beats larger models at long-form video analysis and understanding. Here’s what that means. more…
2025-08-22 22:27
In these regions, Google may still not let you blast your headphones at full volume
Google's Android hearing protection has long annoyed users for auto-lowering volume, but soon you may be able to control it depending on your region. Read more...
2025-08-22 22:18
I'm thankful for those Xbox Helldivers 2 reinforcements, because Sweet Liberty, the latest Major Order is absolutely absurd — can players pull it off?
It's a good thing Helldivers 2 players have Xbox reinforcements coming in hot, because they're going to need them just to have a chance at finishing this Major Order.
2025-08-22 22:00
Microsoft adds MCP support to Visual Studio to boost development of agentic applications
Microsoft has added Model Context Protocol (MCP) support to Visual Studio, its flagship integrated development environment (IDE), in an effort to allow developers to connect their AI agents to tools and services available as MCP servers from directly ...
2025-08-22 21:23
GNOME's Glycin Lands "Dramatically Improved" JPEG-XL Image Loading Performance
Glycin 2.0 Beta 3 was released this week for the GNOME project providing a Rust-based library for decoding, editing, and creating images and associated metadata. Glycin is in turn used by a growing number of GNOME components for imaging needs...
2025-08-22 20:33
Trump confirms US government’s 10% stake in Intel, stock climbs
After hinting at it earlier this week, President Trump confirmed today during a World Cup press briefing, that the U.S. government will take a 10% stake in Intel, capping a pretty eventful two-week stretch. Here’s how that happened. more…
2025-08-22 20:19
Trump confirms US government’s 10% stake in Intel, stock climbs [Update: Intel statement]
After hinting at it earlier this week, President Trump confirmed today during a World Cup press briefing, that the U.S. government will take a 10% stake in Intel, capping a pretty eventful two-week stretch. Here’s how that happened. more…
2025-08-22 20:19
Trump says U.S. gov't will take a 10% ownership stake in Intel — Lip Bu-Tan reportedly agreed to unprecedented arrangement for a domestic chipmaker (Update)
President Trump says that the US government and Intel have come to a deal to give the US a 10% stake in the chipmaker's business.
2025-08-22 20:03
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U.S. gov't will take a 9.9% ownership stake in Intel — Trump administration won't get a board seat and is set to serve as passive investor (Update)
The US government and Intel have come to a deal to give the US a 9.9% stake in the chipmaker's business.
2025-08-22 20:03
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Linux Malware Delivered via Malicious RAR Filenames Evades Antivirus Detection
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a novel attack chain that employs phishing emails to deliver an open-source backdoor called VShell. The "Linux-specific malware infection chain that starts with a spam email with a malicious RAR archive file...
2025-08-22 20:01
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Get a copy of Microsoft Visio Professional 2021 for Windows for only $15
Present Data and Collaborate Better with Dozens of Templates and Thousands of Customizable Shapes. Read more...
2025-08-22 20:00
Apple drags ex-Apple Watch engineer to court over Oppo trade secret leak
Every now and then, we hear about Apple going after ex-employees who allegedly try to take trade secrets with them when they get hired by the competition. That’s the case with Chen Shi, a former Sensor System Architect for the Apple Watch team. Here ...
2025-08-22 19:15
"They're just hiding the critical information" — Google’s latest AI efficiency claims spark backlash over hidden environmental costs
Is Google’s Gemini AI actually as eco-friendly as a new report claims? Experts say the company’s water and energy report leaves out key details.
2025-08-22 19:07
Free: Security Copilot: Master strategies for AI-driven cyber defense ($39.99 Value)
Be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation with Microsoft Security Copilot, where advanced AI tackles the intricate challenges of digital defense. Read more...
2025-08-22 19:00
White House won't ask for ownership stake in TSMC or Micron in exchange for CHIPS Act funds — companies already investing more in the US expected to be exempt
CHIPS Act awardees that don’t expand their investment commitments might be asked to hand over some equity to the federal government.
2025-08-22 18:23
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