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Apple Drops Spyware Case Against NSO Group, Citing Risk of Threat Intelligence Exposure
Apple has filed a motion to "voluntarily" dismiss its lawsuit against commercial spyware vendor NSO Group, citing a shifting risk landscape that could lead to exposure of critical "threat intelligence" information. The development was first reported by...
2024-09-16 12:42
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Out-of-warranty battery replacements for iPhone 16 Pro models will cost you more in the US
Apple has increased the price of out-of-warranty battery replacements for the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max models. Read more...
2024-09-16 12:40
Apple Watch blood pressure feature delayed by Series 10 design – Gurman
A long-awaited Apple Watch blood pressure feature has been delayed by the design changes introduced in the Series 10, according to a new report. The report doesn’t give any specific explanation, but says that Apple ran into issues when testing the he...
2024-09-16 12:35
Intel reportedly misses out on $30 billion PlayStation 6 chip deal
Intel has reportedly lost the opportunity to supply chips for Sony's PlayStation 6. Winning the major contract was expected to generate $30 billion in revenue for Intel over five years. Read more...
2024-09-16 12:24
6 non-AI features I'm excited about on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
Windows 11 version 24H2 brings several new features that don't come with AI integration, and in this guide, I will outline the best ones that everyone should know.
2024-09-16 12:00
WP Briefing: Episode 86: My First WordPress Experience
Join us this week as Josepha takes a personal journey down memory lane to her first encounters with WordPress. In this episode, she shares the story of her very first WordPress website, the excitement of getting involved with WordCamps, and how those e...
2024-09-16 12:00
Microsoft has scrapped Edge's big UI refresh with rounded tabs
Unveiled last year, Microsoft was working on a new look and feel for Edge that included rounded tabs and a heavier use of acrylic blur effects. Now, the company says this UI update is no longer coming.
2024-09-16 12:00
iOS 18 dark icons: why do some app icons not change color?
With iOS 18, Apple lets you customize the app icons on your iPhone and iPad. You can choose between light mode, dark mode, or tinted style appearance for your icons. However, when you choose dark mode icons, you may notice that not all of your icons ch...
2024-09-16 11:48
Idea Raised For Reducing The Size Of The AMDGPU Driver With Its Massive Header Files
Following the weekend news of the AMDGPU kernel driver becoming too large that it's causing the Plymouth boot splash screen on slower Linux systems to time-out, longtime AMD Linux graphics driver engineer Marek Olšák expressed a new idea for helping ...
2024-09-16 11:30
Battery chemistry advance promises to deliver 'smaller, lighter, and cheaper' Li-ion cells
Researchers finally identify the primary cause of lithium battery degradation, and fixing it should allow for cheaper and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries.
2024-09-16 11:08
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Model aims to combat misinformation by tracking trolls in real-time
Researchers from Texas Tech University have developed a machine learning model that detects Russian troll accounts on X with impressive accuracy, potentially improving misinformation management. Read more...
2024-09-16 11:06
Dating apps haven’t helped us find better partners, suggests research
You’d think that dating apps would help people find better partners, given that they allow daters to expand their dating pool beyond the people they meet organically, but new research suggests that isn’t the case. The research even suggests that on...
2024-09-16 11:02
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro vs. Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Which is best for you?
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro vs. Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: We pit Razer and Xbox's most premium console and PC gaming controllers against each other in this epic show down. Examining ergonomics, sticks and controls, software, value for money, ...
2024-09-16 11:00
I put the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless Xbox controller up against Xbox's own famed Elite Controller (Series 2) — Who will win?
Razer Wolverine V3 Pro vs. Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: We pit Razer and Xbox's most premium console and PC gaming controllers against each other in this epic show down. Examining ergonomics, sticks and controls, software, value for money, ...
2024-09-16 11:00
Chrome on the Mac uses less battery than Safari
It’s one of the most pervasive common wisdoms shared all over the web, no matter where you go – it’s one of those things everybody seems to universally agree on: Chrome will absolutely devastate your battery life on the Mac, and you s...
2024-09-16 10:54
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"When you use the model, you save enormous amounts of energy" — NVIDIA CEO says they can't do graphics anymore without AI
NVIDIA's CEO has been talking all things AI, and there are some quotes which are particularly pertinent to PC gaming, and, surprisingly for AI, where it's more energy efficient.
2024-09-16 10:44
MX Linux 23.4 Released with Linux Kernel 6.10, Based on Debian 12.7
MX Linux 23.4 distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 12.7 “Bookworm” and powered by Linux kernel 6.10. Here's what's new! The post MX Linux 23.4 Released with Linux Kernel 6.10, Based on Debian 12.7 appeared first on 9...
2024-09-16 10:38
Cybercriminals Exploit HTTP Headers for Credential Theft via Large-Scale Phishing Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have warned of ongoing phishing campaigns that abuse refresh entries in HTTP headers to deliver spoofed email login pages that are designed to harvest users' credentials. "Unlike other phishing webpage distribution behavior th...
2024-09-16 09:53
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: September 15th, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for September 15th, 2024, brings news about Linux 6.11, VirtualBox 7.1, Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS, Ardour 8.7, Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9, Juno Tab 3 Linux tablet, KDE Plasma 6.2 beta, new Linux laptop, as well as all the latest dist...
2024-09-16 09:49
GNU Linux-libre 6.11 Makes Adaptations For Rust, Warns Of Hidden Binary Bits In v6.11
Building off yesterday's Linux 6.11 release, the GNU Linux-libre 6.11-gnu kernel is now available that is the downstream stripping out driver support/features depending upon closed-source microcode/firmware and other modifications in the name of softwa...
2024-09-16 09:32