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Debian 13 Will Aim To Include GNOME 48, Debian/Ubuntu Begin Packaging GNOME Papers
For those wondering whether Debian 13 would see the upcoming GNOME 48 desktop packages given the upcoming Debian 13 "Trixie" development freezes, it looks like this updated GNOME release will be squeezed in...
2025-02-04 06:31
Igalia's Optimizations Juicing More Graphics Performance Out Of The Raspberry Pi
Igalia engineers José María Casanova Crespo and Maíra Canal presented at FOSDEM this past weekend in Brussels around the efforts by this open-source consulting firm to further enhance the 3D performance out of the Raspberry Pi single board computers...
2025-02-04 06:12
WhatsApp will soon let users schedule events right from private chats
WhatsApp currently offers a feature that helps users plan events from group chats. Soon, this feature will be expanded to private chats as well, giving WhatsApp users more flexibility to create and manage their appointments. more…
2025-02-04 03:22
Call of Duty launches an end-of-day update to address Season 2 launch issues, but many persist [UPDATE]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone receive a new patch to kick off the week, addressing Season 2 launch woes.
2025-02-04 02:31
Call of Duty launches an end-of-day update to address Season 2 launch issues, but many persist
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone receive a new patch to kick off the week, addressing Season 2 launch woes.
2025-02-04 02:31
Apple stops signing iOS 18.2.1, blocking downgrade from iOS 18.3
A week after releasing iOS 18.3 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.2.1. For users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if their iPhone or iPad is already running a newer version. more…
2025-02-03 23:29
Do you need to play Kingdom Come: Deliverance 1 before 2?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is fantastic, but do you need to play the first game to enjoy it?
2025-02-03 23:07
Linux Foundation warns of US OFAC sanctions
Developers must be cautious about who they interact with and where contributions come from, warns a Linux Foundation blog post intended to help open-source developers navigate US OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions. Published January 29 ...
2025-02-03 23:03
Apple explains how to stop your MacBook from booting up every time you open it
Ever wish your MacBook wouldn’t boot up every time you open the lid or connect it to power? Apple has published an official support document detailing how to disable the feature. more…
2025-02-03 22:53
Court denies Apple’s request to be involved in Google Search antitrust case
Apple isn’t the only big tech facing antitrust investigations as Google has also come under scrutiny for its dominant position in the market. Even the deal between Google and Apple over Safari’s default search engine was considered a violation of a...
2025-02-03 22:51
Windows 11 KB5050087 beta improves Lock Screen widgets, File Explorer, fixes USB issues
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Beta Channel. The new build22635.4870 (KB5050087) adds several new features and improvements. Read more...
2025-02-03 22:27
9to5Mac Daily: February 3, 2025 – AAPL earnings, AR projects
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 ...
2025-02-03 22:26
Microsoft releases new Immersive Hues wallpaper collection
Looking for some fresh wallpapers with dark and light variants? Check out Microsoft's new Immersive Hues collection in its high-res glory. Read more...
2025-02-03 22:06
Microsoft adding one of Apple’s best recent Mail features to Outlook for Mac
Microsoft is updating Outlook for Mac to include one of the best new features Apple has added to Mail in recent years. The update also brings Outlook for Mac up to speed with the Windows and web version when it comes to this capability. more…
2025-02-03 22:04
A long-awaited Outlook feature arrives on Mac after being a staple on Windows and web
A feature that Outlook users on Windows and the web have enjoyed for a while is finally in beta on Outlook for Mac. Read more...
2025-02-03 21:50
Apple Notes recently got a power user feature I’ve long wanted
Apple Notes gained a variety of great features in iOS 18 last fall, like collapsible sections, color highlighting, audio recording with transcripts, and more. But I recently discovered one more change that answers one of my long-time feature requests, ...
2025-02-03 21:48
Gemini 2.0 Flash rolling out to Gemini app on Android, iOS
Following Thursday’s announcement, Gemini 2.0 Flash is now appearing in the Gemini app on Android and iOS.  more…
2025-02-03 21:33
Learning from Lesotho: Supporting Girls Coding Academy’s Hackathon
Learning from Lesotho: Supporting Girls Coding Academy’s Hackathon Sometimes, research sparks more than just insight – it inspires action. That’s exactly what happened with our State of Open Source in the Global South report. Among the findings,...
2025-02-03 21:31
Microsoft blocks free Windows 11 24H2 system requirements bypass app as potential malware
Microsoft's Defender has flagged the free Flyby11 system requirements bypass utility as potential malware. Read more...
2025-02-03 21:24
Serpent OS Development Slowing Down Amid Lack Of Funding
Serpent OS is the original Linux distribution started by Ikey Doherty of Solus Linux fame and has been pursuing its own package management system and new innovations in the Linux distribution landscape. While there has been recent success and new devel...
2025-02-03 20:40