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Intel Linux Graphics Driver Merges "Major Improvement" For Xe3 With VRT Support
The open-source Intel Linux Mesa graphics driver code has merged support for a "major improvement" found with next-gen Xe3 graphics... Variable Register Thread (VRT) as one of the nifty features that will help with Intel integrated and discrete graphic...
2025-01-30 06:38
The latest Google Maps update for Android brings support for One UI 7 Now Bar
One UI 7 Now Bar now gets support for one more app as the new Google Maps update now lets you view live activities on the lock screen. Read more...
2025-01-30 06:38
SoundWire Multi-Lane Support Submitted For Linux 6.14
All of the MIPI SoundWire related updates have been submitted for the in-development Linux 6.14 kernel. SoundWire as a reminder is the standard interface for modern, small audio peripherals...
2025-01-30 06:20
Threads added 20 million monthly active users in December 2024, reaching 320 million
Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta's microblogging site now has 320 million monthly active users, up from 300 million last month. Read more...
2025-01-30 06:20
Vodafone makes world's first satellite, no network video call on standard phone
Vodafone has made history by placing the world's first satellite video call in an area without coverage on a regular smartphone. Read more...
2025-01-30 06:10
Softbank plans to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, surpassing Microsoft
SoftBank is currently in discussions to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, which would make it the largest financial backer of the AI startup, surpassing Microsoft's investment. Read more...
2025-01-30 06:00
Microsoft brings DeepSeek R1 to Azure AI Foundry and GitHub
Microsoft has made the DeepSeek-R1 model available in Azure AI Foundry and GitHub, providing enterprises with access to a powerful and cost-efficient AI model. Read more...
2025-01-30 05:48
Xbox Cloud Gaming has hit 140 million playtime hours according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights Cloud Gaming and Game Pass earnings wins in a call with investors.
2025-01-30 05:21
Linux 6.14 CXL Updates Make Preparations Around Type 2 Support & CXL 3.1
The Compute Express Link (CXL) updates have been sent out and merged for the in-development Linux 6.14 kernel...
2025-01-30 04:00
Game Pass carried Xbox with record revenue and huge subscriber gains last quarter
The effect of Black Ops 6 resonates across platform services with record growth.
2025-01-30 02:25
Thunderbird Email Client Moving to Monthly Feature Drops
The Thunderbird email client is making its monthly ‘release channel’ builds the default download starting in March. “We’re excited to announce that starting with the 135.0 release in March 2025, the Thunderbird Release channel will be the defau...
2025-01-30 00:41
Thunderbird Moves to Monthly Updates from March 2025
The Thunderbird email client is making its monthly ‘release channel’ builds the default download starting in March. “We’re excited to announce that starting with the 135.0 release in March 2025, the Thunderbird Release channel will be the defau...
2025-01-30 00:41
Windows 11 KB5050092 adds Android & iOS continuity, direct download .msu
Windows 11 KB5050092 is now available. This is the latest optional update for Windows 11 23H2, and it shares most of the changes with Windows 11 24H2's patch. The post Windows 11 KB5050092 adds Android & iOS continuity, direct download .msu appeared fi...
2025-01-29 23:23
Microsoft announces distilled DeepSeek R1 models for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has announced that it will be bringing “NPU-optimized” versions of the DeepSeek-R1 AI model to Copilot+ PCs soon, first with Snapdragon X devices, followed by Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors.
2025-01-29 23:18
Windows 11 23H2 and 22H2 get KB5050092 with taskbar, File Explorer improvements, and more
Microsoft has released another non-security update, this time for Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 23H2. It adds improvements to the taskbar, File Explorer, and other areas. Read more...
2025-01-29 22:48
Apple’s macOS UNIX certification is a lie
As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a someone mentioning macOS is a UNIX approaches 1. In fact, it was only late last year that The Open Group announced that macOS 15.0 was, once again, certified as UNIX, continuing Apple’s long-...
2025-01-29 22:34
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