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Understanding the behavior of the XAML Designer with abstract base classes
Visual Studio 2022 introduced a new XAML designer for building WPF apps, with a goal of increasing the performance and reliability of the designer. The new designer can quickly open a XAML file by using WPF’s built-in parser and display. This new des...
2024-09-16 13:49
Diablo IV has reportedly generated over $1 billion in revenue since its June 2023 launch
A LinkedIn profile of a Blizzard employee that has since been closed claims that Diablo IV has generated over $1 billion in revenue since its launch in June 2023. Read more...
2024-09-16 13:36
Report reiterates 2nm chips for iPhone 17, but highlights the challenges
We heard back in July that Apple chipmaker TSMC was running ahead of schedule on trial production of 2nm chips expected to debut in next year’s iPhone 17 – and a new report reiterates this. However, it highlights the challenges involved with this u...
2024-09-16 13:34
Flappy Bird is returning to the iPhone soon after 10-year absence [Update]
Flappy Bird, the beloved but short-lived App Store hit from 2013-2014, is coming back to the iPhone soon. Over 10 years after its developer pulled the game and disappointed a host of fans, the original game and its trademark have been turned over to ne...
2024-09-16 13:31
Three Apple Watches get FDA approval for sleep apnea detection, from today
Three Apple Watches have received approval for detecting sleep apnea, just in time for today’s launch of the feature in watchOS 11. The Federal Drug Administration approval was able to be granted swiftly on the basis that the way Apple is doing it is...
2024-09-16 13:23
Get this 27-inch Acer Nitro monitor with a 300Hz refresh rate for a new low price of $249.99
Acer is currently selling a 27-inch Nitro PC gaming monitor with a high 300Hz refresh rate at an all new low price of just $249.99. Read more...
2024-09-16 13:20
OpenAI o1 might be the final nail in coding's coffin — "If OpenAI's o1 can pass OpenAI's research engineer hiring interview for coding at a 90-100% rate, why would they continue to hire actual human engineers?"
It's possible AI could reshape the coding landscape and claim jobs from developers — especially after OpenAI recently launched OpenAI o1 with advanced reasoning capabilities across science, math, and coding.
2024-09-16 13:08
PowerToys may soon let you change Windows settings on schedule
It might soon become much easier to automate Windows 11 settings thanks to a suggested module for PowerToys. Read more...
2024-09-16 13:04
A Re-Implementation Of The EROFS File-System In Rust Has Started
The EROFS read-only open-source file-system has seen initial patches posted today for beginning to re-implement the C code within the Rust programming language for better safety guarantees and the possibility of more performance optimizations...
2024-09-16 13:00
AMD’s Linux graphics driver is getting too big for older machines
Linux users are complaining that the AMD graphics driver for their OS of choice is getting so big that it is causing issues. Red Hat Linux desktop engineer Hans de Goede highlighted this issue at the weekend. Graphical boot menus are timing out before ...
2024-09-16 12:49
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AirPods 4 reviews: Impressive noise cancellation in an open-ear design
The first reviews of Apple’s all-new AirPods 4 have arrived. As a refresher, AirPods 4 are available in two versions: one lower-end model priced at $129 and a higher-end version priced at $179 with Active Noise Cancellation. Here’s what the reviews...
2024-09-16 12:46
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