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TikTok diagnosed creator with Type 1 diabetes before his doctor did
TikTok isn’t the first place I’d think of in relation to the concept of the wisdom of crowds, but it seems I may be underestimating the streaming video app … more…
2024-10-22 14:43
Nvidia 566.03 driver has support for Black Ops 6, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and much more
The latest Game Ready 566.03 driver from Nvidia has support for a large number of games, including Black Ops 6, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Red Dead Redemption, and much more. Read more...
2024-10-22 14:42
System76 Unveils the Thelio Astra ARM64 Ampere-Powered Desktop Computer
System76 unveils the Thelio Astra desktop computer powered by an Ampere Altra ARM64 processor and NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada GPU for autonomous driving and software-defined vehicle developers. The post System76 Unveils the Thelio Astra ARM64 Ampere-Powered De...
2024-10-22 14:32
Samsung confirms that it won't launch a cheaper Galaxy Z Fold device
After launching two Galaxy Z Fold6 foldable variants this year, Samsung confirms it won't launch a cheaper foldable. Read more...
2024-10-22 14:26
Several Linux Kernel Driver Maintainers Removed Due To Their Association To Russia
Quietly merged into this week's Linux 6.12-rc4 kernel was a patch that removes a number of kernel maintainers from being noted in the official MAINTAINERS file that recognizes all of the driver and subsystem maintainers...
2024-10-22 14:22
KDE Plasma 6.2.2 Is Out Now to Improve Compatibility with Specific Hardware
KDE Plasma 6.2.2 is now available as the second maintenance update to the latest KDE Plasma 6.2 desktop environment series adding more fixes for issues affecting certain hardware setups. The post KDE Plasma 6.2.2 Is Out Now to Improve Compatibility wit...
2024-10-22 14:12
The Internet Archive site (Wayback Machine) is back online after its recent hacker attack
The main Internet Archive website is back online after hackers breached the site earlier this month and stole personal information from its servers Read more...
2024-10-22 14:12
Netflix closes its AAA game studio, shuttering the team that pulled in Halo and God of War veterans
Netflix Games' Team Blue has been shuttered, with the AAA developer that pulled in talent like former Halo and God of War veterans being closed just a couple of years after it first opened.
2024-10-22 14:11
This Surface keyboard is better than the "shockingly expensive Copilot keyboard" Microsoft just released, and it's cheaper too
The original Surface keyboard costs less than its successor, and it doesn't include the controversial Copilot key.
2024-10-22 14:11
I found 7 early gaming laptop deals so good I don't need to wait for Black Friday
You don't have to wait for Black Friday to find hot deals on the best gaming laptops.
2024-10-22 14:02
Linus Torvalds explains why he's "fed up with" Intel, AMD, Nvidia and their "buggy hardware"
Linus Torvalds has explained why he's so "fed up with" Intel, AMD, Nvidia, and other such vendors due to their "buggy hardware". Read more...
2024-10-22 13:56
TSMC says it reported itself to US govt; Apple chip production may be at risk [U]
The US Commerce Department is carrying out an investigation into whether Apple chipmaker TSMC breached US sanctions against China by supplying smartphone and AI chips to Huawei. The probe was in part driven by Huawei’s surprising ability to resume co...
2024-10-22 13:41
Microsoft and OpenAI team up to offer grants for news organizations to use generative AI
Microsoft and OpenAI will collaborate with the Lenfest Institute for Journalism to help news organizations use generative AI to help their businesses. Read more...
2024-10-22 13:40
What is Ubuntu used for?
The launch of Ubuntu in 2004 was a step-change for everyday users and developers everywhere. Nicknamed “Ubuntu Linux” in its early days, to differentiate it from its various cousins in the Linux world, it has since lost the need for its surname and...
2024-10-22 13:38
Salesforce CEO claims Microsoft is in panic mode: "Copilot is a flop because Microsoft lacks the data and enterprise security models to create real corporate intelligence — Clippy 2.0, anyone?"
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff indicated Microsoft's Copilot agents' announcement illustrates panic mode, further highlighting that Copilot is a flop because Microsoft lacks the data to create real corporate intelligence while touting Agentforce's excelle...
2024-10-22 13:30
Catalyzing Open Source for the United Nations SDGs
OSPOs are driving digital transformation. In Part 1 of our OSPOs for Good series, learn about open source's potential impact on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
2024-10-22 13:30
Tim Cook in China visiting stores, developers, musicians, universities, photographer
Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently in China, taking time to visit retail store, developers, musicians, universities, and a well-known fashion photographer … more…
2024-10-22 13:24
Spotify launches custom cover art for playlists, available in beta today
The feature lets free and premium users of Spotify create their own custom art for saved playlists using the mobile app. Read more...
2024-10-22 13:22
New iPad mini reviews: Jelly scrolling is fixed (probably)
Ahead of tomorrow’s launch day, the first reviews of the new iPad mini (A17 Pro) have been published. These reviews give us a closer look at the new device, including details on the display, performance, colors, and more. Head below for our roundup o...
2024-10-22 13:20