Operating Systems

Kiro (Agentic AI) Limits Downloads, Introduces Paid Tiers
Usage tiers have been announced for Kiro, the ‘agentic’ AI IDE built on Code by a team at Amazon AWS — and bad news if you use it: they’re now in effect. I spotlighted the preview release of Kiro in mid-july, since the launch of an Amazon-backe...
2025-08-16 02:54
You can now grab 3D holograms with your bare hands for real, there is no trickery
Science researchers develop floating 3D holographic visuals you can see and physically interact with, and it is completely real. Read more...
2025-08-15 23:46
I can't believe my eyes — Microsoft might finally fix dark mode on Windows 11
The latest Windows 11 preview builds include an early glimpse at renewed work to add dark mode in more areas of the system, starting with File Explorer.
2025-08-15 23:44
"Why abandon your game's identity?" — A vocal minority is trashing Battlefield 6, but I'm having a blast with the open beta
Battlefield 6 kicked off its second open beta weekend on Thursday, August 14, and some of the hype I saw during the first weekend has died down. Despite the game being trashed by a vocal minority, I'm having a ton of fun.
2025-08-15 23:08
Deal too good to be true? Samsung Neo QLED 2025 4K HDR+ Dolby Atmos TV is massive $1000 off
Samsung's 75-inch Neo QLED smart TV that is packed with great features like Dolby Atmos, HDR+ and more, is a massive $1000 off. Read more...
2025-08-15 23:00
Popular car brand wants you to pay monthly to unlock more horsepower
Monthly subscriptions are everywhere these days, and now one major car brand wants you to pay for a plan that unlocks extra horsepower in certain models. Read more...
2025-08-15 22:44
Morgan Stanley says Apple stock could be ‘turning the corner’ on strong iPhone demand
Despite a recent 15% bump, following positive Q3 2025 results and a stunt that brought it tariff relief, Apple’s stock is still 5% in the red for the year. But in a recently published investor note, Morgan Stanley says it believes momentum will keep ...
2025-08-15 22:29
9to5Mac Daily: August 15, 2025 – iOS 16 animations, Apple chip leak
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 ...
2025-08-15 22:20
Battlefield 6 developers assuage fears surrounding map sizes as open beta continues — "We have a lot of variety in this package"
As Battlefield 6's open beta enters its second weekend, the developers assure players that bigger maps are on the way.
2025-08-15 21:33
Report: 2026 Apple Watch lineup will bring three notable changes
DigiTimes Asia is out today with a new report saying Apple Watch sales in the first half of 2025 came in about 10% above expectations. Still, the more interesting part of the report touches on what to expect from a very promising 2026 lineup. Here are ...
2025-08-15 21:23
GNOME 49 Beta Released for Public Testing on GNOME’s 28th Anniversary
GNOME 49 Beta desktop environment is now available for public testing with more new features and improvements ahead of the final release on September 17th, 2025. Here's what's new! The post GNOME 49 Beta Released for Public Testing on GNOME’s 28th A...
2025-08-15 20:35
Appfigures: ChatGPT app sees a 673% increase in global revenue in 2025
A new report from Appfigures shows ChatGPT firmly leading the pack in revenue per download among the top AI assistant apps. Here’s the breakdown. more…
2025-08-15 20:34
Surface Pro 11 battery life cut in half — Microsoft is "actively investigating"
A Surface Pro 11 bug is capping battery charging at 50% for some users. Microsoft says it’s actively investigating the problem.
2025-08-15 19:54
These are my favorite MagSafe stands for iPhone and StandBy
One of my favorite iPhone features is StandBy, which turns your iPhone into a smart display when it’s in landscape orientation and charging. One of the best ways to take full advantage of StandBy is with an upright wireless charger. Head below for a ...
2025-08-15 19:45
Your iPhone battery can last longer with this new iOS 26 feature
Battery life is easily one of the iPhone’s most important features. Whether you’re planning to buy the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the battery beast iPhone 17 Pro Max, or hold on to your current model, iOS 26 has a new feature coming that can make yo...
2025-08-15 19:41
This is an actual "living" computer, sort of, that runs on neither Windows nor Linux
Scientists unveil a revolutionary “living computer” that fuses human flesh with silicon circuits, and it has its own OS that is neither Windows nor Linux. Read more...
2025-08-15 19:34
Apple’s Wallet app just made Amazon returns easy, and more is coming
A recent Amazon rollout brought support for adding Amazon return codes to Apple’s Wallet app—and another Amazon-Wallet improvement is coming soon in iOS 26. more…
2025-08-15 18:42
LibreOffice says Microsoft exploits you via vendor lock-in, offers free ODF migration guide
LibreOffice is back, once again arguing that Microsoft Office traps users with its proprietary formats, and now offering a free guide to help you move to ODF. Read more...
2025-08-15 18:36
Windows 11's dark mode finally gets a long-requested update
Breaking news: Microsoft is fixing Windows 11's dark mode, finally delivering dark mode support to some long-requested UI elements. Read more...
2025-08-15 18:20
GNOME 49 Beta Ships Many Last Minute Features - Including Greater systemd Reliance
The GNOME 49 beta release is out this Friday evening as the next stepping stone on the path to GNOME 49 in September. Making the GNOME 49 Beta release even more notable is that it's the 28th birthday of GNOME...
2025-08-15 18:07