Operating Systems

This $1,300, 240Hz OLED gaming monitor would be perfect if something didn't keep falling off
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED 32 is part of a new era of 4K, 240Hz gaming monitors, and it boasts near-perfect picture quality and performance. There are some annoyances, though.
2024-10-23 15:00
Intel Core Ultra 7 "Lunar Lake" Performance Up By ~22% With ASUS Linux Fix
Following the ASUS AIPT patch posting this weekend from an Intel Linux engineer that was analyzing my previously-published Lunar Lake results showing rather poor performance on the ASUS Zenbook S 14, the performance has been looking much better. On Mon...
2024-10-23 15:00
Huawei announces HarmonyOS NEXT, removing its last ties to Android
Previous versions of HarmonyOS still had Android app capabilities since Huawei was stopped from working with Google in 2019. Read more...
2024-10-23 14:42
Microsoft clears up confusion with its Office apps on Android and iOS, making it easier to multitask on massive phones and foldables
Office files will now open in standalone apps if you have Microsoft 365 and Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on your phone.
2024-10-23 14:36
Apple and Goldman Sachs fined over $89 million for ‘Apple Card failures’
Apple and Goldman Sachs have officially been hit with over $89 million in fines due to “Apple Card failures.” The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the ruling today after a multi-year probe into Apple Card. While it was initially belie...
2024-10-23 14:30
WhatsApp may soon let you create and share sticker packs
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will help users not only create but also share sticker packs with friends. Read more...
2024-10-23 14:26
Carriers don’t want to unlock your iPhone, say it’s for your own good
Back in June, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a new rule, under which carriers will have to unlock your iPhone or Android smartphone within 60 days of activation. Two of the biggest US carriers, AT&T and T-Mobile, are now arg...
2024-10-23 14:20
Samsung reportedly considers launching triple-foldable phone in 2025
Samsung is reportedly considering launching a new tri-fold smartphone by 2025 to compete with Huawei's recent entry into the multi-screen foldable device market. Read more...
2024-10-23 14:10
Linus Torvalds Comments On The Russian Linux Maintainers Being Delisted
Following yesterday's news first featured on Phoronix of several Linux driver maintainers being de-listed from their maintainer positions within the mainline Linux kernel over their connections to Russia, Linus Torvalds has today commented on the matte...
2024-10-23 14:00
Save 30% on four variants of the 64GB Apple iPad Mini on Amazon
Powered by the A15 Bionic chip, four variants of the 6th Gen Apple iPad Mini are currently selling at a 30% discount off their original MSRP on Amazon US. Read more...
2024-10-23 13:54
The No Man's Sky: The Cursed update offers some spooky new space content
Hello Games is rolling out the latest free content update for its space-based survival game No Man's Sky. The Cursed will make some interesting changes to the game. Read more...
2024-10-23 13:40
Here’s the first Severance season 2 trailer for Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has been having a fantastic fall, and there’s a lot more coming. But one of the most anticipated debuts is set for January, and now we get our first look at it. Here’s the new trailer for Severance season 2. more…
2024-10-23 13:33
Vimeo brings spatial video sharing to everyone with new Apple Vision Pro app
Apple Vision Pro is one of the best ways to watch video, and now there’s more ways to find great content to view. Vimeo has released a new visionOS app made specifically for Apple Vision Pro, beating YouTube to the platform. The killer feature? Spati...
2024-10-23 13:32
Vision Pro reaches expected production target as Apple shifts supply chain focus
Apple is adjusting its supply chain production of Apple Vision Pro, according to a new report from The Information. The report details that Apple “has enough inventory built up to meet demand for the foreseeable future. Apple’s suppliers have repor...
2024-10-23 13:29
Apple rumored to be developing a dedicated iOS game store
Apple's game store will include a Play Now tab, letting users browse games from Apple Arcade and the App Store. Read more...
2024-10-23 13:24
Apple reminds us that the new iPad mini is available today
The new iPad mini is available in Apple stores from today, and the company wants to ensure everyone knows it. The company has just issued a reminder, majoring on the support for Apple Intelligence … more…
2024-10-23 13:19
HP's "Ultra" AMD AI PC is boring on the outside, but there's magic on the inside
The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is a powerful, AMD-equipped AI PC with excellent endurance, but the design and display are dreadfully boring.
2024-10-23 13:00
Can we ever trust photos again, in an AI age? Apple and others working the problem
At a time when you can ask AI to modify an existing photo in almost any way you please, or even ask it to generate a completely artificial image, can we ever trust photos again? Apple is working to address the issue in two ways, and many of us are hopi...
2024-10-23 12:51
Cisco announces Cisco Spatial Meetings for Apple Vision Pro
Today, Cisco is extending its “Distance Zero” vision by integrating Apple Vision Pro in its latest Cisco Spatial Meetings. This new technology promises to revolutionize virtual collaboration by providing an experience as close as possible to in-per...
2024-10-23 12:45
It's now easier than ever (and very affordable) to use a fast SSD with a Raspberry Pi 5, perfect if you're going to try Windows 11 on it
The Raspberry Pi now has its own official NVMe SSD for cheap, fast storage on your tiny computer.
2024-10-23 12:32