Operating Systems

Intel Preps GCC Compiler For New AMX & ISA Features Ahead Of Diamond Rapids
Intel's compiler engineers today posted a number of feature patches for the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) for enabling new ISA features to be found with next-generation Xeon "Diamond Rapids" processors. Excitingly a number of new Advanced Matrix Extens...
2024-10-22 08:00
Gemini could soon let you make calls and send texts while the phone is locked
Google is working on a new feature that will allow Gemini users to make calls and send texts even if the phone is locked. Read more...
2024-10-22 07:30
Find My Device app now gives you a biometric login option for quicker access
With the latest update to the Find My Device app, Google has added the option to use biometrics for quicker and more secure access. Read more...
2024-10-22 06:56
Intel Compute Runtime 24.39.31294.12 Fixes Lunar Lake OpenCL, Disables Ice Lake & Older
Intel Compute Runtime 24.39.31294.12 was released on Monday as the newest update to this open-source Intel integrated/discrete graphics compute stack for providing OpenCL and oneAPI Level Zero support for their hardware on Windows and Linux...
2024-10-22 06:46
Meta is cracking down on celebrity morphed fraud ads with facial recognition tech
Meta is combating fraud ads that exploit celebrity images and mislead users into clicking on links that might lead to scams by bringing back facial recognition technology on its platforms. Read more...
2024-10-22 06:40
Suggestion Raised For Using PGO + LLVM BOLT To Optimize More Fedora Packages
Outside of the likes of the Arch Linux based CachyOS and Intel's Clear Linux there aren't too many distributions that widely rely on aggressive compiler optimizations in the name of bettering the system performance. A suggestion was raised recently tho...
2024-10-22 06:33
Foursquare announces that its shutting its city guide app, focusing on Swarm
Location check-in app Swarm will be its main focus beyond 2024, with the original app sunsetting in December. Read more...
2024-10-22 06:26
Wasmer 5.0-rc1 Adds Experimental Support For WASM, Interpreter Mode Support
For those interested in the prospects of WebAssembly for being able to write "universal apps" that can run anywhere, Wasmer as one of the leading WASM runtimes is closing in on its v5.0 feature release...
2024-10-22 06:16
Wasmer 5.0-rc1 Adds Experimental Support For WASMI, Interpreter Mode Support
For those interested in the prospects of WebAssembly for being able to write "universal apps" that can run anywhere, Wasmer as one of the leading WASM runtimes is closing in on its v5.0 feature release...
2024-10-22 06:16
This Kickstarter product finally brings Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to your Tesla
If you have missed using Android Auto or Apple CarPlay on your Tesla, then don't worry, a Kickstarter product has all things sorted for you. Read more...
2024-10-22 06:10
Samsung Health app receives a major update with new features and integrations
Samsung has released a major update to its Health app for Galaxy smartphones, adding new features and integrations. Read more...
2024-10-22 05:54
So we are getting the Asus ROG Phone 9 way earlier than expected in the US
Asus just confirmed the launch date for its upcoming ROG Phone 9 and we are getting the device in the US way earlier than initially expected. Read more...
2024-10-22 05:38
PSA: New Hearing Protection feature for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide [Updated]
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features would only be available in the United States and Canada. This is incorrect. Those features will be available in available in more than 1...
2024-10-22 01:09
PSA: New Hearing Health features for AirPods Pro 2 won’t be available worldwide
Apple on Monday shared another glimpse at the new Hearing Health features coming to AirPods Pro 2 with iOS 18.1 next week. However, even if you have compatible hardware running the latest software, these new features won’t be available worldwide. mor...
2024-10-22 01:09
Calibre eBook Manager Intros New PDF Conversion Engine
Open source ebook manager Calibre has a new release out. Calibre 7.2.0 ships with a brand new PDF input engine (used to convert PDF files into other ebook formats, such as EPUB or MOBI). It’s now able to handle “automatic detection of headers and f...
2024-10-22 00:24
Clementine Music Player Sees First Non-Preview Release in 8 Years
Remember Clementine music player? Well, it appears to be back – some 8 years after its last stable release. If Clementine feels like it’s slipped out of public consciousness it’s understandable: the last stable release was in 2016 (v1.3.1). Yet b...
2024-10-21 23:26
Disney+ and Hulu ditch App Store In-App Purchase billing as latest round of price increases goes into effect
In the past, Apple has always required streaming platforms available on the App Store to provide a way for users to subscribe directly through the app using in-app purchases. However, as this is no longer a requirement, many platforms have been ditchin...
2024-10-21 23:15
Blender and other Windows apps are now available for Snapdragon X Windows PCs
Qualcomm announced that more well-known content creation apps, including Blender, are now available on Windows PCs with Arm-based Snapdragon X chips. Read more...
2024-10-21 22:56
Delta Force free-to-play launch hits PC early, now landing in December
The upcoming Delta Force free-to-play launch has been pulled forward on PC. The early access release (now named open beta) will feature the start of season 1 content. Read more...
2024-10-21 22:40
Grab a sweet discount on the award-winning Geekom A7 mini PC with this pre-Black Friday deal
A neat discount on the Geekom A7 R9 mini PC makes it a great buy for anyone who needs loads of performance and connectivity options in a tiny package.
2024-10-21 22:14