Operating Systems

CarPlay in iOS 19: Apple previews two new accessibility features
Apple today previewed a wide array of new accessibility features launching as part of iOS 19 this fall. As part of this broader announcement, Apple also detailed a pair of changes coming to CarPlay. more…
2025-05-13 13:37
iOS 18’s best in-car feature is now coming to the Mac too
iOS and iPadOS 18 were packed full of new features, but one of the most transformative additions for me helped eliminate my motion sickness in the car. Now, that same ‘Vehicle Motion Cues’ feature is coming to the Mac too. more…
2025-05-13 13:33
Microsoft Edge will lose all these features this month
Microsoft Edge will soon remove several features, including image Editor, the image hovers menu, the mini menu, and video super resolution.
2025-05-13 13:29
Apple announces new accessibility features for iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and more
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and Apple is taking the opportunity to announce many new features that will make using its devices easier for customers. Read more...
2025-05-13 13:20
Will the iPhone 17 Air take off? Samsung’s Galaxy 25 Edge will provide two clues
By this point, we’re fairly sure we know what to expect from the iPhone 17 Air. Consistent reporting suggests that it will be an ultra-slim device, with around half the thickness of existing iPhones. The big unknown is how many people will be willing...
2025-05-13 13:10
A Windows, Mac Excel feature is being removed as it's too expensive for Microsoft to afford
Microsoft is killing a feature inside Excel for Windows, Mac, Android and more, citing that it's too expensive to afford development. Read more...
2025-05-13 13:02
Warner Bros. latest earnings are dire for gaming, but A Minecraft Movie is a shining light
Warner Bros. latest earnings paint a bleak picture for its gaming division, but on the flip side, A Minecraft Movie continues to print money.
2025-05-13 12:59
Apple teams up with startup Synchron on iPhone brain control technology
In a press release this morning, Apple announced its suite of new accessibility features coming to the iPhone later this year. This includes Accessibility Nutrition Labels on the App Store, a new Magnifier app for Mac, and more. A new report from The W...
2025-05-13 12:45
Apple lays groundwork for iPhone brain control technology
In a press release this morning, Apple announced its suite of new accessibility features coming to the iPhone later this year. This includes Accessibility Nutrition Labels on the App Store, a new Magnifier app for Mac, and more. A new report from The W...
2025-05-13 12:45
I tried a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD that reads twice as fast as my Samsung 990 Pro, and it proves better value in one area
SanDisk's WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 "game drive" SSD delivers double the read speeds of my Gen 4 favorite, but comes with a trade-off.
2025-05-13 12:36
PSA: How low-tech safeguards can protect you from hi-tech AI scams
Job offer scams have increased dramatically over the past few years, with the Federal Trade Commission stating that financial losses suffered by victims increased from $90M in 2020 to half a trillion dollars last year … more…
2025-05-13 12:15
New Copilot+ PC feature rolls out to Windows Insiders — even if your device is powered by Intel or AMD
Microsoft rolled out two new Windows 11 Insider builds, adding support for intelligent actions in Click to Do on Intel and AMD-powered Copilot+ PCs.
2025-05-13 12:15
Apple unveils iOS 19 accessibility features: Magnifier for Mac, App Store labels, more
Ahead of WWDC kicking off in June, Apple today has officially unveiled this year’s new accessibility features for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. The year’s features come as Apple celebrates 40 years of accessibility innovatio...
2025-05-13 12:00
The Xbox Game Bar for Windows 11 is becoming extremely good — It's time to give Microsoft credit where it's due
After years of graft, Microsoft's Xbox apps on Windows 11 PCs and gaming handhelds are becoming increasingly hard to criticize.
2025-05-13 12:00
Canonical + thanks.dev = giving back to open source developers
Canonical has committed to donating US$120,000 to open source developers over the next 12 months (using thanks.dev).
2025-05-13 11:52
Hidden fees are now illegal for hotel and concert apps
Good news: Hotel and concert apps and websites can no longer display misleading prices upfront, with hidden fees revealed only when you go to checkout. As of this week, the practice is illegal in the US. Amusingly, one of the biggest offenders – Tick...
2025-05-13 11:19
iPad shipments are up this year, and the pandemic is a key reason
iPad shipments grew 14% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year, further increasing Apple’s global dominance of the tablet market. Apple now has more than twice the market share of its nearest competitor. The COVID-19 pandemic is now five years...
2025-05-13 10:55
macOS to get a useful clipboard privacy feature already available on iPhone
Apple said that a clipboard privacy feature from iPhone will soon be available on its elder sibling, macOS. Read more...
2025-05-13 10:24
My favorite file manager for Windows 11 gets redesigned icon, better performance, and more
Files, one of the best third-party file managers for Windows, is getting some neat updates, including a redesigned icon, more cloud storage providers, and more. Read more...
2025-05-13 10:08
OpenAI's ChatGPT claims neither Sam Altman nor Elon Musk is suited to advance AI if humanity is at stake — as Microsoft Copilot throws the ball back in the court
Grok AI says Elon Musk is better suited to run AI advances over OpenAI CEO Sam Altman if humanity's fate is at stake.
2025-05-13 10:00