Operating Systems

Five years ago, the Apple Watch might have saved my life
A little more than five years ago, in the early hours of my birthday, no less, I woke up to what I thought was that intense and prolonged alert that the Apple Watch gives you when it’s about to go dead. That wasn’t it. more…
2025-05-12 23:01
Ubuntu 25.04 Upgrades Have Been Re-Enabled
If you’ve been itching to do an in-place upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 from 24.10, your patience has paid off — upgrades have been re-enabled. For those unaware, Ubuntu was forced to halt upgrades to the new Ubuntu 25.04 release a few hours after its rel...
2025-05-12 22:59
Ubuntu 25.04 Upgrades Set to Go Live Again Soon
If you’ve been patiently waiting to do an in-place upgrade to Ubuntu 25.04 from 24.10, your patience is about to pay off. Ubuntu developers were forced to halt upgrades to the new Ubuntu 25.04 release due to a number of major bugs affecting users acr...
2025-05-12 22:59
Google expands Gemini in Drive to support folder interactions in 20+ new languages
Last year, Google Drive got a feature allowing Gemini to interact with folders. Now, this capability is available in over 20 new languages. Read more...
2025-05-12 22:18
Following GitHub, OpenAI rolls out OneDrive and SharePoint connector for ChatGPT
Following the GitHub connector for source code research, ChatGPT can now integrate with Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint for deep research on documents. Read more...
2025-05-12 22:02
Valve reveals new SteamOS Compatibility system for Non-Steam Decks like Legion Go S SteamOS — 18,000+ titles expected "out of the gate"
The Legion Go S SteamOS launches this month, and Valve has revealed a new SteamOS Compatibility system for non-Steam Deck devices.
2025-05-12 21:59
Apple’s smart glasses might run on this AI model
For the past few months, there have been plenty of rumors and reports about Apple’s plans to release AI-enabled wearables. Currently, it looks like Apple’s direct competitors to the Meta Ray-Bans will be launched around 2027, alongside AirPods wi...
2025-05-12 21:59
Microsoft is killing SharePoint alerts
Microsoft is retiring the alerts feature in SharePoint. The company has shared a full phase-out timeline along with recommended alternatives. Read more...
2025-05-12 21:46
Windows 11 gets AI agent for the Settings app and more in KB5058496
Microsoft is upgrading Windows 11 Beta Channel insiders to version 24H2, and the first update, build 26120.3964, delivers some big new AI-powered features. Read more...
2025-05-12 21:30
DOOM: The Dark Ages release date — Launch time, Early Access, and when it comes out in your time zone
DOOM: The Dark Ages is one of 2025's most anticipated new games, and it's only a few short days away now. Here's exactly when it's coming out, including specific launch times for every time zone.
2025-05-12 21:21
Windows 11 gets new Copilot+ PC experiences for Intel and AMD systems in KB5058493
New week, new builds. Windows Insiders in the Dev Channel can download a fresh update that brings new AI features to Intel and AMD systems, plus several improvements here and there. Read more...
2025-05-12 21:20
Stellar Blade gets PC release date thanks to leaked PlayStation trailer
Shift Up's action title Stellar Blade is coming to PC on June 11, 2025, with the release date confirmed via a leaked PlayStation trailer.
2025-05-12 21:17
Protect your whole family’s data for life with up to 65% off pCloud today
Switzerland has the strictest laws in the world when it comes to personal data, which is likely one reason Swiss-based pCloud has over 20 million users worldwide. This secure cloud service offers the perfect blend of top-tier protection and easy access...
2025-05-12 21:00
Haiku Activity & Contract Report, April 2025
This report covers hrev58788 through hrev58847. Applications jackburton79 fixed a case where the cursor color in Terminal wouldn’t be initialized, especially notable when running Terminal as a replicant. He also added support for executing commands i...
2025-05-12 20:30
Apple confirms iOS 19 will end support for legacy Home app system
Apple plans to launch new Home products this year and even new homeOS software. But it seems those aren’t the only changes coming, as the company has confirmed via a support document that iOS 19 will end support for its legacy Home app architecture, ...
2025-05-12 20:26
China sees 50% plunge in foreign-branded phone shipments in March
To say that Apple has been struggling in the Chinese market is an understatement. Including the most recent fiscal quarter, in which the company reported a 2% year-over-year revenue drop in the country, Apple has seen its numbers stay in the green for ...
2025-05-12 20:09
Forza Horizon 5 gets special Lamborghini livery celebrating Xbox and PlayStation players together
Forza Horizon 5 gets a special Lamborghini celebrating Xbox and PlayStation players together.
2025-05-12 19:53
New Apple TV+ sci-fi show sounds like a winner: first reviews here
This week, Apple TV+ premieres its next big sci-fi series: Murderbot. The show stars Alexander Skarsgård as an android who just wants to be left alone to stream TV soap operas. Here’s what reviews are saying so far. more…
2025-05-12 19:51
US wants to track location of your graphics cards and CPUs to prevent China smugglings
The US government wishes to track graphics cards, processors, and NPUs, as it wants to prevent incidents of smuggling to China and other rival countries. Read more...
2025-05-12 19:40
SteamOS Legion Go S prices surged once again ahead of the gaming handheld's May launch — Tariffs are likely the cause
The Legion Go S SteamOS will be the first PC handheld to launch with Steam, but the price keeps going up ahead of launch.
2025-05-12 19:30