Operating Systems

It's official: GNOME is replacing Totem Video Player with Showtime in GNOME 49
It's almost time to bid farewell to Totem, the longtime GNOME video player that's been part of the desktop since 2005, and welcome its successor in GNOME 49. Read more...
2025-05-09 14:26
Apple’s limited-time 10% discount on 15+ products ends soon
Ahead of Earth Day last month, Apple launched a limited-time discount program meant to encourage recycling old tech. That special offer is about to end, but here are the details so you don’t miss out. more…
2025-05-09 14:00
AMD's new Radeon graphics driver is ready for DOOM: The Dark Ages and delivers FSR 4 upscaling support to Frostpunk 2, more
AMD's latest Radeon "Adrenaline Edition" GPU driver 25.5.1 supports FSR 4 (FidelityFX Super Resolution 4) upscaling tech to Frostpunk 2 and more PC hits.
2025-05-09 14:00
Want to try creative iPhone videography? This is the one accessory to buy
Apple recently cited an award-winning cinematographer arguing that “we’re living in the age of democracy in filmmaking.” Anyone who owns an iPhone today can create a short film or creative video – and it’s a really fun and satisfying thing to...
2025-05-09 14:00
I love DOOM: The Dark Ages' brutal dark fantasy so much that I'm awarding it a perfect score — eager for more
DOOM: The Dark Ages shakes up the established formula, inventing awesome new ways to rip and tear in a dark fantasy setting. Here's my review.
2025-05-09 14:00
The LEGO Apple Store has moved one step closer to reality
Last May, I wrote about a proposed LEGO Apple Store that was entered into LEGO’s ‘Ideas’ initiative. Now, that proposal has moved one step closer to reality. more…
2025-05-09 13:27
The Xbox app on Windows 11 gets a handy feature just in time for the Project Kennan handheld
The Xbox app on Windows 11 now shows additional system information in Compact Mode, particularly useful on gaming handhelds like the upcoming Project Kennan.
2025-05-09 13:16
Overwatch 2 joins up with Street Fighter 6 in this dream-come-true collaboration
Blizzard has announced that Overwatch 2's next big crossover event will be with Capcom's flagship fighting game, Street Fighter 6, and it will go live later in May.
2025-05-09 12:57
Build the ultimate Surface Pro 12-inch with these new accessories
Kensington’s new Surface Pro 12-inch accessories include a rugged case, privacy screen, and an elevated stand.
2025-05-09 12:13
Microsoft fixes broken spellchecker in Edge
Microsoft Edge received a small update, which addresses security issues and bugs with the built-in Microsoft Editor spellchecker. Read more...
2025-05-09 12:12
Samsung announces brand new Gorilla Glass for Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung announced that its upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge will feature a new Gorilla Glass made in partnership with Corning. Read more...
2025-05-09 11:56
GNOME Replaces Totem Video Player with Showtime
Roll credits on Totem, roll camera on Showtime — GNOME developers have cast a new video player for a staring role in GNOME 49, out in September. Per an upstream change now merged, the aged GTK3 video player Totem has been replaced by newer, fresher...
2025-05-09 10:12
GNOME Replace Totem Video Player with Showtime
Roll credits on Totem, roll camera on Showtime — GNOME developers have officially cast a new video player in GNOME 49, out in September. Per an upstream merge, GNOME has formally replaced the aged GTK3 Totem video player with the newer, fresher and...
2025-05-09 10:12
Visual Studio Code 1.100 launched with custom instructions and reusable prompts for Chat
Microsoft's latest Visual Studio Code update adds custom instructions and reusable prompts for the Chat feature. The April 2025 release also includes better multi-window support. Read more...
2025-05-09 09:38
New 50 TOPS DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC ships with Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS pre-installed 
Canonical is excited to announce the launch of DeepComputing’s new 50 TOPS DC-ROMA RISC-V AI PC and AI PC Mini with Ubuntu Desktop 24.04 LTS pre-installed. The PC was launched in collaboration with Framework and is powered by ESWIN’s advanced RISC-...
2025-05-09 09:30
Microsoft engineer explains how even the Windows clipboard is optimized for best performance
A senior Microsoft engineer has explained how the Windows team has designed the native clipboard such that it does not hog the system. Read more...
2025-05-09 09:22
Google Messages finally brings "Delete For Everyone" for those embarrassing moments
Google Messages is getting a handy feature that users of other messaging apps might take for granted by now. Read more...
2025-05-09 09:06
"Hey, why do I need Excel?": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella foresees a disruptive Agentic AI era that could "aggressively" collapse 'Software as a Service' apps
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts the Agentic AI era might lead to the collapse of traditional Software as a Service business applications.
2025-05-09 08:13
"Hey, why do I need Excel?": Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella foresees a disruptive Agentic AI era that could "aggressively" collapse SaaS apps
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts the Agentic AI era might lead to the collapse of traditional SaaS business applications.
2025-05-09 08:13
Bill Gates to donate '99% of his billions' to fix Elon Musk's mess: "The picture of the world's richest man killing the world's poorest children is not a pretty one"
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will give away $200 billion and plans to spend the next 20 years eradicating deadly diseases, ending premature deaths of mothers and babies, and emancipating millions from the cusps of poverty.
2025-05-09 08:10