Operating Systems

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
OpenAI wants Microsoft to provide "money and compute and stay out of the way" as it renegotiates multi-billion-dollar partnership
Microsoft is reportedly in the process of reworking its partnership, willing to give up some equity to continue accessing sophisticated AI models beyond 2030.
2025-05-13 10:00
Microsoft removes a lot of features from the Edge browser
Microsoft is about to cut a big chunk of features from its browser. Here is what is getting the axe. Read more...
2025-05-13 09:04
Sony Xperia 1 VII brings Walkman audio tuning and AI-powered camera upgrades
Sony has finally unveiled the Xperia 1 VII, which is loaded with some nostalgia and AI-powered camera features. Read more...
2025-05-13 08:42
Customers shocked as VPN firm axes lifetime subscriptions, says it had no idea they existed
Users who paid once for lifetime VPN access have had their accounts shut down. The new owners claim they weren't told such plans existed. Read more...
2025-05-13 08:02
Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 backup, migration and transfer easier with new native app
Microsoft is working on a new app revamp to make file backup, migration, and transfer on Windows 11 easier for users. Read more...
2025-05-13 07:48
With Galaxy S25 Edge launched, Samsung plans to replace ‘Plus' model with S26 Edge next year
Samsung could reportedly follow Apple's route and replace the "Plus" model with next year's Edge phone. Read more...
2025-05-13 06:54
Check your eligibility for free three-month trial and price-cut on Microsoft 365 Personal
Microsoft 365 Personal is now being handed out as a three month free trial to those eligible. It will also offer a discounted subscription after this period to this select group. Read more...
2025-05-13 06:38
Dozens of EU companies are suing Google for €12 Billion in antitrust damages
Google is now facing at least €12 billion in civil damage claims from European price comparison websites, following a 2017 EU antitrust ruling. Read more...
2025-05-13 06:22
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Galaxy S25+: Slim Design vs Better Battery
Let's look at how Samsung's recently launched Galaxy S25 Edge goes up against its kin, the Galaxy S25+, and see what's on offer. Read more...
2025-05-13 05:36