Operating Systems

JetBrains sunsets another product citing lower than expected adoption rates
JetBrains is pulling the plug on another underperforming tool, shifting focus to its more popular development environments. Read more...
2025-04-22 15:40
Apple told to remove ‘Available now’ from Apple Intelligence page
If you’ve visited the Apple Intelligence page on Apple’s website recently, you might have noticed some changes. That’s because the National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Better Business Bureau just wrapped up an official inquiry that prompted...
2025-04-22 15:28
Microsoft fixes that Windows Update error it told you to ignore
Remember that Windows 10 update bug that Microsoft told you to ignore? The company now has a proper resolution for it. Read more...
2025-04-22 15:24
Xbox and Bethesda officially announce The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and it's available in Xbox Game Pass today
In a special livestream, Bethesda Game Studios shared that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is real, and it's available today.
2025-04-22 15:07
Forking Ahead: A Year of Valkey
In March of 2024, the open source community witnessed the birth of Valkey, a new BSD-licensed high-performance key-value datastore. Born as a fork in response to Redis OSS 7.2's license change, Valkey represented a commitment to maintaining truly open...
2025-04-22 15:05
Apple Watch Ultra 3 will go all-in on reducing your iPhone use
This fall, after a two year wait, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will arrive—and its rumored features aim to make leaving your iPhone behind a more common practice. more…
2025-04-22 14:57
Best AI transcription app for the Mac comes to iPhone and iPad
One of the best Mac apps that we always recommend has made the jump to the iPhone and iPad. If you ever find yourself wanting to convert spoken audio into text, this AI-powered app is a must-have. more…
2025-04-22 14:51
"If we had a choice in this, we would not pursue any legal actions against Schedule I" — Drug Dealer Simulator developers speak out on controversy involving their publisher
The developers of Drug Dealer Simulator, Byterunners, have spoken out against their own publisher, in the ongoing controversy surrounding Schedule I. Byterunners, if given the choice, would prefer that the issue be dropped entirely.
2025-04-22 14:32
If Apple’s going to make a barely blue product, it should be an Apple Watch
I know, I’m writing about the Apple Watch and a subtle shade of blue while illustrating the piece with a dumb watch with very unsubtle blue face, but bear with me here. A report yesterday suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro is going to be available in t...
2025-04-22 14:31
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has a serious weed problem — but Activision's double standards are more irritating
Apparently, skins promoting a substance that's illegal in many parts of the world is fine in Call of Duty, but swearing absolutely is not.
2025-04-22 14:14
Improve or leave: Microsoft makes it easier to fire underperformers
Microsoft’s new performance policy gives low-rated employees the choice to improve or leave, with bans on rehiring and internal transfers.
2025-04-22 14:07
1Password’s next chapter is all about securing everything legacy tools miss
1Password is an app I’ve been using since 2008, but it’s not longer just an app. It is building a platform for how work actually happens today. That includes personal devices, AI agents, and apps that never went through the IT team. With new update...
2025-04-22 13:00
Telegram CEO says French authorities demanded a backdoor to access users' messages
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov revealed that the French police and European Commission are advocating for a law that forces messaging apps to implement a backdoor for authorities. Read more...
2025-04-22 12:56
M4 MacBook Air helps drive market-beating growth for Apple
The launch of the M4 MacBook Air back in March helped Apple enjoy faster growth than any other computer maker in the first quarter of the year, according to a new report. However, there are concerns that this boost may be short-lived, due to the potent...
2025-04-22 12:28
An iPad can't run macOS, but it can run... Windows 11?
Apple won’t bring macOS to iPads, but one developer managed to install a version of Windows 11 instead.
2025-04-22 12:06
I tested Corsair's affordable Void Wireless V2 gaming headset, offering incredible battery life and sound
The Void Wireless V2 has it all: a comfortable design, great sound, and a good overall value. Basically, this is one of the best mid-range gaming headsets you can buy today.
2025-04-22 12:00
Beyond Cupertino: Uber’s 32-step cancellation process, Bluesky blue checks, and more
Tech companies have often been accused of making it hard to cancel subscriptions, but Uber appears to have taken things to a whole new level! It’s being sued by the FTC for forcing Uber One subscribers to take as many as 32 separate actions when they...
2025-04-22 11:50
iPhone 17e already well advanced, says leaker with the right credentials
Apple’s replacement of the iPhone SE with the iPhone 16e raised an obvious question: Would the ad-hoc update schedule for the SE series also be replaced with an annual refresh, kicking off with an iPhone 17e? A leaker with the right credentials to an...
2025-04-22 11:13
Don't buy a new ROG Ally X handheld — Upgrade your original ROG Ally's battery life with this replacement kit instead
JSAUX ROG Ally Battery Upgrade Kit comes with everything you need to swap out your old battery for a better one. Here are some tips to help you along the way.
2025-04-22 10:49
Apple @ Work Podcast: IDC’s Q1 2025 PC Shipment report
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & pro...
2025-04-22 10:00