Operating Systems

AMD 3D V-Cache Performance Optimizer Driver Posted For Linux
AMD today quietly posted a new open-source Linux kernel driver for review... the AMD 3D V-Cache Performance Optimizer Driver. This AMD 3D V-Cache Performance Optimizer Driver for Linux is intended to help optimize performance on systems sporting 3D V-C...
2024-10-10 06:38
Intel Begins Working On Next-Gen Xe3 Graphics With Linux 6.13
While Intel Xe2 graphics have just debuted with Lunar Lake and we are awaiting Battlemage discrete GPUs with Xe2, Intel's open-source Linux driver engineers have begun work enabling Xe3 graphics! Xe3 driver work is now underway for next-generation Inte...
2024-10-10 06:25
Restartable Sequences "RSEQ" Seeing Up To 16.7x Speedup With Newest Linux Patch
For those making use of Restartable Sequences (RSEQ) on Linux systems, there is an enticing performance optimization on the way...
2024-10-10 06:09
After users accusation, YouTube comes out clean regarding hiding the ad skip button
YouTube has denied user's accusations that it is deliberately hiding the ad skip button on ads being displayed on the platform. Read more...
2024-10-10 05:36
Google Photos to soon let you know if an image is AI generated or not
Google is working on a new feature that will help users understand whether an image is AI-generated. Read more...
2024-10-10 05:04
Apple and Amazon strike deal to sell Apple TV+ through Prime Video
Starting later this month, Prime Video subscribers will be able to subscribe to Apple TV+ through Amazon. Specific details about the business arrangement between Apple and Amazon are not known. However, Apple presumably believes it can reach more subsc...
2024-10-10 04:45
Made on iPad: NHL goalies’ iconic mask designs come to life with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro
Tim Cook’s Apple Pencil Pro for creative design inspiration. Since the 1970s, NHL goalies have used customized masks as a form of expression. This year, creators of hockey masks the top goaltenders in the league have leveraged the power of the iPad t...
2024-10-10 02:42
Telegram now lets businesses use the app to verify phone numbers
Telegram this week announced an update with some new features, and there’s one in particular that’s quite interesting. The platform will now allow businesses to use Telegram for phone number verification, which can be more convenient than using met...
2024-10-10 02:36
There’s never been a better time to buy a Dreametech smart cleaning product
Whether you’re a fan of smart assistance with manual cleaning, or delegating the entire cleaning task to a robot, there’s never been a better time than this year’s Amazon Prime Day to grab the latest Dreametech products. Dreame Technology is not ...
2024-10-10 00:20
Meta announces expansion of its AI features to 21 additional countries
Meta on Wednesday announced that it is expanding its AI features to 21 additional countries. Meta AI includes a chatbot that can be used for conversations or searches, as well a Studio to generate images based on text inputs. more…
2024-10-09 23:12
TECH_BARGAINS 10/9: Lowest prices PCIe 5 SSD with heatsink, Apple MacBook Air 2024, and more
In today's TECH_BARGAINS, we cover some of the best deals of the day, which has hit the lowest price, a PCIe Gen5 SSD with heatsink, and more. Read more...
2024-10-09 22:28
Windows 11 24H2 issue creates undeletable 8.63 GB Windows update cache
Windows 11 24H2 is doing well with fewer issues than previous updates. However, we've noticed two bugs: the cursor disappears or becomes invisible, and there's an 8.63GB update cache that can't be deleted using Disk Cleanup. The post Windows 11 24H2 is...
2024-10-09 21:52
Calendar Flyout 2.1 brings Google Calendar and Meet support to Windows 11's taskbar
Windows 11's taskbar and calendar flyout still lack many features, but this small app is here to fix things by adding Google Calendar and Meet support. Read more...
2024-10-09 21:26
Original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy lands on Nintendo Switch later this month
GSC Game World is launching the Nintendo Switch version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy later in October. It brings gyro aiming and other goodies for fans. Read more...
2024-10-09 21:08
9to5Mac Daily: October 9, 2024 – iPad mini 7 rumors, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Level up your...
2024-10-09 20:50
Open3D Engine "O3DE" 24.09 Released With Performance Improvements & More
The Open 3D Engine as the open-source game engine developed under the Linux Foundation umbrella and began as an advanced version of the Amazon Lumberyard engine is out with a new feature release. Open 3D Engine "O3DE" 24.09 is out today with a variety ...
2024-10-09 20:25
This Crucial 2TB SSD for your Steam Deck just hit a new low price for Amazon Prime users
The 2TB Crucial P310 internal SSD is sized to be put into a Steam Deck or Asus ROG Ally portable gaming PC. Amazon Prime subscribers can get it for new low price. Read more...
2024-10-09 20:10
HP’s 16-inch AI PC has been suspiciously discounted by $540, and there are less than 11 hours left to get it
HP is running a one-day-only sale on its HP Pavilion 16, which has a Core Ultra 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. Its usual $1,100 is a tough sell, but at just $560, this laptop is a steal for anyone who needs an all-around productivity W...
2024-10-09 19:57
Veteran Apple engineering leader Dan Riccio retiring this month
Dan Riccio, Apple’s long-time hardware engineering executive, is retiring. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Riccio is leaving Apple this month after 26 years at the company. Most recently, Riccio led development of Apple Vision Pro. more…
2024-10-09 19:03
Slow Horses season 5 trailer is now available, if you know where to look
Apple TV+ is currently airing several of the best shows on TV, regardless of streamer. One of them, Slow Horses, just wrapped up its fourth season. But the spy thriller is already looking ahead to the future. The first season 5 trailer is now available...
2024-10-09 19:03