Operating Systems

Windows Central Podcast: A new era for Surface
Daniel and Zac discuss the current state of Surface, and why the Surface you used to know is dead, Quantum computing, Windows 11 news, and more.
2025-02-24 15:34
Gurman: Foldable iPhone and ‘another new iPhone design’ coming in 2026
The iPhone 16e just launched, but Apple has four more iPhone models launching this fall—including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. But per Mark Gurman, 2026 may be even bigger for the iPhone thanks to two brand new designs in the works: a foldable and a...
2025-02-24 15:19
Microsoft quietly tests free, ad-supported version of Office apps for Windows with limited functionality
Microsoft has quietly launched a new version of Microsoft Office for Windows that can be used to edit documents for free, no Microsoft 365 subscription or Office license key required.
2025-02-24 15:19
Microsoft quietly launches free, ad-supported version of Office apps for Windows with limited functionality
Microsoft has quietly launched a new version of Microsoft Office for Windows that can be used to edit documents for free, no Microsoft 365 subscription or Office license key required.
2025-02-24 15:18
The Quiet Revolution: AI, Critical Thinking, and a Home for Technical Humanities
I spent over a decade teaching college English before moving into tech, so I’ve always been fascinated by how we reason. In literary analysis, we dissect a text’s assumptions, language, and context. We dig into literature, philosophy, and rhetoric...
2025-02-24 15:08
Samsung's triple-screen foldable might launch globally alongside the Galaxy Z Fold7
The much-anticipated Samsung "G Fold," which will go up against the Huawei Mate XT, might launch alongside the Galaxy Z Flip7 and Z Fold7. Read more...
2025-02-24 15:04
Apple Developer is now on WeChat
Check out the official Apple Developer WeChat account to find news, announcements, and upcoming activities for the developer community.Learn more in Simplified Chinese
Monster Hunter Wilds is a stunning digital safari, I just wish this monster menagerie had a bit more bite
The game has an incredible foundation for Capcom to build another special entry in this storied franchise. However, poor balance undermines many core concepts.
2025-02-24 15:00
Apple announces $500 billion mega investment into the US
Apple said it will pump a whopping $500 billion in various projects and facilities over the next four years. Read more...
2025-02-24 14:48
New AirTag 2 leak reveals when to expect product launch
Apple launched its first product of the year last week—the iPhone 16e—but five more product launches are expected in the coming weeks and months. One such device is the long-awaited AirTag 2. Now, thanks to a new leak, we have a better idea than ev...
2025-02-24 14:36
Exclusive: Microsoft Bing tests “AI search” that replaces blue links, like Google AI mode
Microsoft is testing a new feature on Bing called "AI Search," which replaces blue links with AI-summarized answers. The post Exclusive: Microsoft Bing tests “AI search” that replaces blue links, like Google AI mode appeared first on Windows Latest
2025-02-24 14:22
Canonical Rolling Out Improved CLA Process For Ubuntu Contributions
Canonical's Contributor License Agreement (CLA) used for various projects they develop around Ubuntu Linux isn't changing itself, but the process for signing the CLA is being improved upon...
2025-02-24 14:17
Meta community notes open to contributors, as Musk threatens to ‘fix’ them on X
Meta community notes are expected to launch within the next couple of months, after the social network announced it would be ending its own fact-checking program because facts are so 2015. You can now apply to be a contributor to these, signing up on o...
2025-02-24 13:40
Intel Linux Driver Preparing VRSR Support For Battlemage GPUs
To help with idle/suspend scenarios use for Intel Arc B-Series "Battlemage" graphics processors, a set of patches were posted today for the Intel Xe kernel graphics driver for enabling VRAM Self Refresh "VRSR" support...
2025-02-24 13:18
Here’s the complete iPhone 17 line-up according to three high-profile leakers
While there have been some differences of opinion between leakers in the past, three high-profile ones have all endorsed the same CAD drawing of the complete iPhone 17 line-up. The drawing shows the three completely different camera layouts expected fo...
2025-02-24 12:52
This Windows 11 battery app just got a major upgrade, including more support for the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7
Battery Flyout is a handy app for Windows 11 that shows detailed battery information through the system tray. The app just received a major update that improves support for PCs powered by Snapdragon.
2025-02-24 12:32
Satya Nadella admits Microsoft missed an opportunity as ChatGPT and Copilot gain popularity — even OpenAI's Sam Altman "doesn't do Google searches anymore"
A new study suggests users are rapidly ditching conventional search tools like Google in favor of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, citing better accuracy and relevance.
2025-02-24 12:01
Apple made this change to avoid appearing to approve iPhone porn apps
A technicality had previously given the impression that Apple approved of a porn app being made available to iPhone users in the EU via a third-party app store. That lead to some misleading headlines, but Apple has now solved the problem by changing th...
2025-02-24 12:01
SoftBank could steal Microsoft's title as the exclusive cloud provider and largest investor to OpenAI as $500B "Stargate" projects a $20B loss by 2027
A report suggests a rift between Microsoft and OpenAI, further indicating that the latter may be drifting away from Microsoft and leaning on SoftBank.
2025-02-24 12:00
Jolla Releases Sailfish OS 5.0 With WireGuard VPN, Updated Android Compatibility
For those intrigued by Jolla's Linux-based Sailfish OS mobile phone operating system, Sailfish OS 5.0 is officially out today as the latest iteration of this software stack...
2025-02-24 12:00