Operating Systems

Beats launches new PowerBeats Pro 2, the first Apple earbuds with heart rate tracking
Apple-owned Beats just launched new PowerBeats Pro 2 earbuds with heart rate tracking, H2 processor, active noise cancellation, and more. Read more...
2025-02-11 16:16
South of Midnight hands-on created a sinister folktale experience that speaks to me as a Southerner
Going hands-on with South of Midnight, I'm impressed with its attention to Southern detail and surprisingly dark storytelling.
2025-02-11 16:05
South of Midnight hands on: The next action platformer from Xbox shows a lot of soul
Compulsion Games' next project is finally out soon, and we got to play a slice of the action platformer a little early. Here are our thoughts on this first-party Xbox game. Read more...
2025-02-11 16:00
Apple Watch Series 10 may have a defective speaker issue, some users report
The Apple Watch Series 10 launched in September as , and there’s a lot to love about it. Since then, however, a growing number of reports have highlighted a potential hardware issue with some units that affects the built-in speaker. Here’s what you...
2025-02-11 15:59
Sony to host new State of Play game showcase on February 12
PlayStation fans will want to tune into Sony's new State of Play presentation tomorrow, February 12, when the company will showcase brand-new games. Read more...
2025-02-11 15:44
Review: Powerbeats Pro 2 tick all the boxes with heart rate monitoring, slimmer design, H2 chip, more
When Powerbeats Pro were first released in 2019, we described them as “the ultimate sport earphones.” They set a new standard for workout-focused headphones with a truly wireless design, an ultra-secure ear-hook fit, and impressive durability. Now,...
2025-02-11 15:00
Report: Apple strikes deal to bring AI to China, rejects DeepSeek option
iPhone sales have been struggling in China, where Apple has been unable to launch Apple Intelligence features yet. But per a new The Information report, the company has just partnered with a major Chinese player to bring AI features to China. more…
2025-02-11 14:28
Which AI tools offer the best value? You decide with our pricing guide!
Use this useful AI pricing guide to help you decide which service to use or take a subscription out for as the competition grows. Read more...
2025-02-11 14:22
Interested in buying Civilization 7 for PC? Here's where to get the best deal.
Civilization 7 launches fully on February 11, and you don't need to pay full price for any of the versions. Here's what you need to know to save some money.
2025-02-11 14:18
Intel releases new GPU driver with Avowed support, Hellblade II FPS improvements, and more
Intel has released a new WHQL driver with optimizations for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii and Avowed, FPS improvements for Hellblade 2, and more. Read more...
2025-02-11 14:06
KDE Plasma 6.3 Released, This is What’s New
A new version of the KDE Plasma desktop environment is out and, as you’d expect, the update is packed with new features, UI tweaks, and performance boosts. KDE Plasma 6.3 is the fourth major update in the KDE Plasma 6.x series and it also marks the o...
2025-02-11 14:00
Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who’d opted out
While most of us are have welcomed Apple Intelligence and are impatiently waiting for it to do more, there are some who’ve opted out. Some of these users are reporting that the latest macOS and iOS updates have re-enabled the feature. While it’s cl...
2025-02-11 13:36
The 16-inch AI PC deal saves you $200 on the chip that "challenges Snapdragon X and stomps Intel Meteor Lake"
The ASUS Zenbook S 16 is an AI PC with all-day battery life, a striking design, and a 3K OLED display. It's currently $200 off.
2025-02-11 13:04
Trump may renege on CHIPS Act, jeopardizing plans for Apple chips in the US
TSMC agreed to build a series of chip plants in the US, with Apple a key customer, using subsidies provided by the bipartisan CHIPS Act. Trump has now called the Act “ridiculous” and wants to renege on the promised funding. If he followed through o...
2025-02-11 13:03
Healthy Competition With GCC 15 vs. LLVM Clang 20 Performance On AMD Zen 5
In the recent discussion over the GNU Gold linker being deprecated, there was the usual LLVM vs. GCC compiler/toolchain debate. Fortunately, with recently working on some initial benchmarks of the GCC 15 compiler I was following that up with some fresh...
2025-02-11 13:03
Intel CPU Microcode Updated For Five New Security Issues
Intel just published new CPU microcode for Alder Lake, Emerald Rapids, Ice Lake, Raptor Lake, Sapphire Rapids, Sierra Forest, and other platforms going back to Coffee Lake H. There are five new security issues being addressed plus a number of different...
2025-02-11 12:15
Samsung report confirms timings for OLED MacBook Pro; MacBook Air further delayed
A supply chain report on Samsung Display confirms expectations that the first OLED MacBook Pro models will launch in 2026. It says that the company is current working on the first samples of the displays, and expects to be in full production in 2026. T...
2025-02-11 12:13
Lenovo Legion Go S vs ASUS ROG Ally: Which handheld is better?
We compared the Legion Go S against the ROG Ally. They're both good handhelds, but they outpace each other in different ways.
2025-02-11 12:00
OpenAI CEO touts Trump's hands-on approach with $500B Stargate project as a "welcome breath of fresh air" — Altman predicts a "vibe shift" in Silicon Valley
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently touted President Trump's approach to tech and AI as opposed to Biden's "hostile" takes.
2025-02-11 12:00
Sam Altman says AI prices will drop 10x yearly after OpenAI launched a $200/month ChatGPT sub that thinks "extra hard"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently published a new blog post highlighting three key observations on the rapid progression of general artificial intelligence.
2025-02-11 12:00