Operating Systems

Upcoming premium Ring doorbell subscription offers AI search – with mixed results
An upcoming premium Ring doorbell subscription will offer 24/7 recording, and AI-powered search, from $19.99 per month. The Amazon-owned company is also renaming two of its existing subscription tiers, while Ring Protect Pro subscribers will have to ch...
2024-10-09 14:17
Nintendo announces a new hardware device, but it's an interactive alarm clock
Nintendo has unexpectedly announced a new alarm clock with interactive features, the Nintendo Sound Clock Alarmo. It's currently available for $99.99 for Nintendo Switch Online members. Read more...
2024-10-09 14:16
Microsoft Edge unveils privacy-preserving ads API in limited developer preview
Microsoft has launched a limited preview of its Ad Selection API for developers on Edge, focusing on displaying ads while enhancing user privacy without third-party cookies. Read more...
2024-10-09 14:00
Teen survey reveals Apple Intelligence will push more iPhone 16 upgrades
A new survey of teens in the U.S. reveals that iPhone ownership remains extremely high. And while the number of teens upgrading to the iPhone 16 currently remains steady, Apple Intelligence looks set to push an acceleration of new purchases in the mont...
2024-10-09 13:46
WhatsApp testing web search for shared images
WhatsApp is developing a new feature that will allow users to check the authenticity of any image they receive. Read more...
2024-10-09 13:32
Get this Alienware monitor with a 500Hz refresh rate for its lowest price
The Alienware AW2524HF 24.5-inch monitor has a native refresh rate of 480Hz but can go up to 500Hz when overclocked. It's available at a new all-time low price. Read more...
2024-10-09 13:16
Our favorite mini PC is at a major discount this Prime Day — Get this Intel Core i9, 32GB RAM, and 2TGB SSD offering before the deal runs out
Geekom produces dozens of reliable mini PCs, and many of them are on sale right now. Don't miss out on these great savings.
2024-10-09 13:14
Hands on: Microsoft Copilot now works inside WhatsApp, supports DALL-E images and more
When we reported about Copilot for Telegram, we also pointed out that Microsoft has bigger plans for Copilot on social media. The project is called “Copilot for Social”, and as part of its efforts, Microsoft is bringing Copilot to WhatsApp. You can...
2024-10-09 13:13
I cover laptops for a living, and this Dell XPS 14 Anti-Prime Day deal is the best I've seen
Dell's XPS 14 is one of the best laptops you can buy. Right now, you can get one for $500 off, thanks to an Anti-Prime Day deal.
2024-10-09 13:05
OBS Studio 31 removes NVENC support for some older Nvidia graphics cards
OBS Project has released the first beta version of OBS Studio 31, and the release notes contain bad news for customers with older Nvidia graphics cards. Read more...
2024-10-09 12:56
One of VEATOOL's best soundbars just got an ear-blasting 82% anti-Prime Day discount at Walmart, so act fast before it disappears today!
Walmart is hosting a monumental 82% discount deal for the VEATOOL 2.1ch Sound Bar, a high-quality sound bar speaker capable of producing crisp audio thanks to its 50W Output Power & 2 Full-range drivers.
2024-10-09 12:55
Ubuntu Server 24.10 Brings Experimental NVMe/TCP Installation Support
While not a long-term support release, Ubuntu Server 24.10 is delivering an interesting proof-of-concept for supporting NVMe/TCP based installations...
2024-10-09 12:40
Threads Loop could compete with Communities on X, or subreddits
Meta’s Threads app may be seeking to further push into the territory occupied by the app formerly known as Twitter, taking on one of Elon Musk’s favorite features. The feature is known as Loop, and one developer who spotted the reference said that ...
2024-10-09 12:38
Don't miss out on these great memory card and flash drive deals on the last day of Prime Day
During this Prime Day, several PNY SD cards and flash drives are at great discounts. Don't miss out on these savings.
2024-10-09 12:28
Samsung T9 2TB Portable SSD is now just $170.99 for Prime Members
Samsung is offering a big discount on its 2TB T9 Portable SSD. You can now get it for just $170.99 and save 43%. Read more...
2024-10-09 12:26
Vulkan 1.3.297 Introduces VK_EXT_present_mode_fifo_latest_ready
Slipping under my radar until now was the Vulkan API 1.3.297 spec update released last week that introduces a new extension, VK_EXT_present_mode_fifo_latest_ready...
2024-10-09 12:12
The only thing I bought on Prime Day is this essential Steam Deck storage upgrade — and you should too
I have long needed more storage on my Steam Deck, and this Prime Day deal was just what I was looking for.
2024-10-09 12:09
The legality of free music streaming app Musi may be settled as developer sues Apple
The legal status of the free music streaming app Musi has long been unclear – but the matter may now be settled, thanks to a lawsuit the developer has filed against Apple. Musi sourced its music from YouTube using a method it claims was perfectly leg...
2024-10-09 12:02
Global Mac shipments fell 17.5% ahead of M4 updates
A new market intelligence report indicates that global Mac shipments fell by 17.5% year-on-year in the previous quarter. That’s against a backdrop of roughly flat sales across all laptops and desktops. Technically Q3 saw the global PC market achieve ...
2024-10-09 11:32
Microsoft removed the ability to remap the Copilot key in Windows 11
If you cannot find the recently introduced option to remap the Copilot key in Windows 11 settings, that is because Microsoft removed it. Temporarily. Read more...
2024-10-09 11:30