Operating Systems

Autodesk Contributes Mesa Vulkan WSI Support For Apple's Metal
An interesting merge request opened this week and already merged for Mesa 24.3 comes from an Autodesk engineer adding Vulkan Windowing System Integration (WSI) around Apple's Metal API for use on macOS...
2024-09-18 15:51
iOS 18 bug in Messages causes repeated app crash, fix can require data loss
There’s an unfortunate bug in Apple’s latest software update that you should know about. The bug occurs in the Messages app on iOS 18. For now, the fix could require data loss. However, you can avoid potential data loss before a fix is in place if ...
2024-09-18 15:46
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 price slashed to $949.99 on Amazon
The new Galaxy Z Flip 6 is now available for $949.99, complete with a stunning camera setup and long software support from Samsung. Read more...
2024-09-18 15:46
Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $110 off, iMac $1,099, M2 iPad Pro $600 off, MagSafe charging stands, more
Joining a host of ongoing exclusive offers we have for 9to5 readers on new iPhone 16 cases from SANDMARC, Burton Goods, and the Arc Bumper Cases, among others, today it’s all about Apple Watch Ultra 2, iMac, and huge savings on iPad Pro. Alongside $5...
2024-09-18 15:45
Get this Alienware 34-inch OLED gaming PC monitor for its lowest price ever at $799.99
The 34-inch Alienware AW3423DW OLED gaming PC monitor has hit a new low price of $799.99 or $300 off its MSRP. Read more...
2024-09-18 15:30
My 'dated' iPhone 13 won't get Apple Intelligence, but Windows 11 can, thanks to Microsoft's only authorized third-party solution for MacBooks
Parallels Desktop 20 just shipped and is fully optimized for macOS Sequoia. When macOS Sequoia 15.1 is released, the platform will also add Apple Intelligence to Windows 11.
2024-09-18 15:27
Stoic offers a Towerborne dev update; matchmaking fixes are its top priority
Developer Stoic has released a lengthy update on the Early Access release of its game Towerborne, with matchmaking its current top priority. Read more...
2024-09-18 15:16
GNOME 47 “Denver” Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What’s New
GNOME 47 desktop environment is out now with support for accent colors, as well as numerous new features and enhancements across all apps and components. The post GNOME 47 “Denver” Desktop Environment Officially Released, Here’s What&...
2024-09-18 15:08
The next big Windows 11 feature update may have just had its release date revealed (Update: or not)
A new forum post by Microsoft that details changes coming to Microsoft Copilot for Windows enterprise users may have finally given us the date for when version 24H2 will begin rolling out.
2024-09-18 15:02
The next big Windows 11 feature update may have just had its release date revealed
A new forum post by Microsoft that details changes coming to Microsoft Copilot for Windows enterprise users may have finally given us the date for when version 24H2 will begin rolling out.
2024-09-18 15:02
Java and Algorithmic Thinking for the Complete Beginner ($9.99 Value) free download
From the basics to advanced techniques: Kaster Java and algorithms for a robust programming foundation. Read more...
2024-09-18 15:00
Three ways the Apple Watch Ultra 2 just got better
There’s no Apple Watch Ultra 3 yet, with the gorgeous satin black finish the only hardware change to the Ultra 2. But Apple’s upgrading its Ultra line through software, with three new Apple Watch Ultra 2 features in watchOS 11. Here’s how the Ult...
2024-09-18 14:46
TSMC has started making iPhone chips in the United States
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has started making iPhone processors at its first semiconductor fabrication unit in Arizona. Read more...
2024-09-18 14:34
Microsoft adds more English (Indian) and Hindi voices to its TTS Azure AI speech services
Microsoft has announced it is expanding the number of TTS AI voices for English (Indian) and Hindi customers for its Azure AI speech services to use. Read more...
2024-09-18 14:18
This 'AI-powered' laptop dock is the first of its kind, but not at all what I expected based on its marketing hype
HiDock's H1 is an interesting piece of tech that attempts to blend a USB-C docking station with AI transcription and summary via GPT-4o.
2024-09-18 14:05
New Cloud smartphone from Vodafone offers 4G access for under $14
The Cloud phone, priced at $13.93, is designed for users still reliant on 2G and 3G networks. It allows a smooth transition to modern apps and services. Read more...
2024-09-18 14:02
Windows 11 Settings is getting a dedicated “recommendations & offers” page
Windows 11 Settings will let you easily manage "Recommendation & Offers" and shifts some diagnostic data options to the new page. The post Windows 11 Settings is getting a dedicated “recommendations & offers” page appeared first on...
2024-09-18 14:01
Join Canonical in Sydney at Dell Technologies Forum
Canonical is excited to be exhibiting at the upcoming Dell Technologies Forum – Sydney on the 24th of September. This leading event brings together industry leaders and tech enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements shaping the digital lands...
2024-09-18 13:49
MSN Weather gets a feature that sends out alerts about unusual local weather trends
Microsoft has added a new feature to its MSN Weather service called the Climate Insights Engine, which uses decades of local weather data to determine and notify about unusual trends. Read more...
2024-09-18 13:46
The iPhone 16 is more repairable than ever, here’s what’s changed
Apple’s iPhone 16 launch is just a couple days away. Alongside the first reviews dropping, we have also learned some new details about the device’s repairability. There are several interesting internal changes that make this the most repairable iPh...
2024-09-18 13:26