Operating Systems

The iPhone 16 is more repairable than ever, here’s what 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
PSA: AI-generated voice cloning scams are on the rise – secret code recommended
A survey by a UK bank suggests that AI-generated voice cloning scams are on the rise, with 28% claiming to have been targeted. It’s recommended that people agree a secret code to guard against the possibility of being take in … more…
2024-09-18 13:19
H.264/H.265 Vulkan Encoder Support Merged Into FFmpeg
The FFmpeg multimedia library continues to enhance its support around the Vulkan Video APIs with the latest commits seeing H.264 and H.265/HEVC Vulkan encode support merged...
2024-09-18 13:08
Google overturns €1.49 billion antitrust fine by the EU over digital ad market practices
The General Court of the EU has annulled a €1.49 billion fine on Google by the European Commission that had targeted its online advertising practices. Read more...
2024-09-18 13:02
iPhone 16 Pro reviews: Incredible battery life, camera quality boost, Camera Control quirks
The first iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max reviews are in, and there’s a lot to digest. This early round of reviews gives us our initial look at the iPhone 16 Pro hardware changes, battery life, camera upgrades, the all-new Camera Control, and mor...
2024-09-18 12:55
iPhone 16 review roundup: This year, the base models are almost an iPhone Pro
The first iPhone 16 reviews are out, alongside those of the Pro models, and the general verdict is that the gap between the two is smaller than ever. While 9to5Mac readers have understandably favored the Pro and Pro Max, even the base model gets a lot ...
2024-09-18 12:30
Apple announces expanded language support for Apple Intelligence coming in 2025
Today, Apple has announced even more languages that Apple Intelligence will support over the course of the next year. The first Apple Intelligence features will launch exclusively in US English, in October with the release of iOS 18.1. Additional langu...
2024-09-18 12:26
Raspberry Pi launches Pico VS Code extension beta for easier coding
The public beta of the Raspberry Pi Pico VS Code extension is out, simplifying project coding for users while enhancing the setup experience for all skill levels. Read more...
2024-09-18 12:08
Apple A16 chips now being made in the US, creating a mystery
Apple A16 chips are now being made in TSMC’s US chipmaking plant in Arizona, according to a new report. It’s said that while yield rates are lower than those achieved in Taiwan, they are very close to hitting the same standards. The big mystery, ho...
2024-09-18 11:39
GNOME 47 Released With Accent Colors, Improved Apps & More
GNOME 47 is out today as the latest major update to this popular open-source desktop environment...
2024-09-18 11:35
How to convert a PC into a NAS on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can convert your PC into a NAS to share folders and files with other users in the local network. In this guide, I will explain how to set this up and connect computers to the storage.
2024-09-18 11:08
What's new with AI on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
The Windows 11 2024 Update rolls out a lot of AI capabilities, from the Copilot Runtime to Recall AI, Live Captions, Auto Super Resolution, Studio Effects, and more.
2024-09-18 11:00
Looks like a Horizon Zero Dawn remaster is incoming, targeting PC and PS5
Sony's next remaster project seems to be Horizon Zero Dawn, the 2017-released open-world action entry from Guerrilla Games. Read more...
2024-09-18 10:50
Discord end-to-end encryption rolling out today for audio and video calls
Discord end-to-end encryption (E2EE) is rolling out today for both audio and video calls. You can update to the latest mobile and desktop apps to get access to the privacy protection today. There are, however, some exceptions to strong encryption, whic...
2024-09-18 10:49
The Apple Watch blood oxygen battle hurts the company and its customers
It’s not often that upgrading to the latest model of an Apple product means sacrificing a key feature, but that is the case for anyone in the USA upgrading to the Apple Watch Series 10 from the S6 or later. The reason is that, if you bought a Series ...
2024-09-18 10:27
Best PCs for World of Warcraft in 2024
Need a new PC to run World of Warcraft and WoW Classic? There are many great options out there, but I've narrowed it down to six laptops and desktops with a mix of performance and cost.
2024-09-18 10:25
Microsoft Edge will borrow "a table of contents" from Google Chrome's playbook to declutter its settings and improve navigation in October 2024
Microsoft announced that it's revamping Microsoft Edge's Settings, seemingly making them more organized with a new quick-access panel on the landing page.
2024-09-18 09:54
Windows 11’s Phone Link now works better with Samsung phones after One UI 6.1.1
Windows 11's Phone Link now works with non-Samsung phones, but it's best with a Galaxy phone. The latest One UI 6.1.1 makes screen mirroring with Windows 11 much easier. The post Windows 11’s Phone Link now works better with Samsung phones after ...
2024-09-18 09:43
Microsoft says OpenAI's ChatGPT isn't "better" than Copilot; you just aren't using it right, but Copilot Academy is here to help
Copilot Academy is a program designed to help businesses learn the best practices when using Microsoft Copilot. It is now available across Viva Learning, Viva Suite, and the Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
2024-09-18 09:40
NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation vs. Radeon PRO Performance On Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS
For those wondering about the performance of the NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation workstation performance on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with the up-to-date NVIDIA Linux graphics drivers now relying on the open-source kernel modules, this article is for you in look...
2024-09-18 09:25