Operating Systems

Google is working on improved Contacts widget on Android
Google is reportedly working on a new version of the Contacts widget on Android that will show the contacts' names along with the profile avatars. Read more...
2024-09-13 14:32
TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen3 Linux Laptop Launches with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen3 Linux-powered laptop is now available with the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 graphics. The post TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen3 Linux Laptop Launches with AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX appeared first on 9to5Linux - do not re...
2024-09-13 14:28
Which iPhone 16 did you buy? Or are you holding fire? [Poll]
When we ran a poll before the keynote, more than 9,000 of you voted, and almost exactly half of you said that you didn’t plan to buy an iPhone 16. Among those who did, the iPhone 16 Pro Max was the clear leader, with the two base models seeing almost...
2024-09-13 14:03
Raspberry Pi Imager Ported to Qt 6, Now Uses AppImages on Linux
You don’t need to own a Raspberry Pi to make use of the Raspberry Pi Imager as this nifty image writer makes flashing ISO, IMG, and similar files to USB drives and SD cards mighty easy. Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9 was released this week and it’...
2024-09-13 13:59
Raspberry Pi Imager Gets Qt 6 Port, Now Offers AppImages on Linux
You don’t need to own a Raspberry Pi to make use of the Raspberry Pi Imager. This nifty image writer makes flashing ISO, IMG, and similar files to USB drives and SD cards mighty easy. A new update, Raspberry Pi Imager 1.9, was released this week ...
2024-09-13 13:59
Intel Graphics Compiler Can Now Be Built For RISC-V
The Intel Graphics Compiler (IGC) that is used on Windows as a shader compiler back-end and both for Windows/Linux as part of their OpenCL and oneAPI Level Zero compute stack can now be compiled for RISC-V 64-bit...
2024-09-13 13:54
OpenAI's Strawberry AI models ship with advanced reasoning capabilities synonymous with humans, though they'll need "an extra moment to think" — Sam Altman says it "doesn't constitute AGI"
OpenAI recently unveiled a new series of next-gen AI models dubbed OpenAI o1 and o1-mini with advanced reasoning capabilities across math, science, and coding.
2024-09-13 13:52
iPhone Diary: iPhone 16 Pro Max ordered, with Apple managing to surprise me
I said before the keynote that I expected to be ordering an iPhone 16 Pro Max, and that was going to be largely down to the functionality of the Camera Control button. This turned out to be an even stronger draw than I’d expected. Despite the button ...
2024-09-13 13:43
iPhone 16 Pro pre-orders begin slipping to October, here are the models most affected
Apple opened pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro this morning. As usual, if you weren’t among the first batch of buyers, you may want to make that purchase decision soon. September 20 is the official release day, but the most popular models have ...
2024-09-13 13:36
Carolina Dybeck Happe named as Microsoft's new Chief Operations Officer
Microsoft has assigned former GE executive Carolina Dybeck Happe to the newly revived role of Chief Operations Officer. Read more...
2024-09-13 13:36
"Definitely wanted to, first and foremost, get keyboard and mouse right" — My first Ara: History Untold experience and new insights into PC and console, modding support, and strategy gameplay
During Gamescom 2024, Ara: History Untold surprised me so much I ended up playing it three times. Afterward, I had a chance to chat with Oxide about its upcoming game.
2024-09-13 13:22
What is the AppData folder? Windows 11 app data storage explained.
Windows 11 (and 10) include the AppData folder and "Local," "LocalLow," and "Roaming" subfolders, and in this guide, I will explain what you need to know about them and when to use them.
2024-09-13 13:15
9to5Mac Daily: September 13, 2024 – iPhone 16 pre-orders and more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ...
2024-09-13 13:13
Haiku R1 Beta 5 Released With Dark Mode Theme & Support For USB Audio
The BeOS-inspired Haiku OS is out today with its fifth beta release as it works toward the long-awaited Haiku R1 stable release...
2024-09-13 13:11
Make your own Minecraft movie with Microsoft's new Clipchamp templates
Microsoft added Minecraft and Sea of Thieves templates to Clipchamp recently. You can also enhance your videos with images, sound effects, and stickers from the Minecraft franchise.
2024-09-13 13:06
ASUS' ProArt PZ13 is the first Copilot+ PC to challenge the Surface Pro 11, but some of these cost-saving component choices won't threaten Microsoft's 2-in-1 dominance
ASUS' new Snapdragon X Plus-powered 2-in-1 is a cost-saving OLED Surface Pro 11 variant for artists packing a free kickstand keyboard case.
2024-09-13 13:00
Embracer Group will keep Zen Studios and Metro's dev 4A Games instead of selling them off
Embracer Group has confirmed it will keep ownership of Metro game developer 4A Games as well as Zen Studios instead of selling them to Saber Interactive. Read more...
2024-09-13 12:52
Ubuntu 24.10 Fixes this Pesky File Picker Paper-Cut
Ubuntu 24.10 features a clutch of headline-worth changes, but also plenty of less obvious fixes for “paper cuts” – including a decades-long issue with thumbnails in the GTK file picker. Feeling deja-vu? GNOME 44 (shipped in Ubuntu 23....
2024-09-13 12:47
Ubuntu 24.10 Fixes a Pesky File Picker Paper-Cut
Ubuntu 24.10 features a clutch of headline-worth changes, but also plenty of less obvious fixes for “paper cuts” – including a decades-long issue with thumbnails in the GTK file picker. Feeling deja-vu? GNOME 44 (shipped in Ubuntu 23....
2024-09-13 12:47
iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16
Apple has today announced that iPad apps can be sold through third-party app stores in the EU from September 16 It follows the introduction of alternative app store for iPhones within the bloc, and there are now five of these available … more…
2024-09-13 12:30