Operating Systems

KB5048753: Windows 11 gets better Start menu filter, new Edge gaming assist, and more
Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 Beta Build 22635.4655 under KB5048753 today for Insiders. It has some new features and bug fixes. Read more...
2024-12-13 18:18
Windows 11 build 26120.2702 is out in Dev Channel with new webcam features
The new Windows 11 Dev build is here, and it packs fresh webcam features, third-party passkey support, and other improvements. Read more...
2024-12-13 18:16
Google fined $75 million for violating competition laws in Turkey
In another blow to Google, the search giant has been fined $75 billion by Turkey's competition authority. The agency was investigating Google for leveraging its position in the ad server market. Read more...
2024-12-13 18:16
PSA: Avoid faking your Spotify Wrapped results if you’re in Congress
Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify this year, but that wasn’t the issue for this congressman from New Jersey who got caught poorly faking their results. more…
2024-12-13 18:06
Microsoft Project 2021 Professional for Windows drops to lowest price
Manage your projects more efficiently with the right timelines, budgets. Project management has never been this easy. Price drop ends 12/22. Read more...
2024-12-13 18:00
Text message job scams are gamified and on the rise, FTC warns
Has your iPhone dinged with a Messages or WhatsApp notification recently about a curious job offer? You’re not alone, as today’s FTC warning about text message gamified job scams—or ‘task scams’—makes clear. more…
2024-12-13 17:41
No, Microsoft isn't letting you install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
An incorrect report claims that Microsoft has dropped Windows 11's strict TPM 2.0 requirement. It hasn't.
2024-12-13 17:41
Apple Vision Pro takes you on an immersive dive with tiger sharks eating lunch
Looking for a weekend activity? Throw on your wetsuit and strap on Apple Vision Pro to take an immersive dive with tiger sharks — wetsuit optional. more…
2024-12-13 17:29
Microsoft confirms it's not lowering Windows 11 system requirements for unsupported hardware
Microsoft has confirmed it is not lowering the system requirements of Windows 11 for running on unsupported hardware. Read more...
2024-12-13 17:08
Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month
As TikTok’s ban in the United States swiftly approaches, lawmakers on Friday reminded Apple that they are on the hook for enforcement. more…
2024-12-13 17:02
BlueStacks Air brings an easy way to play Android games on macOS
BlueStacks has introduced BlueStacks Air, which brings Android games to macOS devices and is optimized for Apple's M1, M2, and newer chips. Read more...
2024-12-13 16:52
9to5Mac Daily: December 13, 2024 – iOS delays, USB-C changes
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. From now thro...
2024-12-13 16:48
Deals: M4/Pro/Max MacBook Pro up to $300 off, PlugBug Find My charger new low, HomeKit lamp 30% off, more
We are indeed still tracking Wi-Fi + Cell M2 iPad Air models at $150 off alongside the $169 price drop on AirPods Max that is now available to everyone, but there are more inbound today. Firstly, as shipping windows close ahead of the holidays, today m...
2024-12-13 16:46
The Elder Scrolls Online developer unionizes, joining the wave of unions under Xbox
The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios has unionized, with Microsoft voluntarily recognizing the union.
2024-12-13 16:33
Intel Lands "Round Robin Strict" Driver Optimization For Helping Battlemage/Xe2
Intel's open-source Linux graphics driver engineers are busy working to further refine the Xe2 graphics performance for Lunar Lake integrated graphics and the newly-launched Battlemage discrete graphics. Landing in Mesa 25.0-devel this Friday afternoon...
2024-12-13 16:26
iOS 18.2’s launch didn’t cause the ChatGPT outage…probably
Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 18.2 into the world with a new built-in ChatGPT integration. Not long after, ChatGPT and other OpenAI services went down in a major outage. Were the two incidents related? Here’s the official answer from OpenAI. ...
2024-12-13 16:23
Geralt will be in The Witcher IV, confirms CD Projekt RED, calls new entry an origin story
More details about The Witcher IV are being teased by developer CD Projekt RED, including Geralt's role in the new trilogy, Ciri's first steps as a Witcher, and more. Read more...
2024-12-13 16:16
CentOS Stream 10 Released with Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS, GNOME 47, and DNF 4.20
CentOS Stream 10 distribution is now available for download powered by Linux kernel 6.12 LTS and featuring the GNOME 47 desktop environment. Here's what's new! The post CentOS Stream 10 Released with Linux Kernel 6.12 LTS, GNOME 47, and DNF 4.20 appear...
2024-12-13 16:06
Apple’s Passwords app makes it easy to replace your existing password manager
Apple’s Passwords app debuted this fall as a new password management solution for Apple devices. It also, helpfully, makes getting started very easy thanks to a key feature in the macOS version. more…
2024-12-13 15:34
Meta introduces 'Video Seal' watermarking tool for AI-generated videos
Meta has introduced its own watermarking tool for AI-generated videos called "Video Seal" meant to combat AI video manipulation. Read more...
2024-12-13 15:18