Operating Systems

How AMD Is Taking Standard C/C++ Code To Run Directly On GPUs
Back at the 2024 LLVM Developers' Meeting was an interesting presentation by AMD engineer Joseph Huber for how they have been exploring running common, standard C/C++ code directly on GPUs without having to be adapted for any GPU language / programming...
2024-12-11 06:42
Apple Watch Ultra 3 may get satellite connectivity and blood pressure monitoring features
Apple is reportedly working on introducing satellite connectivity and blood monitoring features to next year's Apple Watch 3 Ultra. Read more...
2024-12-11 06:42
Latest December Pixel Drop update triggers Android Auto audio issues, here's how to fix it
The latest December Pixel Drop update has triggered an Android Auto issue affecting users with different Pixel devices. Thankfully, there is a solution for it. Read more...
2024-12-11 06:26
QEMU 9.2 Released With VirtIO GPU Vulkan Support, AVX10 & Experimental Rust Support
QEMU 9.2 is out today for this processor emulator that plays an important role within the open-source Linux virtualization stack...
2024-12-11 06:23
Haiku OS Developers Fixed Plenty Of Bugs In November
The BeOS-inspired Haiku open-source operating system project is out with a new monthly status update to detail their latest efforts...
2024-12-11 06:12
OpenAI announces the general availability of ChatGPT Canvas experience
OpenAI's Canvas, a new interface for ChatGPT, is now out of beta and available for all users. It offers features like refining outputs with side prompts, inline comments, and more. Read more...
2024-12-11 06:10
Apple Pay now available in one more country following recent expansion
After rolling out Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates and Chile, Apple today also introduced Apple Pay in Egypt. The news was confirmed by Apple and comes after the company expanded its payment platform to Uruguay last week. more…
2024-12-10 23:46
Haiku Activity & Contract Report, November 2024
This report covers hrev58292 through hrev58368. Applications apl added an “installed” indicator to icons in HaikuDepot’s list view, and continued the refactoring of its internal data model. humdinger contributed icons for the “native” indicat...
2024-12-10 23:45
Doom comes to Starfield with crossover quest, adds Praetor Suit, Super Shotgun, and more
Bethesda is bringing over some iconic gear from the Doom universe over to Starfield in a brand-new official Creation add-on. The mission grants the Doom Slayer's armor, weapons, plushies, and more. Read more...
2024-12-10 23:40
People Can Fly lays off over 120 employees, affects multiple in-development games
Bulletstorm and Outriders studio People Can Fly is having a round of layoffs that's affecting over 120 staff. One gaming project is being suspended entirely due to this. Read more...
2024-12-10 23:04
All Black Ops 6 weapons buffed with less recoil, reduced sway, and increased headshot damage
Treyarch has made a buff-focused balance pass across all weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, making reductions for all weapons, while also increasing headshot damage and other factors. Read more...
2024-12-10 22:30
Tiling Shell Extension Gains Smart Border Radius Detection
Fresh off of adding support for automatic window snapping, the developers behind GNOME Shell’s most configurable and feature-packed window tiling extension are back with another update. Tiling Shell v15.1 introduces support for smart border radius. T...
2024-12-10 22:10
My favorite multiplayer game in ages just got snubbed at The Game Awards — I can't believe it's not up for Game of the Year
Helldivers 2 is a phenomenal game and one of the best multiplayer co-op titles in recent memory. I can't believe it didn't get a GOTY nomination at The Game Awards.
2024-12-10 22:00
Assassin's Creed Shadows' samurai and shinobi combat, weapons, and enemy variety detailed
Ubisoft's latest deep dive into Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay offers looks at the overhauled combat systems that Naoe and Yasuke will be using. Read more...
2024-12-10 21:46
Surprise, Microsoft's new "native" Copilot app for Windows 11 is still just a website
The Copilot web app is now a native Windows app... that displays the Copilot website.
2024-12-10 21:45
iPhone 15 was used to shoot major sequel ‘28 Years Later,’ and the trailer is impressive
‘Shot on iPhone’ isn’t at all a new slogan for Apple, but it’s about to get its biggest showcase yet. Next summer’s blockbuster, 28 Years Later, was shot entirely on an iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the first trailer looks fantastic. more…
2024-12-10 21:34
Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates
A few weeks after launching Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, Apple on Tuesday announced another expansion of the feature. As of today, merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can accept contactless payments directly on their iPhones, without th...
2024-12-10 21:24
Spotify's Car Thing is still alive and kicking for some users
Looks like Spotify's 'death sentence' missed some Car Things, as they're still working for some users despite the discontinuation. Read more...
2024-12-10 21:10
DarkSky for BlueSky promises exclusive features for "skeeters" on Windows 11
DarkSky for BlueSky is a new third-party client for the popular social media platform. DarkSky just launched in preview on Windows 11.
2024-12-10 21:00
Samsung 4K The Frame 55-, 50-, 43-inch fall to lowest prices ahead of Christmas
Samsung's The Frame TVs are selling at their lowest prices today. The discounts apply on the 55-inch, 50-inch, and 43-inch models. Read more...
2024-12-10 20:54