Operating Systems

Here’s what iPhone 16 owners can look forward to on October 28
iOS 18.1 will reportedly launch on October 28, and if you own an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16, that’s the date you can expect to get your hands on the first six Apple Intelligence features. I’ve been using them all in the developer betas, and her...
2024-10-07 13:37
Git grumpy: Torvalds complains of passive voice in merge commit messages
In a recent mailing list update, Linus Torvalds expressed frustration over passive voice in commit messages, urging developers to adopt a more active and clear communication style. Read more...
2024-10-07 13:26
I wish this microphone made my voice glow as bright as it does, but it's still a solid, easy-to-use mic
The Razer Seiren V3 Chroma is the company's latest ploy to inject RGB into everything, but underneath that it's a solid, reliable microphone with easy-to-use software.
2024-10-07 13:00
Get the Asus ROG Rapture Wi-Fi 7 quad-band wireless gaming router for a new low price
The Asus ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Wi-Fi 7 quad-band wireless gaming router just hit a new low price of $659.99 at Amazon. Read more...
2024-10-07 12:46
Git 2.47 Released With Improvements & Encouraging More Positive Code Reviews
Git 2.47 is out today as the newest feature release to this immensely popular distributed revision control system...
2024-10-07 12:45
Microsoft openly promotes tossing your laptop into a big pile of e-waste
A newly updated Microsoft support document effectively recommends purchasing a new PC and ditching your old device running Windows 10.
2024-10-07 12:31
Codeium enhances UX with customizable font sizes and redesigned chat interface
Codeium's latest updates include a redesigned chat interface and faster load times, making it easier for developers to focus on coding rather than troubleshooting. Read more...
2024-10-07 12:30
Development start of Leap 16.0
Hello everyone! I’d like to announce the start of development and the public availability of what we currently refer to as Leap 16.0 pre-Alpha. Since this is a pre-Alpha version, significant changes may occur, and the final product may look very diff...
2024-10-07 12:00
Samsung denies speculation it is spinning off its foundry business amid consecutive losses
Samsung has denied claims it will spin off its foundry business as a separate entity amid increasing competition and consecutive financial losses. Read more...
2024-10-07 11:56
The claimed M4 MacBook Pro specs are likely real(ish) even if the video isn’t
A Russian YouTuber allegedly provided a first ever unboxing video of an unannounced Mac, and claims to reveal specs for the M4 MacBook Pro we’re expecting Apple to reveal later this month. Judging the authenticity of the video is a tough call, but it...
2024-10-07 11:45
Roku Smart TV 65-inch now just $349.99 after 22% discount on Amazon
The 65-inch Roku Smart TV is down to $349.99 on Amazon, a 22% discount. Enjoy 4K HDR10+ picture quality and a voice remote for easy navigation. Read more...
2024-10-07 11:40
Commandos: Origins gets a free demo mission, now available on PC and Xbox
The Commandos franchise is returning with the prequel experience Origins. Now, fans can jump into a special demo mission featuring Green Baret and The Marine. Read more...
2024-10-07 11:24
KDE Plasma 6.2 Released, This is What’s New
A new major update to the KDE Plasma desktop has been released, and it’s jam-packed with new features, enhancements, and performance-focused improvements. Serving as the third release in the new 6.x series, KDE Plasma 6.2 builds on the foundations in...
2024-10-07 11:20
Gentoo Linux To See Improved ARM64 Support Thanks To An Ampere Altra Max Server
Gentoo Linux will be working on better support for ARM64/AArch64 and 32-bit ARM now that they have received an Ampere Altra Max server to help expedite their ARM build times for binary packages and installation stage builds...
2024-10-07 10:47
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: October 6th, 2024
The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for October 6th, 2024, brings news about Firefox 131, Linux Mint 22.1 release date, FFmpeg 7.1, fwupd 2.0, Audacious 4.4.1, qBittorrent 5.0, Ardour 8.8, NetworkManager 1.50, Firefox 132 beta, as well as all the latest distr...
2024-10-07 10:37
Intel Ultra 285K beats Apple M3, AMD 9950X, Qualcomm X Elite in early single-core benchmark
The single-threaded performance of Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 285K is out and it has put up a score better than AMD's 9950X, Apple's M3, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon Elite. Read more...
2024-10-07 10:24
500GB Crucial P3 Plus SSD is 47% off, now available for just $36.99
Here is a good chance to upgrade storage in your computer with a fast 500GB SSD from Crucial, which is now available for a dirt-cheap $36.99. Read more...
2024-10-07 09:56
openSUSE Leap 16.0 Pre-Alpha Available, GA Next October
While not expected to reach general availability (GA) state until October of 2025, available today in pre-alpha form is the openSUSE Leap 16.0 distribution...
2024-10-07 08:56
RPM 4.20 Released With Declarative Build System Support, Public Plugin API
RPM 4.20 is out today as the newest feature release to this package manager system that's been in development the past year and featuring a variety of improvements for the likes of RHEL and Fedora based distributions...
2024-10-07 08:47
iPhone 16 Pro Max beats all the competition in intensive robotic battery life test
The continues to make headlines, with Apple firmly having the best performance and longest battery life smartphone this year. In PhoneBuff’s test, the 16 Pro Max went head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a test involving a variety of app...
2024-10-07 08:29