Operating Systems

Shazam tops 100 billion song recognition milestone
Shazam, the song recognition service that Apple acquired in 2018, today announced a major milestone: its users have now identified more than 100 billion songs. The most identified song is Dance Monkey, by Tones and I, which has been recognized by Shaza...
2024-11-20 15:10
Microsoft's free Bing Wallpaper app for Windows is borderline malware
Microsoft recently released a free Bing Wallpaper app in the Microsoft Store, but it is more than just free wallpapers, and not in a good way. Read more...
2024-11-20 14:56
Linux 6.13 "MM" Patches Bring Some Enticing Performance Optimizations
Andrew Morton on Monday submitted all the memory management "MM" related patches for the Linux 6.13 merge window. As usual there's a lot of interesting performance optimizations and other low-level refinements...
2024-11-20 14:42
UK carrier O2 creates AI grandmother Daisy to waste scammers’ time [Video]
UK mobile carrier O2 has created Daisy, an AI grandmother designed to waste the time of phone scammers by keeping them on the line as long as possible. Anyone can report a scam call or message by texting their number to 7722, where it will be checked a...
2024-11-20 14:29
Android 16 Developer Preview 1 brings audio sharing feature
The new audio-sharing feature in the latest Android 16 Developer Preview 1 update lets you share your music with multiple headphones. Read more...
2024-11-20 14:18
Microsoft updates Terminal and Terminal Preview with glyph rendering improvements and more
Microsoft has released two updates for Windows Terminal: one for the stable version and one for preview. The new versions pack some quality improvements, like better glyph rendering. Read more...
2024-11-20 14:04
Forget about playing STALKER 2 on Steam Deck (for now), but you can definitely play on ROG Ally and Legion Go gaming handhelds if you use these settings
STALKER 2 is not playable on Steam Deck, but it can run well on ROG Ally or Legion Go if the right settings are in place.
2024-11-20 14:03
STALKER 2 is hardly a perfect game, but The Zone still captivates me like no other open world can
At long last, STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl has finally come to Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC. But does it live up to the hype? Here's our review.
2024-11-20 14:00
Forget about playing STALKER 2 on Steam Deck (for now), but you can definitely play on ROG Ally and Legion Go gaming handhelds
STALKER 2 is not playable on Steam Deck, but it can run well on ROG Ally or Legion Go if the right settings are in place.
2024-11-20 14:00
Wi-Fi QR code sharing gets a Material You makeover in Android 16 DP1
Android 16 DP1 brings a fresh Material You look to Wi-Fi QR code sharing, plus new features and tweaks for developers. Read more...
2024-11-20 13:50
Join Canonical in London at Dell Technologies Forum
Canonical is excited to be partnering with Dell Technologies at the upcoming Dell Technologies Forum – London, taking place on 26th November. This prestigious event brings together industry leaders and technology enthusiasts to explore the latest adv...
2024-11-20 13:48
Apple defends removing Musi from the App Store, as fans boycott new iPhones
The legal battle over the free music streaming app Musi continues, with Apple defending its decision to remove it from the App Store ahead of a court case set to determine its fate … more…
2024-11-20 13:47
Why the Logitech G Cloud is winning over gamers — could it be your next console?
An early Black Friday bundle includes a Logitech G Cloud, a carrying case, a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and more, making it the perfect time to pick up the handheld console.
2024-11-20 13:38
Microsoft releases AI Shell Public Preview for download
Microsoft has announced the availability of its public preview of AI Shell, a tool to bring AI agent capabilities to shells, including PowerShell. Read more...
2024-11-20 13:34
Many Networking Changes In Linux 6.13 - One Line Of Code Helping WireGuard Performance
The abundance of networking subsystem updates have been mailed in for the Linux 6.13 kernel from wired and wireless driver enhancements to core networking code improvements...
2024-11-20 13:22
Official statement confirms Sony intends to acquire FromSoftware owner Kadokawa
Japanese media conglomerate Kadokawa has confirmed that Sony is attempting to acquire it. The company owns a large number of game studios, anime production companies, and more. Read more...
2024-11-20 13:20
Control Ultimate Edition Mac version will be available on February 12, 2025
A Mac version of the popular console game Control Ultimate Edition will launch on February 12 next year, says developer Remedy. We don’t yet know the specs required to run it, but we can be certain that it will be limited to M-Series Macs … more…
2024-11-20 13:18
The iPhone SE 4 could launch by the end of March 2025
It appears that Apple's next entry-level iPhone, the iPhone SE 4, could arrive by the end of March next year. Read more...
2024-11-20 13:04
Apple will today ask a judge to dismiss the DOJ antitrust case
Lawyers acting for Apple are today expected to ask a federal judge to dismiss the DOJ antitrust case against the company in its entirety. The Department of Justice has for years been investigating whether Apple broke antitrust law by abusing its domina...
2024-11-20 12:52
The UK could follow Australia's footsteps in banning social media for those under 16
In an effort to protect kids, the UK government is considering banning social media for those under 16. Read more...
2024-11-20 12:48