Operating Systems

New Patches Aim To Optimize Context Switching With Two Improvements
A set of Friday night patches provide for some exciting context switching optimizations to the Linux kernel...
2024-11-09 08:16
Google is bringing AI-generated backgrounds to Meet on Android
Google is rolling out its Gemini AI to more products, including Google Meet on Android. Now, users can generate custom backgrounds with different visual styles. Read more...
2024-11-09 07:40
Samsung seems to be quite serious about a tri-folding phone
A new US patent by Samsung suggests that a tri-folding phone from the South Korean giant may be in the works. Read more...
2024-11-09 07:08
Google makes it easier for developers to switch to Gemini from OpenAI
Google has made its Gemini AI models compatible with OpenAI's libraries, allowing developers to easily integrate Gemini into their existing projects. Read more...
2024-11-09 06:52
Google Maps now lets you upgrade to a new vehicle, at least virtually
Google Maps on iOS is getting multiple new navigation vehicles and customization options, but old cars are stuck on their original colors. Read more...
2024-11-09 06:36
ChatGPT app for Windows updated with support for webcam and more
OpenAI has released a new update for the ChatGPT Windows app, which includes the ability to attach photos from a webcam, adjust text scaling, and customize shortcuts. Read more...
2024-11-09 06:20
Microsoft Azure Linux 3.0 Update Pushes Additions For Intel, AMD & Arm
Microsoft overnight released the newest version of their Azure Linux 3.0 in-house Linux distribution that is used by a variety of internal services at the company as well as external customers...
2024-11-09 06:10
You can continue to use the Verizon Message+ app for another month
Verizon quietly announced that the Message+ app on Android phones over its network is getting another month to live. Read more...
2024-11-09 06:06
KDE's Info Center Now Shows Multi-GPU Information, Plasma 6.3 Bringing UI Refinements
KDE developer Nate Graham is out with his usual weekly development recap of all the interesting Plasma desktop changes to have landed over the past week...
2024-11-09 05:57
Leaked docs suggest Google seemingly aware of Tensor's overheating
Leaked slides show Google is addressing major Tensor issues in the Pixel 11: overheating, which is the top reason for returns, and battery life. Read more...
2024-11-09 05:50
Everybody will be paying the same rate for YouTube Music Premium services
YouTube has started to notify early adopters of Premium services that they will now have to pay equally as others. Read more...
2024-11-09 05:34
ChatGPT is currently down; Siri integration in iOS 18.2 affected
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot ChatGPT is currently down, making the platform inaccessible to users around the world on Friday night. The outage has also affected integration with Siri in the iOS 18.2 beta as a consequence. more…
2024-11-09 01:15
Windows 11 24H2, 23H2 preview Explorer fixes, features with KB5046746, KB5046745
There are two separate preview updates available for Windows 11 version 23H2 and 24H2. If you’re in the Beta Channel of the Insider Program, you’ll be getting KB5046745 (23H2), and KB5046746 (24H2) if you’re in the Dev Channel. Tons of fixes and ...
2024-11-08 23:50
'Genshin Impact' launches on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 20, complete with extra bonuses to sweeten the deal
HoYoverse unveils a new trailer for Genshin Impact's upcoming 5.2 content update and additional regarding the Xbox version which will launch later this month.
2024-11-08 23:47
9to5Mac Daily: November 8, 2024 – M4 Mac launch day is here
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 ...
2024-11-08 23:09
New Apple Vision Pro study reveals promising performance in radiology
A new study published this week by researchers at the University of California, San Diego highlights how Apple Vision Pro can be used in healthcare settings. In particular, this study sought to compare diagnostic performance when using Apple Vision Pro...
2024-11-08 22:23
iPhone 17 Air: Here’s everything we know so far
According to multiple sources, Apple is planning an all-new iPhone 17 model for 2025 with a dramatic design overhaul. Here’s everything we know so far about the so-called iPhone 17 Air (which could also be called the iPhone 17 Slim or something compl...
2024-11-08 21:54
Microsoft confirms issues in Windows 11 23H2 KB5044285, KB5044380
Windows 11 24H2 is in the news for two reasons: better performance or new issues, but it turns out that Windows 11 23H2 also has some new problems after the recent monthly cumulative update. Microsoft has confirmed that KB5044285 (mandatory patch) a...
2024-11-08 21:18
Mesa 24.3-rc1 Released With Big Improvements For AMD Radeon & Intel Graphics
The belated first release candidate of Mesa 24.3 is now available for testing of the upgraded OpenGL and Vulkan open-source drivers commonly used on Linux systems and elsewhere...
2024-11-08 20:34
9to5Mac Overtime 033: M4 Mac mini and visionOS 2.2 beta
Fernando and Jeff discuss today’s official availability of the M4 Mac mini, including first impressions and planned use cases. Also, why visionOS 2.2 makes the Apple Vision Pro worth buying if you can get one used for a good price. 9to5Mac Overtime ...
2024-11-08 20:31