Operating Systems

Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s surprise acquisition of Pixelmator, all the new features and changes in the latest OS betas, and the rumors around Apple’s indecision for the future of wearables on your face.  And in Happy Hour Plus, we specula...
2024-11-07 18:13
Windows 11's best legacy apps get much-needed AI-powered love from Microsoft — but the best experience is Copilot+ PC limited
Microsoft recently shipped next-gen AI experiences to Paint and Notepad on Windows 11, including generative fill, generative erase, and rewriting capabilities.
2024-11-07 18:06
Windows on Arm apps are about to get access to the secret sauce Adobe used to get Premiere Pro 25 to work on Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is testing an update to Windows 11's Prism emulation that adds support for several extensions. The additions make it possible for more apps to run on Windows PCs powered by Arm processors.
2024-11-07 17:59
The European Commission launches an antitrust probe into Corning's Gorilla Glass 
The European Commission is investigating Corning's alleged anti-competitive practices and exclusive supply agreements with OEMs. Read more...
2024-11-07 17:58
Best Buy early access Black Friday PC and tech deals are live; here's what's already in my cart
Black Friday officially kicks off on November 29, but plenty of retailers are already offering significant discounts. Here are some of my favorites.
2024-11-07 17:37
Charting the Future of OpenSearch
When AWS first approached us at Linux Foundation Research more than a year ago, it was with a mission that resonated deeply: to conduct a comprehensive study on OpenSearch and its role in the evolving world of open source. The team at AWS wanted to kn...
2024-11-07 17:30
One of 2024's "buggiest" Xbox games is a stunning showcase of photorealism with shallow RTS elements
Empire of the Ants blends photo-realistic visuals with strategy gameplay as you control '103,683rd' the ant and carry out your mother, the Queen's, wishes for expansion.
2024-11-07 17:19
No Man's Sky now has cross-platform saves and 8K option for PS5 Pro
After years of requests, Hello Games has finally delivered cross-platform saves for No Man's Sky. The update also has a new resolution option for PS5 Pro players and more surprises. Read more...
2024-11-07 17:16
Nomad early Black Friday sale now live! 20% off all new releases, Find My tracking card, leather iPhone 16 cases, more
You know it’s November and that Black Friday is on the way when a brand like Nomad launches a sale like this. One of our absolute favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad is launching a seriously rare sale that is offering up a straight 20% in savings ...
2024-11-07 17:09
Microsoft wants you to pay for AI-generated themes in Outlook on Windows, Mac, and mobile
Microsoft is adding new AI-generated theme support to the new Outlook app across Windows and third-party platforms.
2024-11-07 17:06
Take-Two is selling Outer Worlds publisher Private Division because it says it's in the "business of making great big hits" like Grand Theft Auto — but was Xbox the buyer?
Grand Theft Auto owner Take-Two Interactive has sold off the Private Division publishing label to an unknown party, including the rights to its upcoming games.
2024-11-07 17:01
Get this 2024 Windows PowerShell Certification Bundle for only $14.97
Understand functions, write script, and automate tasks to increase your daily productivity with this 18-hour comprehensive course bundle. Read more...
2024-11-07 17:00
Astroneer, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising, and more join Xbox Free Play Days for the weekend
Microsoft has another Free Play Days offer waiting for Xbox players. This time, they have four games to try out over the weekend, including Astroneer. Read more...
2024-11-07 16:46
Early Black Friday deals: AirPods Pro 2 $170, AirPods 4 $114, M3 MacBook Air $290 off original price, Jet Black Series 10, more
The early Black Friday deals are flying as Best Buy has now launched its new weekly doorbusters sale alongside a particularly notable 1-day offer on AirPods Pro 2 down at $170. Now within $1 of the best price all year, you can score Apple’s flagship ...
2024-11-07 16:36
Nvidia GeForce NOW replaces Priority tier with Performance, brings upgrades
Nvidia has transformed the old GeForce NOW Priority tier to Performance, boasting a resolution upgrade and more. New games for the service are here too. Read more...
2024-11-07 16:30
Life at Canonical: Freyja Cooper’s perspective as a new joiner in Communications
Canonical has developed a unique onboarding process that enables new hires to quickly settle and establish themselves in our globally distributed environment. In this series, we interview team members who joined the company within the last year to ask ...
2024-11-07 16:19
Raspberry Pi’s New USB Hub Costs Just $12
Raspberry Pi has unveiled another low-price own-brand product, this time a 4-port USB 3.0 hub compatible with most of its single-board computers. In the past few months we’ve seen the company expand its range of official accessories and add-ons to en...
2024-11-07 16:17
Raspberry Pi Launch Official USB 3.0 Hub for $12
Raspberry Pi has unveiled another low-price own-brand product, this time a 4-port USB 3.0 hub compatible with most of its single-board computers. In the past few months we’ve seen the company expand its range of official accessories and add-ons to en...
2024-11-07 16:17
OxygenOS 15 rolls out today with tons of new features, check full list of changes here
Android 15 is rolling out globally, and OnePlus is among the first to release its version, OxygenOS 15, for the OnePlus 12. This update brings system-wide improvements in animation. Read more...
2024-11-07 16:16
Microsoft just learned its lesson about overcharging for AI features
Apple is just getting started with building AI into its various software platforms. However, one of its chief competitors, Microsoft, just learned an important lesson the company could take to heart: most consumers aren’t willing to pay very much for...
2024-11-07 16:11