Software

Garmin has released a new stable update containing multiple bug fixes. Available on several flagship smartwatches, System Software 22.38 should improve battery life in some instances, too.

A software update is rolling out to a well-known Garmin Fenix competitor, bringing a host of new features. Having already tried out the upgrade, we took a closer look at a standout function designed to streamline your fitness routine on the Amazfit T-Rex 3.

Valve has apparently added a new AMD library to Steam, fueling speculation about possible FSR4 support through Proton. The discovery could be relevant not only for the Steam Machine but also for the Steam Deck and other SteamOS-based handhelds.

Windows 11 version 26H2 enters the Experimental channel as Microsoft focuses on low-disruption enablement packages for IT deployment.

Seeing as Anbernic has been pushing out updates to its handhelds, AYN and Thor have now released OTA updates for their devices, the Odin 3 and Pocket 6, respectively. The updates bring a handful of bug fixes to both devices, but the Pocket 6 gets two new features, too.

OnePlus is finally bringing a feature that Apple and Samsung users have enjoyed for years. The latest OxygenOS update lets compatible OnePlus phones stream audio to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously, making it easier to share music, podcasts, and movies without splitting a pair of earbuds.

Microsoft confirms parallel enterprise flaws in Windows 11 KB5095051, including broken OLE automation, a deployment media error, and a Recycle Bin glitch.

Learn how to check if your PC is ready for Microsoft's Secure Boot certificate update using official built-in tools like the Windows Security app.

ChatGPT’s share of the AI assistant market has fallen below 50% for the first time, as rivals Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude gain ground. The report suggests users are increasingly willing to switch platforms based on trust, integration and productivity strengths.

A high-performance Amazfit smartwatch is receiving a new software update that introduces several significant new features. Golfers in particular stand to benefit from the latest version for the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, which we have already tested.

Anbernic has released a new Linux update for the RG Vita Pro. The update brings visual changes as well as under-the-hood improvements to the PS Vita-styled handheld.

Amazfit has launched a new hybrid-training system designed for athletes who combine strength and endurance work—including competitive Hyrox racers. The system helps users find the optimal balance between endurance and strength training.

Windows 11 users can now log directly into a new "Xbox mode". Xbox mode replaces Windows 11's normal UI with a controller-friendly UI that can integrate multiple game stores like Steam and Epic. Xbox mode also frees up some resources to improve gaming performance. However, the end result is rather disappointing.

A relatively affordable smartwatch is gaining powerful new features with a free firmware update. It introduces enhanced navigation options and a normalised pace metric for athletes, while the Amazfit Balance 2 also benefits from additional refinements.

Garmin has released Garmin Express 7.29.0, a new update for its smartwatch companion software. The update addresses multiple bugs and improves device management, including syncing, map updates, and content handling.

Garmin has finalised a new software update for many of its high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new firmware promises to improve battery life on some models with golfing activity improvements for others.

A new app for Garmin smartwatches allows users to log their alcohol intake and estimate their blood alcohol content. While it can offer useful insights into drinking habits, the calculated values should be treated with caution as they are only approximations.

Apple has dubbed Siri as a "profoundly more capable" personal assistant, but there seem to be plenty of interesting guardrails holding it in check.

Learn how to use the Windows 11 Shared Audio tool to broadcast sound to two Bluetooth headsets at once, along with the hardware requirements.

Garmin is expanding the functionality of several smart devices. Specifically, users can now add their equipment and record and view their usage time. This may help prevent accidents or at least reduce costs.

Garmin has delivered a fresh stable update to multiple smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the update promises to make affected devices fully usable again once updated.

Many Windows 11 users are facing infinite reboot loops and BitLocker recovery screens. Telemetry confirms faulty Dell and HP utilities are to blame.

Garmin has released a new stable update to multiple mid-range smartwatches. Packed with many changes, the new update is said to improve activity and workout modes in several areas.

Lowtein is a brand-new free tool that cross-checks your grocery store's weekly "sale" prices against official government data — StatCan in Canada, BLS in the US — to tell you if a deal is actually below average for your city, or just a sticker.

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday introduces core shell performance updates and expanded Task Manager NPU metrics, alongside critical Secure Boot certificate-validation requirements.

Apple detailed upcoming parental controls for monitoring and controlling children's app, entertainment, and social media use across devices at WWDC 2026. Child accounts can be activated for any young user by their parents.

Our hands-on preview of the Moss: The Forgotten Relic Steam demo highlights the beautiful environments, storytelling, and its transition to PC screens.

A note published on the Samsung Members App in Korea has confirmed that One UI 9 Beta 3 should launch next week.

Prevent enterprise BitLocker recovery loops and boot failures. The new Microsoft Autopatch Secure Boot status report validates critical firmware certificate updates.

Vivo has announced a major set of camera upgrades for multiple flagship phones. Rolling out this summer, the updates will be available across the X200, X300 and Vivo's X Fold series, including the X200 Ultra and X300 Ultra.

Microsoft backtracks on legal threats against hacker Nightmare Eclipse following intense industry backlash over unpatched Windows Defender zero-days.

Anbernic has begun rolling out a new software update that brings a redesigned user interface to several handhelds. The update, which needs to be manually downloaded, is available for models under the RG XX series.

A powerful smartwatch from Zepp Health is receiving several new and potentially very relevant features with an update, and not just for athletes. The manufacturer has now published a dedicated post about the June update, detailing the new features for the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro.

A stealth multiplier update tied to the recent GitHub Copilot pricing change is draining annual subscriber quotas up to four times faster than expected.

Microsoft's June 9 Patch Tuesday is the final deployment window before 2011 Secure Boot certificates begin expiring on June 24. Unpatched devices lose security protection.

Microsoft has unveiled MAI-Thinking-1, its first in-house advanced reasoning model trained from scratch. While Microsoft claims the system outperforms Claude Sonnet 4.6 in blind human evaluations, the results have not been independently verified.

With new releases now moved to the MocaccinoOS SourceForge page, MocaccinoOS 26.06 is now moving forward with the 6.18.33 LTS kernel, a new COSMIC ISO image, new features and improvements in the Vajo package manager, an additional software installation module in the Calamares installer, and much more.

The European Parliament is dropping Google for Qwant, a privacy-focused French search engine, as the default on MEPs' computers from June 4 — backing the EU's "digital sovereignty push", though Microsoft Office and other US dependencies are still very much in place.

The pinnacle of 14 years of continuous development, Linux Lite 8.0 brings a brand-new installer, new kernels, end-to-end GTK4 theming, a Game Center tool, and several new in-house apps, as well as "unprecedented translation coverage at every level of the system" alongside the usual set of minor tweaks and fixes.

A researcher has chained two unpatched flaws in the Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X to remotely flash custom firmware over Bluetooth and inject keystrokes into the host PC — all this with no pairing required. Creative refuses to issue a fix.

Google's new Android fake call detection uses RCS to verify calls from contacts, blocking AI voice-cloning scams before they reach you. Rolling out to Android 12+ devices now.

Garmin has released a new software update. Available on multiple smartwatches, the update promises to make some Instinct smartwatches usuable again. Currently in beta, the update will likely reach all Instinct E and Instinct 3 smartwatches soon by way of new stable software.

Google is updating Android phones this June with enhanced scammer detection for Phone by Google users, fit checks with circle to search, and expanded AirDrop access for more brands.

Garmin has announced a new Feature Update for multiple devices. Rolling out across Q2 2026, the new update adds numerous features to several devices, including Recovery Mode and Health Status History. Only recent smartwatch releases are covered, though.

Strava has paywalled its API, requiring a paid subscription for all developers starting June 1. Wearable integrations like Garmin and Amazfit are unaffected. However, free and open-source tools built on the API face quite an uncertain future.

Xiaomi today announced the addition of AirDrop support over Quick Share for their Android phones. This new interoperability follows other brands like Google and Samsung.

Garmin has finally delivered a new stable update to its latest high-end rugged smartwatch. Available for free globally, System Software 22.35 brings three dozen changes to the Tactix 8, including dozens of bug fixes.

Google’s expanded AI search features, unveiled at I/O, appear to be driving users toward DuckDuckGo, whose No AI search page traffic has tripled, and app downloads have risen sharply, reflecting growing backlash against mandatory AI-generated results.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8553 brings a modular Start menu with Small, Large, and Automatic size presets and new privacy tools to the Experimental channel.

Microsoft Build 2026 opens June 2 in San Francisco with AI agents, GitHub Copilot updates, and Windows local AI. Here is what developers can expect.