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Now sporting page loading speed improvements, Vivaldi 7.2 also comes with a tweaked address bar, the ability to override keyboard shortcuts and to create events directly from email messages, a new currency widget, workspace access via quick commands, as well as account reordering in Vivaldi Mail.

CrossOver 25 is designed to play Windows games on a Mac, regardless of whether they were purchased on Steam, the Epic Games Store, GOG Galaxy or other platforms. With over 5,000 new improvements, Mac gaming is supposedly easier than ever before.

The Apple MacBook Air 15 with its powerful M3 processor has been discounted to under $1,000 in a new Amazon deal, making it a solid all-rounder everyday laptop for everyone from students to photographers and digital artists looking for a second workstation for on-the-go work. It features Apple's typically excellent display, surprising performance for a passively cooled laptop, and astonishing battery life.

Apple's new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air variants are finally here. Both use the company's newest M4 chip and offer more RAM/storage than their last-gen counterparts, all without a price increase.

Apple has unveiled a new Mac Studio for professionals. It can be configured with an Apple M4 Max chip with at least 512 GB storage/36 GB RAM or an Apple M3 Ultra with at least 1 TB storage/96 GB RAM. Prices start at $1,999.

The Shure MoveMic 88 Plus is a wireless microphone for content creators, featuring selectable pick up patterns and adjustable EQ. It can be placed closer to the audio source for higher-quality audio recordings with reduced background noise.

Often neglected Mac gamers have another popular title to add to their libraries. Palworld is now available for purchase on the Mac App Store. Some label it a Pokemon clone, but these players can see for themselves how Pocketpair's creature hunter compares.

As previously announced, the country pack dubbed "Graveyard of Empires" has just landed for Hearts of Iron IV. Priced at $14.99/£12.79/€14.99, depending on the market, this expansion requires the base game and can also be acquired as part of the Expansion Pass 1 bundle.

The Apple Mac mini with the M4 SoC is a mini PC that packs commendable CPU and GPU chops, courtesy of the 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. The variant pre-configured with 24 GB of memory and 512 GB of storage is now cheaper than ever on Amazon, thanks to a $100 discount.

The Iqunix MQ80 is a hotly anticipated wireless, low-profile mechanical keyboard with a soft gasket-mount design and impressive battery life claims. The compact 80% keyboard has officially launched on Kickstarter with massive discounts for early backers.

Satechi has launched a new hub that can add three displays to Mac and Windows systems. The Satechi 13-in-1 USB-C Triple Display Multiport Adapter also offers a variety of other connections.

The Epic Games Store is set to give away at least another three games later this week. In the meantime, the storefront has revealed the extent of last year's giveaways, as well as its plans for 2025.

The AstoCAD development team has announced the first release of the FreeCAD soft fork, which aims to drastically redesign the UI of the free, open-source 3D design software to "make FreeCAD sexy."

Released back in 2016, Hearts of Iron IV has been continuously updated ever since. A new country pack expansion, "Graveyard of Empires," is on the verge of release on March 4th. The countries this update focuses on are Iran, India, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

Wacom has unveiled the Intuos Pro pen tablets for artists and designers in three sizes. The tablets come with an updated digitizer and the Wacom Pro Pen 3 for improved pen accuracy.

With 65 "very positive" reviews so far, Aethermancer is off to a great start. Unleashed yesterday on Steam in a public demo, this title from German indie developer moi rai games brings together monster taming and the roguelite formula in strategic 3v3 turn-based battles. The full game will hit Windows, macOS, and SteamOS+Linux.

In addition to smaller changes such as credit card information autofill, certificate transparency enforcement, or additional language support for Firefox Translations, the latest version of Mozilla's web browser comes with AI chatbot access. This optional feature rolls out progressively, so it might not be available for many users yet.

CheckMag There are a number of tools which allow you to leverage your own AI image generator without relying on cloud services, which are often paid and come with a whole host of limitations. However, Invoke AI lets you run a range of models and tools including Stable Diffusion, enabling you to generate pretty much anything you can think of. Decent results can be achieved with modest hardware and a relatively recent GPU. Here's how to get started.

Through a Steam database update for Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red may have just hinted at the imminent macOS version release. As surfaced on SteamDB, the new changelog has entries for macOS depots, launch options, and base game support.

Certain models of the M3 MacBook Air 15 are on sale near their lowest recorded price at Amazon. This sale, which discounts the laptops by up to 17%, includes models with ample storage and plenty of RAM to run Apple Intelligence.

The Epic Games Store is updating its free game giveaway with a new indie title. This time, the storefront has discounted a first-person puzzler to $0.00, which has been well received by fans and critics alike.

Apple has paused its AI-generated news alert summaries after the feature delivered some very questionable results. AI news summaries will, however, be back in a few weeks with tweaks to communicate when an alert summary is AI-generated.

While the M4 Mac mini's small form factor allows it to be easily carried around, it isn't really immune to scratches and other kinds of damage. Waterfield's Shield Case, available in two colors, offers protection and also a way to keep track of your Mac mini.

Doublepoint WowMouse debuted in 2024 for Wear OS smartwatches and is now available for Apple Watches. The app allows users wearing Apple Watches to control their Macs by pointing and pinching with their fingers to simulate mice.

A seemingly reliable source has posted a new cryptic message about the Epic Games Store's next free game giveaway. If correct, it would see the storefront give another popular rogue-like title its free game treatment, but not for long.

The Epic Games Store has updated its Mystery Game giveaway with a new title. Available until 15:59 UTC on December 22, the game is playable not only on various Windows machines but also pretty much any Mac released within the last 15 years.

Zeera is offering an aluminum case for the M4 Mac Mini that turns it into a miniature Mac Pro. The CNC case not only adds aesthetics but also brings functional benefits such as improved cooling and easier access to the power button.

This year's last major update, labeled 2.43 "Storm Warning" by Gaijin, brings quite a few exciting pieces of military hardware to War Thunder. Alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Rafale jets, this refresh also brings the M44 and PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers, several ships, the Attica location for ground battles, and more.

Apple has announced that various iPhones, iPads and Macs will be eligible for a fresh round of AI features in the next few days. Having debuted Apple Intelligence language earlier this year, Apple has confirmed that the functionality should now begin working in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK, among other changes.

Software giant Adobe is patching a number of vulnerabilities in products including Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, InDesign, Illustrator, and Substance 3D Modeler. The most affected product, it turns out, is Experience Manager.

Epic Games has just giving away $85 worth of games. However, it turns out these titles will be the last regular giveaways of the year as the storefront marks the return of its free mystery game promotion period.

The Flexbar is a rather unusual accessory designed for Windows and Mac. Built around an ESP32 microcontroller, the Flexbar features a 2K AMOLED touchscreen and supports software that allows it to mimic Apple's infamous Touch Bar.

Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro SoC has received a substantial discount in both Amazon and Best Buy's Black Friday sales. The brand-new M4 Pro SoC joins bright mini-LED displays, 24 GB of unified memory, and a sizeable 1 TB SSD at just over $2,000.

Sanwa Supply has unveiled the 400-MAWBT204BK wireless handheld mouse. The mouse has buttons for direct control of media players and can control computers while in VR.

CheckMag The new M4 Mac Mini is making waves in both the critical and consumer circles, and for good reason. The tiny desktop is an engineering marvel that boasts plenty of power packed into a tiny (and relatively inexpensive) package. While it has some drawbacks, the 2024 Mac Mini may be the best "bang for the buck" system on the market today.

SoundSlide is a small device that adds volume controls to almost any computer. It plugs into a USB-C port and allows users to adjust their computers' volume with a swipe or tap.

The most immersive since the 2019 debut of Opera GX comes with a major visual refresh that includes "an expanded modding universe" while also providing improved performance and usability. Aimed at gamers, Opera GX now has over 30 million users who can enjoy over 8,000 community-created mods.

Mac gaming has been steadily improving, but users still face limited peripheral options. Corsair aims to change that with the newly updated K65 Plus wireless gaming keyboard and a Mac-specific version of the M75 wireless gaming mouse.

The Epic Games Store has updated its free game of the week service with another two titles. Available later today, the deal traces the origins of a historic vampire franchise and also includes a well-regarded indie puzzler.

The silent Apple MacBook Air with its powerful Apple M3 processor is down to an all-time low on Amazon, thanks to a rare, sizeable $200 discount. The MacBook Air in question comes with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, with the 512 GB storage upgrade coming in at $1,099 after its $200 discount.

Turned into freebies in May 2024, VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion were only made free for personal use back then. However, now Broadcom has just decided to apply the same treatment to the commercial versions, which can now be used for free even in commercial and educational environments.

Amazon has given the just-released Mac mini with M4 AI CPU, 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD a price reduction of $50 off the MSRP of $599. The Mac is smaller than the prior model and adds AI-powered features.

Anthropic has unveiled improved Claude AI that can control computers directly, allowing the AI to complete complex tasks that previously required direct human input. A partnership with Palantir provides the US government with AI cloud services for the processing of classified information to help protect America.