Software

Steinberg SpectraLayers 12 leverages AI audio separation to recreate individual instruments and vocals from music for editing within a spectrograph-based interface. It can help audio editors improve song mixes, especially for live or poor recordings.

Nvidia's latest driver update offers a mix of bug fixes, DLSS4 support for certain titles and is also the first to support its recently unveiled RTX 5050 GPU

Counter-Strike 2 players have recently had to contend with one of the most convincing scams ever to target traders and collectors alike.

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently avoided providing exact figures about the Nintendo Switch 2’s Game Key Card sales and did not respond to user feedback about them at an AGM while highlighting them as an option for publishers to release larger-sized titles.

The lead designer of popular PlayStation consoles isn't in a rush to debut the PS6. In a new interview, Mark Cerny explains that PS5 Pro software enhancements, like FSR 4 upscaling, are his priority. Many analysts have projected a PS6 release date in 2027 or 2028.

With the Galaxy Watch8 series on the horizon, a video showcasing some of the design changes that Samsung hopes to showcase next week has appeared online. Already available in beta form, One UI 8 Watch will be coming to Galaxy Watch smartwatches as old as the Galaxy Watch5.

Garmin has started distributing a new stable update for its Instinct E and Instinct 3 smartwatches, including the recent Instinct 3 Tactical. While System Software 9.25 should resolve critical battery mode and BLE sensor issues, Garmin has already raced ahead with Beta Version 10.15 with even more bug fixes and new features.

The control center of laptops is a central hub for users. These are developed by manufacturers themselves and increasingly abused in order to place ads or even collect user data. Lenovo is just one example.

Windows has just released the new Windows 11 25H2 update for insiders. The support timeframe will also be reset: Windows 11 will receive two more years of support and security updates for Home and Pro versions, and three years for Enterprise and Education versions. This will give Windows 11 users additional time before upgrading to a successor.

SEGA's move to delist titles is not the first time that the publisher has moved to remove games from storefronts across the board.

RDO is getting a long-anticipated update after years of limited content releases from Rockstar.

Sony is now offering new updates to two of its high-end wireless audio devices. Rolling out globally as free updates, the software brings a range of improvements not just to the new WH-1000XM6 but also to the older WF-1000XM5.

American web services provider Cloudflare has announced it plans to block all AI web crawlers by default unless the companies using them pay the original creators.

Nvidia has announced that its upcoming Release 580 driver will be the last to support for Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPU architectures, affecting popular graphics cards including the GTX 700, 900, and 10 series, as well as the Titan V. While users can continue using existing drivers, they will no longer receive Game Ready updates, performance optimizations, or security improvements once the 590 series launches. The newer Turing-based GTX 16 series remains unaffected by this change.

Steam users can now use its built-in performance measuring tool to get a wealth of information like CPU/GPU/RAM usage, FPS graphs, and more. It is available for immediate use and can be enabled via the 'In Game' tab.

The Amazfit Balance 2 smartwatch is receiving its first software update. Announced in China, the release is said to add new scuba diving and HYROX modes. The update also brings a new safety light, display optimizations and various enhancements for the wearables maps.

Garmin has released beta version 17.40 for one of its Forerunner smartwatches. The change log states that the update improves pairing and also brings a couple of bug fixes to the wearables. According to a Garmin representative, this update is now available for all users of the Forerunner 945 LTE smartwatch.

The Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED, Instinct 3 Solar, and Instinct E smartwatches have received a new update: beta version 9.25. This is said to bring a range of improvements and bug fixes to these wearables. One of these resolves an issue linked to the watch's Bluetooth sensors.

While some older generation consoles receive price cuts, the Switch could become more expensive in Canada. On August 1st, Nintendo will release an updated MSRP for the console, Switch games, and accessories. Nintendo fans suspect that U.S. tariffs and trade disputes are leading to the changes.

Garmin has issued a new update for the Fenix 8 and other associated smartwatches. Available to try on Garmin's Beta Program, Beta Version 17.12 brings almost a dozen to the high-end smartwatches including four new features and important bug fixes.

Sony is increasing prices for both, its PlayStation Plus service as well as certain games on multiple storefronts.

Garmin is rolling out a fresh update to the Vivoactive 6 on its Beta Program. Available to try now, Beta 12.50 introduces several high-profile changes for the mid-range smartwatch like Evening Report and Custom Focus mode support.

German gamers are paying considerably less for Mario Kart World than on its release date. Some stores have already slashed the price of the physical edition from €90 to €70. Nintendo fans are now imploring other gamers to avoid full-price digital versions.

One of Ubisoft's most beloved titles from the Assassin's Creed franchise might be getting a remake in the near future.

Buyers of the Warhammer 40K: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition can now receive refunds, or alternatively, a large discount if they have already purchased the Anniversary Edition.

Google Labs has launched Doppl, an AI-powered app that lets users virtually try on clothes using smartphone photos. The app generates realistic images and videos to preview outfits after analyzing body shapes and fabric types.

An influential figure in Xbox gaming history doesn't see much clarity in his former employer's current approach. Mike Ybarra believes that Microsoft should focus on multi-platform Xbox games and services rather than hardware. Even so, the company is exploring its options for future consoles.

Walmart's Onn 4K, Onn 4K Pro, and even the older Onn Stick are now receiving a new Android 14 update. This new update arrives as a 0.91 GB OTA on the Onn 4K Pro and can be installed by all users—even those who installed the previous Android 14 update that was eventually pulled.

CheckMag Avast and AVG run smoothly despite the lack of post-2020 patches as Avira and Panda struggle, a brief test shows. Several up-to-date alternative Web browsers are available for Windows users to choose from, too, enabling the 2009 OS to handle 2025 tasks.

Raycast is now in the public beta preview stage for Windows users. A well-known Spotlight alternative for macOS, Raycast carries forward most of its functionality to Windows 11 with additional features being planned down the lines. Windows 11 users can try out Raycast today by signing up for the beta or getting an invite from existing beta users.

The misconfiguration in Google's open-source code review system allowed unauthorised code revisions in at least 18 projects, prompting security updates and wider warnings for Gerrit users.

Stellantis has initiated a recall for nearly 8,400 2024-2025 Dodge Charger electric vehicles due to a software flaw that renders them too silent, posing a risk to pedestrians. This move comes amid a broader wave of safety actions impacting hundreds of thousands of vehicles across the automotive giant's lineup and the wider industry.

A new Microsoft blog post suggests a massive performance boost after a Windows 10 upgrade to Windows 11. Sadly, the Geekbench 6 test used to support the claim includes older and newer Intel CPUs. With other benchmarks yielding less impressive results, some gamers are hesitant to install Windows 11.

Revenge of the Savage Planet, a wacky co-op 3D platformer game with split-screen co-op and very positive Steam reviews has received its first ever Steam Sale discount a mere two months after launch, and the discount has slashed a whopping 50% off the game's original price.

Not all Steam games appear on the platform with the original author's permission. Gamepressure discovered that a developer had stolen numerous indie games from the itch.io website. Gamers have criticized Valve for accepting shovelware or low-quality imitations of established titles.

Retail packaging for Switch 2 games typically indicates when titles release on a Game-Key Card. However, some buyers who pre-ordered Little Nightmares 3 may have been unaware that it uses this format. Physical media supporters are now asking publishers to be more transparent when accepting orders.

Epic Games' CEO Tim Sweeney has lambasted Apple's new Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance measures as "a mockery of fair competition in digital markets" due to new charges on app purchases made outside the App Store. The Cupertino giant has also changed its usual commission terms for iOS and iPadOS apps in the EU.

Elegoo has announced that its next flagship-grade 3D printer will be its first to launch capable of being controlled via smartphone out of the box. The Jupiter 2 is to be compatible with the OEM's new Matrix app, which lets the user set parameters such as layer height on their mobile device's screen, then track their accumulation in real time.

Remedy Entertainment's new multiplayer title, FBC: Firebreak has hit 1 million users, with a few caveats.

Garmin has returned to its Forerunner Beta Program after a short hiatus. While the company has not added the new Forerunner 570 or Forerunner 970, it promises to have resolved issues that were causing system crashes while also throwing in more bug fixes for good measure too.

The Gaudio Studio app for Android and iOS uses GSEP AI technology to separate songs into vocal and instrument stems for remixing and performances. Users can adjust track volumes, reduce background noise, and export individual stems.

A new update for the macOS version of the 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2 has arrived. The update brings support for multiple 8BitDo controllers, receivers, and mouse, allowing owners of these devices to modify and remap keys and update the firmware.

WhatsApp is rolling out Message Summaries, a new AI-powered feature that lets users generate summaries of unread messages. It is currently available in English and will expand to more languages soon.

Gamers may see future first-party Xbox games developed by fewer studios. Microsoft appears ready to cut up to 2000 Xbox Gaming positions. Turn 10 and Playground Games, the developers of Forza Motorsport and Forza Horizon titles, could soon feel the impact of the layoffs.

Super Smash Bros. fans may be hoping that Kirby Air Riders doesn't experience delays. A rumor suggests that Masahiro Sakurai only remains committed to the fighting franchise because of the racer. Since he's unlikely to have started work on a new Super Smash Bros., its release date is unclear.

Garmin has released the first major update for the Venu X1 after its announcement earlier this month. Further bringing the smartwatch into line with the Forerunner 970, Garmin has decided to add Evening Report while also adding various running-focused features too.

Ninja Theory's critically acclaimed title will be playable on the Sony PlayStation 5 at the same time as other platforms get a free visual and performance upgrade for 2025

The Philips Hue app has been updated to version 5.45.1 for some users. This release brings support for several of the brand's recently launched products, like the white versions of the Xamento and Adore recessed smart lights. Plus, the update is said to improve the integration with Amazon Alexa.

The Philips Hue Bridge is currently receiving software version 1972004020. This update brings support for a range of recently released products, including the white versions of the Adore and Xamento recessed lights. Plus, there are said to be other minor improvements for the smart home hub.