Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 global rollout plan leaked
Xiaomi's latest custom skin, HyperOS 2.0, was recently announced in China. Now, a new leak reveals a potential global rollout schedule.
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Firefox 132 launches with support for Microsoft PlayReady, improved tracking protection, security fixes, and more
Available since yesterday, Firefox 132.0 comes with Microsoft PlayReady encrypted media playback, which allows 4K UHD support on several streaming websites, as well as various security fixes, improvements to tracking protection, a...
Google's Graveyard: 4 Google offerings cut down in their prime
CheckMag Year after year, Google adds to its graveyard whether users like it or not. Often, it's warranted, but other times, the motivation seems to be to form a monstrous amalgamation of services in a misguided effort to streamline the us...
PUBG developer reveals Project ARC as new indie-style 5v5 isometric co-op shooter
The developer of the hyper-popular PUBG is leaving the battle royale format behind, at least for its next release. Project ARC is a fast-paced isometric 5v5 co-op shooter with a focus on tactical and team-based gameplay mechanics....
YouTube allegedly testing a homepage without view count and upload date information
Although not exactly what is needed right now, YouTube is apparently testing a new homepage, which lacks two key elements currently present on it. These missing parts are the overall viewer count and the publishing date for each v...
Garmin resolves new shutdown bug for Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro in fresh update
Garmin has released a new beta update for its last-generation high-end smartwatches. Arriving less than a month after the company began rolling out a previous beta build to the same group of devices, Beta Version 19.27 makes vario...
Fedora Linux 41 arrives with GNOME 47, KDE 6.2, the 6.11 kernel, and more
Just as expected, Fedora 41 is finally here. Across various editions, the list of changes includes highlights such as GNOME 47 and KDE Plasma 6.2, the Mir and Wayland-based Miracle desktop environment in the new Fedora Miracle, ne...
Gamer compiles Pokémon Legends: Arceus to run natively on PC, no emulator required
An intrepid user on Reddit posted a screenshot of what appears to be Pokémon Legends: Arceus running natively in Windows. Per the Reddit post, this port comes courtesy of source code present in the massive Game Freak leak earlier ...
TikTok partners with Giphy to upgrade DMs with AI-powered gif-picker
TikTok has announced that it will soon enhance the way users express themselves with .gifs that come up as a result of AI-generated suggestions. The animated images in question will all come courtesy of Giphy thanks to a new agree...
New Super Mario Bros. demake available for Game Boy Color, includes Yoshi and more
A homebrew developer has released a new version of the original Super Mario Bros. for the Game Boy Color, complete with all levels, enemies, and power-ups. There's quite a bit of additional content as well, including the titular p...
Xiaomi debuts HyperOS 2.0 and details rollout plans slated for three batches
Xiaomi has now unveiled the newest iteration of its HyperOS software. HyperOS 2.0 is set to ship with most of the company's just-released mobile devices, with the first batch of rollout to begin next month.
JetBrains WebStorm and Rider now free for non-commercial use
The popular integrated development environments (IDEs) WebStorm and Rider can now be used free of charge for non-commercial purposes. In doing so, JetBrains is making its JavaScript/TypeScript and .NET development environments ava...
Raspberry Pi OS 2024-10-22 now available with Wayland by default and other changes
After using the X Window system for years, Raspberry Pi OS is now moving over to Wayland. In addition to this new windowing technology, the firmware release labeled "2024-10-22" also comes with improved touchscreen support and bet...
Assassin's Creed Mirage update adds built-in Steam Deck support with automatic optimisation
Ubisoft previously guaranteed that Assassin's Creed Mirage would work on the Steam Deck, but as of tomorrow, the game will automatically detect that it is running on the Linux-powered gaming handheld and apply recommended graphics...
Google might be working on an AI agent that controls web browsers
Google is reportedly working on an AI agent that can take control of web browsers to automate mundane tasks. Codenamed Project Jarvis, the function will be part of Google's next-generation Gemini model.
EasyOS 6.4 now available with support for Zig, a new kernel, visual elements, and more
Now recompiled in OpenEmbedded, EasyOS 6.4 remains labeled "an experimental Linux distribution" for the time being. This update launches with support for the Zig programming language, the version 6.6.58 kernel, new desktop icon th...
Google Gemini 1.5 (previously Google Bard) might get a successor in December
As everyone races for the release of next-gen AI models these days, Google is also getting ready to unleash Gemini 2.0. While the December launch of this flagship AI product is a mere rumor for the time being, an official statemen...
Vivaldi 7.0 launches with updated feed reading capabilities, floating tabs, new icons, and a customizable dashboard
Vivaldi 7.0 comes with a completely redesigned interface, which brings together tabs, apps, and tasks into an "all-in-one control center" alongside new icons, themes, and floating tabs. While the feed reader gets separate feed fol...
Garmin previews substantial new stable update for Fenix 8, Fenix E and Enduro 3 with over 70 changes
Garmin has showcased some of the new features, bug fixes and ancillary improvements that it will soon bring to all Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 smartwatches. While only a preview of what is to come, Beta Version 12.09 still manag...
Garmin begins testing sizeable new software package for Forerunner 165 smartwatch with first public update
Garmin has commenced a new software development cycle for the Forerunner 165. While all variants are eligible for over half a dozen changes, Garmin has reserved a major new feature for more expensive 'Music' units.
Garmin rushes out new update for recent high-end smartwatches with system crash fix
Garmin has pushed a significant update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 through its Beta Program to its stable software branch in record time. Rolling out now as an over-the-air (OTA) download, System Software 11.90 should pr...
SteamOS on the Asus ROG Ally creeps ever closer in latest update to Valve's Linux distribution
The SteamOS 3.6.19 release adds more functionality to the Asus ROG Ally and moves the gyro controller driver into the kernel, outside of Steam's proprietary driver stack, suggesting that support for third-party gaming handhelds is...
OnePlus mocks Samsung's One UI for not having fluid animations like OxygenOS
OnePlus has officially introduced the OxygenOS 15, which is based on Android 15. During the presentation, the company took a dig at Samsung's One UI for not having as smooth animations as its new Android skin.
Garmin Forerunner 965 receives meditation and new swimming features with latest update
Garmin has introduced new meditation and swimming features to its most expensive Forerunner smartwatch. Available to download now globally, the update should resolve various bugs while making improvements in other areas, too.
Gemini gains lock screen control: Google expands Android AI assistant's capabilities
Google's Gemini is set to become more powerful on Android with upcoming lock screen functionality for messages and calls. The AI assistant is getting a streamlined interface and expanded capabilities, positioning it to potentially...
DVDFab unveils Bookfab AI AudioBook Creator to tap into top revenue-generating market
DVDFab has unveiled the Bookfab AI AudioBook Creator. The tool allows audiobook creators to quickly convert text to audio with a variety of realistic-sounding voices speaking English or Japanese. In the consumer audio market, audi...
OxygenOS 15 brings advanced customisation, Open Canvas multitasking to OnePlus 12 on October 30
OnePlus's OxygenOS 15 update will be based on Android 15, and debut a host of new customisation options, a smoother, snappier UI, and a selection of new Gemini-powered AI features for both image editing and productivity workflows. The OxygenOS 15 update will roll out to the OnePlus 12 starting on October 30, with other devices receiving the update in the following weeks.
Debian-based distro Parrot 6.2 intros the Rocket launcher alongside several package updates
Parrot OS is back with multiple improvements and updates, as well as a new launcher. Unleashed yesterday, version 6.2 of this Debian-based distro that targets ethical hackers brings forward Rocket, a launcher for Docker containers...
Premium subscription cancelled: Adobe Fresco digital painting app for iPhone, iPad and Windows now completely free
Adobe is launching an offensive against popular illustration app Procreate by making its own rival app free. Adobe Fresco now provides access to thousands of brushes and fonts without a premium subscription, both on the iPad and o...
New MvACon AI system boosts self-driving car perception accuracy
Researchers have developed MvACon, a breakthrough AI enhancement that helps self-driving cars better understand their surroundings through improved 3D object detection. The system seamlessly integrates with existing autonomous veh...
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Alan Wake 2: The Lake House, and five other titles get optimizations in the latest Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver package
In addition to providing full support to no less than seven new games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver package labeled 566.03 is also adding no less than 32 G-Sync Compatible displays to t...
Garmin introduces over a dozen new features and improvements to mid-range smartwatch with latest software update
Garmin has released a new update for one of its popular smartwatches. Available on its Beta Program as Public Beta Version 21.14, the update is said to make over a dozen changes from the smartwatch's most recent stable update.
Huawei launches HarmonyOS NEXT as a complete Android replacement
Huawei has launched HarmonyOS NEXT, its latest self-developed operating system, featuring a fresh design and numerous new features. Significantly, it marks a clear departure from Android, establishing itself as a fully independent...
Battlefield 1 burns Steam Deck gamers with kernel anti-cheat in new update
A new update to Battlefield 1 has officially removed Steam Deck compatibility from the online FPS, despite the game launching as long ago as 2016. This move comes after a similar decision was made with GTA Online last month. Unlik...
Flyby11 arrives to help you keep updating Windows 11 on older hardware
While there are multiple guides on manually bypassing the TPM, Secure Boot, or processor compatibility checks performed when installing Windows 11, Flyby11 does everything automatically. With the help of this straightforward patch...
IBM launches Granite 3.0 open-source AI models for businesses
Covered by the terms of the Apache 2.0 license, the IBM Granite 3.0 family of AI models targets enterprise customers and provides top performance alongside (allegedly) the most comprehensive set of risk and harm detection capabili...
Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Honor Magic 7 series to bring Autopilot AI
Qualcomm has just unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and the Honor Magic 7 series will be among the first lineups to feature it. Honor has also announced that its new flagship phones will bring Autopilot AI and AI-empowered hardware.
Garmin brings GPS and Connect activity bug fixes to popular mid-range smartwatches with new update
A new update has landed for several of Garmin's mid-range smartwatches. Distributed through its beta channel for now, the update contains important bug fixes aimed at resolving GPS and Connect activity issues present in earlier so...
Slackware-based PorteuX 1.7 portable Linux now available with a new kernel, smaller ISOs, updated desktops, and more
Less than two months since the release of version 1.6, PorteuX 1.7 arrives with several fixes, sub-500 MB ISOs, as well as updates to most of the seven desktop environments supported. The seven are GNOME, Cinnamon, KDE, LXDE, LXQt...
Unity launches Unity 6 game development engine with native Windows on Arm support, updated Sentis AI library, and improved graphics performance
Unity has launched the Unity 6 game development engine for Windows, Macs, and Linux computers. The new version adds a native Windows on Arm editor and app compilation, an updated Sentis AI library, and better graphics with improve...
Ryujinx and Yuzu have bitten the dust, and Nintendo was right to shut them down
CheckMag Nintendo has a long history of screwing over its fans, whether it’s releasing underpowered hardware, suing fan projects, shutting down services older consoles rely on, and constantly re-selling its back catalogue of games to peopl...
ASUS brings new bug fixes and enhancements to ROG Ally and ROG Ally X with latest updates
ASUS has brought a new set of bug fixes and enhancements to the ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. Introduced globally, the new updates should arrive as Armoury Crate SE and MCU packages that contain various refinements for both gaming hand...
Firefox gets back the option to remove the "List All Tabs" button
Although it has been present in Firefox for ages, the "List all Tabs" button recently got a bigger icon, so it became more visible. However, Firefox 131 came with a minor change, now labeled by Mozilla as a bug, which consisted of...
Sony brings new features to WF-1000XM5, WH-1000XM5 and LinkBuds S with latest updates
Sony has quietly brought a new set of features to several of its recent wireless audio devices. Introduced via firmware updates, the new features make the WF-1000XM5, WH-1000XM5 and LinkBuds S compatible with Google's Find My Devi...
Baseus unveils Bowie 30 Max noise-cancelling headphones with 65 hours of battery life
Baseus has launched new Bowie 30 Max headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC). They are rated for up to 65 hours of battery life with ANC off. The new headphones feature Baseus’s in-house head-tracking spatial audio technol...
Ubuntu 24.10-based Voyager Live 24.10 brings together GNOME and Xfce once again
Based on the barely released Ubuntu 24.10, Voyager Live 24.10 comes to add a stylish twist to the live distro paradigm by combining GNOME and Xfce while including out-of-the-box visual elements and Conky widgets. This update inclu...
World of Warcaft gets a new round of hotfixes which address multiple issues
This month, Blizzard is back with a series of hotfixes for issues that were plaguing The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, WoW Classic Era, and Hardcore. In addition to the multiple adjustments across all classes...
Lenovo unveils AI agent and educational platform for next-gen PCs
The first-ever AI agent for PCs such as the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 has just been introduced at TechWorld 2024 in the form of Lenovo AI Now. Based on an up-to-date form of Meta's Llama LLM, it is rated to help automate PC manage...
Motorola's Moto AI brings AI-powered features to offer personalized and intuitive phone experience
At the Lenovo TechWorld 2024 event, Motorola introduced Moto AI, which brings multiple AI-powered features under one umbrella. They aim to enhance the smartphone experience by making everyday interactions more intuitive and personalized.
Firefox 131.0.3 patches several issues, including system crashes for Avast and AVG users
Released yesterday, the third point update for Firefox 131 follows last week's critical security update, which addressed a critical flaw. Now, Firefox 131.0.3 comes to fix no less than five problems, including a crash that occurre...
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