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A frame from an example video Veo 2 generated from the prompt "cartoon girl." (Image source: Google)

Google announces new and updated AI video and image generation tools

Google DeepMind, the AI branch of Google, announced Veo 2 today, a new version of the company's AI-powered video generation tool. Alongside the video generator, DeepMind also announced a new version of Imagen 3, an image generatio...

Sam Medley, 16 Dec 2024 20:36

The loomos glasses. (Image source: Sharge)

Sharge loomos: Smart glasses rated to take 4K photos and play Hi-Fi audio

Sharge has now revealed that its first-gen AI glasses will debut in early 2025. In the meantime, the brand has also now disclosed that the upcoming smart wearables will have a camera rated for up to 4K photos and 1080p videos. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Dec 2024 17:06

Image source: @compguru910, Nvidia - edited

New Nvidia app reportedly causing major performance degradation in games like Black Myth: Wukong

Nvidia's newly released "Nvidia app" for RTX cards is allegedly cutting the performance in some games by quite a significant margin. User reports that have emerged on X suggest that, in games like Black Myth Wukong, the Nvidia app...

Fawad Murtaza, 16 Dec 2024 15:00

Volume and brightness sliders have swapped places in One UI 7 Beta 2 (Image Source: Tarun Vats via X)

One UI 7 Beta 2 is now rolling out to the Galaxy S24 series

The second One UI 7 Beta is here for the Galaxy S24 series. The new update fixes several bugs and adds a few new features.

Kristen Spradlin, 16 Dec 2024 14:30

The Phone (2a) Plus gets a new beta. (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing releases Android 15 betas for Phone (2a) plus and (1)

Nothing has announced that it has prepared Android 15 previews for two more of its Phones. The new Nothing OS 3.0 Open Betas are available for oldest and newest members of the brand's primary, Glyph LED-lit smartphone series. They...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Dec 2024 17:39

EMUI 15: The operating system makes it global debut (Image source: Huawei)

EMUI 15: Huawei's new OS debuts globally with new features

Huawei rolls out a new operating system. EMUI 15 promises new features and certain visual enhancements. The update is also set to simplify multitasking for greater productivity.

Silvio Werner, 14 Dec 2024 18:15

Huawei Mate X6 debuts globally as next-gen foldable smartphone with Ultra Aperture Xmage Cameras

Huawei has made its Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 rival official outside of China today (December 13, 2024). The Mate X6 comes with a 7.93-inch "ultra-high-resolution" flexible OLED display enhanced with its OEM's latest X-True Display t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Dec 2024 17:46

Adobe's Camera Raw plug-in now removes reflections on glass surfaces

Adobe is rolling out a new feature for its Camera Raw plug-in that removes reflections from glass windows. The feature called Reflection Removal is AI-based and works on glass windows that cover the field of view.

Rohith Bhaskar, 13 Dec 2024 15:09

Samsung is finally bringing native call recording to Galaxy devices in the US. (Image Source: Daniel Schmidt / Notebookcheck)

One UI 7 finally brings native call recording to Galaxy phones in the US

Galaxy phones in the US are finally getting a built-in call recording feature. It’s rolling out first to the Galaxy S24 series with the latest One UI 7 beta update.

Kristen Spradlin, 13 Dec 2024 13:43

Android XR is a collaboration between Google and Samsung. (Image source: Google)

Google unveils Android XR: A new OS for mixed reality headsets and smart glasses

Google has announced Android XR as the operating system that will power headsets and smart glasses in the future. The OS, created in collaboration with Samsung, will make its debut in a Samsung headset that will be available for p...

Habeeb Onawole, 12 Dec 2024 18:37

Gemini 2.0 ushers into what Google calls the "agentic era". (Image Source: Google)

Google's new Gemini 2.0 model is here with experimental AI agents

Google is making a big deal of its new Gemini 2.0 model. The first model, Gemini 2.0 Flash, is already live, accompanied by new AI agent experiences such as Project Astra and Project Mariner.

Kristen Spradlin, 12 Dec 2024 15:08

EaseUS AI Media Player automatically creates multilingual subtitles using AI during media playback. (Image source: EaseUS Software)

EaseUS launches AI Media Player with subtitles automatically generated during media playback

The EaseUS AI Media Player enables users to understand video media from 30+ languages even when native subtitles do not exist with real-time generation and translation of subtitles.

David Chien, 12 Dec 2024 04:50

Apple's new AI focused updates should be rolling out across iPhones, iPads and Macs shortly. (Image source: Apple)

Apple iPhones, iPads and Macs to receive new AI features in the coming days

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 functional...

Alex Alderson, 12 Dec 2024 01:00

The CMF Phone 1 gets Android 15. (Image source: Nothing)

CMF Phone 1 gets Android 15 by way of Nothing OS Open Beta

The trendy smartphone OEM Nothing has announced that the first brand from its affordable spin-off CMF can now upgrade to Android 15 - sort of. The Phone 1's inaugural Open Beta unlocks the latest Nothing OS 3.0 features such as Sh...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Dec 2024 17:52

Users of Adobe software, including Adobe Reader and Experience Manager, should apply software updates to protect against recently discovered vulnerabilities. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe Patchday: More than 150 security fixes for Illustrator, Acrobat Reader and other applications

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.

Alexander Pensler, 11 Dec 2024 14:43

OpenAI Sora official website, service not available in some markets (Image source: Own)

Text-to-video generator OpenAI Sora launches as expected

Introduced earlier this year, the Sora AI model for generating videos from text has moved up to Sora Turbo, which is much faster. Now, it comes as a standalone product available at Sora.com for ChatGPT Plus and Pro users. The vide...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Dec 2024 14:22

PS3 emulation on the Raspberry Pi 5 seems like joke, but the latest RPCS3 build not only boots games but looks surprisingly playable (Image Source: Power.no / RPCS3)

RPCS3 arm64 build brings PS3 emulation to the Raspberry Pi 5

The Raspberry Pi 5 isn't exactly a gaming power house, although it certainly is a popular device for building retro emulation machines. PS2 emulation is spotty at best on the Pi 5, so the idea of running PS3 titles on the same har...

David Devey, 11 Dec 2024 13:35

Garmin's latest update for the Fenix 8 should resolve a Connect IQ crash. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases snap update for Fenix 8 and other smartwatches to resolve possible crash

Garmin has delivered a fresh update for the Fenix 8 on its Beta Program. Also available on the Fenix E and the Enduro 3, the update should address a bug that can cause the Connect IQ app to crash at random.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2024 18:26

The latest stable update for the Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro contains half a dozen bugs. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro updates with Connect IQ crash fix on the way

Garmin has just released a new set of stable updates to the Fenix 7, Fenix 7 Pro and Tactix 7. However, it is already testing a follow-up that resolves a crash that could affect its Connect IQ service.

Alex Alderson, 10 Dec 2024 17:21

GNU Shepherd 1.0 released after two decades in development

After more than two decades in development, the service management daemon GNU Shepherd has finally reached the 1.0-labeled milestone. Its highlights include transient and timed services, log rotation, integrated logging, as well a...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2024 16:16

Video: AI granny wasting scammers’ time

English AI Grandma makes scammers furious. Polite but incredibly annoying, Daisy Harris is indistinguishable from a real person and wastes fraudsters' time on the phone. In the original footage released, you can now see how O2's l...

Nicole Dominikowski, 10 Dec 2024 13:29

Window Maker Live 12.8 desktop with GNU Mail (Image source: SourceForge)

Debian-based Window Maker Live 12.8 comes with recompiled packages and GUI enhancements

Integrating Firefox and Thunderbird with GNOME components on top of the Window Maker window manager and a Debian core, Window Maker Live is a live Linux distro that has just moved from version 0.96.0-0 to 12.8. As its name suggest...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2024 12:39

Microsoft Copilot Vision AI sees what users are doing in Microsoft Edge to assist them. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft opens Copilot Vision beta test to select Copilot Pro subscribers

The Copilot Vision AI can see everything users do in the Microsoft Edge web browser and provide verbal recommendations, information, planning help, and gaming tips when prompted. All data processed by Copilot Vision will be delete...

David Chien, 09 Dec 2024 22:28

Manjaro-driven Slimbook Hero gaming laptop (Image source: Slimbook)

Manjaro 24.2 "Yonada" launches with the latest LTS Linux kernel and multiple updated packages

Arch-based Manjaro Linux is back with an update that relies on the new LTS Linux kernel, which is 6.12. This refresh, with version number 24.2 and known as "Yonada," is available in three editions. These are GNOME 47.2, KDE Plasma...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2024 20:24

Sharge introduces the loomos glasses. (Image source: Sharge)

Sharge teases first-gen smart glasses as part of new AI wearables line

Sharge might be best known for its innovative cyberpunk charging gadgets - although the brand has announced that it will also offer "Everyday AI" for all with what might be the first in a series of smart wearables. The loomos glas...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Dec 2024 16:53

There's still more time to switch your Stadia Controller to Bluetooth mode for wireless play. (Image source: Google Stadia)

Google extends Stadia Controller's Bluetooth switch expiration date

Google has once again postponed the date for discontinuing the ability to convert the Stadia Controller from Wi-Fi mode to Bluetooth mode. However, Google no longer sells the controller for those willing to buy one.

Habeeb Onawole, 09 Dec 2024 14:15

An all-new app with outrageous platform and device limitations. (Image source: Eve)

Eve Systems supports only the Eve Thermo on Android

The smart home company has now released its Android app alongside a factory Matter-enabled version of its smart radiator valve, the Eve Thermo. The caveat is that the Android app at launch can only work with Google Home and can on...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 08 Dec 2024 21:48

X users can now try out Grok AI assistant for free

You can now try out Grok without subscribing to X Premium. The free version is powered by Grok-2 model and lets users ask up to 10 queries per 2 hours.

Kristen Spradlin, 08 Dec 2024 18:28

The HyperOS ecosystem in action. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi mulls expanding HyperOS ecosystem to Apple devices

Xiaomi has designed its latest version of Android to act as much of a hub for with the rest of its smart devices as possible. Now, the OEM is reportedly trying to find a way to make that "interconnectivity" compatible with hardwar...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 07 Dec 2024 18:18

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 now available (Source: openSUSE News)

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 launches with a new migration tool, soft-reboot support, and more

Since openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 has arrived, Leap Micro 5.5 has also reached EOL (End of Life). The update comes with a new opensuse-migration-tool, soft-reboot support, 2FA for PAM logins, vhostmd for SAP virtualization, and more. ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2024 17:54

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 566.36 details (Image source: Own)

Delta Force and Path of Exile 2 receive optimizations in the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package

In addition to day-one support for several titles launching this month, including Delta Force, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Path of Exile 2, Nvidia's driver package with version number 566.36 also packs one-click optima...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2024 15:44

Garena Free City is currently only available in Argentina (Image source: Google Play Store - edited)

Garena Free City: GTA 5-inspired mobile game makes its soft launch

Singaporean game developer Garena has introduced a new mobile game called Free City. This smartphone game combines elements from GTA Online and GTA 5, but it's currently only available in Argentina.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Dec 2024 08:02

Linux 6.12 officially named new LTS kernel

Linux kernel 6.12 has been named as the next LTS, or long-term-support, kernel version. This landmark kernel release includes a wide range of new features, and will now be officially supported by the core Linux kernel maintenance ...

Daniel Fuller, 06 Dec 2024 23:10

Image source: TikTok with multiple edits

TikTok's ban appeal falls through in the US

TikTok has been battling a potential ban in the US for months now, and its latest appeal was just denied. The parent company, ByteDance, may bring the matter to the Supreme Court. Failing that, the company must either sell TikTok,...

Daniel Fuller, 06 Dec 2024 20:33

The Sense 2 is one of several Fitbit wearables that will receive Cardio Load and Target Load metrics. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers to receive new features in the coming days

Google has announced that various Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers will be eligible for Cardio Load and Target Load metrics in the next few days. Having debuted earlier this year on the Pixel Watch 3, the new metrics will ...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2024 19:15

Alpine Linux KDE desktop (Image source: /u/grigio on Reddit)

Alpine Linux 3.21.0 brings loongarch64 support and several package updates

Community-developed ultralight Linux distro Alpine is back with version 3.21.0. The first release in the 3.21 stable series comes with loongarch64 CPU support, as well as multiple updated packages, including GNOME 47, GCC 14, PHP ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2024 11:05

An AI-powered insertion cursor. (Image source: The Browser Company/YouTube)

From Arc to Dia: The Browser Company reveals plans for a new AI web browser

The startup behind the Arc browser has teased its first AI-focused product and is now recruiting developers to build it. While the fate of Arc remains to be seen, it is apparent that The Browser Company has pivoted to developing i...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 05 Dec 2024 19:12

Samsung Galaxy S24 series gets One UI 7 beta is in select markets (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung One UI 7 beta starts rolling out to select Galaxy phones

Samsung has officially rolled out One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 series. Eligible members from Germany, Korea, India, Poland, the US, and the UK can now install the new Android 15 update on their devices.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Dec 2024 15:58

The Fortis G1i 14-inch Chromebook. (Image source: HP)

HP Fortis G1-series Chromebooks and laptop debut as new school-proof lightweight PCs

HP asserts that its latest education-friendly PCs have the stamina students need to get through the school day in terms of both performance and battery life while remaining as light and thin as possible. The series consists of new...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Dec 2024 15:00

Galaxy S24 series could get the One UI 7 beta update today in Germany (Image source: @Jdshruan on X)

Samsung reveals earlier than expected One UI 7 rollout for three Galaxy phones

One UI 7 public beta was previously rumored to land on eligible devices later this month. However, as the Samsung Germany customer support channel revealed, the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra will get the Android 15 beta upda...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Dec 2024 08:22

The Nitro Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Cards. (Image source: Acer)

Acer Nitro Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Cards debut with FrostBlade cooling and AI Playground

Acer asserts that its next Nitro-series cards can keep both creators and gamers happy as they are based on Arc B570 to B580 graphics. They are equipped with up to 12GB of GDDR6 RAM for speeds of up to 2,740MHz, and are backed to g...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Dec 2024 18:47

Garmin is already investigating reported issues that are said to affect Stable Version 21.19. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin acknowledges new Forerunner software woes caused by latest update

Garmin has just released Software Version 21.19 for the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965. While the new update package introduces dozens of changes for the five smartwatches, it als...

Alex Alderson, 04 Dec 2024 18:05

Puppy Linux successor EasyOS is back with several fixes and the 6.6.61 kernel

While remaining an experimental distribution, EasyOS 6.5 is also considered a rather mature piece of code. Its highlights include several fixes, the 6.6.61 Linux kernel, as well as Chromium 130.0.6723.91 compiled in OpenEmbedded. ...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2024 17:22

EU sends questionnaires to Nvidia customers as it probes Run:ai deal

EU's antitrust watchdogs have begun probing Nvidia's proposed bid for Run:ai by asking the company's customers if they saw a GPU software and hardware bundle as a competitive advantage.

Rohith Bhaskar, 04 Dec 2024 15:00

Ubisoft's XDefiant servers will be shut down for good on June 3, 2025. (Image source: Ubisoft)

XDefiant is discontinued and Ubisoft lays off several hundred employees

The free-to-play shooter XDefiant is coming to an end: Ubisoft is shutting down the servers on June 3, 2025, and the game is no longer available for download. Nearly 300 Ubisoft employees will lose their jobs as a result of XDefia...

Alexander Pensler, 04 Dec 2024 12:24

Nitrux 3.8.0 db desktop (Image source: Nitrux)

Debian-based Nitrux 3.8.0 launches with updated apps, system installer fixes, and more

Codenamed "db" and using the version number 3.8.0, the latest Nitrux release comes with updated apps such as Firefox 133.0, MESA 24.2.8, some fixes to the system installer, as well as OpenRC reorganization that improves the servic...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2024 17:46

The new PS5 update brings retro themes from previous-gen consoles. (Image Source: Sony)

New PS5 update delights users with the iconic PS1 boot animation and startup theme

With the latest software update, Sony is taking PS5 owners on a trip down memory lane as part of its 30 years of PlayStation celebration.

Kristen Spradlin, 03 Dec 2024 17:02

FreeBSD 14.2 now available with OpenZFS 2.2.6 and multiple optimizations

FreeBSD's third release of the stable/14 branch, labeled 14.2 and dedicated to the memory of Mike Karels, arrives with OpenZFS 2.2.6, OpenSSL 3.0.15, and support in the installer for downloading and installing the needed firmware ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2024 13:47

Software

Google announces new and updated AI video and image generation tools

Update | Discord alternative Pumble not working for some users

Sharge loomos: Smart glasses rated to take 4K photos and play Hi-Fi audio

New Nvidia app reportedly causing major performance degradation in games like Black Myth: Wukong

One UI 7 Beta 2 is now rolling out to the Galaxy S24 series

Nothing releases Android 15 betas for Phone (2a) plus and (1)

EMUI 15: Huawei's new OS debuts globally with new features

Huawei Mate X6 debuts globally as next-gen foldable smartphone with Ultra Aperture Xmage Cameras

Adobe's Camera Raw plug-in now removes reflections on glass surfaces

One UI 7 finally brings native call recording to Galaxy phones in the US

Google unveils Android XR: A new OS for mixed reality headsets and smart glasses

Update | OnePlus 11 receives new update containing OxygenOS 15 and Android 15

Google's new Gemini 2.0 model is here with experimental AI agents

EaseUS launches AI Media Player with subtitles automatically generated during media playback

Apple iPhones, iPads and Macs to receive new AI features in the coming days

CMF Phone 1 gets Android 15 by way of Nothing OS Open Beta

Adobe Patchday: More than 150 security fixes for Illustrator, Acrobat Reader and other applications

Text-to-video generator OpenAI Sora launches as expected

RPCS3 arm64 build brings PS3 emulation to the Raspberry Pi 5

Garmin releases snap update for Fenix 8 and other smartwatches to resolve possible crash

Garmin releases new Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro updates with Connect IQ crash fix on the way

GNU Shepherd 1.0 released after two decades in development

Video: AI granny wasting scammers’ time

Debian-based Window Maker Live 12.8 comes with recompiled packages and GUI enhancements

Microsoft opens Copilot Vision beta test to select Copilot Pro subscribers

Manjaro 24.2 "Yonada" launches with the latest LTS Linux kernel and multiple updated packages

Sharge teases first-gen smart glasses as part of new AI wearables line

Google extends Stadia Controller's Bluetooth switch expiration date

Eve Systems supports only the Eve Thermo on Android

X users can now try out Grok AI assistant for free

Xiaomi mulls expanding HyperOS ecosystem to Apple devices

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 launches with a new migration tool, soft-reboot support, and more

Delta Force and Path of Exile 2 receive optimizations in the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package

Garena Free City: GTA 5-inspired mobile game makes its soft launch

Linux 6.12 officially named new LTS kernel

TikTok's ban appeal falls through in the US

Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers to receive new features in the coming days

Alpine Linux 3.21.0 brings loongarch64 support and several package updates

From Arc to Dia: The Browser Company reveals plans for a new AI web browser

Samsung One UI 7 beta starts rolling out to select Galaxy phones

HP Fortis G1-series Chromebooks and laptop debut as new school-proof lightweight PCs

Samsung reveals earlier than expected One UI 7 rollout for three Galaxy phones

Acer Nitro Intel Arc B-Series Graphics Cards debut with FrostBlade cooling and AI Playground

Garmin acknowledges new Forerunner software woes caused by latest update

Puppy Linux successor EasyOS is back with several fixes and the 6.6.61 kernel

EU sends questionnaires to Nvidia customers as it probes Run:ai deal

XDefiant is discontinued and Ubisoft lays off several hundred employees

Debian-based Nitrux 3.8.0 launches with updated apps, system installer fixes, and more

New PS5 update delights users with the iconic PS1 boot animation and startup theme

FreeBSD 14.2 now available with OpenZFS 2.2.6 and multiple optimizations

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