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TikTok Symphony Creative Studio now available to all advertisers. (Image source: TikTok)

TikTok opens Symphony Creative Studio access to all advertisers

Symphony Creative Studio users can create AI-generated videos and avatars with ease by simply providing raw video clips or speech scripts. The tool can also translate videos into multiple languages with AI-voice cloning to reach t...

David Chien, 16 Nov 2024 08:18

The new Xbox Home Compact mode is tailored for Windows gaming handhelds. (Image source: Microsoft)

Xbox App gets Windows gaming handheld UI overhaul in time for holiday game binge

An update to the entire line-up of Xbox software interfaces is re-introducing previously removed features and adding some console-like optimisations to the Xbox App for Windows in the process. The new UI changes should make the Xb...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Nov 2024 00:08

Ruckus Games looks to combine elements from several game genres in its upcoming debut release. (Image source: Ruckus Games)

Ruckus Games: New game studio with Borderlands 3, Elder Scrolls alums reveals secret project that eschews risk-averse industry trends

The new game studio has already secured $19 million in funding, and it is working on a debut project with some unique visuals that blend cartoon graphics, zany weapons, and darker visuals. "Smash, Grab, and Grow in this upcoming s...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Nov 2024 19:08

Q4OS 5.7 now available (Image source: Q4OS)

Ultra-efficient Q4OS 5.7 comes with Debian 12.8-specific changes and more

More than two months after the arrival of its predecessor, Q4OS 5.7 surfaces with Debian Bookworm 12.8-specific updates, improved hardware compatibility, an updated Q4OS software center, as well as the usual set of refreshed packa...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2024 13:14

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 brings new file management capabilities to the web console and much more

Often abbreviated to RHEL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux has just reached version number 9.5 after 24 years on the market. While continuing to provide fast, reliable, and affordable software services to enterprises, the latest update c...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2024 00:25

VMware Fusion Pro 13 on macOS (Image source: Broadcom)

VMware Fusion and Workstation now also free for commercial and educational use

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...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2024 17:00

The Galaxy S24 Ultra will likely be one of the first devices to receive One UI 7 beta. (Image source: Zana Latif - Unsplash)

First One UI 7 beta update readied for recent Samsung Galaxy smartphones

One UI 7 is edging ever closer to its first public release. Arriving in beta form first, the Android 15-based update could well reach the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as soon as next week.

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2024 14:40

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 566.14 details (Image source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 566.14 arrives with support for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl

While it brings day-one support for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, the latest Nvidia driver package also comes with one-click optimal settings for five titles, including Delta Force and C...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2024 11:15

Microsoft is killing off Windows Mail and its associated calendar app. (Image source: Microsoft)

Windows 11 to lose Calendar and Mail apps

Microsoft is pushing Windows Mail and Calendar users to use other services, including the new Outlook for Windows program. From January 1, the Redmond-based company will stop supporting the applications and will prevent anyone fro...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2024 20:24

Re-Logic announced that Terraria has sold over 60 million copies in its 13-year stint on the market, and the team behind it shows no signs of slowing down. (Image source: Re-Logic - edited)

Terraria once again puts AAA titles to shame with over 60 million sales

Terraria recently proved that it has earned the trust of more than just a small, loyal community. The devs announced that the indie game has been installed on 60.7 million systems, despite — or maybe as a result of — launching ove...

Julian van der Merwe, 12 Nov 2024 18:55

Raid: Shadow Legends from AI's perspective (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Raid Shadow Legends developer Plarium sold to Modern Times for $820 million

Available since early July 2018, Raid: Shadow Legends launched as a mobile role-playing game that was also ported to PC since its introduction. Both loved and hated by gamers and critics, this game, which is played by more than on...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2024 18:37

CachyOS 241110 desktop with Nord Theme (Image source: CachyOS)

Arch-based CachyOS 241110 comes with improved gaming performance, security tweaks, and more

Based on Arch Linux and featuring multiple desktop options with a BORE kernel which focuses on top performance and low latency, CachyOS is back with this year's 12th release. This update comes with improved gaming performance on b...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2024 16:11

Learn About got a limited rollout in the US (Image Source: Google)

Google's AI educational tool Learn About available to select users in the US

Google's experimental AI tool for education, Learn About, is now available to some US-based users. The tool leverages the LearnLM language model, ditching Gemini to hopefully deliver better results.

Rohith Bhaskar, 12 Nov 2024 10:33

WhatsApp beta 2.24.24.5 has green screen and startup crash issues (Image source: WhatsApp)

New WhatsApp update brings unexpected green screen issue to beta program

WhatsApp users on the beta version 2.24.24.5 are running into a bug that's causing green screen and startup crash issues. It appears to be isolated to this specific beta version, and the users on the stable version haven't reporte...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Nov 2024 09:23

New Steam Family feature will fully take over next year (Image source: Valve)

Valve confirms end of Steam legacy library sharing feature in early 2025

Valve introduced a new Steam Family feature to all users in September, which allows you to share games with up to five family members. While the legacy library sharing is still functional, the company has confirmed that it will re...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Nov 2024 07:18

Anthropic launches improved Claude AI with computer control and Palantir partnership for US Government Intelligence and Defense Operations. (Image source: Dall-E-3 AI)

Anthropic advances AI with Claude 3.5 Haiku, improved Claude 3.5 Sonnet with computer control, and Palantir partnership for US Government Intelligence and Defense Operations

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 c...

David Chien, 09 Nov 2024 23:17

Realme names first smartphone to get Android 15 beta worldwide

Realme UI 6.0 is the latest version of the software skin for devices such as the GT 6. Now, the ‘flagship-killing’ smartphone has Early Access to its latest, Android 15-based version worldwide. The new beta build is touted to "lev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Nov 2024 20:41

DJI has introduced a substantial update to its first 135 g drone. (Image source: DJI)

DJI Neo gains speed, tracking and other notable improvements via latest update

DJI has introduced a new update for its only 135 g drone. While it adds only Goggles N3 support on the face of it, the DJI Neo has also gained a speed improvement among other worthwhile refinements.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2024 18:50

Garmin plans to make over 100 changes to Garmin's stable software soon. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin exceeds 110 new features, bug fixes and improvements with new Fenix 8 update before stable release

It seems that Garmin's next update for the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 will be a massive one. While the company has not firmed plans just yet, its latest beta update brings almost another dozen improvements to the table.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2024 17:42

Yandex headquarters in Moscow (Image source: Aleksey Retunskikh, via Office Snapshots)

Russian web giant Yandex targets Indonesia's AI market

Known for products such as Yandex Search and Yandex Taxi, which are both dominating the corresponding segments of the Russian market, Yandex is now aiming at Indonesia. The Asian country's communications and digital minister has j...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Nov 2024 17:35

Garmin is plotting a huge stable update for the Edge 1050. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin delivers new features, improvements and bug fixes to Edge 1050 bike computer before huge stable release

Garmin has issued a new update for the Edge 1050 on its Beta Program. While Public Beta 11.18 is not ready for mass consumption just yet, it will form part of a significant stable update that is on the horizon.

Alex Alderson, 08 Nov 2024 17:35

Beta update version 25.18 is rolling out to X40 Edge bike computers. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin X40 Edge bike computers get new remote media controls in latest beta update

The Garmin Edge 540, Edge 840, and Edge 1040 bike computers are receiving the public beta update version 25.18. The software brings new remote media controls, additional SRAM gear presets and a couple of bug fixes. Like the previo...

Polly Allcock, 08 Nov 2024 17:09

While the OxygenOS 15 beta brings software support for powered-off tracking, the hardware isn't compatible (Image source: OnePlus)

OnePlus 13 with OxygenOS 15 could support powered-off Find My Device tracking

OxygenOS 15 beta has hit the OnePlus 12, and the new update has brought a nifty Find My Device feature. It allows you to track the device even when it's powered off.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Nov 2024 14:00

OxygenOS 15 brings Android 15 to the OnePlus 12. (Image source: OnePlus)

Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 stable update rolls out to the OnePlus 12 globally

OnePlus has begun rolling out a stable version of OxygenOS 15 to the OnePlus 12 to users around the globe. The update brings several new features including animations, wallpapers, and themes, in addition to enhanced security featu...

Habeeb Onawole, 07 Nov 2024 15:07

Generative AI content rewrite dialog in Notepad (Image source: Windows Insider Blog)

Microsoft Paint and Notepad get AI-infused capabilities on Windows 11

While Paint 11.2410.28.0 gets generative fill and erase, an improved model for Cocreator, and an updated Image Creator, Notepad 11.2410.15.0 comes with AI-assisted content rewriting. Currently, only Windows Insiders in the Canary ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Nov 2024 13:32

The X4 BMW Motorrad Edition. (Image source: Insta360)

Insta360 refreshes X4 360-degree action camera with new BMW Motorrad Edition

Insta360 has updated its VR content-ready flagship camera the X4 with a new SKU. It has a new Exclusive Stats Dashboard overlay to go with its BMW Motorrad logo. The new special-edition action camera is also the first version of t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2024 20:20

Google will likely officially announce its November updates for Pixel smartphones later this week. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphones to receive new bug fixes with November software updates

Google has not revealed its November round of updates yet. Nonetheless, a major network carrier has confirmed what changes are in order, including a new set of bug fixes for all Pixel 9 smartphones.

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2024 19:19

iQoo 12: Global version of ex-flagship smartphone upgrades to Android 15

The iQoo 12 may no longer be the brand's flagship smartphone, although it remains relevant for its owners with a new major software upgrade. Funtouch OS 15 for the global version of the 144Hz display device confers new features su...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 06 Nov 2024 18:32

Apple's latest tvOS update makes the Apple TV more versatile to a wider range of displays. (Image source: Omar Rodriguez - Unsplash)

Apple TV gains improved display support with latest tvOS 18 update

Apple has pushed a new beta update for all Apple TVs released from 2015 onwards. As promised, it has now added improved aspect ratio support, thereby allowing the latest Apple TV 4K and others to run happily on 21:9 external monit...

Alex Alderson, 06 Nov 2024 00:47

Real-time monitoring in NethSecurity 8.3 (Image source: NethServer Community)

NethSecurity 8.3 arrives with new monitoring tools and centralized update management

NethSecurity 8.3 is now available with a focus on new features for subscriptions and an improved user experience. This updated Linux firewall solution sports a centralized unit update management interface, comprehensive real-time ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2024 19:33

PPSSPP version 1.18 is now available (Image source: PPSSPP and Asus - edited)

New update for PSP emulator PPSSPP boosts in-game performance and improves UI

PPSSPP has been updated to version 1.18, and this new update brings a handful of changes. Better in-game performance is the main highlight, but the updated PSP emulator also improves the UI and fixes many issues.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Nov 2024 14:20

Parted Magic desktop view (Image source: Parted Magic LLC)

Parted Magic 2024_11_03 launches with a new kernel, updated LibreOffice and ClamAV, as well as Wine 9.0

Only available for 64-bit processors since mid-2020, Parted Magic has just received a new update. The latest version of this Slackware-based distro focused on data recovery and disk partitioning comes with Wine 9.0, ClamAV 1.4.1, ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2024 11:31

Xiaomi 14 updates to Android 15 worldwide - with a catch

Xiaomi has just released a major software upgrade for its most compact Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered flagship smartphone. It is rated to elevate user experience, features and stability for owners of the vanilla 14 in regions such as ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2024 19:47

Garmin is rolling out a beta version of its Q4 update for X40 Edge bike computers. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin begins X40 Edge bike computer Q4 update rollout

The Q4 update for the Garmin Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 cycling computers has begun to roll out. Currently available only to beta testers, the software brings many modifications to the gadgets, including a change to the Medi...

Polly Allcock, 04 Nov 2024 19:44

Garmin claims to have resolved numerous issues with v11.17 for the Edge 1050. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases extensive Edge 1050 bike computer update with dozens of bug fixes and new features

Garmin has previewed a new stable update for its Edge 1050 bike computer. Currently available to test in beta form, the update should soon be going live globally with dozens of bug fixes, new features and miscellaneous improvement...

Alex Alderson, 04 Nov 2024 16:45

Seamless Updates started out life in 2016. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung may finally introduce faster update times with its next premium smartphones

According to a well-known leaker, Samsung will finally bring faster update times to its high-end smartphones, starting with the Galaxy S25 series. Thus, the Galaxy S25 Ultra should finally match rival flagships released almost a d...

Alex Alderson, 03 Nov 2024 21:48

A "Mate 70-series" render. (Image source: Weibo)

Huawei Mate 70 Ultimate Design tipped to launch as new ultra-flagship smartphone soon

A new leak purports to identify each of Huawei's next premium smartphones by name. It also hints at a shake-up for the Mate 70 series that brings its top-end version's branding in line with that of the OEM's most expensive and adv...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Nov 2024 18:27

One UI 7 beta will reportedly bring a notification summary feature (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung Galaxy AI in One UI 7 beta reportedly adds a nifty Apple Intelligence feature

While Samsung has yet to officially open the One UI 7 beta to the public, the version ending with "XJW" apparently has a notification summary feature. It reportedly works similarly to the one found in Apple Intelligence.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Nov 2024 15:51

Nothing hints at plans to develop its own mobile operating system (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing eyes custom operating system to set its phones further apart

In an interview with TechCrunch, Carl Pei, the CEO of Nothing, talked about plans to build a custom operating system. Pei noted the market dominance of iOS and Android but says there's still potential for something different.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Nov 2024 08:27

Garmin's new update brings another dozen or so changes to the Fenix 8 and its peers. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update to flagship smartwatches with over a dozen bug fixes, improvements and new features

Garmin has pushed another packed update to several of its latest high-end smartwatches. Rolling out worldwide now, the software claims to address countless bugs while also adding new features and long-overdue improvements.

Alex Alderson, 02 Nov 2024 15:09

Samsung One UI 7 beta could roll out within this month (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung One UI 7 leak reveals its new features ahead of the rumored beta rollout

Samsung officially announced that the One UI 7 beta would roll out by the end of 2024, and it is rumored to happen within this month. Ahead of this beta rollout, a new leak has detailed the new features coming to the Galaxy phones...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 02 Nov 2024 08:04

Google Maps and Earth receive major Gemini AI upgrades for enhanced geospatial capabilities (Image source: Google)

Google integrates Gemini AI across Maps, Earth, and Waze platforms

Google's largest-ever AI integration brings Gemini to Maps, Earth, and Waze, transforming how we navigate and interact with location services. From AI-powered route suggestions to instant urban planning analysis and natural langua...

Nathan Ali, 02 Nov 2024 06:01

Monster Hunter Wilds is stacking up to be a very successful ARPG. (Image source: Capcom)

Monster Hunter Wilds free open beta blows past games away with over 450,000 players in first 2 hours

Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds free open beta may have been a genius marketing ploy disguised as a development exercise. Despite the franchise's somewhat niche history, Wilds has attracted over 450,000 players on Steam in the first...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Nov 2024 22:32

The original Nintendo 3DS may be abandoned by Nintendo, but the community hasn't had enough just yet. (Image source: Nintendo)

Devs of axed Nintendo DS emulators join forces for new Android emulation project

Lime3DS and PabloMK7, two forks of the recently shut-down Citra emulator, have now also bitten the dust. However, there is a silver lining to the story, which could result in a new super-emulator, combining features from the past ...

Julian van der Merwe, 01 Nov 2024 20:46

The Photon Mono M7 Max. (Image source: Anycubic)

Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max previewed as ultra-fast resin 3D printer

The Photon Mono M7 Max is rated to print up to 200% faster than its predecessor, and to have 72% more space in which to do so. It is backed to produce finer, more consistent models with less resin waste thanks to a unique new post...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2024 19:45

A "Samsung VR headset" mock-up". Source: Notebookcheck via DALL-E 3

Samsung gears up to release Apple Vision Pro rival in 2025

Samsung's plans for 2025 have been found to include not 1 but several extended reality (XR) products. The South Korean giant's upcoming headsets are intended for use with Galaxy-series smartphones and wearables. At least one of th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Nov 2024 18:53

WhatsApp announces Custom Lists feature to help organize chats. (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp's new feature allows users to organize chats with ease

WhatsApp is enhancing its chat organization capabilities with the introduction of Custom Lists. The new feature allows users to categorize and filter their conversations more effectively.

Huzefa Baloch, 01 Nov 2024 14:15

Google reveals Android 16 will arrive in the second quarter of 2025

Google has announced a big change to its Android release schedule that will see Android 16 arrive in the second quarter of 2016. The new release schedule is expected to allow more devices to ship with the latest version of Android...

Habeeb Onawole, 31 Oct 2024 23:17

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.

Huzefa Baloch, 31 Oct 2024 14:07

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...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2024 22:17

Software

TikTok opens Symphony Creative Studio access to all advertisers

Xbox App gets Windows gaming handheld UI overhaul in time for holiday game binge

Ruckus Games: New game studio with Borderlands 3, Elder Scrolls alums reveals secret project that eschews risk-averse industry trends

Ultra-efficient Q4OS 5.7 comes with Debian 12.8-specific changes and more

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 brings new file management capabilities to the web console and much more

VMware Fusion and Workstation now also free for commercial and educational use

First One UI 7 beta update readied for recent Samsung Galaxy smartphones

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 566.14 arrives with support for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl

Windows 11 to lose Calendar and Mail apps

Terraria once again puts AAA titles to shame with over 60 million sales

Raid Shadow Legends developer Plarium sold to Modern Times for $820 million

Arch-based CachyOS 241110 comes with improved gaming performance, security tweaks, and more

Google's AI educational tool Learn About available to select users in the US

New WhatsApp update brings unexpected green screen issue to beta program

Valve confirms end of Steam legacy library sharing feature in early 2025

Anthropic advances AI with Claude 3.5 Haiku, improved Claude 3.5 Sonnet with computer control, and Palantir partnership for US Government Intelligence and Defense Operations

Realme names first smartphone to get Android 15 beta worldwide

DJI Neo gains speed, tracking and other notable improvements via latest update

Garmin exceeds 110 new features, bug fixes and improvements with new Fenix 8 update before stable release

Russian web giant Yandex targets Indonesia's AI market

Garmin delivers new features, improvements and bug fixes to Edge 1050 bike computer before huge stable release

Garmin X40 Edge bike computers get new remote media controls in latest beta update

OnePlus 13 with OxygenOS 15 could support powered-off Find My Device tracking

Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 stable update rolls out to the OnePlus 12 globally

Microsoft Paint and Notepad get AI-infused capabilities on Windows 11

Insta360 refreshes X4 360-degree action camera with new BMW Motorrad Edition

Google Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold smartphones to receive new bug fixes with November software updates

iQoo 12: Global version of ex-flagship smartphone upgrades to Android 15

Apple TV gains improved display support with latest tvOS 18 update

NethSecurity 8.3 arrives with new monitoring tools and centralized update management

New update for PSP emulator PPSSPP boosts in-game performance and improves UI

Parted Magic 2024_11_03 launches with a new kernel, updated LibreOffice and ClamAV, as well as Wine 9.0

Xiaomi 14 updates to Android 15 worldwide - with a catch

Garmin begins X40 Edge bike computer Q4 update rollout

Garmin releases extensive Edge 1050 bike computer update with dozens of bug fixes and new features

Samsung may finally introduce faster update times with its next premium smartphones

Huawei Mate 70 Ultimate Design tipped to launch as new ultra-flagship smartphone soon

Samsung Galaxy AI in One UI 7 beta reportedly adds a nifty Apple Intelligence feature

Nothing eyes custom operating system to set its phones further apart

Garmin releases new update to flagship smartwatches with over a dozen bug fixes, improvements and new features

Samsung One UI 7 leak reveals its new features ahead of the rumored beta rollout

Google integrates Gemini AI across Maps, Earth, and Waze platforms

Monster Hunter Wilds free open beta blows past games away with over 450,000 players in first 2 hours

Devs of axed Nintendo DS emulators join forces for new Android emulation project

Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max previewed as ultra-fast resin 3D printer

Samsung gears up to release Apple Vision Pro rival in 2025

WhatsApp's new feature allows users to organize chats with ease

Google reveals Android 16 will arrive in the second quarter of 2025

Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 global rollout plan leaked

Firefox 132 launches with support for Microsoft PlayReady, improved tracking protection, security fixes, and more

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