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Open NotebookLM takes an open-source approach to converting PDFs into podcasts

Developer Gabriel Chua has released his answer to Google's increasingly popular PDF to podcast converter notebookLM. Open NotebookLM replicates Google's capabilities by combining various open-source models.

Stephen Pereyra, 02 Oct 2024 05:42

Google's Gemini Nano on-device AI model claims to be optimized for tasks such as text generation and rephrasing. (Image source: Android Developers Blog)

Developers can now test Google’s Gemini Nano AI model on Pixel 9 devices

Now available for experimentation on Pixel 9 devices, Gemini Nano will let developers control key parameters using the AI Edge SDK. Gemini Nano claims to boost performance while reducing reliance on cloud servers.

Anubhav Sharma, 02 Oct 2024 00:03

Garmin's new Outdoor Maps+ features are mainly restricted to the US. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin expands Outdoor Maps+ with over half a dozen new features

Garmin has expanded the features of its Outdoor Maps+ service. While some new functionality is available across Europe, over half a dozen are limited to use in the US.

Alex Alderson, 01 Oct 2024 23:44

Manjaro 24.0 "Wynsdey" desktop (Image source: GamingOnLinux)

Manjaro 24.1 "Xahea" launches with KDE Plasma 6.1.5, VirtualBox 7.1, and more

Less than four months after the arrival of version 24.0 "Wynsdey," Manjaro Linux 24.1 is ready to be unleashed. Dubbed "Xahea," the arrival of the updated is imminent, as today's stable refresh removes the kernel with version 6.9 ...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2024 19:38

The Basilisk V3 3K. (Image source: Razer)

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K and V3 35K debut as new up to 35,000 DPI mice with smart RGB clickwheel

Razer touts its V3 35K as its most advanced wired mouse yet thanks to its latest, second-gen Focus Pro optical sensor, rated for a maximum IPS speed of up to 750 as well as a sensitivity of up to 35,000 DPI. It and its wireless Pr...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Oct 2024 18:57

Mabox Linux in action (June 2023 release) (Image source: Mabox Linux)

Manjaro-based ultralight Mabox Linux 24.09 now available for download

Based on Manjaro and inspired by CrunchBang and taking advantage of a few BunsenLabs utilities, Mabox Linux comes with a lightweight, ready-to-use software environment that works great on old, slow computers. Using Openbox, tint2,...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2024 12:39

World of Warships 13.9 "Red October" launch teaser (Image source: World of Warships)

World of Warships 13.9 "Red October" coming tomorrow with Soviet-themed rewards and much more

Scheduled to launch tomorrow, the "Red October" update will push the version number of World of Warships to 13.9. Its highlights include Mode Shuffle's return, an Event Pass dedicated to the German Navy, Soviet-themed rewards (hen...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2024 10:53

Garmin is slowly bringing new bug fixes to the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases Adventure Racing activity improvements for multiple smartwatches via new update

Garmin is now offering a new stable update for various smartwatches that aims to address deficiences in their Adventure Racing activity. Rolling out now, the update arrives as System Software 11.67 for not just the new Fenix 8 but...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2024 20:00

Garmin's latest Lily 2 update is said to introduce new watch faces. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings new watch faces to budget wearable via new update

Garmin has quietly rolled out a new update for its most recent hybrid smartwatch. Available to download now through Garmin Express or Garmin Connect Mobile, the update should expand the list of pre-installed watch faces with new e...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2024 19:57

The Galaxy S24 FE will receive software updates for just as long as its flagship counterparts. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung to match Google's 7 years of OS updates promise among upper mid-range smartphone market with Galaxy S24 FE

Samsung has finally brought its OS update commitment to its upper mid-range smartphone segment. Unfortunately, the promise only starts with the Galaxy S24 FE and does not apply to older Galaxy S FE smartphones like the Galaxy S23 ...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2024 19:48

The Instinct 2 series is now eligible for a new update for the first time in almost two months. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin claims to address solar charging issues on multiple smartwatches through new software update

Garmin claims to have fixed solar charging issues that were affecting various smartwatches. Reportedly, the same resolves a barometer calibration-related bug too.

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2024 17:47

The Fenix 8 series is now eligible for its third beta update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin offers up more than half a dozen bug fixes to flagship smartwatches with new update

Garmin has started quietly rolling out a new beta update for its latest flagship smartwatches. Available worldwide, the update is said to contain over half a dozen improvements, many of which are aimed at resolving outstanding bug...

Alex Alderson, 30 Sep 2024 17:38

Opera Mini expands its offerings for free Internet access. (Image: Andreas Sebayang / Notebookcheck.com)

The forgotten: Opera wants to enable free web browsing in more countries with Opera Mini

CheckMag Opera Mini is not done yet. In fact, the browser boasts several hundred million users in developing and emerging countries, a number is expected to rise even more with the introduction of free Internet access. Notebookcheck spoke ...

Andreas Sebayang, 30 Sep 2024 17:01

The Sleep Apnea detection feature on the Apple Watch received FDA approval earlier this September. (Image source: Apple)

Health Canada officially approves Sleep apnea detection on Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9 and Ultra 2

Apple Watch's sleep apnea detection feature has been certified by Health Canada as of September 26, 2024. The smartwatch will monitor breathing disturbances during sleep, and will be supported on Series 10, Series 9 and Ultra 2 mo...

Anubhav Sharma, 29 Sep 2024 08:34

The System76 Cosmic Alpha 2 update introduced a ton of usability and customisation changes to the fledgling desktop environment. (Image source: System76 - edited)

New Cosmic DE Alpha 2 update adds slew of customisation options alongside app and settings improvements for the System76 Linux desktop

A fully functional file manager, density options, new UI scaling and density options, and focus follows cursor! System76 has addressed a ton of complaints and small bugs related to its new Rust-based Cosmic desktop environment and...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Sep 2024 18:10

Garmin has kept the Forerunner 165 on Software Version 19.18 since late May. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings over a dozen improvements to popular mid-range smartwatch with new update

Garmin has quietly released a new update for its latest Forerunner smartwatch. Arriving as the first stable update for the Forerunner 165 since late May, Software Version 20.30 brings about sixteen improvements to the device by wa...

Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2024 16:09

Software Version 11.16 start out as a public beta update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update for multiple smartwatches aimed at fixing activity crashes

Earlier this week, Garmin flighted a new beta update for several of its recent smartwatches. Now, the company has brought that update across to its stable channel, which it is now distributing globally. While light on changes, Sof...

Alex Alderson, 26 Sep 2024 13:55

Ghostrunner 2 features fast-paced combat and slick cyberpunk aesthetics in a dystopian world. (Image source: Steam)

Deal | Ghostrunner 2 gets massive 70% discount in Humble Bundle sale - cyberpunk parkour hack 'n slash hit drops to just $14.99 for a limited time

Ghostrunner 2 launched in 2023 as a follow-up to the massively successful Ghostrunner, adding vehicles, new combat mechanics, and new game modes to the fast-paced first-person perspective slasher. Humble Bundle has discounted Ghos...

Julian van der Merwe, 25 Sep 2024 19:22

Winamp remains locked to the community although its code has been released (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Winamp source code released online; controversy ensues

Although the source code became public yesterday, it's far from having been released as open source. However, while the Winamp Collaborative License (WCL) Version 1.0 forbids distribution of modified versions, a few forks are alre...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2024 18:27

Liya Linux 2 desktop (Image source: Liya)

Arch Linux-based Liya 2.1 rolls out with the 6.11.0-1 kernel

With a short history that started in 2023, Liya Linux is a one-man effort based on Arch with reduced system requirements alongside modern looks and improved security. Released yesterday, version 2.1 comes with the 6.11.0-1 kernel,...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Sep 2024 11:48

Snap Tap comes to Blade PCs. (Image source: Razer)

Razer Blade 18 (2024) unlocks Snap Tap with upgrade to Synapse 4

Razer has announced that it has released a potentially game-changing feature for FPS games with the latest version of its Synapse feature-management software. Accordingly, Snap Tap is now available on more of the OEM's keyboards, ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2024 20:20

From webpage to physical page with AI. (Image source: HP)

HP Print AI purports to make home, office and industrial printing smarter and cleaner

HP's Imagine 2024 event has introduced the OEM's latest AI tools, touted to streamline and optimize the use of its PCs and peripherals for home, office and industry customers worldwide. Some of them are even for the company's prin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Sep 2024 19:46

Garmin's latest update for the Enduro 2, Fenix 7 and others introduces over half a dozen improvements. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro receive new software update with over half a dozen changes

Garmin has released a new update for many of its recent high-end smartwatches. Despite claiming that it was finished with v18.xx builds, the new firmware arrives as Beta Version 18.15 with over half a dozen improvements to its nam...

Alex Alderson, 24 Sep 2024 17:10

Google Photos video editing - AI presets now available (Image source: Google Photos Community)

Google Photos gets AI-powered presets and new editing tools

Thanks to the latest update to the video editor integrated by Google in the Photos app on both Android and iOS, those who want to edit their videos on their mobiles can now create single-click effects such as slow-motion or sped-u...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2024 14:11

KaOS 2024 Linux desktop (Image source: KaOS)

KaOS 2024.09 launches with updated VirtualBox and the Calligra office suite

With a history of over a decade, KaOS is a niche distro that has just received an update. Version 2024.09 was released yesterday, and its highlights include Calligra, which replaces LibreOffice as the default office suite, as well...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2024 11:32

Garmin's new firmware for the Forerunner 265 should be rolling out globally as a small OTA update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new update for mid-range smartwatch with important bug fixes

Garmin has rolled out a new update for one of its popular mid-range smartwatches. While the update is smaller than one the company delivered earlier this month to the same device, it should still address critical bugs that could c...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2024 17:13

Garmin's latest update for the Forerunner 965 focuses on bug fixes. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin promises to fix activity crashes and incident detection issues with new update for mid-range smartwatch

Garmin has pushed a new update to one of its popular mid-range smartwatches. The update, which is available to download now, is said to resolve issues relating to activities starting and ending, including one that could cause a cr...

Alex Alderson, 23 Sep 2024 16:18

Amazon Ads live image capability in action (Image source: Amazon via YouTube)

Amazon Ads gets renewed AI-powered video generation capabilities

Video generator is the latest AI-powered feature to be added to Amazon Ads, and its name should be self-explanatory. In addition to the beta-stage video generator, a new live image capability has been introduced to help create sho...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Sep 2024 16:12

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS on Dell XPS 13 (Image source: Canonical)

Ubuntu 24.10 beta comes with GNOME 47 and more

On the way for the public release of Ubuntu 24.10 "Oracular Oriole," which is scheduled for October 10th, the Ubuntu team unveiled a new beta for the desktop, server, and cloud products. Ubuntu 24.10 beta allows users to test GNOM...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Sep 2024 10:34

System Software 11.64 is downloadable through Garmin's usual installation methods. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings high battery drain bug fix to multiple smartwatches with new update

Garmin has announced a new stable software update for various recent smartwatches aimed at providing crucial bug fixes. Principally, the firmware should address an outstanding issue that causes high battery drain after completing ...

Alex Alderson, 20 Sep 2024 15:00

Garmin has released a major Q3 update for some Edge computers, including the Edge 840 (above). (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin rolls out Q3 update for bike computers with dozens of new features and improvements

The Garmin Edge 540, Edge 840, Edge 1040, and Edge 1050 GPS bike computers are receiving a major Q3 update. The stable software brings more than a dozen new features to the devices, including Garmin Share and road hazard alerts. T...

Polly Allcock, 20 Sep 2024 12:41

Zorin OS Pro 17.2 expands hyper-customization options

Zorin OS and Zorin OS Pro have both been updated to version 17.2, which brings with it the latest Linux Kernel. Touted as one of the easiest Linux distros to theme, the update brings even more customization options as well as impr...

Stephen Pereyra, 20 Sep 2024 05:05

Dead internet theory becomes reality in SocialAI (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

SocialAI brings the dead internet theory to life

Although described as a social network, SocialAI is in fact more like "a space for reflection, support, and feedback," as mentioned by Michael Sayman, its creator. What makes it special is that all interactions it facilitates put ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2024 00:00

The 2024 edition of Oppo's developer conference will have AI as its main theme. (Image source: Oppo)

Oppo reveals it will unveil ColorOS 15 at its developer conference on October 17

Oppo has announced the date for its annual developer conference and ColorOS 15 will be one of the main announcements at the event. It will also showcase a handful of AI-powered solutions across several areas that it has come up wi...

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Sep 2024 23:15

BattleEye recently broke GTA V compatibility with the Steam Deck and Linux in general. (Image source: Rockstar Games/Valve - edited)

Steam grants GTA V refunds after anti-cheat strands Steam Deck gamers in compatibility purgatory

Valve spent a long time telling gamers that GTA V is one of the top games for the Steam Deck, with Steam going so far as to add the game to the Steam Deck Verified list. After Rockstar added BattleEye anti-cheat, breaking Linux co...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Sep 2024 21:40

Android 15 may be upwards of a month away for Google Pixel devices. (Image source: Samuel Angor - Unsplash)

Leak reveals Android 15 release date for Google Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 smartphones

The Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 series are set to receive their biggest updates of the year soon. While Google still remains reluctant to reveal when this will occur, a new leak has provided a specific date when Pixel ow...

Alex Alderson, 19 Sep 2024 18:09

Blizzard irons out multiple issues in World of Warcraft

This week, Blizzard fixed multiple issues across more World of Warcraft flavors, including The War Within, Cataclysm Classic, Season of Discovery, Classic Hardcore, and Classic Era. While some are already in effect and others requ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 13:23

Trust in-game screenshot (Image source: Trust on Steam)

Vampire-themed first-person shooter Trust coming to Steam

Upcoming first-person shooter Trust allows the user to play as a vampire who's back after a century-long sleep to battle humans using vampiric powers or human weapons and technology. This title with a 90s-styled setting and comic ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Sep 2024 12:02

Garmin debuts the inReach Messenger Plus. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin inReach Messenger Plus debuts with series-first picture- and voice-message support

Garmin asserts that the Messenger Plus is not the average inReach standalone satellite communicator. It is the first of its line to support photo- and voice note-sending in the complete absence of conventional cellular service. Th...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Sep 2024 20:43

It looks like GTA Online players on Steam Deck are in for some bad news. (Image source: Valve / Rockstar Games - edited)

GTA V Online's new kernel anti-cheat rug-pull unnecessarily breaks Steam Deck and Linux compatibility

A whole nine years after launch, Rockstar Games seems to want to crack down on cheaters in GTA V, announcing that it has implemented BattleEye kernel anti-cheat for online play. GTA Online is no longer compatible with Linux or the...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Sep 2024 19:14

Fedora Linux 41 beta now available (Image source: Fedora Magazine)

Fedora Linux 41 beta drops Python 2 and upgrades the DNF package manager

One month before the stable release, Fedora Linux 41 beta arrives with a preview of what's about to come. Some of these changes are Python 2's removal, Valkey replacing Redis, the ability to install the proprietary Nvidia video dr...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2024 18:47

Google Chrome 129 launches with AI-powered Tab Compare, multiple fixes, and more

Yesterday's stable Google Chrome release brings the version number of this popular web browser to 129 and, in addition to addressing several security problems, this update also comes with a new AI feature. Tab Compare can generate...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Sep 2024 17:10

The M4 iPad Pro was announced in May 2024 and it comes in 11'' and 13'' sizes. (Image source: Apple)

Apple halts iPadOS 18 rollout for the M4 iPad Pro after reports of bricked devices

Some owners of the 11'' and 13'' M4 iPad Pro have bricked their device following the update to iPadOS 18. This has led Apple to stop the update until the issue is fixed.

Habeeb Onawole, 18 Sep 2024 00:23

Void: VS Code powered open source AI code editor

Void is the latest to join the growing list of AI code editors, but unlike most, it is launching as open source. Marketed as an alternative to Cursor, this YC-backed project offers a host of AI features to invited developers.

Stephen Pereyra, 18 Sep 2024 00:11

Apple Watch sleep tracking gets more clinical. (Image source: Apple)

watchOS 11 is cleared by FDA to debut with Sleep Apnea alerts

Apple has received clearance to market its latest Watches as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -approved sleep apnea detection devices. Accordingly, they can start using their clinically-validated Breathing Disturbance analysis f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2024 22:53

iOS 18 is officially here. (Image source: Apple)

iOS 18 eligibility revealed with stable release

Apple has made the latest major version of iOS available today (September 17, 2024) to a broad range of modern iPhones - with one or two notable exceptions. iOS 18 is touted to make iPhones more tailored to the individual user tha...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Sep 2024 22:06

FreeBSD 13.4 maintenance update now available (Image source: FreeBSD)

Maintenance-focused FreeBSD 13.4 update now available

The latest maintenance release for the 13.x series brings FreeBSD up to version number 13.4 and, sadly, doesn't include any major changes. However, today's update comes with multiple bug fixes, driver updates, as well as more than...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Sep 2024 19:10

Arch-based SDesk Linux desktop (Image source: DistroWatch)

SDesk 2024.09.16 launches with new drivers while shifting from Calamares to the GNOME first-run wizard

Based on Arch Linux but also packing a few proprietary pieces of code, such as the Swirl web browser, SDesk received a new update yesterday. Alongside the new drivers, which focus on supporting touch interfaces, this software refr...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Sep 2024 10:09

US Kaspersky antivirus accounts sold to UltraAV with automatic service transfers occuring this month

US Kaspersky antivirus accounts have been sold to UltraAV, a division of the Pango Group. Kaspersky was forced to abandon the US market after being banned by the Biden administration on June 20, 2024. The action was taken to preve...

David Chien, 17 Sep 2024 06:44

TI-84 + ESP32 = Magic (Image Source: ChromaLock on YouTube)

Undetectable TI-84 mod supercharges calculator with ChatGPT, WiFi, and more

The TI-84 is a powerful graphing calculator in its own right, but modder ChromaLock saw even more potential for the platform. Exploiting some of the calculator's built-in functionality, he found a way to introduce features never b...

Stephen Pereyra, 17 Sep 2024 00:58

Software

Open NotebookLM takes an open-source approach to converting PDFs into podcasts

Developers can now test Google’s Gemini Nano AI model on Pixel 9 devices

Garmin expands Outdoor Maps+ with over half a dozen new features

Manjaro 24.1 "Xahea" launches with KDE Plasma 6.1.5, VirtualBox 7.1, and more

Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K and V3 35K debut as new up to 35,000 DPI mice with smart RGB clickwheel

Manjaro-based ultralight Mabox Linux 24.09 now available for download

World of Warships 13.9 "Red October" coming tomorrow with Soviet-themed rewards and much more

Garmin releases Adventure Racing activity improvements for multiple smartwatches via new update

Garmin brings new watch faces to budget wearable via new update

Samsung to match Google's 7 years of OS updates promise among upper mid-range smartphone market with Galaxy S24 FE

Garmin claims to address solar charging issues on multiple smartwatches through new software update

Garmin offers up more than half a dozen bug fixes to flagship smartwatches with new update

The forgotten: Opera wants to enable free web browsing in more countries with Opera Mini

Health Canada officially approves Sleep apnea detection on Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9 and Ultra 2

New Cosmic DE Alpha 2 update adds slew of customisation options alongside app and settings improvements for the System76 Linux desktop

Garmin brings over a dozen improvements to popular mid-range smartwatch with new update

Garmin releases new update for multiple smartwatches aimed at fixing activity crashes

Deal | Ghostrunner 2 gets massive 70% discount in Humble Bundle sale - cyberpunk parkour hack 'n slash hit drops to just $14.99 for a limited time

Winamp source code released online; controversy ensues

Arch Linux-based Liya 2.1 rolls out with the 6.11.0-1 kernel

Razer Blade 18 (2024) unlocks Snap Tap with upgrade to Synapse 4

HP Print AI purports to make home, office and industrial printing smarter and cleaner

Garmin Fenix 7 and Fenix 7 Pro receive new software update with over half a dozen changes

Google Photos gets AI-powered presets and new editing tools

KaOS 2024.09 launches with updated VirtualBox and the Calligra office suite

Garmin releases new update for mid-range smartwatch with important bug fixes

Garmin promises to fix activity crashes and incident detection issues with new update for mid-range smartwatch

Amazon Ads gets renewed AI-powered video generation capabilities

Ubuntu 24.10 beta comes with GNOME 47 and more

Garmin brings high battery drain bug fix to multiple smartwatches with new update

Garmin rolls out Q3 update for bike computers with dozens of new features and improvements

Zorin OS Pro 17.2 expands hyper-customization options

SocialAI brings the dead internet theory to life

Oppo reveals it will unveil ColorOS 15 at its developer conference on October 17

Steam grants GTA V refunds after anti-cheat strands Steam Deck gamers in compatibility purgatory

Leak reveals Android 15 release date for Google Pixel 6, Pixel 7, Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 smartphones

Blizzard irons out multiple issues in World of Warcraft

Vampire-themed first-person shooter Trust coming to Steam

Garmin inReach Messenger Plus debuts with series-first picture- and voice-message support

GTA V Online's new kernel anti-cheat rug-pull unnecessarily breaks Steam Deck and Linux compatibility

Fedora Linux 41 beta drops Python 2 and upgrades the DNF package manager

Google Chrome 129 launches with AI-powered Tab Compare, multiple fixes, and more

Apple halts iPadOS 18 rollout for the M4 iPad Pro after reports of bricked devices

Void: VS Code powered open source AI code editor

watchOS 11 is cleared by FDA to debut with Sleep Apnea alerts

iOS 18 eligibility revealed with stable release

Maintenance-focused FreeBSD 13.4 update now available

SDesk 2024.09.16 launches with new drivers while shifting from Calamares to the GNOME first-run wizard

US Kaspersky antivirus accounts sold to UltraAV with automatic service transfers occuring this month

Undetectable TI-84 mod supercharges calculator with ChatGPT, WiFi, and more

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