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New Among Us Card Skins (Image Source: Balatro)

Vampire Survivors and others join Balatro in Friends of Jimbo free update

Balatro continues its summer of updates with the second of three free updates. The update features its first-ever collaboration with popular titles, including The Witcher 3, Dave the Diver, Vampire Survivors, and Among Us.

Stephen Pereyra, 27 Aug 2024 23:26

Foamstars will ditch its $29.99 purchase price on October 4, 2024. (Image source: Square Enix - edited)

Embattled arena shooter Foamstars goes free-to-play after haemorrhaging players following February release

After a massive launch followed by AI-fuelled controversy and dwindling player counts, Foamstars will go free-to-play in October 2024. The 4v4 arena shooter will also drop the PlayStation Plus account requirement for online play. ...

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Aug 2024 20:57

OPPO Pad3 tipped to launch as Pro tablet with faster SoC than global version

OPPO's allegedly upcoming third-gen tablet is now rumored to land as the Pad3 Pro rather than the Pad3. It is said to owe its new moniker due to an upgrade to the fastest version possible of the flagship-grade Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 p...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Aug 2024 19:16

The Zen 5 "Granite Ridge" client CPUs feature two CCDs with up to 8 working cores each. (Image source: AMD, Lucas K on Unsplash, edit)

Horrible Ryzen 9 9950X inter-CCD latency which is more than twice vs Ryzen 9 7950X is reportedly getting fixed

One of the issues plaguing the Zen 5 CPUs with dual-CCDs is inter-CCD latency. According to reports, the CCD-to-CCD latency in the Ryzen 9 9950X is ~180 ns, more than double the amount of the Ryzen 9 7950X. Fortunately, AMD is rep...

Fawad Murtaza, 27 Aug 2024 14:20

Google Essentials (Image source: Google - The Keyword)

Mysterious Google Essentials app coming to PCs

Described as "a new app that makes it easier for you to discover and install many of our best Google services," Google Essentials will hit HP brands first, including Envy, Pavilion, Spectre, and Victus. The suite will include Goog...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2024 22:50

The ID.7 Tourer. (Image source: Volkswagen)

Volkswagen partners with AirConsole to bring in-car gaming to ID.7 Tourer

Volkswagen has announced that owners of new cars like those of the ID.7 series will have a new way to pass the time while charging soon. Their software is about to upgrade to support AirConsole, a wireless system that can turn dev...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2024 17:19

Windows 10 Control Panel (Image source: Own)

Bye-bye, Control Panel: Microsoft to finally drop this relic of the past but still unsure about it

Although Paint 3D will soon be dead and gone, it looks like the ancient Windows Control Panel will gain "walking dead" status. After over a decade of rumors and official statements regarding the deprecation of the Control Panel, n...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2024 15:18

The new Gaming Tablet. (Image source: RedMagic)

RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 pre-orders open ahead of imminent launch

RedMagic has confirmed that a new version of its Android tablet is on the way. The device is projected to land as a premium slate with high-performance, Snapdragon Elite Gaming-ready specs. It can be reserved in the brand's native...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Aug 2024 14:06

OSMC 2024 gets Kodi 21.1 (Image source: GeeksMint)

Debian-based OSMC 2024.08-1 brings Kodi 21.1 to Raspberry Pi, Apple TV, and Vero

The Open Source Media Center (OSMC) Debian-based Linux distro has just been updated with Kodi 21.1 Omega. In addition to a set of bug fixes, the new version, labeled 2024.08-1, comes with improved remote keymap messages, updated a...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Aug 2024 11:03

The App Store will become less ubiquitous soon. (Image source: Apple)

Apple confirms upcoming App Store deletion option for EU users

Apple has announced that it will indeed comply with the directives of the European Union's Digital Markets Act that require it to enable alternatives to in-house apps such as Safari, Apple Photos and the App Store by the end of 20...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Aug 2024 19:45

Lossless Scaling on Steam Deck OLED shows positive results in initial test (Image source: ETA Prime)

Lossless Scaling on Steam Deck OLED runs games at up to 2x FPS

A paid software called Lossless Scaling has been tested on Steam Deck OLED. At the core, the software can scale resolutions and add frame generation. These two can make games feel a lot smoother on the gaming handheld.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 25 Aug 2024 18:48

Telegram CEO faces up to 20 years in prison. Image source: Pavel Durov

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France

Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has been arrested by French authorities. The detention is allegedly linked to an ongoing investigation into Telegram's operations, which focuses on insufficient content moderation and lack...

Andrew Sozinov, 25 Aug 2024 17:13

ColorOS 15 has (sort of) arrived. (Image source: OPPO)

ColorOS 15 preview painted as significant software upgrade with attractive UI and Dynamic Island clone

OPPO is tipped to unleash the upcoming Find X8 series of premium smartphones on the global market with the most up-to-date version of Android possible. ColorOS 15 is said to come with a major overhaul in terms of user interface (...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Aug 2024 16:46

It remains unclear when Android 15 will reach stable status. (Image source: Google)

Google releases first Android 15 update to Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google has just started shipping the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL. Unlike in previous years, Google's latest flagships have shipped with the same version of Android as their predecessors. However, it is already possible...

Alex Alderson, 23 Aug 2024 20:45

Windows Recall will return to Windows Insiders in October (Image source: Microsoft)

Infamous Windows Recall feature to return in October

Supposed to launch on June 18 with Copilot+ PCs, the controversial Windows Recall feature now has a new date of arrival. Scheduled to return in October, this piece of code for NPU-equipped hardware will only be available to Window...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Aug 2024 11:54

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era unveiled at Gamescom 2024 (Image source: Ubisoft News)

Gamescom 2024 | Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era coming in 2025

Next year, Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Earlier today, Ubisoft announced the return of the franchise with Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era, a title that brings back the worl...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2024 23:59

GNOME 47 Beta welcome screen (Image source: GNOME Discourse)

GNOME 47 Beta launches with hardware encoding for screen recordings and more

About seven months after the release of GNOME 46, GNOME 47 Beta arrives roughly a month before the testing will end, as the final version should arrive on September 14th. This new pre-launch release comes with hardware encoding fo...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Aug 2024 19:56

Team Green keeps coming up with new ways of making its AI accelerators indispensable (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Nvidia Earth-2 platform gets StormCast new AI model for more nuanced bad weather warnings

The Nvidia Earth-2 platform has just become even more powerful thanks to StormCast which is a new AI model for emulating atmospheric dynamics at a scale "larger than storms but smaller than cyclones" with speed and precision repor...

Sergey Tarasov, 22 Aug 2024 19:32

One UI 7 based on Android 15 is reportedly postponed to September (Image source: Samsung - edited)

Samsung has reportedly postponed One UI 7 beta

While Samsung has yet to share details of the upcoming One UI 7 beta, the update with Android 15 was expected to land this month. However, per the latest report from Sammobile, it seems that the update has been postponed to Septem...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Aug 2024 19:20

James Cuda f*cking hates gen AI (Image source: @Procreate on X)

Procreate disavows the use of generative AI in its products

Contrary to what is rapidly becoming the norm, iPad-exclusive design app Procreate has declared itself to be staunchly against “all forms” of generative AI. The video, posted on X, has gained applause from thousands of creatives....

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 22 Aug 2024 16:53

GIMP 3.0 is nearing release, and it is set to introduce a number of game-changing features to the free Photoshop alternative. (Image source: Julian van der Merwe / Notebookcheck)

GIMP 3: 5 game-changing new features coming to the free Photoshop alternative

CheckMag It looks as though the long-awaited GIMP 3.0 release may be soon upon us, with the GNU Project announcing a string freeze for the latest developer preview build. Between overhauled colour management tools, a refined UI, and, final...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Aug 2024 02:33

The Polish feature in the Gmail app (Image source: Google Workspace Updates)

New superpower coming to Gmail soon - but only for paid users

In addition to the Help me write and Refine my draft shortcuts on iOS and Android devices, Gemini in Gmail now comes with the Polish feature. This option uses the power of AI to refine email drafts and is available on both mobile ...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2024 19:23

The ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG. (Image source: Asus)

Gamescom 2024 | Latest Asus ROG Strix QD-OLED monitor debuts with anti-glare 360Hz 1440p panel

The XG27ACDNG has almost the exact same name as another member of the ROG Strix series of OLED monitors, but comes with a number of crucial differences. It is rated for a refresh rate of 360Hz despite its QHD resolution - which, m...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Aug 2024 18:58

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.94 update notes in the Nvidia app (Image source: Own)

Star Wars Outlaws and Final Fantasy XVI get DLSS support in the new Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.94

The latest Game Ready Driver software package from Nvidia, labeled 560.94 and released yesterday, comes with DLSS support for several games launching these days, including Star Wars Outlaws, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and F...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2024 17:37

Latest Nvidia drivers for Linux default to open-source GPU kernel modules

Nvidia released its latest official drivers for Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris. In addition to improved support for a variety of features in the open-source OSes, the Nvidia 560 graphics drivers also default to using open-source GPU ...

Sam Medley, 21 Aug 2024 17:10

Artix Linux desktop (Image source: GeeksforGeeks)

Artix Linux 20240819 drops LXQt and LXDE from the community editions

Born in 2017, Artix is a rolling-release distro partially based on Arch Linux. The latest update, labeled 20240819, arrived yesterday. The most obvious change is that LXQt and LXDE are no longer coming with the community editions....

Codrut Nistor, 21 Aug 2024 08:46

Black Myth: Wukong has demolished all but PUBG in Steam's concurrent player charts. (Image source: Game Science)

Black Myth Wukong smashes the competition with 2.2 million Steam players mere hours after launch

Mere hours after launch, Black Myth Wukong has shattered Steam records, having accrued 2.2 million concurrent players on Steam a mere 12 hours after launch. The only game it has not yet surpassed in peak player count is PUBG: Batt...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Aug 2024 23:34

EasyOS 6 desktop (Image source: DebugPoint)

Puppy Linux successor EasyOS gets updated to version 6.2

Often hailed as one of the best lightweight Linux distros that can run from a USB stick while also supporting persistency, EasyOS was born in 2017, and its roots can be traced all the way back to Puppy Linux. Now, version 6.2 is a...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Aug 2024 18:53

Apple Podcasts app on the iPhone (Image source: Apple)

Apple Podcasts finally goes cross-platform

Although Apple began supporting podcasts in June 2005, the Apple Podcasts app arrived in the summer of 2012, finally becoming a part of iOS in late 2014. Now, those on other platforms can use it as well on virtually any web browse...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Aug 2024 16:37

The Kids section in Google Play (Image source: Own)

Google pulls the plug on the Play Security Reward Program

Introduced in 2017, the Google Play Security Reward Program offered up to $20,000 for discovering remote code execution bugs. However, this initiative allowed Google to collect data that is now used for automated checks, and since...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Aug 2024 11:04

Amazon Pay homepage for India (Image source: Own)

Amazon planning to launch a standalone payment app in India

According to multiple insiders familiar with the matter, Amazon is planning to take Amazon Pay out of the e-commerce app for the Indian market and turn it into a standalone app. The reason for this is the lack of attention Amazon ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Aug 2024 20:07

Google has integrated its rear-facing temperature sensor on three smartphones so far. (Image source: Samuel Angor - Unsplash)

Google brings new thermometer features to Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL with fresh update

The dust has now settled on Google's Pixel 9 launch event. While the company did not discuss expanding the functionality of its thermometer app, it seems that it has now started quietly publishing an update that adds new features ...

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2024 18:27

Half-Life 2 may get one more substantial update before its 20th birthday. (Image source: Valve)

Half-Life 2 receives new update prior to 20th anniversary

Keen-eyed gamers spotted a new "test" branch for Half-Life 2 on Steam, meaning that a new update for the historic game is coming soon. While this may be a simple bug fix, rumors are swirling that this update looks similar to the o...

Sam Medley, 19 Aug 2024 17:46

The Forerunner 965 remains Garmin's most expensive Forerunner smartwatch, at least for the time being. (Image source: Garmin)

New Garmin Forerunner 965 update said to bring nearly two dozen improvements to flagship smartwatch

The Forerunner 965 is now being offered a new update through Garmin's Beta Program. Rolling out as Beta Version 20.23, the update is the third v20.xx released so far for Garmin's premier Forerunner smartwatch.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2024 17:36

The Forerunner 955 has received three 20.xx updates so far. (Image source: Garmin)

Older flagship Garmin smartwatch gains improvements with new update

A new update has landed for one of Garmin's former flagship smartwatches. Reportedly bringing 18 changes to the device, Beta Version 20.23 is available to download worldwide as an over-the-air (OTA) update.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2024 17:33

Garmin continues to deliver updates to the Forerunner 255 two years after its release. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new bug squashing update for popular mid-range smartwatch

Garmin has offered a new update to one of its older Forerunner smartwatches. Available to download now, the update brings nearly two dozen changes to the device, albeit only on Garmin's Beta Program for now.

Alex Alderson, 19 Aug 2024 17:28

Pindrop unveils Pulse Inspect software to detect AI-deepfake voice clones to help stop fraud and disinformation

Pindrop has unveiled the Pulse Inspect software to detect AI-deepfake voice clones to help stop fraud and disinformation. Cloned voices have become so convincingly real that millions have been lost to fraud, and fake phone calls a...

David Chien, 19 Aug 2024 07:46

Sony launches FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams

Sony has launched the FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS smartphone apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams. Users can enjoy VR replays, content, social games, and tours while interacting with other fans.

David Chien, 19 Aug 2024 01:39

Garmin has been offering strange beta updates to the Fenix 7 series and its peers of late. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings new improvements to flagship smartwatches via latest update

Garmin has issued yet another confusing update for one of its popular flagship smartwatches. Rolling out to its Beta Program, the update claims to resolve issues that could cause device shutdowns, among other changes.

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2024 23:20

The Forerunner 265 comes in multiple finishes, including the Aqua and Black option pictured. (Image source: Garmin)

New update lands for Garmin Forerunner 265 with extensive changelog

Garmin has delivered another new update for one of its popular mid-range Forerunner smartwatches. Supposedly, the new update makes almost two-dozen changes to the Forerunner 265, albeit only for smartwatches enrolled on its Beta P...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2024 20:51

Garmin continues to bring bug fixes and improvements to its most recent Forerunner smartwatch at a steady pace. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin Forerunner 165 receives curious update with new bug fixes and improvements

Garmin has rolled out a new update to the Forerunner 165, its most recent Forerunner smartwatch. Distributed as Beta Version 20.23, the update is said to resolve bugs that could cause issues during activities and on the notificati...

Alex Alderson, 18 Aug 2024 20:48

Latest WhatsApp beta version introduces "Chat theme" option (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp prepares a new feature to customize chat appearance

Meta has been adding new features to WhatsApp for quite a while now, and it seems the company has one more that will likely roll out soon. In the latest beta version, the app introduces a new option called "Chat theme," allowing y...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Aug 2024 19:30

Google Imagen 3 is now available to all US users (Image source: Google)

Google quietly opens access to Imagen 3 AI image generator, but not for all users

Imagen 3 was first introduced during the I/O event in May, and Google has now quietly opened access to the AI image generation model. However, it's only available in the US at the moment.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Aug 2024 17:34

Latest Google Maps beta version brings offline maps support on Wear OS (Image source: Google)

Wear OS smartwatches get Google Maps offline map support

Announced during the launch of Pixel Watch 3, Google Maps offline map support is now rolling out to other Wear OS smartwatches. With this feature enabled, all the offline maps you download on your phone will get auto-downloaded to...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Aug 2024 15:20

The AirDrop-like function for Microsoft's Phone Link app is currently in the final testing phase. (Image source: Google Play)

New Phone Link function works like AirDrop for Android smartphones and Windows PCs

Microsoft is introducing a new function for the Phone Link app which, similar to Apple's AirDrop function, enables data to be shared wirelessly between Android devices and Windows PCs.

Marius Müller, 17 Aug 2024 16:10

Lossless Scaling also works on gaming laptops and desktops (Image source: ETA Prime)

Lossless Scaling boosts FPS of ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds by up to 4x

A paid software called Lossless Scaling on Steam has just been updated, and it now can offer up to 4x FPS boost with frame generation tech. It can also upscale games from a lower resolution, making it stand as a good option to get...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Aug 2024 14:02

ExTiX 24.8 live Linux (Image source: ExTiX Linux - The Ultimate Linux System)

Deepin 23-based ExTiX 24.8 live Linux launches with Synaptic Package Manager and Google Chrome in tow

Based on the stable Deepin 23 distro, ExTiX 24.8 comes with the 6.10.3-amd64-exton kernel (equivalent to the 6.10.3 stable kernel) and Google Chrome 127.0.6533.119-1, which replaces the Deepin Browser. Compared to Deepin 23, ExTiX...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Aug 2024 10:12

Exploring the wonderful world of paid apps on Android (Image source: Unsplash)

8 paid Android apps worth the one-time purchase (August 2024 edition)

CheckMag Android power users love splurging those hard-earned salaries on apps to make their lives not only more efficient, but full of fun as well. Let's take a look at some of the best paid Android apps for August 2024.

Jonathan Bester, 17 Aug 2024 08:48

Geekbench AI 1.0 is also available for Android and iOS devices (Image source: Geekbench)

New Geekebench AI benchmark lets you test your PC's AI performance

The first version of Geekbench AI is here, and it enables you to check the AI performance of your PC's NPU, GPU, and CPU. While Primate Labs is presenting the tool as a new benchmarking software, it's basically the Geekbench ML wi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Aug 2024 13:05

Software

Vampire Survivors and others join Balatro in Friends of Jimbo free update

Embattled arena shooter Foamstars goes free-to-play after haemorrhaging players following February release

OPPO Pad3 tipped to launch as Pro tablet with faster SoC than global version

Horrible Ryzen 9 9950X inter-CCD latency which is more than twice vs Ryzen 9 7950X is reportedly getting fixed

Mysterious Google Essentials app coming to PCs

Volkswagen partners with AirConsole to bring in-car gaming to ID.7 Tourer

Bye-bye, Control Panel: Microsoft to finally drop this relic of the past but still unsure about it

RedMagic Gaming Tablet 2 pre-orders open ahead of imminent launch

Debian-based OSMC 2024.08-1 brings Kodi 21.1 to Raspberry Pi, Apple TV, and Vero

Apple confirms upcoming App Store deletion option for EU users

Lossless Scaling on Steam Deck OLED runs games at up to 2x FPS

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France

ColorOS 15 preview painted as significant software upgrade with attractive UI and Dynamic Island clone

Google releases first Android 15 update to Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL

Infamous Windows Recall feature to return in October

Gamescom 2024 | Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era coming in 2025

GNOME 47 Beta launches with hardware encoding for screen recordings and more

Nvidia Earth-2 platform gets StormCast new AI model for more nuanced bad weather warnings

Samsung has reportedly postponed One UI 7 beta

Procreate disavows the use of generative AI in its products

GIMP 3: 5 game-changing new features coming to the free Photoshop alternative

New superpower coming to Gmail soon - but only for paid users

Gamescom 2024 | Latest Asus ROG Strix QD-OLED monitor debuts with anti-glare 360Hz 1440p panel

Star Wars Outlaws and Final Fantasy XVI get DLSS support in the new Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 560.94

Latest Nvidia drivers for Linux default to open-source GPU kernel modules

Artix Linux 20240819 drops LXQt and LXDE from the community editions

Black Myth Wukong smashes the competition with 2.2 million Steam players mere hours after launch

Puppy Linux successor EasyOS gets updated to version 6.2

Apple Podcasts finally goes cross-platform

Google pulls the plug on the Play Security Reward Program

Amazon planning to launch a standalone payment app in India

Google brings new thermometer features to Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL with fresh update

Half-Life 2 receives new update prior to 20th anniversary

New Garmin Forerunner 965 update said to bring nearly two dozen improvements to flagship smartwatch

Older flagship Garmin smartwatch gains improvements with new update

Garmin releases new bug squashing update for popular mid-range smartwatch

Pindrop unveils Pulse Inspect software to detect AI-deepfake voice clones to help stop fraud and disinformation

Sony launches FavoriteSpace VR world with Android and iOS apps to connect sports fans to their favorite teams

Garmin brings new improvements to flagship smartwatches via latest update

New update lands for Garmin Forerunner 265 with extensive changelog

Garmin Forerunner 165 receives curious update with new bug fixes and improvements

WhatsApp prepares a new feature to customize chat appearance

Google quietly opens access to Imagen 3 AI image generator, but not for all users

Wear OS smartwatches get Google Maps offline map support

Update | Hacker explains how to install Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iPad outside the EU

New Phone Link function works like AirDrop for Android smartphones and Windows PCs

Lossless Scaling boosts FPS of ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds by up to 4x

Deepin 23-based ExTiX 24.8 live Linux launches with Synaptic Package Manager and Google Chrome in tow

8 paid Android apps worth the one-time purchase (August 2024 edition)

New Geekebench AI benchmark lets you test your PC's AI performance

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