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Game Recording is not the only new improvement that Valve has brought to the Steam Deck this week. (Image source: Valve)

Steam Deck receives new features and bug fixes with new batch of beta updates

Valve has offered up a bevvy of new updates for the Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED. Rolling out on its Beta and Preview software channels, the updates not only add Game Recording functionality but also make various desktop mode an...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jun 2024 16:31

Orbea's E-MTB World Cup race team helped Shimano develop the latest update to its EP801 e-bike motor. (Image source: Shimano)

Shimano EP801 e-bike firmware update finally adds overrun alongside more boost power, more customisability

Shimano has announced a free “race-specific” firmware update for the 600 W EP801 e-bike motor that should bring it up to the same standard as its Bosch competition. The new update introduces a number of new features, overrun chief...

Julian van der Merwe, 28 Jun 2024 15:02

System76 unveils logo for upcoming Cosmic desktop, alpha release planned for end of July

System76's Cosmic Linux desktop environment now has an official logo. The development team confirms that a first alpha version of the Rust-based desktop is planned for the end of July.

Alexander Pensler, 28 Jun 2024 11:40

Microsoft brings Game Pass ads to the Settings app via the latest Windows 11 update (Source: Unsplash)

Game Pass advertising comes to the Windows Settings app for more user-unfriendliness

The latest Windows 11 preview builds now include Game Pass ads in the Settings app, affecting everyone signed into their Microsoft account. This move is another indication of Microsoft's firm intentions to integrate more ads into ...

Triet Le, 28 Jun 2024 08:30

The Raspberry Pi is set to receive a major performance boost. (Image: Raspberry Pi Foundation)

Raspberry Pi: Users can now get a big performance boost with just 100 lines of code

A software update promises a considerable increase in performance for the Raspberry Pi. Only a relatively short program code is required to implement the change.

Silvio Werner, 28 Jun 2024 06:43

Garmin is steadily resolving outstanding issues with the Fenix 7 series and its peers. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new beta build for Fenix 7 and other smartwatches with improvements for all but Pro models

Garmin has brought another new update for Fenix 7, Fenix 7s, Fenix 7X, Epix 2, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and MARQ Gen 2 smartwatches. Rolling out now on Garmin's Beta Program, v17.28 makes various under-the-hood improvements to eligible ...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jun 2024 21:59

The developers did their best to make sure V23 RC2 looks as enticing as possible. (Source: Deepin)

Deepin V23 RC2 arrives with tweaks galore and optimizations aplenty

Deepin is one of the most popular AI-enabled Linux distros in the world. In this latest release, the developers give Deepin new powers such as additional fonts and video decoding improvements while keeping the spotlight on the cus...

Ion Bin Noor, 27 Jun 2024 19:19

OnePlus' inaugural eSIM smartwatch debuts with classic design and up to 12 days of battery life

OnePlus' Watch 2 for the Chinese market is similar to the wearable of the same name for the global market in a number of ways. The AMOLED display peripheral is also powered by a dual-chip system starring the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 So...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 27 Jun 2024 18:22

MSI: More monitors receive firmware update option

MSI: After user criticism, cheaper gaming OLEDs will also receive firmware updates - only after a potentially costly update

Following significant disgruntlement within the community, MSI has reconsidered its stance on firmware updates for OLED monitors outside of the top models. There are some quirks for end users, however, depending on the country and...

Silvio Werner, 27 Jun 2024 14:11

WhatsApp finally releases the video message reply feature for beta users

WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.24.14.5) adds a new video message reply shortcut. One can now immediately record and send video messages directly from the chat for enhanced user experience.

Aditya Rasik, 27 Jun 2024 08:46

Steam finally has native game recording functionality (image via Steam)

Steam Game Recording announced for beta client and Steam Deck

You can finally record gameplay natively using Steam overlay. The feature is in beta for desktop users and also available for the Steam Deck.

Anil Ganti, 27 Jun 2024 07:35

Skylum Aperty improves photographer productivity with one-click, AI photo enhancements. (Source: Skylum)

Skylum unveils Aperty for rapid, AI-assisted image retouching and editing for portrait photographers

Skylum has unveiled Aperty for rapid, AI-assisted image retouching and editing for portrait photographers. Photographers are only paid by their works, not by the time they spend retouching photos from a shoot, so Aperty helps save...

David Chien, 27 Jun 2024 06:37

The Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 have received all the new software features that Garmin debuted with the Edge 1050, hardware restrictions notwithstanding. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin releases new Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 software updates with dozens of changes following Edge 1050 launch

Garmin has brought various new features to the Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 through a series of new software updates. In short, the new updates bring the Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 into line with the Edge 1050 that Garmi...

Alex Alderson, 26 Jun 2024 19:18

RCS messaging arrives for iOS 18 beta 2 users (Source: Mariia Shalabaieva on Unsplash)

US carriers enable RCS for iPhone users on iOS 18 beta 2

US carriers just began flipping the Rich Communication Services switch for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2. This is a real game changer that will finally do away with those messaging limitations between iOS and Android that pho...

Aditya Rasik, 26 Jun 2024 11:00

Honor unveils new AI Deepfake Detection and AI Defocus Eye Protection features

Honor has shown off two AI-powered features. AI Defocus Eye Protection essentially emulates a defocus contact lens to help with myopia. AI Deepfake Detection helps detect videos manipulated with AI in real time.

Anil Ganti, 26 Jun 2024 07:00

Nokia 220 4G (2024) debuts as India's latest Snake phone

The 220 4G (2024) is the latest version of HMD's durable Nokia-branded feature phone. It is touted to let the user play Snake for days on its 2.4-inch display, and to play the music stored on a microSD card over Bluetooth. Then ag...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 25 Jun 2024 16:34

Google is taking a more proactive approach to prevent Pixel devices from overheating. (Image source: Google)

Google to bring new quality-of-life improvements to Pixel 8 Pro and other Pixel devices with new Adaptive Thermal warnings

Google is bringing more quality-of-life improvements to Pixel devices. Likely starting later this year with the stable release of Android 15, currently supported devices like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will warn in advance that t...

Alex Alderson, 25 Jun 2024 14:06

ESR teases its first-gen wallet. (Source: ESR)

ESR previews first Apple Find My-enabled Geo Wallet that is not for an iPhone

ESR has announced that the latest addition to its Geo Wallet series will be the first to be an actual wallet and not something for the back of a MagSafe-compatible mobile device. Nevertheless, it is touted to work with Apple's Fin...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 24 Jun 2024 18:40

Blackmagic Camera app for Android is currently only available for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy smartphones (image source: Blackmagic Design)

Blackmagic's pro-level video app lands on Android, but your phone probably can't run it

Blackmagic Camera app with pro-level video control was first launched for iOS last year. Now, it has made its way to Android, offering many advanced features for free. However, at the moment, it's only compatible with Google and S...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jun 2024 18:37

The macOS Sequoia developer beta is not playing nice with some MacBook SSDs (image via Apple)

Spotlight bug reportedly responsible for macOS Sequoia SSD woes

Multiple users have reported uncannily high hard disk activity after installing the macOS Sequoia developer beta. Its root cause has been found to be Spotlight, the system-wide search function on macOS.

Anil Ganti, 24 Jun 2024 13:04

Gurman says that 8 GB RAM requirement is why Apple Intelligence isn't coming to phones other than the iPhone 15 Pro models (image source: Apple [edited])

Insufficient RAM reportedly blocks iPhone 15 and 15 Plus from Apple Intelligence

According to Mark Gurman, a trusted source for Apple-related news, it isn't the chipset that's making the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus not get Apple Intelligence. Instead, they are reportedly not getting the AI tricks because of h...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 24 Jun 2024 08:13

HarmonyOS Next beta is now available in China (Image source: Huawei)

Huawei HarmonyOS Next beta shows no trace of Android

The Huawei HarmonyOS Next beta program has started to roll out to eligible users. As the company announced at the Huawei Developer Conference 2023, the operating system ditches Android, and it seems not to be strictly a Linux syst...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 23 Jun 2024 14:42

OnePlus teases new smartwatch with standalone connectivity and potentially limited availability

OnePlus touts its next wearable as its most fully-functional watch to date, as it supports eSIM functionality in addition to other typical smart features. It will have a more conventional look compared to others of its series, and...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 22 Jun 2024 18:59

Illustrator and InDesign ARM versions to land on Snapdragon X series laptops in July, Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro planned for "later this year" (image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft confirms release dates of more native ARM Adobe apps for new Snapdragon X series laptops

The first wave of Copilot Plus AI PCs is here, bringing a good number of laptops running the Snapdragon X series processors from Qualcomm. However, at launch, these systems didn't have native ARM versions for many Adobe apps, incl...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 22 Jun 2024 11:56

About four months after the release of KDE Plasma 6.0, Plasma 6.1 is the first major update to the Qt6-based Linux desktop environment (Image: KDE).

KDE Plasma 6.1 brings many enhancements to the popular Linux desktop

The Linux desktop environment KDE Plasma has been updated to version 6.1, which includes an improved desktop editing mode and session recovery under Wayland. Remote desktop connections have also been simplified.

Alexander Pensler, 22 Jun 2024 11:19

Google is expected to bring new AI features to the fore with the Pixel 9 series. (Image source: Google)

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro rumoured to gain Creative Assistant AI upon release

According to new reports, the Pixel 9 series will receive multiple AI-based apps upon launch, not just Pixie, Google's latest AI assistant. Supposedly, Pixie will be joined by Creative Assistant, an app that will be capable of gen...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jun 2024 16:23

Kaspersky banned from US sales and updates after July 20th by US Dept of Commerce. (Source: Kaspersky)

US Department of Commerce bans Kaspersky from selling to Americans starting July 20th

The US Department of Commerce will ban Kaspersky in America beginning July 20, 2024. The ban under Information and Communications Technology and Services regulations will effectively prevent Kaspersky from selling and updating pro...

David Chien, 21 Jun 2024 06:06

War Thunder 2.37 "Seek & Destroy" now available (Source: War Thunder)

War Thunder 2.37 "Seek & Destroy" available with new top tier jets, maps, lighter vehicles, and more

Unleashed earlier today, War Thunder 2.37 "Seek & Destroy" brings new airplanes, ships, and ground vehicles into the game, as usual. Helicopters get reworked cockpits, the old maps get a few retouches, not to mention the introduct...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2024 19:06

Garmin is slowly fixing outstanding bugs for the Instinct 2 series. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings new bug fixes to mid-range smartwatches with new software update

Garmin has now released a new beta update for the Instinct 2, its first in a while. Regardless, Beta Version 16.06 only makes minimal changes for the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2S, as well as the larger Instinct 2X and Instinct Cross...

Alex Alderson, 19 Jun 2024 16:20

Secure USB flash drive (Generated using DALL·E 3)

Tails 6.4 debuts with improved cryptographic capabilities

Taking its level of security one step further, Tails 6.4 comes with a random seed on the USB stick that strengthens all its cryptographic functions. Thanks to it, the Persistent Storage, Tor, or HTTPS are now more secure. Addition...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2024 14:32

Life by You failed to take off (Source: Paradox Interactive)

Paradox Interactive cancels The Sims competitor Life by You

Supposed to be the debut title for Paradox Tectonic, a studio founded in early 2019, Life by You was teased in March 2023. Sadly, its early access went through three delays and never made it online because the game was canceled on...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Jun 2024 09:29

Warframe's latest update introduces a swathe of new content for both veteran and new players. (Image source: Digital Extremes - edited)

Warframe Jade Shadows update: 4 changes and new features arriving with update 36

CheckMag The Warframe Jade Shadows update has officially launched for Windows, Xbox, Switch, PlayStation, and iOS. Update 36 introduces a number of exciting new additions to the MMO looter shooter, including a new warframe, an exciting new...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jun 2024 00:52

SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP6 now available with major kernel update and enhanced hardware support

Released yesterday, the sixth service pack of the enterprise-class SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 distro comes with both performance and security updates. The list includes a major kernel update to version 6.4, hardware and driver impro...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Jun 2024 15:10

iOS 18 will likely reach stable status in September 2024. (Image source: Apple)

Apple shown to have delivered dramatic AI performance upgrades to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 18

Apple is still a few months away from releasing stable iOS 18 updates. Nonetheless, even the first iOS 18 beta showcases the extent of NPU performance improvements for the A17 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which Apple ...

Alex Alderson, 18 Jun 2024 15:01

New WhatsApp video call features make it a more viable option for video calling (Image source: WhatsApp)

WhatsApp intros enhanced video calling features to strengthen its position against Apple FaceTime and other competitors

WhatsApp has stepped up its video calling game by introducing new features. The Meta-owned platform is adding a speaker spotlight, allowing more participants to be added, and offering the ability to share the screen with audio. Wi...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 18 Jun 2024 12:45

RPCS3 update aims to offer big performance gains on low-end CPUs (Image source: RPCS3 [edited])

New RPCS3 update brings big performance boost for low-end CPUs

The latest version of RPCS3, a PS3 emulator for PC, improves performance on low-end CPUs. The developers showed this version, v0.0.32-16614, with two games. One of them is Demon's Soul, which jumped from around 40 FPS to about 80 ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jun 2024 20:20

Carl Pei reveals two new features coming with Nothing OS 3.0 (Image source: Carl Pei on X)

Carl Pei leaks Nothing OS 3.0 lock screen customization, teases interactive dot animation feature of the operating system

Nothing CEO Carl Pei has leaked the lock screen customization of the upcoming Nothing OS 3.0. As per the shared image, there will be three options, with one option showing the time in dots and enabling the users to keep the three ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 17 Jun 2024 18:20

New LG OLED TV line with webOS 24 and Dolby Vision released to US market

LG has unleashed the latest iteration of the relatively affordable B4 class of 4K OLED TVs. It comes in a choice of 3 screen sizes, each of which are rated for 120Hz variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, Wi-Fi 6E and NVIDIA G-SY...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 17 Jun 2024 16:24

WoW The War Within beta test now live as legacy raids will return in a single-playermode (Source: Blizzard)

World of Warcraft legacy raids to return in a single-player mode

While the development team is focusing on The War Within expansion, which is set to arrive in August, a so-called "story mode" is also being planned. This single-player mode will open up legacy raids that many current players miss...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2024 12:55

postmarketOS 24.06 now available (Source: postmarketOS)

postmarketOS 24.06 launches with support for over 250 devices

Although it targets only Linux fans for the time being, postmarketOS continues to receive regular updates. Released yesterday, the latest one is labeled 24.06 and comes with support for more than 250 devices. Its highlights includ...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Jun 2024 10:51

Microsoft simplifies file sharing by adding a new icon on Windows Share pop-up (Image source: Samsung)

New Windows 11 update simplifies PC and Android file sharing

Microsoft is rolling out the Preview Build 22635.3785 for Windows 11 Insider. This rollout brings a new feature that aims to simplify file sharing between PC and Android. You will see a new "My Phone" icon in the Windows Share pop...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Jun 2024 17:45

Tsinghua University AI researchers develop Agent Hospital to train virtual AI doctors. (Source: Tsinghua University)

Tsinghua University researchers build virtual Agent Hospital for AI doctor training without human intervention

Tsinghua University researchers have built a virtual Agent Hospital for AI doctor training without human intervention. By creating a ‘digital twin’ of a real hospital, patients, and hospital staff, then having virtual doctors trea...

David Chien, 16 Jun 2024 06:06

A high-end Xiaomi Watch. (Source: Xiaomi)

Next-gen Xiaomi Watch emerges with monster battery upgrade and eSIM in new leak

Xiaomi's next smartwatch is now projected to carry out 'normal' functions such as contactless payments, activity tracking and heart rate monitoring. However, it is also now tipped to have what might be the longest battery life of ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 15 Jun 2024 18:45

Intel unleashed the 31.0.101.5590 graphics driver (Source: Intel)

Intel Arc & Iris Xe 31.0.101.5590 driver arrives with full Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree support

Released yesterday, the latest graphics driver for Intel Arc and Iris Xe comes with day-zero visual enhancements and performance optimizations for Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Older titles such...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Jun 2024 17:28

YouTube as an evil entity (Generated using DALL·E 3)

YouTube breaks ad blockers once again while testing a viewing limitation

This time, Google admits that the latest YouTube update "may result in suboptimal viewing experiences for viewers with ad blockers installed" and urges viewers once again to support creators by allowing ads or trying YouTube Premi...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Jun 2024 21:08

Microsoft has pushed back Windows Recall's launch (image via Microsoft)

Controversial Windows Recall feature to launch later this year via the Windows Insider Program

Microsoft indefinitely pushed back its Recall feature. Instead of launching on June 18 alongside Copilot+ laptops, it will now be available as a part of the Windows Insider Program at an unspecified date.

Anil Ganti, 14 Jun 2024 04:34

Japanese courthouse (Source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

Japan forces Google and Apple to support third-party app stores

After the European Union, Japan is stepping in by promoting a law that forces both Apple and Google to stop keeping third-party app stores out of their ecosystems. For now, some details are still sketchy, but a fine of 20% of the ...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2024 23:24

openSUSE Leap 15.6 now available (Source: openSUSE News)

openSUSE Leap 15.6 arrives with extended support, KDE Plasma 5.27.11, and more

Until next year's announced arrival of the Adaptable Linux Platform-based Leap 16, openSUSE Leap keeps moving forward with version 15.6. Released yesterday, it comes with maintenance and security updates guaranteed until the end o...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Jun 2024 19:09

Sony has added a new quality-of-life feature for Discord users on the PlayStation 5 (image via Sony)

Sony adds new Discord tab to PlayStation 5 Game Base

Sony has made it a lot easier for PlayStation 5 owners to access Discord audio calls on their consoles. Now, a dedicated Discord tab in the Game Base gives you direct access to your contacts and servers.

Anil Ganti, 13 Jun 2024 16:03

Software

Steam Deck receives new features and bug fixes with new batch of beta updates

Shimano EP801 e-bike firmware update finally adds overrun alongside more boost power, more customisability

System76 unveils logo for upcoming Cosmic desktop, alpha release planned for end of July

Game Pass advertising comes to the Windows Settings app for more user-unfriendliness

Raspberry Pi: Users can now get a big performance boost with just 100 lines of code

Garmin releases new beta build for Fenix 7 and other smartwatches with improvements for all but Pro models

Deepin V23 RC2 arrives with tweaks galore and optimizations aplenty

OnePlus' inaugural eSIM smartwatch debuts with classic design and up to 12 days of battery life

MSI: After user criticism, cheaper gaming OLEDs will also receive firmware updates - only after a potentially costly update

WhatsApp finally releases the video message reply feature for beta users

Steam Game Recording announced for beta client and Steam Deck

Skylum unveils Aperty for rapid, AI-assisted image retouching and editing for portrait photographers

Garmin releases new Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 software updates with dozens of changes following Edge 1050 launch

US carriers enable RCS for iPhone users on iOS 18 beta 2

Honor unveils new AI Deepfake Detection and AI Defocus Eye Protection features

Nokia 220 4G (2024) debuts as India's latest Snake phone

Google to bring new quality-of-life improvements to Pixel 8 Pro and other Pixel devices with new Adaptive Thermal warnings

ESR previews first Apple Find My-enabled Geo Wallet that is not for an iPhone

Blackmagic's pro-level video app lands on Android, but your phone probably can't run it

Spotlight bug reportedly responsible for macOS Sequoia SSD woes

Insufficient RAM reportedly blocks iPhone 15 and 15 Plus from Apple Intelligence

Huawei HarmonyOS Next beta shows no trace of Android

OnePlus teases new smartwatch with standalone connectivity and potentially limited availability

Microsoft confirms release dates of more native ARM Adobe apps for new Snapdragon X series laptops

KDE Plasma 6.1 brings many enhancements to the popular Linux desktop

Google Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro rumoured to gain Creative Assistant AI upon release

US Department of Commerce bans Kaspersky from selling to Americans starting July 20th

War Thunder 2.37 "Seek & Destroy" available with new top tier jets, maps, lighter vehicles, and more

Garmin brings new bug fixes to mid-range smartwatches with new software update

Tails 6.4 debuts with improved cryptographic capabilities

Paradox Interactive cancels The Sims competitor Life by You

Warframe Jade Shadows update: 4 changes and new features arriving with update 36

SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP6 now available with major kernel update and enhanced hardware support

Apple shown to have delivered dramatic AI performance upgrades to iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 18

WhatsApp intros enhanced video calling features to strengthen its position against Apple FaceTime and other competitors

New RPCS3 update brings big performance boost for low-end CPUs

Carl Pei leaks Nothing OS 3.0 lock screen customization, teases interactive dot animation feature of the operating system

New LG OLED TV line with webOS 24 and Dolby Vision released to US market

World of Warcraft legacy raids to return in a single-player mode

postmarketOS 24.06 launches with support for over 250 devices

New Windows 11 update simplifies PC and Android file sharing

Tsinghua University researchers build virtual Agent Hospital for AI doctor training without human intervention

Next-gen Xiaomi Watch emerges with monster battery upgrade and eSIM in new leak

Intel Arc & Iris Xe 31.0.101.5590 driver arrives with full Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree support

INMOTION E20: Testing the world’s "easiest-to-learn" electric unicycle

YouTube breaks ad blockers once again while testing a viewing limitation

Controversial Windows Recall feature to launch later this year via the Windows Insider Program

Japan forces Google and Apple to support third-party app stores

openSUSE Leap 15.6 arrives with extended support, KDE Plasma 5.27.11, and more

Sony adds new Discord tab to PlayStation 5 Game Base

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