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Javascript runtime Bun has released version 1.1, aiming to become a replacement for Node.js (Image: Bun/Google).

JavaScript toolkit Bun 1.1 delivers improved performance and debuts on Windows

The JavaScript and TypeScript toolkit Bun has been released in version 1.1 with a number of improvements. These include support for Windows 10 and higher, as well as optimised performance.

Alexander Pensler, 08 Apr 2024 14:16

Ubuntu 24.04 should give laptop users longer battery life (Image: Canonical).

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS aims to improve the energy efficiency of the Linux distribution on laptops

The upcoming Ubuntu 24.04 LTS will include an updated version of the Power Profiles Daemon. Laptop users in particular, especially those with the latest Intel or AMD components, should benefit from the power management improvement...

Alexander Pensler, 08 Apr 2024 11:42

Disney intends to take action against account sharing. (Image: Disney)

Disney+: Disney to take action against password sharing from June

Disney is planning to put an end to password sharing on its Disney+ streaming service. Disney CEO Bob Iger has now revealed details in an interview.

Andreas Sebayang, 08 Apr 2024 00:59

Xbox President Sarah Bond (Source: Microsoft)

Xbox gets a team dedicated to old games

President of Xbox since late October 2023, Sarah Bond has recently set up a special team that will handle future-proofing the digital Xbox game libraries. The task of this team will not end anytime soon, as they will continue to e...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Apr 2024 16:57

"Lookup" feature spotted on the beta version of the Phone app (Image source: Google Play Store)

Google Phone app to get "Lookup" for identifying unknown numbers on Android

Google appears to be getting ready to introduce a new feature for its Phone app on Android. Called "Lookup," the new option has made its appearance on the beta version 127.0.620688474. But it's not a replacement for Truecaller, as...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 07 Apr 2024 13:18

OpenBSD 7.5 official poster (Source: OpenBSD)

OpenBSD 7.5 now available

Its 30th anniversary less than three years ahead, OpenBSD remains in active development and is considered the most secure operating system based on the now defunct Berkeley Software Distribution. Version 7.5 sports various kernel ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Apr 2024 12:50

Garmin has published two beta updates in as many weeks for the Fenix 7 series. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin brings new bug fixes and improvements to flagship smartwatches with latest update

Garmin has announced a new update for a slew of current flagship smartwatches. Rolling out on the company's Beta Program as Beta Version 17.12, the new update focuses on resolving bug fixes that were present in the older Beta Vers...

Alex Alderson, 07 Apr 2024 00:36

iPhone users will be able to download game emulators directly from the App Store (Image source: Apple)

Apple updates App Store guidelines to allow game emulators

Apple has updated the App Store guidelines, which introduces a good number of changes. One of them is adding retro game emulators to the list of permitted software. These changes to the policies comply with the anti-steering manda...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 06 Apr 2024 17:33

Troubling reports from Cybertruck owners have appeared online, indicating Tesla's early production woes continue. (Image source: Tesla - edited)

Cybertrucks drop like flies mere miles after delivery - battery, electrical, steering issues plague Tesla pickup truck

The Tesla Cybertruck's cracks are starting to show as more people get their hands on the unique electric pickup truck. Owners seem to be having issues with everything from dead and faulty low- and high-voltage batteries to steerin...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Apr 2024 02:57

Interested developers can send requests to Cognition Labs for processing by the AI assistant Devin (Image: Cognition).

First AI software engineer: Devin writes code and can generate complete programs

The start-up company Cognition has unveiled the "first AI software developer" called Devin. Devin is said to be able to create and deploy an entire programme based on prompts.

Alexander Pensler, 05 Apr 2024 18:45

Samsung lays blame for Galaxy S23 Ultra bugs on One UI 6.1 at Google's door

One UI 6.1 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the first ever software update to confer Samsung's latest AI features on its former flagship smartphone. However, the firmware version is also now firmly linked to complaints of various bugs ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Apr 2024 17:35

IntelliJ IDEA is designed to speed up the workflow of Java and Kotlin developers with new features (Image: JetBrains).

IntelliJ IDEA version 2024.1 brings a host of innovations to the JetBrain Java and Kotlin development environment

With the update to version 2024.1, the IntelliJ IDEA development environment gets practical new features such as code completion for whole lines and a new terminal. In addition, JetBrains' Java and Kotlin IDE now supports the late...

Alexander Pensler, 05 Apr 2024 16:54

XeSS upscaling gets updated to version 1.3 (Image source: Intel)

Intel XeSS 1.3 brings next-gen AI-powered upscaling for 100+ games

Intel has launched the 1.3 version of XeSS. The latest update for the upscaling technology aims to offer noticeable performance improvements over the predecessor. This version also comes with a new AI model, which is claimed to co...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 05 Apr 2024 11:16

Korean streaming service KOCOWA+ hits Europe and Oceania

With subscription plans that start at $6.99 per month for basic access and only $7.99 for the premium offering, KOCOWA+ is now finally reaching Europe and Oceania. The company's CEO says this is the first streaming service that pr...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Apr 2024 21:14

Samsung DeX still offers the most refined desktop mode on Android smartphones and tablets. (Image source: Samsung)

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 new desktop mode revealed as future Samsung DeX alternative

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro recently received beta support for outputting to external monitors. Now, a reliable source has shown what Google's improved desktop mode actually looks like and how it compares to Samsung DeX.

Alex Alderson, 04 Apr 2024 16:07

Initial release of Google Podcasts for Android (Source: Google)

Google Podcasts is now history

Released in mid-June 2018 for Android devices, Google Podcasts made it to iOS two years later. Since it was also available on the web, it was also accessible to macOS, Windows, ChromeOS, and Linux users. Sadly, it was killed yeste...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 20:21

Opera announces the ability to download and use local LLMs (Image source: Opera)

Opera becomes first web browser to offer access to local LLMs

Opera, one of the popular web browsers, has announced the ability to download and use local LLMs (large language models). This new feature is currently rolling out to the developer stream of Opera One. So, users running the develo...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Apr 2024 19:04

Ascendant Studios will soon integrate AMD FSR 3 on Immortals of Aveum. (Image source: Ascendant Studios)

AMD FSR 3 frame generation coming soon to popular PlayStation Plus game with frame rate improvements for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles

AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) frame generation is slowly making its way to console games. Having debuted on Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for consoles, the technology will soon be ported to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Se...

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2024 18:43

Firefox Nightly now available with vertical tabs (Source: Mozilla)

Firefox could get vertical tabs in the future

An idea that surfaced on Mozilla Connect > Ideas more than two years ago has finally became an actual feature in Firefox Nightly. Still in the "very rough proof-of-concept" stage, vertical tabs are now one step closer to becoming ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 18:21

The Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV. (Source: Peerless-AV)

Peerless-AV Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV launches to deliver all-weather entertainment anywhere

Peerless-AV touts its latest Neptune-series TV as the ideal screen to install in one's patio, lobby or restaurant. The Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV is rated to withstand extreme temperatures and withstand dust, rain or even snow to s...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2024 17:37

iOS 17.5 opens iOS to app installations from developer websites but only under specific conditions. (Image source: Apple)

Apple releases iOS 17.5 with app installs from the web and improved anti-stalking measures

Apple has released the first taste of iOS 17.5. Distributed as iOS 17.5 Beta 1, the update contains several changes from iOS 17.4 builds, including the option of installing apps from developer websites.

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2024 17:07

The new Lepro lights at work. (Source: Lepro)

Lepro next-gen RGB solutions debut touted to use AI to match room lighting to user mood

Lepro claims that its new RGB lighting effect aren't just smart - they're AI-generated, too. Their "first-of-its-kind" LightGPM technology is touted as capable of learning to adjust and adapt in response to a user's voice or even ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 03 Apr 2024 16:33

Apple should bring iOS 18 to all devices that can run iOS 17. (Image source: Igor Son)

New lists revealed of iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches rumoured to receive iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11

According to new reports, Apple is expected to end software support for certain iPads and Apple Watches later this year with the release of iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11. By contrast, there should be some good news for those who contin...

Alex Alderson, 03 Apr 2024 12:00

Adobe Captivate 12.3 now available

Released by eHelp Corporation as RoboDemo more than two decades ago, today's Adobe Captivate was also a Macromedia product between 2004 and 2006. In 2022, Adobe Captivate switched to a subscription-only model. Now, version 12.3 ar...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Apr 2024 00:13

Many Garmin smartwatches can track your naps, starting with the Venu 3 series. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin quietly rolls out new sleep tracking feature to recent smartwatches

Garmin has begun rolling out a new feature to many of its current-generation smartwatches. Distributed through Garmin Connect rather than a firmware update, the new feature is related to tracking energy and recovery levels.

Alex Alderson, 02 Apr 2024 18:20

NetBSD's ctwm graphical environment (Source: NetBSD)

NetBSD 10.0 arrives after a long wait

In development since 2019, NetBSD 10.0 is now finally available for download. The list of highlights includes support for WireGuard, Apple hardware and Raspberry Pi boards, SMP tweaks, as well as multiple tweaks and fixes. Some ea...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Apr 2024 00:41

More Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices are set to get the HyperOS update soon (Image source: Xiaomi)

New Xiaomi HyperOS rollout plan includes multiple popular phones from 2021

Xiaomi has revealed the latest details on its HyperOS rollout plan. The company confirmed that seven popular phones from the Redmi Note series have already received the update in March 2024. For Q2 2024, the smartphone maker plans...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Apr 2024 18:50

Realme C65 tipped to launch as Dynamic Button Android smartphone

Realme has brought an Apple-style "Dynamic Button" experience to Android in 2024; now, the new feature is believed to trickle down to its affordable C series of smartphones. The C65 is also slated to launch with a rear camera hump...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2024 17:33

The S24 Ultra exhibits shutter lag. (Source: Android Authority via YouTube)

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still suffers from shutter-lag bug, but there are workarounds

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is touted as Samsung's smartest, most advanced Android devices to date (and has the price-tag to match); however, it seems it can take up to "a third of a second" longer than one of its premium counterpart the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Mar 2024 16:48

WhatsApp formally announces navigation bar change for Android users (Image source: WhatsApp [Edited])

WhatsApp introduces new easy to use bottom navigation bar for Android

WhatsApp has officially announced a new change for the Android app. While the old version of the messaging application had a navbar on the top, the new version redesigned it and put it on the bottom. This updated navbar is said to...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Mar 2024 12:53

A Find X7-series device on 5G-A. (Source: Pete Lau via Twitter/X)

OPPO Find X7 series become inaugural 5G-Advanced smartphones on China Telecom

China Mobile has been revealed as the world's first carrier to release 5G-Advanced mobile data plans. The new connectivity standard, also known as 5G-A or 5.5G, is touted to increase top speeds by up to 300% compared to 5G. OPPO's...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Mar 2024 21:10

Xbox Cloud Gaming now supports mouse and keyboard (symbolic image, image: Microsoft)

Finally: Xbox Cloud Gaming supports mouse and keyboard, but with restrictions

Microsoft is significantly expanding options for the playablity of titles via Xbox Cloud Gaming. The range of titles is rather limited, but also includes strong titles.

Silvio Werner, 30 Mar 2024 02:36

Is it better to use an AI-generated image (left) of an upcoming device (PS5 Pro) or use a stand-in official image (PS5; right) until the actual product is spotted? (Image source: Dall-E 3 / SIE - edited)

AI-generated content in tech media: Good or bad - have your say

CheckMag With AI seemingly infiltrating all corners of the internet, it's time to actually ask whether AI content has a place in tech media, and if so, what is its place? What about the ethical and legal implications? Reader comment is wel...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Mar 2024 02:30

Individual clock faces are available for the planets

Galaxy Time: Samsung smartwatches to bring the relativity of planets and time closer

Samsung is offering new watch faces for its own smartwatches, which were developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency and enable the display of real-time data from the solar system.

Silvio Werner, 30 Mar 2024 01:48

OpenAI demonstrates capabilities of Voice Engine that can clone a person's voice with a 15 second sample. (AI image Dall-E 3)

OpenAI previews ability of Voice Engine to convincingly clone a person’s voice with 15 second voice sample

OpenAI has previewed the ability of its Voice Engine technology to convincingly clone a person’s voice with a 15 second voice sample. The Engine can also transfer a person’s accent into other spoken languages while translating spe...

David Chien, 30 Mar 2024 01:41

macOS Sonoma got a new security update (Source: Apple)

Apple macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 irons out USB Hub and Java bugs

Released earlier this week, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is a minor security update that takes care of Java apps crashing, a problem that surfaced with version 14.4 of Apple's operating system, as well as the USB Hub-related issues that ca...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Mar 2024 19:07

Garmin has now moved onto 17.xx builds for the Fenix 7 series and its peers. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin adds dozens of new features and bug fixes to current flagship smartwatches with new update

Garmin has swiftly moved onto offering a new update for many of its latest high-end smartwatches. Available to download now as Beta 17.10, the new firmware makes over 20 changes including the ability to find a lost phone with GPS ...

Alex Alderson, 29 Mar 2024 15:44

Google may have accidentally revealed when Apple will adopt RCS for the iPhone (Image source: Google [Edited])

Google accidentally reveals when Apple will officially adopt RCS on iPhone

Last year, Apple announced that it would bring RCS to the iPhone. While the company confirmed that the support would be coming in 2024, it left out the timeframe. Now, Google has revealed that the service will drop to iOS devices ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 29 Mar 2024 10:23

WhatsApp users facing possible account suspension: new terms and conditions from April 11

Popular messenger service WhatsApp will soon update its privacy policy and terms of use. Users must agree to the new regulations, or their account may be suspended.

Ronald Matta, 29 Mar 2024 00:37

Most companies make few edits to Chromium's source code. Apparently, Yandex does not follow suit (Image source: AI generated)

Yandex seems to be the only major Web browser for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 that still gets updated regularly

CheckMag Whereas Chrome 109, Opera 95 and most other Chromium-based Web browsers for Windows 7/8.1 got their last update in January 2023, Yandex 24.1.4 is built around Chromium 120 and is therefore a lot safer to use. One will have to chan...

Sergey Tarasov, 28 Mar 2024 18:48

The Forerunner 165 is now eligible for its first software update. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin announces first software update for new smartwatch with fresh features and bug fixes

Garmin has begun rolling out an update for its latest smartwatch. The first update for the smartwatch, Software Version 9.24 contains 18 changes, including numerous bug fixes and several new features.

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2024 17:15

One UI 6.1 has started its rollout with the Galaxy S23 series. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung reveals Galaxy AI features within One UI 6.1 for older Galaxy smartphones and tablets

Samsung has started rolling out One UI 6.1 to older and current generation devices. Having announced its intentions to do so earlier this week, it has now confirmed which Galaxy AI features have made their way to the Galaxy S23 an...

Alex Alderson, 28 Mar 2024 15:54

World of Warships: Legends now available on mobile (Source: WoWS: Legends)

World of Warships: Legends now available on Android and iOS

Released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles back in 2019, World of Warships: Legends landed on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2021. Earlier this week, Wargaming's arrived on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Its ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Mar 2024 14:54

Garmin has pushed a new update to the Venu 2 series with a familiar changelog. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin announces new update for older smartwatches with claimed bug fixes and new improvements

Garmin has begun rolling out a new update to several of its popular older smartwatches. Restricted to its Beta Program for the time being, Beta 18.05 is slated to add new features while also resolving outstanding bugs. However, re...

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2024 18:17

Millennia Premium Edition details (Source: Paradox Interactive)

Paradox Interactive's Millennia launches on Steam

Clearly inspired by the popular Civilization franchise, Paradox Interactive's Millennia is a historical turn-based 4X game that covers the same time period but has enough of its own to make it stand out. Available as a vanilla rel...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2024 12:54

Fedora Linux 40 beta now available (Source: Fedora Magazine)

A new Fedora Linux 40 beta release now available

Released in November 2023, Fedora Linux 39 will reach its end of life this November. Its successor is already in the works, and a new beta has just surfaced online. Fedora Linux 40 beta comes with Gnome 46, KDE Plasma 6, Podman 5,...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Mar 2024 11:39

Fitbit wearables will lose access to third-party apps (symbolic image, Fitbit)

Fitbit: Google to severely limit functionality on its smartwatches this year

Fitbit smartwatch users will be affected by a potentially very unpleasant change that could significantly limit the functionality of the wearables. Google is justifying the step with regulatory requirements.

Silvio Werner, 27 Mar 2024 01:03

Samsung's One UI 6.1 update arrives for older devices roughly six months before Google releases Android 15. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung officially announces One UI 6.1 release date for older flagships like Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung has finally confirmed the rollout date for One UI 6.1 to non Galaxy S24 devices. Debuting later this week across the Galaxy S23 series, the update will not arrive until some point next month for many models.

Alex Alderson, 27 Mar 2024 00:37

Samsung has delivered its new camera-focused update ahead of schedule in some markets. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung releases new camera updates for Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra ahead of schedule

Samsung has offered up new firmware for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Contrary to earlier rumours, the update brings a host of camera improvements to all devices that were slated to arrive next month inste...

Alex Alderson, 26 Mar 2024 23:50

Canonical extends LTS support lifecycle from 10 to 12 years

With a history spanning nearly two decades, Canonical's Ubuntu is now moving forward with a renewed security and support pledge that extends the life of LTS releases to no less than 12 years. The Legacy Support Ubuntu Pro add-on t...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Mar 2024 23:34

Software

JavaScript toolkit Bun 1.1 delivers improved performance and debuts on Windows

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS aims to improve the energy efficiency of the Linux distribution on laptops

Disney+: Disney to take action against password sharing from June

Xbox gets a team dedicated to old games

Google Phone app to get "Lookup" for identifying unknown numbers on Android

OpenBSD 7.5 now available

Garmin brings new bug fixes and improvements to flagship smartwatches with latest update

Apple updates App Store guidelines to allow game emulators

Cybertrucks drop like flies mere miles after delivery - battery, electrical, steering issues plague Tesla pickup truck

First AI software engineer: Devin writes code and can generate complete programs

Samsung lays blame for Galaxy S23 Ultra bugs on One UI 6.1 at Google's door

IntelliJ IDEA version 2024.1 brings a host of innovations to the JetBrain Java and Kotlin development environment

Intel XeSS 1.3 brings next-gen AI-powered upscaling for 100+ games

Korean streaming service KOCOWA+ hits Europe and Oceania

Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 new desktop mode revealed as future Samsung DeX alternative

Google Podcasts is now history

Opera becomes first web browser to offer access to local LLMs

AMD FSR 3 frame generation coming soon to popular PlayStation Plus game with frame rate improvements for PS5 and Xbox Series consoles

Firefox could get vertical tabs in the future

Peerless-AV Neptune Full Sun Outdoor Smart TV launches to deliver all-weather entertainment anywhere

Apple releases iOS 17.5 with app installs from the web and improved anti-stalking measures

Lepro next-gen RGB solutions debut touted to use AI to match room lighting to user mood

New lists revealed of iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches rumoured to receive iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and watchOS 11

Adobe Captivate 12.3 now available

Garmin quietly rolls out new sleep tracking feature to recent smartwatches

NetBSD 10.0 arrives after a long wait

New Xiaomi HyperOS rollout plan includes multiple popular phones from 2021

Realme C65 tipped to launch as Dynamic Button Android smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still suffers from shutter-lag bug, but there are workarounds

WhatsApp introduces new easy to use bottom navigation bar for Android

OPPO Find X7 series become inaugural 5G-Advanced smartphones on China Telecom

Finally: Xbox Cloud Gaming supports mouse and keyboard, but with restrictions

AI-generated content in tech media: Good or bad - have your say

Galaxy Time: Samsung smartwatches to bring the relativity of planets and time closer

OpenAI previews ability of Voice Engine to convincingly clone a person’s voice with 15 second voice sample

Apple macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 irons out USB Hub and Java bugs

Garmin adds dozens of new features and bug fixes to current flagship smartwatches with new update

Google accidentally reveals when Apple will officially adopt RCS on iPhone

WhatsApp users facing possible account suspension: new terms and conditions from April 11

Yandex seems to be the only major Web browser for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 that still gets updated regularly

Garmin announces first software update for new smartwatch with fresh features and bug fixes

Samsung reveals Galaxy AI features within One UI 6.1 for older Galaxy smartphones and tablets

World of Warships: Legends now available on Android and iOS

Garmin announces new update for older smartwatches with claimed bug fixes and new improvements

Paradox Interactive's Millennia launches on Steam

A new Fedora Linux 40 beta release now available

Fitbit: Google to severely limit functionality on its smartwatches this year

Samsung officially announces One UI 6.1 release date for older flagships like Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung releases new camera updates for Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra ahead of schedule

Canonical extends LTS support lifecycle from 10 to 12 years

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