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Steam's Dinos vs. Robots Fest is slated to bring game deals on a bunch of stellar titles from recent years. (Image source: Steam on YouTube)

Steam Dinos vs. Robots Fest: banger game deals including Armored Core VI, Horizon Zero Dawn, Detroit: Become Human confirmed

In case you missed it, Steam just announced the February 26 start date of the Dinos vs. Robots Fest event and released a trailer giving us a sneak peek at a selection of the banging Steam deals during the event. Game deals include...

Julian van der Merwe, 23 Feb 2024 19:00

S92xBXXU1AXB5 brings more improvements to the Galaxy S24 Ultra than the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24 Plus. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra receive new camera features and improvements in Europe with new update

Samsung has brought its latest One UI 6.1 update to Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphones sold in Europe. Arriving as S92xBXXU1AXB5, the 746 MB update brings various refinements to the Galaxy S24 trio with a...

Alex Alderson, 23 Feb 2024 14:23

The Fenix 7 series has now received its fifth update on Garmin's 16.xx software cycle. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin offers up more changes and improvements to high-end smartwatches with new software update

Garmin has introduced yet another software update for its current batch of flagship smartwatches. Rolling out now through its Beta Program as Beta Version 16.18, the update contains several bug fixes that were outstanding on earli...

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2024 13:29

The IKEA Home smart app is ready for the upcoming BADRING water leak sensor. (Image source: IKEA)

IKEA Home smart app update adds new smart home sensor

The IKEA Home smart app has recently been updated, adding the upcoming BADRING water leakage sensor. Version 1.25.0, available for iOS and Android, allows customers to add the product to their smart home, triggering notifications ...

Polly Allcock, 22 Feb 2024 11:12

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of three devices currently running One UI 6.1. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung officially announces One UI 6.1 update schedule and details which devices will receive new Galaxy AI features

Samsung has now officially revealed which devices will soon receive One UI 6.1, the launch software for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The company has also confirmed when the new update will reach the likes ...

Alex Alderson, 22 Feb 2024 04:00

As it turns out, Warframe runs surprisingly smoothly on iOS and Apple hardware. (Image source: Digital Extremes)

Warframe mobile impresses with buttery-smooth performance on iPhone despite typical onscreen chaos

Warframe mobile only recently dropped for iOS, and while there have certainly been bugs, the overall impressions online are very positive, with even players on older devices, like the iPhone 11 impressed with the smoothness and gr...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Feb 2024 01:18

Nokia cybersecurity: now with AI. (Source: Nokia)

Nokia unveils generative AI assistant for enhanced telecommunications security

Nokia has announced that its extended detection response (XDR) software for telecomms service provider and/or enterprise customers is to be augmented by generative AI. It will come in the form of an "assistant" based on Microsoft ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 21 Feb 2024 18:16

Hearts of Iron IV launcher after latest update (Source: Own)

Deal | Hearts of Iron IV discounted by up to 70% until next week

Released more than seven years ago, Hearts of Iron IV received multiple updates and will get a new country pack, namely Trial of Allegiance, in about two weeks. Those who still have to get started can grab the basic game or the St...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Feb 2024 12:00

Firefox 123 version details and Google Search visual update (Source: Own)

Firefox 123 launches sporting broken site reporting capabilities

Less than a month since the release of its predecessor, Firefox 123 arrives today packing a new feature with a self-explanatory name: Web Compatibility Reporting Tool. Additionally, Google Search users can enjoy a list of popular ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Feb 2024 18:33

The Watch 2's time is nearly here. (Source: OnePlus)

OnePlus Watch 2 officially on the way with early-bird special offers

OnePlus has confirmed that its second-gen smartwatch is indeed "coming soon", as a star of the OEM's MWC 2024 show. Its hype as a "New Flagship" product with potentially unprecedented battery life is now definitely underway; then ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 20 Feb 2024 17:46

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 dominated this year's D.I.C.E. Awards show

With no less than six wins, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games was closely followed by Baldur's Gate 3, which managed five wins during the 27th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards. This video game industry awards show debuted in ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Feb 2024 11:55

Garmin's recent 'Pro' smartwatches are once again eligible to receive beta updates. (Image source: Garmin)

Flagship Garmin smartwatches gain fresh improvements through new update

A new update has arrived for current flagship Garmin smartwatches. Currently distributed through the company's Beta Program, the update is available for Pro and non-Pro smartwatches, unlike its predecessor.

Alex Alderson, 19 Feb 2024 12:45

Use your own gaming PC to play your games from anywhere (Source: NotebookCheck)

Forget the PlayStation Portal, here’s how to make a headless gaming PC and set up your own cloud gaming service

CheckMag You might ask what use a gaming PC is without a monitor, but the ability to store your PC in any room in the house and play games using any device you can attach a controller to does have its benefits. If you have a solid network ...

David Devey, 18 Feb 2024 20:37

Apple Vision Pro return rates are relatively high, according to new estimate

Apple asserts that its inaugural Vision Pro will be to "spatial computing" as the iPhone was to personal mobile device use. However, if the Cupertino giant was hoping for universal acceptance of its new headset, it seems it is not...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 18 Feb 2024 18:28

The Forerunner 965 has not reached a new stable update since late last year. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin makes refinements and improvements to flagship Forerunner smartwatch via new update

Garmin's current flagship Forerunner smartwatch has received a new update. Only released to units that have been enrolled on Garmin's Beta Program, the update contains various improvements, including a fix that affected optical he...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2024 11:48

The Forerunner 955 is nearing its second birthday. (Image source: Garmin)

Older Garmin smartwatch receives new bug fixes and improvements with latest beta update

A new update is now available for a popular older Garmin smartwatch. While the update is exclusive to the Garmin Beta Program for now, it should soon arrive as a stable update with all changes rolled out during the company's 18.xx...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2024 11:37

Garmin has only issued two beta updates for the Forerunner 265 this year. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin fixes various UI and system bugs with new update for current entry-level Forerunner smartwatch

Garmin has pushed a new update to a popular current Forerunner smartwatch. Only the second available to the device this year, the update addresses several outstanding bugs before a future stable rollout.

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2024 11:32

The Forerunner 255 has received its first beta update this month. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin eyes new stable release for older Forerunner smartwatch with latest smashing update

Garmin should be on the verge of offering up a new stable update to one of its older Forerunner smartwatches. Rolling out first as a beta update, v18.20 addresses a few outstanding bugs and should have already reached 50% of smart...

Alex Alderson, 17 Feb 2024 11:23

The new aibo Espresso Edition. (Source: Sony)

Sony aibo Espresso debuts as new limited edition of AI-powered robot dog

Sony has announced that the latest version of its aibo new fourth colorway has been made available as a limited drop in the United States. The robot dog's Espresso Edition comes with an exclusive Odd Eyes mode as well as three yea...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 16 Feb 2024 19:15

Top 3 most played Steam games in the last month (Source: Steam Charts)

Counter-Strike 2 remains Steam's most played game of the week as Palworld drops to third place

Palworld's surprising rise that seemed unstoppable was not enough to push it higher than PUBG, and now this title has problems keeping up with Counter-Strike 2. Palworld's player base has pushed it in the third place on February 1...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2024 15:27

Diablo IV will welcome Xbox Game Pass members to hell in late March (Source: Activision Blizzard)

Diablo IV to hit Xbox Game Pass in late March

Released last year in early June, Diablo IV became Blizzard's fastest-selling title in the company's history in just a day. By August, it reached 12 million. At the end of March, it will join Xbox Game Pass, so the 34 million memb...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Feb 2024 13:33

The first alpha version of System76's new Cosmic Desktop could be released soon (Image: System76).

System76's Cosmic Desktop debuts with Linux distribution Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, first alpha coming soon

The new Cosmic desktop from American Linux hardware and software maker System76 will be released with Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS. According to the System76 developer blog, a first alpha version of the Cosmic desktop is expected soon.

Alexander Pensler, 16 Feb 2024 12:55

LineageOS 21 announced with Android 14 and many changes (Image source: LineageOS)

LineageOS 21 arrives with Android 14, Material You design, and more

The Android 15 preview is about to drop soon, but a stable version of the OS isn't expected to debut until this fall. As for Android 14, we've seen quite a few custom ROMs come out recently. A good example would be the LineageOS 2...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 16 Feb 2024 11:24

Apple looks to be continuing its neural processing gains with hardware changes in the next-generation iPhone. (Image source: Apple - edited)

iPhone 16 rumour promises powerful on-device generative AI thanks to massive NPU boost on A18 SoC

The iPhone's neural engine looks to be getting a substantial boost to keep up with a host of new generative AI features exclusive to the iPhone 16. For the first time since the iPhone 12, the Neural Engine will get a core-count bu...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Feb 2024 19:54

DuckDuckGo Sync & Backup feature in action (Source: Own)

DuckDuckGo gets accountless Sync & Backup feature

Although not a product beyond version 1.0 yet, DuckDuckGo is a quite popular browser among those looking for privacy and security before anything else. Its latest update allows users to sync bookmarks, passwords, and email protect...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2024 19:38

SteamOS has gained various changes with new Steam Deck Beta Client and v3.5.16 updates. (Image source: Valve)

SteamOS receives various refinements for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED gaming handhelds through new updates

SteamOS continues to receive updates aplenty of late. Having already issued four update packages this month, Valve has now released another three, including SteamOS 3.5.16, which introduce several improvements to Steam Deck and St...

Alex Alderson, 15 Feb 2024 17:43

Debian GNU/Linux 12.5 "Bookworm" has been released and comes with many fixes (Image: Debian).

Debian 12.5 brings a host of security updates and bug fixes to the popular Linux distribution

The Debian project has released an update to version 12.5 which includes 68 bug fixes and 42 security updates for the distribution. It is the fifth point release of Debian GNU/Linux 12 "Bookworm".

Alexander Pensler, 15 Feb 2024 11:47

Four different spins of Fedora Linux are now being grouped together under the name "Fedora Atomic Desktops" (Image: Fedora Magazine).

Immutable Linux: Fedora combines different spins as Fedora Atomic Desktops

The Fedora Project consolidates several Linux systems with an unmodifiable root filesystem under one name: Fedora Silverblue, Kinoite, Sericea and Onyx become Fedora Atomic Desktops.

Alexander Pensler, 15 Feb 2024 10:20

Downloading the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.52 package via GeForce Experience (Source: Own)

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.52 brings DLSS support to Skull and Bones, Banishers: Ghosts of New Edenand, and Smalland: Survive the Wilds

With no new hardware to support, the latest GeForce Game Ready Driver package, labeled 551.52, only comes with DLSS support for three titles. However, Nvidia reveals that "a whole host of games" will get DLSS and RTX enhancements ...

Codrut Nistor, 15 Feb 2024 01:03

Android 15 preview to hit Google Pixel 6 and its successors (Source: Google)

First Android 15 preview build allegedly coming this week

Internally known as "Vanilla Ice Cream," Google's next iteration of the company's mobile operating system is entering the early testing stage. According to an insider familiar with the matter, the first preview build will be avail...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Feb 2024 21:18

The Philips Hue app has a new color selector. (Image source: Philips)

Philips Hue app gains new unannounced feature for customized lighting

A new smart lighting tool has been spotted in the Philips Hue app, which allows further customization of your smart lighting scenes. For some reason, Signify has not announced the feature yet. It appears that the tool arrived in t...

Polly Allcock, 14 Feb 2024 20:24

Warframe's iOS app looks to have a somewhat cluttered UI, as is common with mobile gaming. (Image source: Digital Extremes / Apple - edited)

Warframe iOS launch on-track for February 20 including day-one cross-platform save support

Warframe is scheduled to launch on iOS next week, while cross-platform save will purportedly be available for mobile versions of the game from the outset. The launch trailer reveals some surprisingly-detailed graphics, even if the...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Feb 2024 07:30

visionOS has a new update. (Source: Apple)

Apple Vision Pro gains reset function with new software update

Apple has released a new version of visionOS, its equivalent of iOS or iPadOS for the new Vision Pro. It fixes the ultra-premium headset's famous passcode bug, by which a unit might have even required a trip back to the Apple Stor...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Feb 2024 17:47

Audacity with Intel's free AI plugins allow music editors and podcasters to do more. (Source: Intel at Github)

Audacity adds AI audio editing capabilities thanks to free Intel OpenVINO plugins

Audacity has added AI audio editing capabilities thanks to Intel’s free OpenVINO plugins. These plugins add AI-powered noise suppression, speech transcription, music generation and remixing, and music separation to the freeware so...

David Chien, 13 Feb 2024 02:29

Hieroglyphs from the Encoding Proposal. (Image: Michel Suignard)

Write like an Egyptian: Unicode 16.0 Alpha introduces almost 4000 Egyptian hieroglyphs and several retro gaming characters

Researchers will be pleased about Unicode 16.0, which introduces a very high number of Egyptian hieroglyphs into the standard. But there are also numerous new features for retrogamers in the first alpha version.

Andreas Sebayang, 13 Feb 2024 00:59

Garmin has released four v16.xx builds for the Fenix 7 series so far. (Image source: Garmin)

Garmin pushes a dozen changes and improvements to flagship smartwatches with latest software update

Garmin has released yet another update for its current-generation flagship smartwatches. Rolling out as Beta Version 16.16, the update introduces a dozen refinements to all eligible models, albeit not for 'Pro' SKUs.

Alex Alderson, 12 Feb 2024 10:03

Microsoft is testing a Copilot feature that may become as ubiquitous as the Clipboard. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Copilot integrates more tightly with Windows 11

Per the latest Windows 11 Canary build, Copilot’s functionality now cuts across text and images copied from any window, and Notepad is on its way to becoming the first system app to directly integrate with Copilot. Clearly, Micros...

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 11 Feb 2024 16:56

Valve has pushed several changes to SteamOS 3 within the last few days. (Image source: Valve)

SteamOS gains new improvements and bug fixes via latest updates for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED models

Valve has offered up several new updates for SteamOS, which remains on SteamOS 3 builds. Now up to SteamOS 3.5.15, the changes bring numerous bug fixes and refinements to the Steam Deck platform, including for Steam Deck OLED mode...

Alex Alderson, 10 Feb 2024 18:39

Will the Mig Switch deliver something more than just backups and piracy? (Source: Mig Switch)

The Mig Switch seems to be missing the one killer feature that could make it more than a tool for piracy

CheckMag The Mig Switch is real and it works. Or at least it does according to the YouTubers that have all received pre-release versions. While the Mig Switch is currently up for pre-order and hasn’t yet made it into the hands of the publi...

David Devey, 09 Feb 2024 22:26

The Google AI chatbot Bard is dead. Its AI successor is called Google Gemini.

Google Gemini: AI chatbot Bard is dead, Gemini Advanced (Ultra 1.0) as a subscription for 22 euros

Google has renamed its AI chatbot Bard to Google Gemini and also added new functions and improvements to its most powerful artificial intelligence: 40 languages supported, Gemini app for Android and iPhone (in the Google app for i...

Ronald Matta, 09 Feb 2024 15:51

The Magic V2 should receive major OS updates until Android 17. (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Honor Magic V2 receives more bloatware with first global update

Honor has pushed its first update to global versions of the Magic V2, its OnePlus Open, Galaxy Z Fold5 and Pixel Fold rival. Distributed as MagicOS 7.2.0.124, the over 500 MB update keeps the Honor Magic V2 on Android 13 but upgra...

Alex Alderson, 09 Feb 2024 15:35

MangoHud provides Linux gamers with useful information such as FPS, system load and hardware temperatures (Image: GitHub).

MangoHud version 0.7.1 improves popular gaming performance overlay for Linux

MangoHud version 0.7.1 has been released, adding minor features and bug fixes to the performance overlay for Linux. Here is an overview of the changes.

Alexander Pensler, 09 Feb 2024 14:47

The latest Philips Hue app update brings a new tool for romantic lighting. (Image source: Philips Hue)

Philips Hue app update rolls out with new features

Signify has released a new update for the Philips Hue app. Version 5.10.0 is now available to download for Android and iOS devices, bringing two new features to your smart home gadgets. The first tool relates to the brand’s newer ...

Polly Allcock, 09 Feb 2024 11:59

The Proton Experimental Update from February 7, 2024 extends game support under Linux and the Steam Deck (Image: GitHub).

Steam Deck and Linux: Proton Experimental adds support for Tekken 8 and The Finals

Valve has released an update for Proton Experimental for Linux and the Steam Deck, adding support for Tekken 8, The Finals and Black Desert. There are also bug fixes for Diablo 4, Resident Evil 2 and more.

Alexander Pensler, 09 Feb 2024 10:25

Latest Windows Preview build gets Sudor for Windows (Image source: own)

Microsoft introduces open-source Sudo for Windows; works similar to Linux

There were a good number of reports on Microsoft bringing a command line tool that's similar to the sudo in Linux. Well, it seems like the reports were correct, as the company has officially introduced Sudo for Windows. What's mor...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 09 Feb 2024 10:17

Apple apps in Microsoft Store (Source: Own)

Microsoft Store welcomes Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices

Now out of preview, a state in which it was available since 2023, the Apple-branded app trio for Windows 10 and Windows 11 is available for download via the Microsoft Store. While Apple Music and Apple TV provide access to media c...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Feb 2024 01:47

An example of MGIE input and output. (Source: arXiv)

Apple MGIE released as open-source AI image-editing tool

Apple's latest AI model is hailed as "revolutionary" due to its ability to perform tasks such as "Photoshop-style modifications" based on prompts processed using multimodal large language models (MLLMs). Accordingly, it is called ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2024 18:46

Quik for desktop is finally out. (Source: GoPro)

GoPro Premium Plus debuts alongside Quik for macOS

GoPro has announced that it has rebranded its current subscription to Premium, which has also now sprouted a new Plus variant. The latter offers all of the same features as the former, with an added 'pro-grade' video stabilization...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Feb 2024 17:44

The Pixel 8 Pro and its smaller sibling have received a few bug fixes with their February 2024 updates. (Image source: Google)

New bug fixes arrive for various Google Pixel devices including Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

Google has issued its February 2024 update to numerous Pixel devices. While not a Feature Drop, UQ1A.240205 is designed to resolve outstanding issues like Wi-Fi stability and performance, plus display corruption problems on the Pi...

Alex Alderson, 08 Feb 2024 17:23

Software

Steam Dinos vs. Robots Fest: banger game deals including Armored Core VI, Horizon Zero Dawn, Detroit: Become Human confirmed

Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra receive new camera features and improvements in Europe with new update

Garmin offers up more changes and improvements to high-end smartwatches with new software update

IKEA Home smart app update adds new smart home sensor

Samsung officially announces One UI 6.1 update schedule and details which devices will receive new Galaxy AI features

Warframe mobile impresses with buttery-smooth performance on iPhone despite typical onscreen chaos

Nokia unveils generative AI assistant for enhanced telecommunications security

Deal | Hearts of Iron IV discounted by up to 70% until next week

Firefox 123 launches sporting broken site reporting capabilities

OnePlus Watch 2 officially on the way with early-bird special offers

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 dominated this year's D.I.C.E. Awards show

Flagship Garmin smartwatches gain fresh improvements through new update

Firsty eSim could be the perfect travel backup sim: free and permanent internet access worldwide, albeit with restrictions

Forget the PlayStation Portal, here’s how to make a headless gaming PC and set up your own cloud gaming service

Apple Vision Pro return rates are relatively high, according to new estimate

Garmin makes refinements and improvements to flagship Forerunner smartwatch via new update

Older Garmin smartwatch receives new bug fixes and improvements with latest beta update

Garmin fixes various UI and system bugs with new update for current entry-level Forerunner smartwatch

Garmin eyes new stable release for older Forerunner smartwatch with latest smashing update

Sony aibo Espresso debuts as new limited edition of AI-powered robot dog

Counter-Strike 2 remains Steam's most played game of the week as Palworld drops to third place

Diablo IV to hit Xbox Game Pass in late March

System76's Cosmic Desktop debuts with Linux distribution Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS, first alpha coming soon

LineageOS 21 arrives with Android 14, Material You design, and more

iPhone 16 rumour promises powerful on-device generative AI thanks to massive NPU boost on A18 SoC

DuckDuckGo gets accountless Sync & Backup feature

SteamOS receives various refinements for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED gaming handhelds through new updates

Debian 12.5 brings a host of security updates and bug fixes to the popular Linux distribution

Immutable Linux: Fedora combines different spins as Fedora Atomic Desktops

Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver 551.52 brings DLSS support to Skull and Bones, Banishers: Ghosts of New Edenand, and Smalland: Survive the Wilds

First Android 15 preview build allegedly coming this week

Philips Hue app gains new unannounced feature for customized lighting

Warframe iOS launch on-track for February 20 including day-one cross-platform save support

Apple Vision Pro gains reset function with new software update

Audacity adds AI audio editing capabilities thanks to free Intel OpenVINO plugins

Write like an Egyptian: Unicode 16.0 Alpha introduces almost 4000 Egyptian hieroglyphs and several retro gaming characters

Garmin pushes a dozen changes and improvements to flagship smartwatches with latest software update

Microsoft Copilot integrates more tightly with Windows 11

SteamOS gains new improvements and bug fixes via latest updates for Steam Deck and Steam Deck OLED models

The Mig Switch seems to be missing the one killer feature that could make it more than a tool for piracy

Google Gemini: AI chatbot Bard is dead, Gemini Advanced (Ultra 1.0) as a subscription for 22 euros

Honor Magic V2 receives more bloatware with first global update

MangoHud version 0.7.1 improves popular gaming performance overlay for Linux

Philips Hue app update rolls out with new features

Steam Deck and Linux: Proton Experimental adds support for Tekken 8 and The Finals

Microsoft introduces open-source Sudo for Windows; works similar to Linux

Microsoft Store welcomes Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices

Apple MGIE released as open-source AI image-editing tool

GoPro Premium Plus debuts alongside Quik for macOS

New bug fixes arrive for various Google Pixel devices including Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro

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