Microsoft wants you to spend $20/month to access Designer AI tools through Microsoft 365
"What do you want to plagiarize today?"
Nvidia will fully transition to open-source GPU kernel modules with R560 drivers
Open-source kernels are only available for newer platforms, including Ada, Grace Hopper and Blackwell
Windows developer shares origin story of the iconic NT Start Menu banner
Remember that blue-to-black gradient? Here's how it came to be
In context: If you were a Windows user in the '90s, you're likely to be intimately familiar with the iconic Start Menu that shipped with Windows NT. That signature vertical banner proclaiming "Windows NT Workstation," or whichever variant you were running, is an image seared into the minds of many PC users from the era, and we have programmer Dave Plummer to thank for bringing the branding element to life.
Apple's latest ad claims Safari is the best browser for privacy
Safari has strong privacy protections, but is it really the best?
Microsoft is changing the way it updates Windows, introduces "checkpoint cumulative updates"
It sounds like a net win, but concerns remain
Microsoft is developing an AI model for Excel spreadsheets, enabling natural language prompts
Productivity booster or job killer?
Mozilla introduces experimental API in Firefox to help advertisers without tracking users
Facepalm: The latest release of the Firefox web browser brought a new feature designed to please both privacy-conscious users and advertisers. However, it is bound to do the opposite, pinning one more controversy onto Mozilla's stated mission to take back the web from Big Tech.
Experts worry about the future of database tech after Oracle's disappointing MySQL release
The American giant is seemingly more interested in selling its own cloud gear
Blender 4.2 LTS released with a completely new render engine
Blender's next generation EEVEE engine has been completely rewritten, allowing for global illumination, displacement, better SSS, viewport motion blur, and more. Blender 4.2 LTS also includes support for GPU-accelerated compositing.
Linus Torvalds worries RISC-V will repeat the same mistakes made with earlier architectures
This happens every time new processor architectures are introduced
Apple approves first mobile PC emulator, but restrictions severely hinder performance
Available for free in the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro
Razer's new mouse settings give pro players better control over mouse orientation and sensitivity
Gaming excellence doesn't always need new hardware or peripherals
PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, hits 2.0 release offering better performance and wider compatibility
PCSX2 2.0 brings big picture mode, enhanced performance, and broader compatibility. It now supports over 99% of the PS2 library with an updated UI, automatic game fixes, and better visual and audio support.
Linux Kernel hits version 6.10, introduces new features and hardware support
Linux Kernel 6.10 introduces Rust language support for the RISC-V architecture, as well as initial support for AMD Zen 5 processors and Intel's Battlemage GPUs.
Android 15 will feature a much improved desktop mode with better window management
Android 15 is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 9 in August
Chromium browsers have been quietly sending user information to Google
Google says it is using the information to improve the user experience
Latest WhatsApp beta adds Meta AI integration
WhatsApp beta has added Meta AI capabilities through a shortcut button located in the Chats screen. The AI chatbot can answer questions via text, but also analyze and even edit your photos.
Chrome proves to be the fastest browser, but is it the best?
Chrome beat five other browsers in tests using three benchmark tools
Microsoft Outlook users should update the client ASAP
Hackers can exploit Office vulnerability for remote access, fixed in latest update
Florida pulls the plug on digital ID app, surprising the few who used it
A 2025 relaunch is planned
You can move your entire Google Photos library to iCloud with a few clicks using this new tool
A rare handshake between big tech companies
SteamDB browser extension now lets users skip discovery queue to earn event trading cards
Simply click the Auto-discovery button to quickly receive event cards
Game Pass to receive another price hike as Microsoft reboots console offerings
Standard console tier loses new-release games and rises to $14.99
Google to provide a four-year support period for Linux kernel releases used in Android phones
Mountain View is keeping Android Linux in shape