AMD microcode update improves CCD latency on Ryzen 9000 CPUs
Help is on the way
FireAlpaca, the free digital painting tool, gets a new Brush store
FireAlpaca is a free, easy-to-use painting tool with customizable brushes, layers, and animation features. Version 2.13 introduces a new Brush Store so you can download a wide variety of brushes, expanding creative possibilities.
Microsoft says new Windows App SDK delivers "incredible" performance gains
Exposing a common API framework to a wide range of application development standards
Apple's iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18 are now available to download
AI features are not coming until next month, but only for newer devices
iPadOS 18 now allows third-party app stores, in the EU only
European Apple users have more choice because of the DMA
Malware has infected 1.3 million Android TV boxes in 197 countries
The backdoor can download and install additional malware
This AI claims to predict crimes before they happen based on real-time CCTV analysis
Is this the future of crime prevention?
Upgrade your diagramming game with Microsoft Visio for just $18
Save hundreds on this top-rated flow chart and project management tool
OpenAI debuts "o1" AI models, promising PhD-level reasoning in science and math
The company is so confident about o1's abilities that it reset the version number back to 1
Steam Families exits beta, offering game sharing with up to five people
Steam Families consolidates the management of your family's games in one location, while introducing new parental controls. The latest Steam client also improves library performance.
Android apps can now block usage if sideloading is detected
A new API, if leveraged, will force users to use Play Store versions instead
A hot potato: Apple's infamous "walled garden" approach is often cited as an example of limiting consumer freedom, but it seems the Android ecosystem is erecting restrictive fences as well. The most recent development in this direction is Google supercharging its Play Integrity API to give developers more power to block apps installed outside the Play Store.
Apple showcases complete list of new iOS 18 features
Everything from Apple Intelligence to new gaming and CarPlay functionality
VirtualBox 7 gets a modern look, expands Oracle Cloud integration
VirtualBox's refreshed UI brings a more modern feel, including a switch from simplified controls for beginners to full settings for experienced users, and more.
Kali Linux 2024.3 released with 11 new tools
Kali Linux 2024.3 introduces several new tools, including gsocket for communication between machines on different networks, mxcheck for scanning email servers, and hekatomb for extracting and decrypting credentials.
Emulation of PS4 and Xbox One games on PC is showing promising results
Bloodborne with ray tracing?
Google Chrome has a hidden mini-game that involves what?
The easter egg mini-game was added to Chrome Canary in mid-2014.
Early preview of Apple "Intelligence" shows it can make a lot of stuff up, still needs work
Did Donald Trump really endorse Tim Walz for president?
Mozilla keeps Firefox alive on legacy Windows versions with extended support
Firefox users on Windows 7 / 8 get another six months of updates
Major TSA security flaw exposed, simple SQL vulnerability could have allowed access to airplane cockpits
An attacker could have added fake pilots to the roster using SQL injection
Microsoft is trying to kill ActiveX controls in Office for good
In context: Microsoft introduced ActiveX in 1996 during Windows 95 days. So, in technological terms, it's ancient. Redmond designed it as a developer framework, allowing users to embed interactive objects into Windows applications and Internet Explorer. However, ActiveX eventually became a security threat that the tech giant's engineers are understandably trying to remove.
Researchers extract data from air-gapped PC by monitoring RAM's electromagnetic radiation
Effective up to 23 feet away
OpenAI may hike ChatGPT subscriptions to $2,000 for next-gen AIs, but terms remain unclear
New AI model "Strawberry" could launch as early as this fall with more "human-like" analytical abilities
Meta to enable WhatsApp and Messenger interoperability with iMessage, Telegram, and more in the EU
Reactions, message replies, and read receipts are part of the package
AT&T sues Broadcom for refusing to honor existing VMware service agreements
VMware parent now wants "hundreds of millions" in subscription fees to continue offering support
Microsoft is still sharing some tips to boost Windows boot times
We've summarized those tips