New BIOS updates attempt to keep Ryzen 7000X3D processors from frying themselves
Motherboard-maker MSI says damage may be "caused by abnormal voltage issues." Enlarge / One user's broken 7800X3D processor; the bulging spot on the bottom of the CPU also bent the pins in the motherboard socket. (credit: Speedro.....»»
Feds’ probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
AMD explains, promises partial fixes for Ryzen 9000 performance problems
Improved branch prediction in Windows 24H2 should help all recent Ryzen CPUs. Enlarge / We (and other testers) have had issues getting the Ryzen 9000 series to behave normally. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) AMD recently re.....»»
Apple promotes AI, multicam features of Final Cut Pro for iPad, Mac
Apple has released a pair of videos, promoting the new features of the video editing tool Final Cut Pro on both Mac and iPad.A still from Apple's Final Cut Pro promo videosIn June, Apple released updates to Final Cut Pro, bringing the iPad app up to.....»»
Fed’s probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Exclusive: every iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro camera spec & Capture Button detail revealed
Video: AppleInsider has learned exclusive new details regarding the upgraded camera system and rumored capture button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. Here's what you need to know.New camera updates updates coming to the iPhone 16 lineApple is wid.....»»
LibreOffice 24.8: More privacy, interoperability improvements
LibreOffice 24.8, the new major release of the free Windows, macOS, and Linux office suite, is now available. This is the first to provide an official package for Windows PCs based on ARM processors. The LibreOffice advantage LibreOffice is the best.....»»
iOS 18 public beta 5 and more now available ahead of September launch
Apple has just released iOS 18 public beta 5 for iPhone, alongside beta 5 for iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more. Earlier today, the companion developer betas dropped. These new updates are available for all users who are part of Apple’s public bet.....»»
Get up to 28% OFF with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4!
It's an older watch, but still gets new updates. The post Get up to 28% OFF with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4! appeared first on Phandroid. While it’s an older smartwatch at this point, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is no doubt still a pe.....»»
Despite patches, Intel CPUs still struggle with Black Myth: Wukong
Even though Intel recently released a new BIOS update, new reports of instability issues are cropping up in regard to Black Myth: Wukong......»»
Apple rolls out seventh developer beta for its fall OS updates
Apple has migrated to the seventh round of developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2, as it prepares to make the operating systems available within weeks.Apple releases fifth developers betas for iOS 18.....»»
AI accelerates discovery of next-gen polymers
Nylon, Teflon, Kevlar. These are just a few familiar polymers—large-molecule chemical compounds—that have changed the world. From Teflon-coated frying pans to 3D printing, polymers are vital to creating the systems that make the world function be.....»»
Polarization volume gratings break uniformity-efficiency tradeoff in AR waveguide displays
Augmented reality (AR) has evolved from a futuristic concept to a widespread technology, thanks to advancements in microdisplay technologies, ultracompact imaging optics, and high-speed digital processors......»»
What is the BIOS and how to use it
The BIOS or UEFI is an interface you can use to examine core settings on your PC and make important boot changes. Here's how to access it and what you can do......»»
Apple releases tvOS 17.6.1 and watchOS 10.6.1 with bug fixes
Following the release of iOS 17.6.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 to the public this week, Apple is now releasing watchOS 10.6.1 and tvOS 17.6.1 to and Apple TV users. The updates are unlikely to add any new features and only bring general improvements an.....»»
Apple supports US national parks with Apple Pay donations and upcoming Apple Maps updates
Apple is continuing its yearly tradition of supporting America’s national parks with a week’s worth of donations based on Apple Pay purchases made through its online store. Apple Maps also has topographic hiking trail support arriving this fall a.....»»
Mail in iOS 18: Seven new features coming this year
Apple unveiled one of its largest updates to the Mail app back in June. The changes include an all new design, Apple Intelligence enhancements, and a number of other quality of life improvements. Although most of the non-AI features aren’t yet pres.....»»
AMD has nothing to lose, and that’s the problem
AMD has been on a tear since the release of its original Ryzen CPUs, but its latest Ryzen 9000 chips are an odd bump in the road......»»
AI image generation just took a huge step forward
Midjourney, Grok, and Google all announced significant updates to their AI image generation models......»»
iPadOS 18’s new tab bar is more powerful than it first appears
iPadOS 18 is a huge release for the iPad, but most of its changes aren’t iPad-exclusive. New customization tools, Apple Intelligence, and various app updates are coming to iPhone too. One iPad-only feature is a redesigned tab bar for apps. iPad.....»»
Windows 11 is losing in gaming performance
AMD's new Ryzen 9000 series processors are reportedly offering better gaming performance on Linux compared to Windows......»»