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Half of id Software Staff Let Go in Microsoft Layoffs
id Software, the renowned developer of the Doom series, is reportedly cutting around 50% of its workforce. This move com…
Chatto Chat Application Now Available as Open Source Software
A new group and team chat application, Chatto, has officially become open source. The developer announced this significa…
Upcoming iOS Update May Bring Car Key Functionality to Lucid and Xiaomi
Apple's latest iOS 27 developer beta hints at expanded digital car key capabilities. The new code suggests that owners o…
Former GitHub CEO Unveils Decentralized Git Network
Thomas Dohmke, the former CEO of GitHub, has launched a new venture called Entire. This new company introduces a decentr…
Building a Simple ZFS NAS from Scratch
For those seeking a basic Network-Attached Storage (NAS) solution without the bells and whistles, setting one up is surp…
LineageOS Expands Device Support and Outlines Future Android Development
The developers behind the popular custom ROM LineageOS have unveiled a major summer update. This release brings signific…
Turn Old PC into Smart Home Hub
You can breathe new life into an old PC by turning it into a smart home hub using Home Assistant OS. This software provi…
The Best Yearly GPU Upgrades Are Free
Gamers are in for a surprise as the biggest GPU upgrades come without a price tag. This trend has been observed over the…
Q: What is the purpose of macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 3?
Apple has released the third beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate, a significant update for developers. The latest beta comes ju…
Linux Runs on Atari Jaguar, Reviving the 1993 64‑Bit Console
A hobbyist developer has successfully ported a Linux kernel to the Atari Jaguar, the 1993 console that claimed the title…
Apple Releases Fourth Beta of macOS 26.6
Apple has released the fourth beta of macOS 26.6 to developers, a week after the third beta. The update is part of the s…
US Cybersecurity Agency Audits Government Code with New Tool
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is using a tool called Mythos to audit government code re…
July 2026 Android Updates Bring New Features
Google releases monthly system updates for Android devices, detailing changes in Play services, Play Store, and Play sys…
Apple Releases Third Developer Beta for visionOS 27
Apple has just issued the third beta version of its visionOS 27 operating system to developers. This release arrives two…
Transform Your Linux Desktop into Windows 11 for Free
Linux users can now enjoy the Windows 11 layout without switching operating systems. Zorin OS, a popular Linux distribut…
The Myth of the “Bug‑Hunting” Review: Why Traditional Code Reviews Miss the Mark
Developers across tech firms are rethinking code reviews after a wave of missed bugs and slow releases. The practice, on…
Beyond the Usual: Exploring Alternative Operating Systems
For computer users seeking a fresh experience, several lesser-known operating systems offer compelling alternatives. The…
Five Exceptional Android Apps Available at No Cost
Finding high-quality applications without a price tag can be a challenge. However, a recent review highlighted five Andr…
The Rise of Open Source Apps: A Play Store Alternative Gains Traction
In a recent survey, a significant majority of Android users expressed their preference for open source apps over those a…
New macOS Malware Steals Login Credentials Through Fake Sites
A new threat targeting macOS users has emerged. Cybersecurity experts identified „PamStealer,„a sophisticated informatio…
Software Spending Soars While Many Tech Companies Struggle
Businesses are investing more in software than ever before. This year, spending on business-to-business (B2B) software i…
OLED Displays Face Unexpected Hurdle for Coders
A tech enthusiast recently discovered a significant drawback to using OLED screens for coding. Despite upgrading his ent…
New Tool Facilitates Cold Boot Attack Research
A new software tool, BareMetal RAM Dumper, allows researchers to experiment with cold boot attacks. This x86 bare-metal …
Software Support for Phone (1) Comes to an End
Nothing has officially ended software support for its original Phone (1) with a final update in July 2026. This marks th…
Windows Subsystem for Linux Gets Better as Microsoft Listens
Microsoft's Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) has seen significant improvements. The company is finally acknowledging de…
Future AirPods May Feature Integrated Cameras, New Software Suggests
New software hints at a significant upgrade for Apple's popular AirPods. The latest iOS 27 beta 2 contains clues about a…
North Korean Hackers Deploy 108 Malicious Packages in Ongoing PolinRider Campaign
The North Korean cyber unit behind the Contagious Interview operation has released 108 malicious software packages and b…
Fake Mac App Steals Passwords, Delivers New Malware
Users of a popular macOS clipboard manager are facing a serious threat. A counterfeit version of the Maccy app is circul…
New Avalon Malware Framework Discovered, Poses Significant Threat
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated new malware framework. This modular system, dubbed Avalon, is sprea…
Next iPhone Models to Get More RAM, But Miss Out on Key Software
The upcoming standard iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e models will feature an increased 9GB of RAM. This is a bump from the 8GB …
CachyOS Exposes SteamOS’s Core Problem
A new Linux distribution, CachyOS, highlights a fundamental issue with SteamOS. It isn’t the Steam Deck hardware itself …
Valve Releases Steam Machine E-Ink Screen Plans
Valve has made the design files for the Steam Machine’s experimental e-ink display publicly available. This allows hobby…
GitHub Introduces Repo CDs to Preserve Public Repositories
GitHub is giving developers a physical copy of their public repositories on CD-ROM. The initiative was announced recentl…
Apple Lawsuit Over iOS 26 Leaks: YouTuber Jon Prosser Responds
YouTuber Jon Prosser, at the center of a high-profile lawsuit with Apple, has broken his silence nearly a year after the…
Brave Unveils Stripped-Down Browser Origin
Brave has launched a new browser called Origin, designed for users who value its security features but find other functi…
Reason Across Documents with an API
Parsewise, founded by Greg and Max, has launched its platform to transform unstructured data into usable information. Th…
Apple's New Disk Image Format Unveiled
At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced macOS 26 Tahoe, featuring a new disk image format called ASIF, designed for virtual machi…
Re-Engineering Automotive for the Software-Defined Era
The automotive industry is transforming as vehicles become increasingly software-defined. Traditional development method…
Malware Delivery Evolves with API-Driven ClickFix Payloads
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a significant development in the ClickFix malware delivery technique, which tri…
Huawei's Thinnest Flagship Tablet Hits European Market
Huawei has launched its MatePad Pro Max in Germany, nearly two months after its global debut. The flagship tablet is now…
Developers Challenge .NET's Long-Term Support Schedule
A prominent developer has voiced concerns regarding Microsoft's .NET framework. The current three-year support cycle for…
IdentityServer4's Demise Sparks Community Response
Duende Software commercialized IdentityServer, an open-source identity and access control product, in December 2022, spa…
Cursor Launches Mobile App for Remote Coding Oversight
Cursor has introduced a mobile app, allowing users to guide coding agents remotely. The app was announced on Monday. It …
Hijacked npm and Go Packages Exploit VS Code Tasks to Deploy Python Stealer
Cybersecurity researchers disclosed on June 29, 2026 that two npm modules and a group of Go libraries have been compromi…
AirPods Liberated from Apple's Ecosystem
A project aims to free AirPods from Apple's closed ecosystem, allowing users to access more features. The initiative is …
New Open Source Security Project Launched
The Linux Foundation unveiled a new industry effort on Thursday, aimed at efficiently addressing open source software vu…
Defending the Backbone of Modern Technology
The world of technology relies heavily on open source software, but its vulnerabilities have raised concerns. A new init…
Linux Origins: A 30-Year-Old GIMP Build Used to Create the Penguin Icon
The Linux penguin mascot, Tux, has been a beloved symbol of the operating system since its early days. However, did you …
BASIC Compiler Built with LLVM
A developer created a BASIC compiler using LLVM. It's for OS-9's BASIC09. The work happened recently. The developer chos…
Single Line Change Boosts GCC Compiler Performance by 12%
A surprising breakthrough was achieved recently when a developer made a one-line change to the GCC compiler, resulting i…