Software

Windows could finally gain an AirDrop equivalent with this new feature

Finding free games and demos on Steam just became a lot easier

Google's Pixel 9 series stands out by bringing practical AI to your pocket

It's back: Microsoft Office is down to $40 for a lifetime license

New Microsoft Edge feature uses GenAI to scan PDF documents

VFusion3D is a new generative AI designed to create 3D models from a single image

Will AI pave the way for a more proactive workplace?

Ubuntu will use the latest version of the Linux kernel for new releases moving forward

Windows 11 Start menu app categories in the style of iOS take shape

Paint 3D to be retired as Microsoft continues streamlining Windows apps

SteamOS could see a general distribution release, work with other handheld gaming PCs soon

Japanese supercomputer Fugaku is now a software stack for virtual HPC instances on AWS

Super Cloud: The Fugaku supercomputer was at the forefront of high-performance computing development just a few years ago. Now, the Japanese technology has been turned into a software stack that could "democratize" supercomputing applications around the world.

Run Windows and Linux virtual machines for free with VMware Workstation

Classic word processor WordStar gets a new "plug-and-play" release by one of its most loyal users

In brief: Before Microsoft Word became the de-facto standard for word processing on the PC, the market was rich with choice. WordStar is a program many great writers started their career on, and now even the most juvenile authors can easily access this classic tool thanks to DOS emulation and a repackaging effort by Robert Sawyer.

Sony PlayStation 5 lifetime sales reach 61 million, closing in on NES but slowing down fast

Is Mozilla the one to suffer the consequences of Google's antitrust defeat?

A hot potato: Mozilla has a close relationship with Google, as most of Firefox's revenue comes from the agreement keeping Google as the browser's default search engine. However, the search giant is now officially a monopoly, and a future court decision could have an unprecedented impact on Mozilla's ability to keep things "business as usual."

Google Chrome is finally transitioning to Manifest V3, introducing new rules for ad blockers

The big picture: Google claims that the new version of its Chrome extension platform will mean a safer and more efficient browser experience for users. While there are some features in Manifest V3 that will facilitate this, critics claim that the new controls are more helpful to advertisers. This has raised questions about Google's motivations, given that a significant portion of its revenue comes from advertising.

Safari's new Distraction Control feature will let you hide annoying cookie banners, sign-up pop-ups, and autoplay videos

Microsoft is binding employee bonuses and promotions to security performance

You can run modern arcade games natively on gaming PCs

Cutting corners: Arcade games traditionally ran on specialized hardware, but many modern machines are essentially Windows PCs housed in arcade shells. Leaked titles developed for these machines can run on home Windows PCs without the need for emulation, allowing users to play unique games without waiting for an official console or PC release.

Nvidia driver update causes BSOD on older Windows PCs

DARPA's ambitious plan to turn "legacy" C software into memory-safe Rust code with AI

In Rust we Trust: Modern programming languages designed to enforce memory safety are gaining popularity. Rust, a language initiated by software developer Graydon Hoare while working at Mozilla, is now the official choice for a complex conversion project announced by the Pentagon's research agency.

Check out MS-DOS running natively on modern hardware, showcasing the incredible backward compatibility of x86

OpenAI says it has a reliable tool for detecting ChatGPT-generated text, "considering" a release