Google is updating how its web version handles RAW photos. You can now choose to edit them in-app, which converts them to JPEG, or download the original file for use in third-party editors. This follows signs of similar mobile changes discovered last fall.
Security researchers are sounding the alarm on a massive spike in ransomware targeting the software that runs virtual machines. The primary culprit is the Akira ransomware group, and the implications for cloud security are serious.
A set of hand-labeled CD-Rs containing special builds of MacOS 7.6 and 8.0 for the CHRP platform has been rediscovered. This opens the door to running classic, pre-OS X Mac operating systems on hardware it was never officially meant for, like the Mac mini G4.
Following a week of major executive shake-ups, Apple’s silicon architect Johny Srouji may be the next to go. His departure would hit at the worst possible time, as Apple Silicon is the core of the company’s competitive edge. This feels like a pivotal moment for Tim Cook’s Apple.
A new article makes a compelling case for ditching traditional, mutable Linux distributions like Ubuntu in favor of immutable ones. The argument centers on enhanced security, stability, and a surprisingly smooth user experience centered on Flatpaks. For many users, especially beginners, the switch m
Microsoft is pushing Windows 11 25H2 to more devices, even as its global market share falls below 52%. This week also brought a buggy update, new ugly sweaters, and a fresh batch of Game Pass titles.
It was a chaotic week where AI drove up hardware costs and wiped a hard drive, while open-source software like Linux and Home Assistant saw major wins. The consumer tech landscape is shifting fast, and not always for the better.
The Wine compatibility layer is gearing up for a major release. The new 11.0-rc1 candidate includes crucial 64-bit support for scanners, while the staging branch quietly fixed a bug reported over a decade ago.
Andrew Wheeler, the head of HPE Labs, says the rapid evolution of AI will completely change how companies operate. He credits his long career to the constant variety of projects, from silicon design to quantum computing.
The European Commission has fined X €120 million for deceptive blue checkmarks and other transparency failures. This is the first major DSA fine against a major platform, but experts doubt it will change X’s course.
