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Wine 10.0 arrives with a performance and compatibility boost

Wine 10.0, the latest release of the compatibility layer for running Windows applications on Linux, brings improved 64-bit x86 emulation, full ARM64EC support, and revamped high-DPI scaling, as well as an initial revision of a Bluetooth driver.

By Ivan Franco, January 22, 2025, 10:25 AM

Software Microsoft

Microsoft promises smarter, faster search with AI in Windows 11, but don't hold your breath

One of Windows least beloved features is getting the Copilot+ PC treatment

Something to look forward to: Microsoft introduced a proper search feature in its PC operating systems with Windows Vista. Despite undergoing several iterations over the years, Windows search functionality still lacks the basic ability to provide consistent, reliable results when searching for files, applications, or settings. Is this finally going to change?

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, January 22, 2025, 8:28 AM 19 comments

Software Download of the Week

Microsoft Edge's 'Game Assist' lets you browse the web without leaving your game

The Game Assist feature in the Edge browser enables you to watch videos or browse the web while playing your favorite game. Initially a beta feature, Game Assist is now available to all in the stable release of Microsoft Edge.

By Ivan Franco, January 21, 2025, 8:50 PM

Gaming Software

Havok shares first physics engine tech demo in 10 years

Havok hasn't forgotten about physics

By Shawn Knight, January 21, 2025, 3:13 PM 15 comments

Trivia Software

What's the keyboard shortcut to directly open the Windows Task Manager?

If you don't know it, it's about time you learn it... plus a few more

By TechSpot Trivia, January 21, 2025, 2:42 PM

The Web Software

JavaScript now mandatory for Google Search, Google confirms

Static pages are gone, and SEO checking tools don't seem to work anymore

By Alfonso Maruccia, January 21, 2025, 8:24 AM 16 comments

Download of the Week Gaming

EA announces Origin end of support, urges users to transition to the EA app

EA has announced that Origin will shut down on April 17, 2025, following Microsoft's decision to discontinue support for 32-bit software. Users must upgrade to the EA app to maintain access to their accounts and games, with no need to redownload titles.

By Ivan Franco, January 20, 2025, 12:08 PM

Gaming Industry

Analyst says the games industry "hopes" GTA VI will cost up to $100, raising average prices

He says $70 GTA VI would be the "cheapest" GTA game ever released in real terms

By Rob Thubron, January 20, 2025, 9:39 AM 60 comments

Gaming Tech Culture

Developer ports Doom into a Microsoft Word document

Doom has been ported to most computing platforms and some unconventional formats

By Skye Jacobs, January 20, 2025, 8:24 AM

Gaming Software

Switch modder arrested in Japan as Nintendo admits emulation is technically legal

This is the first arrest for selling a modded Nintendo Switch, setting a new precedent

By Daniel Sims, January 19, 2025, 8:16 AM 11 comments

Software Download of the Week

Blockbench is a versatile modeling tool for 3D artists and Minecraft mod creators

Blockbench is a voxel-based 3D modeling tool with texture painting, keyframe animation, plugin support, and Minecraft-compatible exports, widely used for creating Minecraft mods and add-ons.

By Ivan Franco, January 17, 2025, 4:37 PM

Software Apple

Parallels introduces x86 emulation for Apple Silicon Macs

The tool previously only supported Arm-based Windows on M-series Macs

By Zo Ahmed, January 17, 2025, 8:16 AM

Security Software

FBI triggers self-destruction of China-backed malware infecting US computers

Command-and-control servers can also be useful to law enforcement agencies

By Alfonso Maruccia, January 17, 2025, 6:58 AM

Gaming Software

Nvidia says over 80% of GeForce RTX GPU owners use DLSS

Is the age of native rendering coming to an end?

By Daniel Sims, January 16, 2025, 8:41 PM 80 comments

Software Microsoft

Wino Mail offers Windows Mail fans a fresh, native email solution

Say goodbye to Outlook wrapper woes

By Zo Ahmed, January 16, 2025, 4:05 PM

Google Software

Google integrates AI into Workspace plans, raises subscription prices

AI for all

By Skye Jacobs, January 16, 2025, 1:40 PM

Software Electronics

New operating system could let US Army Black Hawk helicopters be piloted with basic training

Though that's obviously not the Army's intention

By Zo Ahmed, January 16, 2025, 10:08 AM 13 comments

Tech Culture Car Tech

Goodyear's advances in tire simulations are reducing the need for real-world testing

Simulation eliminates the need for 60,000 miles of test track driving for each development cycle

By Skye Jacobs, January 16, 2025, 8:14 AM 7 comments

Software Microsoft

Microsoft's Phoenix project aims to modernize Edge with UI upgrades

Two experimental flags for now, maybe a complete UI overhaul later?

By Alfonso Maruccia, January 16, 2025, 7:24 AM 7 comments

Hardware Software

An Nvidia supercomputer has been improving DLSS non-stop for the past six years

By Shawn Knight, January 15, 2025, 2:01 PM 22 comments

Software AI

OpenAI's newest AI model is switching languages to Chinese and others while reasoning, puzzling users and experts

This is why transparency in AI development is so important, says one expert

By Skye Jacobs, January 15, 2025, 1:10 PM

The Web Software

Oracle won't relinquish JavaScript trademark, so the JS community prepares for court battle

Yet another tech feud that could go on for years

By Alfonso Maruccia, January 15, 2025, 12:27 PM

Download of the Week Software

Chrome adds Google Lens search for anything on a webpage

Chrome 132 is a major release with refinements that include improved toolbar customization, password sharing to mobile, Google Lens for just about anything, more agile autofill and 16 significant security fixes.

By Erik Orejuela, January 15, 2025, 11:44 AM

Software AI

Microsoft Paint AI eraser is now available for all Windows 11 users, not just Copilot PCs

We tested the feature on a Raptor Lake CPU running on Windows 11 23H2

By Daniel Sims, January 15, 2025, 7:43 AM 10 comments

Software Mobile

RedNote emerges as a TikTok alternative as U.S. ban looms

As TikTok faces a possible U.S. ban in the coming days, RedNote has appeared as a possible alternative, offering a similar interface with some improvements like mixed posts that combine video, photo, and text in a single post.

By Erik Orejuela, January 15, 2025, 7:01 AM