Topic: hardware support
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Linux Kernel 6.15 Released: Key Features & Updates
Today, Linus Torvalds announced the release and general availability of Linux 6.15, the latest stable kernel version that introduces several new features and improvements, better hardware support, and more. You can download Linux kernel 6.15 right now from Linus Torvalds’ git tree or the kernel.org website if you fancy compiling it on your GNU/Linux distribution. However, I recommend waiting for the new Linux release to arrive in your distro’s stable software repositories before updating your ke...
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Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 First to Use Samsung's APV Codec
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 integrates Samsung's APV codec directly into hardware, enabling efficient cinematic-quality video capture and challenging formats like Apple's ProRes. The APV codec is a royalty-free, professional-grade format that is 10% more space-efficient than ProRes and su...
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Google Pixel's UWB Tracker Flaw: Older Models Struggle
Only Google Pixel 8 Pro and newer Pro models support ultra-wideband (UWB) technology for precise item tracking, excluding older Pro devices with the same hardware. Google has not publicly explained why UWB is disabled on earlier flagship phones like the Pixel 6 Pro and 7 Pro, despite confirming t...
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Linus Torvalds Launches AudioNoise, an Open-Source Vibe Coding Project
Linus Torvalds has launched AudioNoise, an open-source project exploring "vibe coding," which uses sound to enhance developer focus and productivity. The initiative provides tools like soundscape generators and editor integrations, built on open-source principles for community collaboration and e...
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Black Ops 7 Preload & Release Times, ROG Xbox Ally Details
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on November 14th with preloading starting November 10th, and it will be available on Xbox Game Pass at no extra cost for subscribers. The PC version is highly optimized, featuring extensive customization, support for various resolutions and upscaling technologie...
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Google Discontinues Support for Older Nest Thermostats
Google is ending software support for its first and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats, which will lose smart features like app connectivity and voice assistant integration after October 25, 2025, functioning only as manual thermostats. The company is offering affected users a discount o...
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Alexa Plus Frees You From Your Phone on TV
Alexa Plus enhances TV viewing by providing intuitive, context-aware responses that reduce the need for phone checks, keeping viewers immersed in their entertainment. It expands Prime Video's X-Ray feature, allowing users to ask about actors, filming locations, trivia, and skip directly to specif...
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Kali Linux 2025.4 Launches with New Hacking Tools & Upgrades
Kali Linux 2025.4 introduces three new security tools: bpf-linker for BPF programs, evil-winrm-py for remote Windows command execution, and hexstrike-ai to enable AI agents to operate security tools. The update features significant desktop environment improvements, including GNOME 49 with exclusi...
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Intel & Samsung Slash OLED Power Use 22% for HDR
Intel and Samsung have developed SmartPowerHDR, a new OLED technology that can reduce a laptop display's power consumption by up to 22% during general use, directly targeting a major drain on battery life. The system works by dynamically analyzing each frame in real-time to optimize voltage based...
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Steam OS Outperforms Windows in 10 Games, Matches in 2 More
SteamOS outperforms Windows in gaming performance, delivering higher frame rates in most tested games, with only marginal losses in a few cases. Independent tests on devices like the Lenovo Legion Go S show SteamOS winning in 10 out of 12 games, with notable advantages in titles like "Returnal" a...
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Linux Kernel 2025: New Schedulers, Rust, & Torvalds' Insights
The Linux kernel saw significant growth in Rust code integration, with strong backing from key figures like Linus Torvalds, while also facing its first CVE for a Rust component and the complete removal of the Bcachefs file-system. A scheduler originally designed for Valve's Steam Deck demonstrate...
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Havn BF 360 PC Case Review: Is It Worth It?
The Havn BF 360 PC case features a distinctive textured design with rounded corners and extensive venting for exceptional airflow, available in black and white to offer a cohesive aesthetic. It supports extensive hardware compatibility, including large radiators, lengthy graphics cards, and tall ...
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