The current update to HyperOS is being promoted as a superior method for Xiaomi smartphones to sync and share files with their own tablets, speakers, and various smart devices. Recently, the company is said to be exploring ways to integrate Apple products into this ecosystem as well. Potential Changes Ahead A recent leak from the well-known […]
Linux kernel version 6.12, which was launched in November 2024, has been designated as the upcoming long-term support (LTS) kernel. This implies that it will benefit from a minimum of two years’ worth of maintenance updates, security corrections, and overall improvements. The core Linux kernel maintenance team will carry out this work, which means that it
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TikTok’s parent firm ByteDance has faced a setback in its latest legal battle in US courts concerning a possible ban on the app. A federal appeals court has declined to intervene in a bill that could put ByteDance in a difficult situation; if the law proceeds as intended, the company will be forced to either divest
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Techcrunch has informed us that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has set a deadline of 30 days for Uber to follow a new law. This law requires the company to obtain fingerprint identification from drivers if it wants to keep offering rides to unaccompanied teenagers. Cost Implications for Uber Uber will have to take on
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One of the rare Linux distributions that doesn’t utilize the GNU Core Utilities, Alpine Linux has been in existence for nearly twenty years. This lightweight distribution is primarily designed for Docker containers, but it can also be adjusted for use on desktops. With a minimal disk footprint of less than 150 MB, and just 8 MB
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The Google Pixel 8, Pixel 9, and all their variants will come with Android and security updates for a duration of seven years. In contrast, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series, along with the first-generation Pixel Fold, were initially planned to receive just three Android updates and five years of security patches. This means that
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Google is rolling out a life-saving feature called Loss of Pulse Detection for the Pixel Watch 3 as part of its December 2024 feature drop, and there are also new functions for Pixel smartphones. One of the standout updates is the ability to share Ultra HDR photos directly on Instagram. Enhanced Functionality in Apps In addition,
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Developer Banaymous has launched a new operating system, built entirely from the ground up, that comes with a number of features typical of today’s operating systems. Known as Banan-OS, this project represents two years of hard work from the developer. The OS is primarily coded in C++, with some use of 16-bit real mode assembly for
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For those unfamiliar with the kv4p HT project, this open-source initiative offers a clear and straightforward set of guidelines that allows you to turn $35 worth of parts into a fully functional Android-based ham radio transceiver. This plug-and-play radio also comes with a supportive Android application that lets you access essential features of the project, like:
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Samsung is keeping a tight lid on One UI 7, its upcoming Android-based interface. Although there are some leaks suggesting new icons and interface changes, an update from Samsung’s UK website has revealed a bigger alteration: the discontinuation of the DeX app for Windows. What is DeX? For those who might not know, DeX lets Galaxy
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