Intel NPUs to get monthly software updates, latest adds Arrow Lake S support
Your modern CPU might require another driver to keep current
This modder-turned-developer shows how you can triple FPS when properly porting a PC game from consoles
Free demo is available this week only
Discord creator says Final Fantasy XI inspired him to develop the popular chat service
In brief: Since Discord's 2015 debut, the chat service has grown to serve various communities for work, hobbies, and other purposes. Still, its developers primarily focus on gaming functionality, and the app's origins as a tool to facilitate in-game voice chat are widely known. Discord's co-founder provided more details on that history at the recent Tokyo Game Show.
Samsung brings One UI to smart TVs with major software update
The update is happening faster than expected
After Cities: Skylines II fiasco, developer realizes gamers are "less accepting" of flawed launches
Lesson learned is behind indefinite delay of Prison Architect 2
In brief: It is becoming increasingly common for high-budget video games to launch with mild or serious issues, often causing players to decide whether to purchase them on day one or wait. Cities: Skylines II was one of last year's most notorious cases. As the game's first anniversary approaches, publisher Paradox Interactive reflects on what it would have done differently.
Windows 10 support ends in a year, leaving users with difficult choices to make
As end of support looms, options exist but they come with a new set of pros and cons
Windows 11 24H2 is causing headaches, BSODs for some Western Digital SSD owners
A registry hack can restore order
Asahi Linux distro can now run AAA games like Cyberpunk 2077 or The Witcher 3 on Apple Silicon chips
Highly anticipated: A few years after introducing Linux support for Apple's custom-designed Arm chips, Asahi developers are now shifting their focus to gaming. Getting modern Windows games to run on Apple Silicon isn't exactly a straightforward task, but the devs are clearly enjoying the challenge.
Steam greenlights Deck plugin for installing games from Epic and GOG
It could be the first Steam Deck plugin on the Steam store
Study finds 20% revenue drop when Denuvo DRM is cracked soon after game launch
No revenue is lost if Denuvo survives 12 weeks
A hot potato: PC gamers often label digital rights management systems like Denuvo as "consumer unfriendly" because they can lead to performance issues, punishing those who legitimately purchase the games. But a new study shows that for all its downsides, Denuvo actually does help shield game revenues from the scourge of piracy, at least initially.
Android will soon let you run Linux apps with refreshed Terminal app
A streamlined process to download, set up, and use Debian on Android is on the way
Intel unlocks APO optimizations for new Arrow Lake CPUs, expands game support
Newly supported games include Cyberpunk 2077, Fortnite, and more
Xbox Cloud Gaming will soon let you stream any game from your library
This massive expansion will open up thousands of games for streaming
Steam now explicitly states you're not buying the game, just a license
Editor's take: Steam has become one of the first companies to admit that you do not own the games you buy. This acknowledgment comes as new regulations take effect. We've long known that digital game purchases are nothing more than long-term rentals, and there's little we can do to change that. However, more transparency around this arrangement is welcome nonetheless.
The ongoing feud between Wordpress and WP Engine is threatening open-source principles and good name
Matt Mullenweg cannot "own" the WordPress project, or the FOSS movement is done for
Firefox releases critical security fix following discovery of exploited vulnerability
Firefox 131.0.2 includes a security fix for a vulnerability actively exploited in the wild, where attackers can achieve code execution by exploiting a use-after-free flaw in animation timelines.
14 state attorneys general accuse TikTok of exploiting and addicting young users
The social media platform denies the claims
Unreal Engine 6 teased – Epic emphasizes interoperability and ease of use
Epic trying to make the metaverse's "carry purchases between games" promise a reality
Firmware vs. Software: What's the Difference?
Firmware is essential to the operation of electronic devices, acting as the foundational software that makes it all work. While firmware is sometimes used interchangeably with "software," they are not the same thing.
Startup aims to tackle AI bottlenecks with novel memory compression techniques
Squeezing more out of existing hardware, much more
Bug alert: How to prevent Microsoft 365 from unintentionally deleting Word documents
Remember to manually save documents and check the recycle bin
Google ordered to overhaul Android app store in landmark antitrust ruling
The tech giant plans to appeal
Why it matters: The ruling has the potential to reshape the mobile app market, offering new opportunities for developers and possibly lowering prices for consumers. It could also set a precedent for how app stores operate in the future, potentially influencing similar cases against other tech giants, such as the ongoing dispute between Epic Games and Apple over the iPhone maker's App Store policies.
Third-party tool "Rebound 11" aims to improve the Windows 11 UI, while keeping system files intact
Making the Windows experience more cohesive thanks to modern UI programming
Multi-platform Atari 2600 emulator Stella hits version 7.0
Stella lets you relive the Atari 2600 days by playing your favorite classic games on Windows, macOS, and Linux – for free.
Kaspersky products have been removed from the Google Play Store
Kaspersky isn't giving up on mobile, though