Software

Intel releases new XTU version, exclusively for Arrow Lake

Signatures are becoming obsolete, so why are we still signing receipts?

Google Chrome 130 adds passkeys for passwordless login on desktop

Python is still the most popular coding language, but challengers are gaining ground

Playing with numbers: Programming languages are staying in step with the latest advancements in technology. While old favorites continue to be used by millions, modern contenders are emerging with more efficient ways to manage and process data – particularly in this increasingly generative AI-driven landscape.

Intel NPUs to get monthly software updates, latest adds Arrow Lake S support

Bottom line: Whether you actually need an NPU is a debate for another day. But if you splurged on an AI PC, the reality is that your device now features an extra piece of silicon you need to keep up to date, which means regular driver updates just like your CPU and GPU.

This modder-turned-developer shows how you can triple FPS when properly porting a PC game from consoles

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

After Cities: Skylines II fiasco, developer realizes gamers are "less accepting" of flawed launches

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

Windows 11 24H2 is causing headaches, BSODs for some Western Digital SSD owners

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

Study finds 20% revenue drop when Denuvo DRM is cracked soon after game launch

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

Intel unlocks APO optimizations for new Arrow Lake CPUs, expands game support

Xbox Cloud Gaming will soon let you stream any game from your library

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

Firefox releases critical security fix following discovery of exploited vulnerability

14 state attorneys general accuse TikTok of exploiting and addicting young users

Unreal Engine 6 teased – Epic emphasizes interoperability and ease of use

Startup aims to tackle AI bottlenecks with novel memory compression techniques

Bug alert: How to prevent Microsoft 365 from unintentionally deleting Word documents