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Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4 source code on GitHub — 45 year old code now open-source
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/microsoft-releases-ms-dos-4-source-code-on-github-45-year-old-code-now-open-source
Quick Glance: Microsoft Releases MS-DOS 4 Source Code on GitHub - 45-Year-Old Code Now Open-Source
- The release of the nearly 45-year-old MS-DOS 4.00 source code under the MIT license grants tinkers full freedom, including binaries and disk images.
- The decision to disclose the MS-DOS 4.00 source code was significantly influenced by the communication between former Microsoft Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie and a young computer researcher named Connor 'Starfrost' Hyde.
- In addition to other materials, the MS-DOS 4.00 Intel 8086 assembly code and documentation are now available on GitHub, providing enthusiasts the opportunity to run the operating system on old hardware.
- As a reader of Tom's Hardware, gain exclusive insights into enthusiast PC tech news and benefit from over 25 years of experience in CPUs, GPUs, artificial intelligence, and more.
Godot… But Prettier: Godot But Prettier... today we look at the evolution of the Godot interface, then look at how to make it look even better.
gamefromscratch.com/godot-but-prettier/
Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.
mashable.com/article/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-turn-off
Gigabyte’s “Baseline” Gaming Stability BIOS Option Turns Intel 14th & 13th Gen Co…
wccftech.com/gigabyte-baseline-gaming-stability-bios-option-turns-intel-14th-13th-gen-core-i9-cpus-into-core-i7-multi-thread-gaming-performance-loss/
Harvard Law Professor Offers Scathing Summary Of SCOTUS-Trump Arguments: Laurence Tribe pulled no punches over what he described as a "shameful performance by ...
huffpost.com/entry/laurence-tribe-donald-trump-supreme-court_n_662b6fcee4b09d8df9d62071
Qualcomm faces benchmark cheating allegations — Snapdragon X Elite/Plus benchmarks claimed to be fraudulent
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/qualcomm-faces-benchmark-cheating-allegations-snapdragon-x-eliteplus-benchmarks-claimed-to-be-fraudulent
Safety regulator probing whether Tesla’s recall of 2 million vehicles with Autopilot was adequate to fix safety threat
cnn.com/2024/04/26/business/tesla-recall-probe-safety-threat/
Quick Glance: Investigation of Tesla's Autopilot Recall Effectiveness
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla's Autopilot recall after 20 more crashes occurred post-recall.
- The recall involved over 2 million vehicles and utilized an online software update to enhance driver warnings.
- Concerns were raised regarding the recall's efficacy as crashes persisted after the fix.
- The investigation aims to determine why post-recall issues were not addressed and whether they pose a safety risk.
A big bang in the industry: two delivery services are leaving the German market: Germany has to say goodbye to two large delivery services. You can find out ...
chip.de/news/Zwei-Lieferdienste-verabschieden-sich-von-Deutschland-Das-muessen-Kunden-jetzt-wissen_185246784.html
Epic Games Store: “INDUSTRIA” and “Lisa - Definitive Edition” free: Epic Games has updated its store again, making new free games available ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/epic-games-store-industria-und-lisa-definitive-edition-kostenlos/
The Asus ROG Ally just got a game-changing update: The most recent update for the Asus ROG Ally adds frame generation to the handheld, which promises vastly ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/asus-rog-ally-frame-generation/
Squad Busters mashes up Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars and more mobile hits: Squad Busters is Supercell's first new game in five years, and the company's ...
digitaltrends.com/gaming/squad-busted-release-date-ceo-mixed-feelings/
Windows 11 update brings advertisements to the start menu: Microsoft is embedding ads from apps listed in its store on Windows 11's Start menu with the hope it ...
tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/windows-11-update-brings-advertisements-to-the-start-menu
Qualcomm faces benchmark cheating allegations — Snapdragon X Elite/Plus benchmarks claimed to be fraudulent
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/qualcomm-faces-benchmark-cheating-allegations-snapdragon-x-eliteplus-benchmarks-claimed-to-be-fraudulent
A new Google Pixel Tablet is coming, but it's not what you think | Digital Trends
digitaltrends.com/mobile/new-google-pixel-tablet-coming-without-speaker-dock-rumor-news/
AMD Pushes Out Zen 5 Patches At Linux, New CPU Models Added To Kernel: Linux has received a new patch from AMD engineers, targeting the next-gen Zen 5 CPU ...
wccftech.com/amd-zen-5-patches-linux-new-cpu-models/
Brackeys Returns – Making Godot Tutorials: Popular Unity YouTuber Brackeys is back after a 3 year hiatus and instead of Unity they will be creating Godot Game ...
gamefromscratch.com/brackeys-returns-making-godot-tutorials/
How to uninstall McAfee antivirus: Got a free trial to McAfee that you don’t want? Here’s how to remove it from your PC.
pcworld.com/article/2310743/how-to-uninstall-mcafee-antivirus.html
AMD Ryzen 9000 “Zen 5” Desktop CPUs Confirmed As Gigabyte Lists Official Support On Its AM5 …
wccftech.com/amd-ryzen-9000-zen-5-desktop-cpus-confirmed-gigabyte-am5-bios-support/
Apple Releases Open Source AI Models That Run On-Device: Apple today released several open source large language models (LLMs) that are designed to run on-device ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/24/apple-ai-open-source-models/
Tesla driver in deadly Seattle-area crash told police he was using Autopilot: A Tesla that may have been operating on the company’s Autopilot driving system has ...
apnews.com/article/tesla-crash-washington-autopilot-motorcyclist-killed-a572c05882e910a665116e6aaa1e6995
China's Huawei launches new software brand for intelligent driving: Chinese tech company Huawei (HWT.UL) unveiled on Wednesday a new software brand for ...
reuters.com/technology/chinas-huawei-launches-new-software-intelligent-driving-2024-04-24/
Microsoft raising Windows 11 24H2 system requirement to block CPUs without SSE4.2 and PopCnt
neowin.net/news/microsoft-raising-windows-11-24h2-system-requirement-to-block-cpus-without-sse42-and-popcnt/
The first HMD Android phones are here, and they’re super cheap: HMD has launched four new phones, all of which run Android, allow storage expansion ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/hmd-vibe-pulse-pro-plus-phones-announced-specs-features-launch-price/
Unreal Engine 5.4 Out Now, Offering Improvements to 60fps Performance, Shader Compilation
wccftech.com/unreal-engine-5-4-out-now-60fps-performance-improvements-shader-compliation/
Meta’s Profits More Than Double, While Spending on A.I. Rises: The owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp continued to grow, even as it said it would spend ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/technology/meta-profit-stock-ai.html
Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?: In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner ...
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/tidal-vs-qobuz/
New version of Tiny11 Builder lets you debloat any Windows 11 build or version: If you think the stock Windows 11 is cluttered too much and you want a more ...
neowin.net/news/new-version-of-tiny11-builder-lets-you-debloat-any-windows-11-build-or-version/
Apple Finally Plans to Release a Calculator App for iPad Later This Year: Apple is finally planning a Calculator app for the iPad, over 14 years after launching ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/23/calculator-app-for-ipad-rumor/
Fire and Rescue Department pilots to undergo simulated emergency training in UAE: KUANTAN: The Fire and Rescue Department will be sending its pilots to the ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/24/fire-and-rescue-department-pilots-to-undergo-simulated-emergency-training-in-uae
Russian Sandworm hackers targeted 20 critical orgs in Ukraine: Russian hacker group Sandworm aimed to disrupt operations at around 20 critical infrastructure ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-sandworm-hackers-targeted-20-critical-orgs-in-ukraine/
The Next US President Will Have Troubling New Surveillance Powers: Over the weekend, President Joe Biden signed legislation not only reauthorizing a major FISA ...
wired.com/story/section-702-reauthorization-expansion/
Malware dev lures child exploiters into honeytrap to extort them: You rarely root for a cybercriminal, but a new malware campaign targeting child exploiters ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-dev-lures-child-exploiters-into-honeytrap-to-extort-them/
Quick Glance: Malware Developer Targets Child Exploiters with Extortion Trap
- Since 2012, threat actors have been creating various types of malware and ransomware that pretend to be government agencies warning infected Windows users that they were viewing CSAM.
- Some malware families pretended to demand fines for viewing CSAM, such as Harasom, Urausy, and the Reveton trojans.
- A new malware called 'CryptVPN' targets those actively seeking child pornography by creating a fake website impersonating UsenetClub.
- The malware changes the target's wallpaper to an extortion demand and leaves a ransom note on the desktop with a Bitcoin extortion address of $500.
Adding ZIP file support to Windows 30 years ago almost got the creator of Task Manager fired
tomshardware.com/software/windows/adding-zip-file-support-to-windows-30-years-ago-almost-got-the-creator-of-task-manager-fired
Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds Review: Meet the Best Stem Earbuds Under $100: Our tech editor's Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds Review tests the under-$100 ...
bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/a60549404/nothing-ear-a-wireless-earbuds-review/
Earth Day 2024: 8 ways to live more sustainably: Climate change calls for long-term, systemic solutions, but that doesn't mean we can't all strive to live more ...
npr.org/2022/04/18/1093387207/earth-day-live-sustainably-tips
Kim Kardashian Confirms A Few Rumors About Herself — And They’re Weird: “You guys didn’t know?” Kardashian joked, before Jimmy Kimmel asked her if it was true ...
huffpost.com/entry/kim-kardashian-confirms-a-few-rumors-about-herself-and-theyre-weird_n_6627e0fee4b096c7bac648f4
Vision Pro Demand Falls Significantly Below Expectations, As Apple Cuts Shipments By Half
wccftech.com/vision-pro-shipments-below-expectations/
I finally found a gaming laptop utility that’s actually worth using: If you're tired of Asus' Armoury Crate utility, I may have found an alternative ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/g-helper-armoury-crate-alternative/
Doom played in space by satellite computer 'ten times more powerful than any current ESA spacecraft'
pcgamer.com/games/fps/doom-played-in-space-by-satellite-computer-ten-times-more-powerful-than-any-current-esa-spacecraft/
Tesla cuts price of Full Self-Driving software by a third to $8,000: Tesla slashed the price of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver assistant software to $8 ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/tesla-cuts-price-full-self-driving-software-by-third-8000-2024-04-21/
Thor's All-Electric Recreational Vehicle Is a Harbinger of Future Fun: Harbinger Motors is partnering with Thor Industries to create an all-new Class A RV using ...
motortrend.com/news/the-harbinger-of-thors-all-electric-recreational-vehicle-future/
Microsoft tests a handy Windows account summary - and another ad: Microsoft is rolling out proposed changes to Windows 11, including a nice little synopsis of ...
pcworld.com/article/2310013/microsoft-tests-a-handy-windows-account-summary-and-another-ad.html
Giancarlo Esposito Almost Hired A Hitman To Murder Him Before ‘Breaking Bad’ Success
huffpost.com/entry/giancarlo-esposito-hitman-breaking-bad_n_662531c8e4b0167f7bf55f94
Quick Glance: Giancarlo Esposito Planned Hitman Attack before 'Breaking Bad' Success
- Giancarlo Esposito reveals he almost hired a hitman in 2008 before landing the iconic role of Gus Fring in 'Breaking Bad.'
- Facing financial struggles and rock bottom, Esposito devised a plan to fake his own death to secure his children's future.
- Although he never went through with the plan, Esposito reflects on the dark thoughts and the hope his role in 'Breaking Bad' brought him.
- Since his success in 'Breaking Bad,' Esposito has starred in significant roles in 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Boys.'
Lorna Ogolla: My father read the Bible cover to cover every year: Says the General gave 110 percent to everything.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/siaya/lorna-ogolla-my-father-read-the-bible-cover-to-cover-every-year-4598214
Recently discovered Windows 11 system requirements bypass trick works on non-LTSC PCs too
neowin.net/news/recently-discovered-windows-11-system-requirements-bypass-trick-works-on-non-ltsc-pcs-too/
Tesla makes its controversial Full Self-Driving software cheaper by $4,000: Tesla shared on X this weekend that it's reduced the price of its Full Self-Driving ...
engadget.com/tesla-makes-its-controversial-full-self-driving-software-cheaper-by-4000-184737580.html
Upcoming Windows 11 'AI Explorer' Feature to be Limited to Arm CPUs: This is really going to piss off AMD and Intel.
extremetech.com/computing/upcoming-windows-11-ai-explorer-feature-to-be-limited-to-arm-cpus
This Disturbing British Miniseries Is The Top Show On Netflix Right Now: A new travel show and a true crime series are also trending on streaming services like ...
huffpost.com/entry/baby-reindeer-popular-netflix-shows_n_66259bcde4b0167f7bf56daa
8 features I want on the Fitbit Sense 3 (if there is one) | Digital Trends: It's unknown whether there will even be a Fitbit Sense 3. If there is ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/features-i-want-on-the-fitbit-sense-3/
AGD: Global Equity Fund With An 8.5% Yield And A Large Discount: abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund aims to provide investors with regular income and long-term ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4685245-agd-global-equity-fund-large-discount
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Apple iOS 18 generative AI to work without internet: Apple is reported to be developing its own large language model to power on-device generative artificial ...
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Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
- The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.
- TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.
- Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.
- Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers: The move will allow partner companies to build their headsets using Meta Horizon OS ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-3593411
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Galaxy S22: Do you really need to upgrade?: Are you thinking about upgrading your Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone to the Galaxy S24? Some ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-galaxy-s22/
JoJo Siwa Says Her Mom Began Bleaching Her Hair At Age 2, And People Are Disturbed
huffpost.com/entry/jojo-siwa-says-her-mom-has-been-bleaching-her-hair-since-she-was-2-in-resurfaced-clip_n_661d5b6be4b0bdba1c5a9cb1
Team Fortress 2 joins us in the modern age as Valve updates the 17 year old shooter to 64-bit
pcgamer.com/games/fps/team-fortress-2-joins-us-in-the-modern-age-as-valve-updates-the-17-year-old-shooter-to-64-bit/
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The 6 Best Tablets for College in 2024 | Digital Trends: Need a great tablet for all college? Here's a look at six of our favorites, including the iPad Air ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/best-tablets-for-college/
iOS 17.5 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone: The upcoming iOS 17.5 update for the iPhone includes only a few new user-facing features ...
macrumors.com/2024/04/21/ios-17-5-adds-these-new-features/
Gemini, ChatGPT’s AI rival, tipped to get ‘real-time responses.’: Because who has time to wait for the full response before reading it?
mashable.com/article/google-gemini-chatgpt-ai-rival-tip-real-time-responses
Quick Glance: Innovation and Performance: Overview of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra
- Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra offers a user-friendly interface, longer queries, and improved coding results.
- As a large language model (LLM), Gemini can handle complex queries and mimic human language.
- The Advanced subscription of Google Gemini 1.0 Ultra costs $19.99 per month, providing access to the most powerful model.
- Gemini also supports coding in at least 20 programming languages and has features for debugging and explaining code.
Apple's AI Will Work Without an Internet Connection: Rumors point to the first iteration of the technology running entirely on the device's hardware.
uk.pcmag.com/iphone-apps/151949/apples-ai-will-work-without-an-internet-connection
Quick Glance: Apple's AI to Function Independently from Internet
- The processing for the AI will happen directly on the iPhone without connecting to a cloud service.
- This ensures enhanced security and privacy for users.
- Apple is developing its own in-house LLM called "Ajax" and has acquired multiple AI companies in recent years.
- The AI technology is expected to be initially implemented in Messages, Safari, Spotlight Search, and Siri.
Africa: Skills and Attributes The Next UN Leader Needs: What makes an effective UN Secretary-General?
allafrica.com/stories/202404240236.html
Tesla slashes Full Self-Driving price to $8,000 ahead of earnings report: Tesla’s Full Self-Driving software is getting discounted from $12,000 down to $8 ...
theverge.com/2024/4/22/24137056/tesla-full-self-driving-fsd-price-cut-8000
Between Renningen and Böblingen - S-Bahn line temporarily interrupted - possible delays
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.zwischen-renningen-und-boeblingen-s-bahnstrecke-zeitweise-unterbrochen-moegliche-verspaetungen.f1eb1dd1-33b3-470a-9c14-3bf1e6a5b539.html
The poster for this year’s edition of the Cannes Film Festival has been unveiled, featuring a scene from Akira Kurosawa’s ‘Rhapsody in August’ ... Show more
Quick Glance: Revealed Lineup of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
- The lineup of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival was unveiled by Festival director Thierry Frémaux and president Iris Knobloch during a press conference.
- Francis Ford Coppola's self-funded epic "Megalopolis" featuring Adam Driver and others will premiere in competition.
- Yorgos Lanthimos, Andrea Arnold, David Cronenberg, Ali Abbasi, Sean Baker, Jia Zhangke, Paul Schrader, and Paolo Sorrentino are some of the competition filmmakers.
- Films like George Miller's "Furiosa", Kevin Costner's "Horizon: An America Saga", and Quentin Dupieux's "The Second Act" will be shown out of competition.
Smucker's nearly $1 billion PB&J business is anything but crusty: Uncrustables maker plans to open a new facility this year to make more of the frozen handheld ...
qz.com/smuckers-uncrustables-billion-dollar-business-1851427690
Paid articlePaid Mary Trump 'Can't Help Laughing' At This 'Schadenfreude' In Uncle's Trial: Donald Trump's niece suggested what he's "probably been dreading" for decades.
huffpost.com/entry/mary-trump-donald-trump-laughing-trial_n_662600e1e4b08151cacaa72d
Apple has to delete WhatsApp from the Chinese App Store: In China, WhatsApp and Threads will no longer be able to be downloaded from the App Store in the future ...
tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/apple-china-whatsapp-threads-100.html
Rail services between Scotland and England set for bank holiday disruption amid Aslef driver strikes
news.stv.tv/scotland/rail-services-between-scotland-and-england-set-for-bank-holiday-disruption-amid-aslef-driver-strikes
Fedora 40 released, main Workstation edition includes GNOME 46: Fedora 40 has been released for download. There are lots of versions available with different ...
neowin.net/news/fedora-40-released-main-workstation-edition-includes-gnome-46/
Huawei wants to succeed where Microsoft failed, becoming a real threat to iOS and Android
neowin.net/news/huawei-wants-to-succeed-where-microsoft-failed-becoming-a-real-threat-to-ios-and-android/
10 Of The Most Bizarre Items People Have Left In Ubers: The ride-share company shared its annual "Lost & Found Index" detailing the common — and uncommon — ...
huffpost.com/entry/uber-lost-and-found-index_n_66200c0fe4b07db21fd5de84
Ethan Hawke to Curate Galerie Apple TV and Roku Launch: Ethan Hawke will curate the Galerie film club launch for Roku and Apple TV.
indiewire.com/news/general-news/ethan-hawke-curate-galerie-apple-tv-roku-launch-1234976443/
Michigan to get $156M in federal funds for rooftop solar panels in low-income areas
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/23/epa-awards-michigan-156m-environmental-justice-residential-solar-program-rooftop-solar/73416133007/
One UI 6.1: Instantly translate on-screen text using Circle to Search: Circle to Search is one of the most talked about AI features available on One UI 6.1 ...
sammobile.com/news/translate-on-screen-text-circle-to-search-galaxy-ai-one-ui-6-1/
Game emulators on iPhones mean old-school Nintendo fun. Here's everything to know
qz.com/game-emulators-iphone-ios-apple-app-store-nintendo-1851423610
iOS 18: What does Apple's next big iPhone update bring?: The next big software version for the iPhone is in the making: According to rumors ...
t3n.de/news/ios-18-iphone-update-preview-2024-1588632/
What’s new AI Explorer? Some more details found in recent Windows 11 beta build: Folks in the Windows 11 insider community have found several strings of codes ...
mspoweruser.com/whats-new-ai-explorer-some-more-details-found-in-recent-windows-11-beta-build/
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