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Qualcomm says most Windows games will work on its latest Arm laptop chipset

is said to have new Arm-based laptops of its own in the pipeline, while consumer versions of the that run on the chipset are believed to be on the way. While that in the past would have meant the makers of x86- and x64-based Windows software needing to port their apps, Qualcomm sought to assure game developers that their titles will run just fine out of the box on any unannounced Snapdragon X Elite systems that just happen to be coming up.At the Game Developers Conference, Qualcomm engineer Issam Khalil told the…

X Continues to Break as Fraudsters Use Deceptive Links to Scam You

Links have always been an important part of Twitter’s ecosystem. But lately, links on X are sending people to different sites than what they’re clicking. A verified account on X recently posted a link to a legitimate Forbes article that took users to a Telegram account promoting a crypto scam.Mr. Tweet Fumbles Super Bowl TweetThis example, caught by security researcher Will Dormann this week, shows a link preview to “Forbes.com.” However, when you click the link, it takes you to “Crypto with Harry,” a Telegram account…

How to Speed Up Your iPhone

It’s hard to be patient with a slow iPhone, especially when using it for everything, from the calculator to getting directions on Maps. No one likes dealing with lag, buffering, or app freezing. Fortunately, there are a few ways you could speed up your iPhone.The iPhone SE Offers Almost Everything You Want In An iPhoneRestart your iPhoneLet’s start with the classic “Did you try turning it off and on again?” It’s a classic for a reason, not just another tech myth. On a technical level, it helps refresh your iPhone’s RAM or…

The DOJ Is Making Green Bubble Users on iMessage Feel Seen

The green bubble stigma faced by Android users who send messages to their friends with iPhones is real—even the U.S. government acknowledges it.Hey Google, Where Did My Watch's Battery Life Go?“Many non-iPhone users… experience social stigma, exclusion, and blame” when messaging people with iPhones, the Department of Justice stated in its landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday. However, the problems go way beyond simply the color of a text message. In the complaint, the DOJ highlighted the friction and…

The 5 best meditation apps for 2024

Meditation is often touted as a mental cure-all, purported to help with stress, sleep, mood, focus and even certain medical conditions. I’ve been meditating most of my adult life. I’ve done silent retreats. I’ve been formally trained in various techniques. I’ve had someone in my contacts list who I referred to as a “guru.” So I feel I’m relatively qualified to give some bad news: Meditation won’t fix your life, despite what David Lynch says. However, there’s also some good news: Despite not actually being a cure-all for…

New Ultrablack Coating on Telescopes Could Reveal More of the Universe

It might be time for space telescopes to ditch their old coating for a more mysterious look, helping them blend in the dark void of space and capture better images of the cosmos. The Fujifilm X100VI is the Most Fun I’ve Had With a Camera in YearsA team of researchers from the University of Shanghai developed an ultrablack thin-film coating for magnesium alloys—the casting material that’s fabricated for telescopes and optical instruments—which they say absorbs nearly all light while still being durable enough to survive…

Zuck Just Entered the Fediverse: Here’s What That Means

Mark Zuckerberg made his first post in the “fediverse” on Thursday. If you have no idea what the hell that means, join the club. The fediverse is a relatively new concept for social networking, and Threads became the largest member of it this week. Millions of Threads users will soon be able to opt in and “federate” their posts. I know that was a lot of gibberish, but here’s what that means.The Fujifilm X100VI is the Most Fun I’ve Had With a Camera in Years“First post in the fediverse,” said the Meta CEO in a Thursday…

Updates From Outlander, Goosebumps, and More

One-fifth of humanity is supposed to volunteer to die in a new trailer for Caitlin Cronenberg’s Humane. Elisabeth Moss is a British super-spy in FX’s The Veil. And we’ve got new pics from Outlander season 7 part 2. Spoiler time!Ernie Hudson on Winston’s Evolution and the Future of Ghostbusters Crumb CatcherFollowing its recent premiere at Fantastic Fest, Deadline reports Doppelgänger Releasing has acquired the U.S. rights to Crumb Catcher, the feature debut of writer/director Chris Skotchdopole. Starring Rigo Garay, Ella…

UK regulators want to investigate Three and Vodafone’s blockbuster merger

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is concerned that the merger Three and Vodafone announced last year could lead to "substantial lessening of competition" and might conduct an in-depth investigation into the deal. Three years after Virgin Media's merger with O2, Three and Vodafone revealed their intention to enter a joint venture agreement that would knock off a standalone mobile network from consumers' choices in the region. goApparently, CMA regulators launched a preliminary investigation into their…

Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 are all about business

Microsoft finally announced the Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 this week, but you won’t find them in any retail stores. You can only buy them on Microsoft’s website and through enterprise resellers. This week, Cherlynn and Devindra discuss why Microsoft is positioning these computers for businesses, and what it could mean for the future of the Surface lineup. The company is hinting that it’ll have consumer devices soon – likely the Pro 10 and Laptop 6 without as much corporate baggage. But there may also be room for an…