iPhone 14 buyers will have a day-one patch to download
Mainly just bug fixes for the iPhone 14 Pro Max camera
Arduino IDE 2.0 brings autocompletion, code navigation, and live debugger
After a long beta, Arduino IDE 2.0 is now out with a more modern editor, a responsive interface and faster compilation time for a better overall user experience.
Apple's in-app purchase prices have increased 40% year-over-year
Why it matters: The average price of an in-app purchase (IAP) on the Apple App Store has increased by a whopping 40% year-over-year in July, compared to a more modest rise of 9% on the Google Play Store. App intelligence firm Apptopia believes this is largely due to privacy changes from Apple.
Audacity is free audio software for multi-track recording and editing
Audacity features a large number of effects and preset EQ curves with real-time preview and multiple format export. The auto-duck feature lets you mix different audio tracks or voiceovers for recording a proper podcast.
AI-generated images are drawing bans from some art communities
AI can generate art exponentially faster than a human
Apple iOS 16 and watchOS 9 are now available
Highly anticipated: Apple's latest operating systems for the iPhone and Apple Watch are now readily available. Of course, you don't have to buy a new Apple device to enjoy most of the features on either new system software. However, keep in mind that, as always, compatibility is limited. For iPhone users, iOS 16 supports iPhone 8 and later. Apple Watch customers need to have a Series 4 or newer for watchOS 9.
Splatoon 3 has smashed video game launch records in Japan
In context: The popular Nintendo shooter franchise recently launched its third iteration, drawing immense hype and excitement from gamers, especially in Japan, where Splatoon 3 has managed to outsell (by a lot) previous chart leaders. Nintendo has not commented on sales figures in other regions so far however.
Winamp 5.9 final is available for download
Winamp is back after a four-year hiatus. Version 5.9 improves Windows 11 support, adds https and high resolution playback among many other underlying changes.
Google increases minimum phone spec requirements for Android 13
From 512MB to 2GB in three years
Hard vs. Soft: Software may be eating the world, but hardware monetizes better
Are software businesses less capital intensive than hardware?
New zero-day vulnerability in BackupBuddy plugin leaves WordPress users at risk
The vulnerability could allow unauthenticated users to download sensitive information and files from affected servers
DALL-E machine learning can now imagine what lies beyond the frame of famous paintings
Ever wanted to see outside the frame of Mona Lisa?
GPU-Z adds DLSS version checks, better Intel Arc support
GPU-Z is introducing a new DLSS section that locates all installed games and reports their DLSS version with the option to upgrade them accordingly.
Windows 11's first 'Moment' upgrade may come in October
A new way to add more features to Windows
QNAP battles yet another DeadBolt ransomware campaign, issues patch for NAS devices
A new fix for a zero-day flaw already exploited in the wild
Cyberpunk 2077 expansion pack is not compatible with PS4 or Xbox One
Oh my gosh! You don't say
Wine 7.16 improves Windows games compatibility on Linux
The latest version of Wine compatibility layer available for download now
Security researchers successfully hijack Windows 11's Power Automate tool
A tool that helps users could also help hackers
Memtest86 is a free and reliable solution to test RAM for faults
Memtest86 works on any x86 or Arm computer. It boots directly from any USB drive and performs 13 different tests of your computer's RAM.
August Steam survey: Intel up, Oculus Quest 2 down, RTX 3060 reigns supreme
And more people are using Windows 7?!?
OBS Studio celebrates 10th anniversary with major release
OBS Studio 28.0 incorporates numerous improvements including 10-bit and HDR video encoding, native Apple silicon support, and up-to-date implementation of the AMD encoder on Windows, and more.
If you downloaded a Google Translate desktop app, it's probably cryptojacking malware
There is no desktop-native Google Translate
DuckDuckGo's privacy-focused email service now open to all
Email privacy service intercepts pesky trackers
Go back to school and download OneNote for free
Microsoft OneNote can be downloaded as a standalone app and used independently of Microsoft Office. OneNote runs on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and even from a browser. It also gets you 5GB to store your notes in the cloud.