Once India's hottest startup, Byju's admits mistakes as company plummets from $22 billion to zero
Founder Byju Raveendran is hinting at a comeback, but we'll have to see
Tiny 11 can shrink Windows 11 24H2 installation from 30GB to less than 4GB
Windows 11 made to fit on a single DVD, using all kinds of tricks
Adobe wows with Project Turntable, an AI tool that rotates 2D art in 3D space
Yet another MAX event packed with generative AI tools
Former Bethesda developer says studio could squash more bugs before release
Bug-free launches are essentially impossible with today's massive games, however
Intel releases new XTU version, exclusively for Arrow Lake
Intel XTU is a performance tuning tool for overclocking, monitoring, and stress testing. Version 10 is exclusive to Core Ultra 200S processors and newer, while the previous version supports 14th-gen and older CPUs.
Signatures are becoming obsolete, so why are we still signing receipts?
Despite advanced payment systems, signatures stubbornly stick around
Google Chrome 130 adds passkeys for passwordless login on desktop
Chrome now supports passkeys not only on Android but also on Windows, macOS, and Linux desktops. Additionally, you can set up a PIN for easy access to your passkeys on the go.
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
Your modern CPU might require another driver to keep current
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
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