Day: August 6, 2025

Japan has officially ordered Apple to allow third-party browser engines on iOS, setting a clear deadline of December 2025. The move comes as part of new guidelines published under the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), which expands on Japan's recently passed Smartphone Act and directly targets long-standing App Store restrictions....

Canalys reports that tablet shipments reached 39 million units in Q2 2025, marking nine percent year-over-year growth and a five percent increase from the previous quarter. Growth was strongest in China and the EMEA region, with the overall market expanding for six consecutive quarters – thanks in part to state-sponsored...

ESPN DTC (also referred to as ESPN Unlimited), launching August 21, grants access to ESPN's entire linear network including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, SECN, ACCN, and ESPN Deportes. Subscribers will also get access to ESPN on ABC, ESPN3, SECN+, ACCNX, and ESPN+, as well as a massive library of on-demand......

Open-source FreeCAD excels at creating precise, parametric models of real-world objects, making it ideal for mechanical engineering, product design, and architecture. It supports various file formats, assemblies, and simulations. Read Entire Article

A recently published AMD patent suggests the upcoming AM6 socket will retain enough physical similarity to AM5 to support existing aftermarket attachments like third-party heatsinks, fans, and water blocks – helping reduce upgrade costs for users. This support could also extend to AM4 coolers, which already work with AM5 sockets.......

NVM Express is a non-profit organization responsible for developing and maintaining an open set of specifications for high-performance, PCIe-based storage devices. The NVMe spec is engineered to provide high bandwidth and low-latency data access. As storage technologies continue to evolve, the NVMe standards are also being updated to better meet......

The Dell 14 Premium is a worthy successor to the XPS, retaining its exceptional build quality while delivering ample performance. Reviewers praise the stunning display and solid battery life, powered by Intel's Arrow Lake chips. Read Entire Article

"I use it myself quite often. If for nothing else than for a second opinion. What have others done? And should we think the complete opposite? Those types of questions," Kristersson, leader of the center-right coalition, said, describing the chatbots as digital sounding boards for policy reflection and international comparisons....

Just months after finalizing the PCIe 7.0 specification, the Peripheral Component Interconnect Special Interest Group (PCI-SIG) is already laying the groundwork for PCIe 8.0. Newly formed technical workgroups have begun developing the next-generation standard, aiming to push bandwidth capabilities even further while introducing a new set of advanced features. Read...