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5 reasons to switch to an immutable Linux distro today - and which to try first

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-11-18 05:06:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Immutable Linux distributions are the future. There are several reasons why immutable is the way to go. From security to predictability, you can't go wrong with immutable. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. Immutable Linux distributions sound complicated, right? You'd be surprised to know that it's actually quite simple. Essentially, an immutable distri

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Microsoft: Recent Windows updates may fail to install via WUSA

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-18 08:07:07

Microsoft has mitigated a known issue that caused Windows update failures when installing them from a network share using the Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA). WUSA is a built-in command-line tool that helps IT admins install and uninstall Microsoft Standalone Update (.msu) files through the Windows Update Agent API to deploy and remove patches, hotfixes, and updates. This known issue affects Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025 systems on enterprise networks, as WUSA isn't a comm

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Here are three unusual Apple product announcements to look forward to this fall

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-11-18 20:38:53

Every fall, almost like clockwork – Apple runs through its course of annual product refreshes. New iPhones, new Apple Watches, new iPads, and new Macs are almost a guarantee over the course of September and October. This year, though – there are a few uncommon product refreshes that we should be seeing over the next couple of months, for products that often go years without an update. Apple TV 4K Apple last updated the Apple TV in late 2022 – with an A15 chip, a smaller design, and a new USB-

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ClickHouse matches PG for single-row UPDATEs and 4000 x faster for bulk UPDATEs

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-18 16:52:43

TL;DR · On identical hardware and data, ClickHouse matches PostgreSQL for single-row UPDATEs and is up to 4,000× faster in our tests for bulk UPDATEs. · Why it matters: Bulk updates are common in OLTP workloads, and ClickHouse’s columnar design + parallelism make them far faster. · Caveat: PostgreSQL is fully transactional by default; ClickHouse isn’t. Results compare each engine’s native execution model, not identical transaction guarantees. PostgreSQL is the most popular open-source

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Your smart home device just got a performance and security boost for free

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-11-18 14:00:19

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Matter 1.4.2 enhances experiences by focusing on security and efficiency. Improvements cover Wi-Fi-only commissioning and scene management. The update sets the stage for the Matter 1.5 release this fall. Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium browsers. The smart home world is gearing up for the Matter 1.5 release this fall, but the CSA this week announced a 1.4.2 update as a precursor to prepa

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Bluesky: Updated Terms and Policies

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-21 00:54:14

Since launching Bluesky two years ago, we’ve grown tremendously. As our community has expanded, feedback on our terms of service, community guidelines, copyright, and privacy policies has surfaced opportunities to improve clarity. With more experience under our belt and an evolving regulatory landscape, we’re updating the language in our terms and policies to better explain our approach and provide more detail. For our Community Guidelines, we’re asking for input from the community. The propose

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Apple Pumps Out iOS 18.6.1, Redesigning Blood Oxygen Feature on Some Devices

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-22 02:41:30

Apple released iOS 18.6.1 on Thursday after the tech giant mentioned this latest update to its mobile software in a blog post earlier today. The update introduces a redesigned blood oxygen experience to iPhones paired with certain Apple Watches, but not much else. You can download iOS 18.6.1 by going to Settings, then tapping General. Next, select Software Update, then tap Update Now and follow the prompts on your screen. People with an Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 ca

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Android TV version roulette: Sony and Google lost control of updates

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-22 14:31:34

Robert Triggs / Android Authority For years and years, Apple fans could hold it over Android users’ heads that their platform was the place to get regular, reliable system updates, keeping their devices operating at their best with all the latest new features. That’s arguably still true when we’re looking at certain Android devices, but the situation has gotten a whole lot better, and if you’re rocking a mainstream handset like a Pixel or a Galaxy, you’ve largely got nothing to worry about when

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Microsoft fixes Windows Server bug causing cluster, VM issues

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-22 17:05:10

Microsoft has resolved a known issue that triggers Cluster service and VM restart issues after installing July's Windows Server 2019 security updates. The company acknowledged the bug in a private advisory seen by BleepingComputer three weeks ago and asked businesses to reach out for support to mitigate the cluster issues. As Redmond explained at the time, the Cluster service (a system component essential to cluster operation) may fail to function correctly after installing the KB5062557 updat

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Microsoft patches more than 100 Windows security flaws - update your PC now

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-11-23 09:54:15

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways The August Patch Tuesday update for Windows fixes 107 security flaws. Among all the security flaws, 13 are ranked as critical. Also adds the new Black Screen of Death and Quick Machine Recovery. Microsoft's August Patch Tuesday update adds a couple of cool new features. But the main reason you'll want to install it is to squash a large array of security bugs. Patches 107 flaws, including 13 critical Released this past Tuesday, the latest

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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 updates failing with 0x80240069 error

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-24 02:41:20

Microsoft has resolved a known issue preventing the August 2025 Windows 11 24H2 cumulative update from being delivered via Windows Server Update Services (WSUS). Introduced almost twenty years ago, WSUS helps IT administrators defer, approve, and schedule updates for Microsoft products on enterprise networks from a single local update server, rather than having each endpoint update from Redmond's servers. Microsoft confirmed the known issue yesterday evening, one day after widespread reports f

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Windows 11 24H2 updates failing again with 0x80240069 errors

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-24 23:41:37

The KB5063878 Windows 11 24H2 cumulative update, released earlier this week, fails to install on some systems according to widespread reports from Windows administrators. As many admins have reported on social media and BleepingComputer, this issue affects Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) users, who are experiencing 0x80240069 errors when installing the August 2025 security updates. On impacted devices, users will also see "Service wuauserv has unexpectedly stopped" and "The Windows Updat

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Is your Android Auto screen suddenly a washed-out nightmare? You’re not alone

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-25 14:08:12

TL;DR Android Auto users claim that a recent update has created a contrast problem. The reports claim that displays now appear washed out. The problem is bad enough that some users thought the change was a design choice. It’s difficult not to notice when a display suddenly changes from showing rich colors to being washed out. If you’re someone who cares about how your screen looks, it can be incredibly unpleasant to have to look at a panel where blacks now look grey. This is a problem that ap

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Here’s how Google Find Hub satellite location sharing is going to work (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-25 23:26:52

TL;DR Google announced back in May that the newly renamed Find Hub would be adding support for satellite-based location sharing. That’s still not here yet, but a recent app update reveals text strings that hint at how things will work. Users will be able to share their location once every 15 minutes, with a daily limit on maximum shares. Satellite support is changing the rules of the game when it comes to mobile connectivity, and we are still right now only in the early days of its evolution.

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Breaking: One UI 8 beta starts rolling out for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6 and Flip 6

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-26 16:43:58

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has begun rolling out the first One UI 8 beta for the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. The update has been currently spotted in the UK and Korea for the Galaxy S24 series, and in Korea for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6. However, Samsung has promised that these devices will also get the update in the US and India, so stay tuned. Samsung recently announced that the One UI 8 beta program will be available on more Galaxy devic

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Windows 10 KB5063709 update fixes extended security updates enrollment

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-28 04:15:48

Microsoft has released the KB5063709 cumulative update for Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 10 21H2, with seven fixes or changes, including a fix for a bug that prevented enrollment in extended security updates. The Windows 10 KB5063709 update is mandatory as it contains Microsoft's July 2025 Patch Tuesday security updates, which fix one zero-day vulnerability and 136 other flaws. Windows users can install this update by going into Settings, clicking on Windows Update, and manually performing a 'Ch

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Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 107 flaws

bleepingcomputer.com Unknown 2025-11-28 04:43:50

Today is Microsoft's August 2025 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 107 flaws, including one publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerability in Windows Kerberos. This Patch Tuesday also fixes thirteen "Critical" vulnerabilities, nine of which are remote code execution vulnerabilities, three are information disclosure, and one is elevation of privileges. The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below: 44 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities 35 Remote Code Execut

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The Matter 1.4.2 update has the smart home upgrades you didn't know you needed

zdnet.com Maria Diaz 2025-11-29 16:58:37

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The smart home world is gearing up for the Matter 1.5 update this fall, but the CSA just announced a 1.4.2 update as a precursor to prepare the field. Matter 1.4.2 makes devices more secure and efficient, enhancing the user experience, likely without you realizing that major changes have been made. That's the beauty of Matter: we're watching the connectivity protocol grow and blossom into a fully fledged and future-proof smart home wonder. The Matter 1.4.2 update includes Wi-F

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You’re Gonna Have to Wait Even Longer for ‘Shrek 5’

gizmodo.com Cheryl Eddy 2025-11-29 23:01:50

Time to get out that giant green eraser again: Shrek 5, which already shifted its release date from July 2026 to December 2026, has made another big move. The long-awaited return to the swamp for the ogre—first voiced by Mike Myers back in 2001, with the most recent series entry arriving in 2010—will now happen June 30, 2027. Variety notes that no reason was given for the DreamWorks and Universal production’s date change, but big movies needing more time, either for production reasons or to sei

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Blippo+ arrives on Nintendo Switch and PC in color September 23

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-01 04:00:14

Blippo+, the zany cable TV simulator that debuted with Playdate's Season Two , now has its release date for Nintendo Switch and PC. It lands on September 23 and will be in color , unlike on Playdate. Blippo+ is expected to come to Mac this fall too. Blippo+ is kind of the perfect antidote to streaming fatigue if weird is your cup of tea. It has its own version of the endlessly scrolling TV Guide, The Electronic Program Guide (EPG), and a roster of peculiar programs to flip through. In the off-

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In New Dating App, You Talk to an AI Matchmaker Who Sets You Up on Dates With Strangers

futurism.com Unknown 2025-12-02 00:15:42

There's no denying that modern, app-filtered dating can be a nightmare. Apps like Tinder and Hinge are cynically monetized, poorly moderated, and run by shady algorithms. A lot of profiles are fake, conversations don't progress past terrible pick-up lines, and half the people are on there just to kill time. Worst of all, it replaces organic, in-person interactions with mindless swiping and an objectifying outlook, like flipping through a catalog and circling stuff that might look interesting, e

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OnePlus 13 gets its own version of Google’s Best Take

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-02 14:23:17

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR An update has rolled out for the OnePlus 13. The update introduces the new AI Perfect Shot feature. AI Perfect Shot can recognize a person and replace facial expressions to provide the best shot. Earlier this year, OnePlus announced that a bevy of new AI tools would soon be available on its phones. This included two photo-centric features: AI Reframe and AI Perfect Shot. It looks like the latter is now starting to roll out to the OnePlus 13. A new softwa

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This app lets Mac users take full advantage of Android’s Quick Share with new QR code support

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-03 09:42:14

Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR NearDrop allows users to send files from their Android device to their Mac. A new update adds support for sending files using QR codes. This update now allows you to send files from your computer to your Android device. It would be nice if Google created a Quick Share app for macOS that allowed you to share files quickly between your Android phone and your Mac. The NearDrop app can help fill that gap, but it’s not a perfect solution. However, a new up

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The Windows 10 emoji picker has been broken for a month

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-12-04 02:51:17

The Windows 10 emoji picker has been broken for a month August 8, 2025 On July 8th, Microsoft released update KB5062554 to the world. It contains no documented changes or features. This update broke the emoji panel’s search functionality for all Windows 10 users. The broken grammar isn't the bug, that's just... how it is The emoji panel (accessed with Win + .) is the official way of typing emojis on Windows. I’m sure many users don’t know it exists. It’s hardly discoverable, and most desktop

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Mark your calendar: The ROG Xbox Ally release date just leaked

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-06 04:59:51

TL;DR The release date of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X will reportedly be October 16. The date comes from a leak focused on Europe, but other regions may follow suit. Xbox is expected to show off the handhelds and begin pre-sales during its Gamescom showcase on August 20. Xbox’s upcoming handhelds have been making waves since rumors about them began, but one key detail has remained elusive until now. A new report claims the official release date of the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X will be on Octo

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These Democrats Think the Party Needs AI to Win Elections

wired.com Makena Kelly 2025-12-09 14:52:56

The 2024 election cycle saw artificial intelligence deployed by political campaigns for the very first time. While candidates largely avoided major mishaps, the tech was used with little guidance or restraint. Now, the National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC) is rolling out the first official playbook making the case that Democratic campaigns can use AI responsibly ahead of the midterms. In a new online training, the committee has laid out a plan for Democratic candidates to leverage AI to

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Google's latest Pixel update fixes unresponsive button issue

engadget.com Unknown 2025-12-09 23:30:24

Google is rolling a fix for a bug that made some Pixel users' three-button navigation unresponsive with its monthly software update this August. As The Verge notes, after the company released Android 16 in June, Pixel users have been reporting that their buttons are being unresponsive or that it's taking up to 30 seconds for their device to register a tap. Some said they have to press the back button several times for the three-button menu to start working. Users from across Pixel models, includ

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Samsung revives the Galaxy S20 Ultra with one more update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-10 08:48:38

David Imel / Android Authority TL;DR The Galaxy S20 Ultra has received a security update, a few months after Samsung officially pulled support for the device. This update only applies to the Verizon model for now, though. Samsung’s 2020 flagship launched with the promise of four major OS upgrades and five years of security updates. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra was released back in 2020 as the company’s first Ultra phone. The phone officially became unsupported earlier this year, but Samsung

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YouTube’s playback speed controls are broken on Android (Updated: Official confirmation)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-10 09:00:26

Update: August 6, 2025 (1 AM ET): YouTube has acknowledged the issue of playback speed not functioning on its Android app. Its team is investigating the problem. A fix should roll out soon enough. Here’s the full update posted on YouTube’s community forums: We’re aware some of you are experiencing issues adjusting playback speed while watching videos on Android devices. Our teams are actively investigating this issue! We’ll update this thread as soon as we have new information. Thanks so much f

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Google didn’t forget the Pixel 6 this time for the August software update

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-12-11 09:43:47

If you own a Pixel phone , then be on the lookout for a new update. Google is rolling out the August 2025 Pixel update for the Pixel 6 and above. It includes stability and performance improvements, as well as a couple of bug fixes. Google has announced that the monthly software update has arrived and is starting to land on all supported Pixel devices running Android 16. As with previous software updates, this rollout is expected to continue in phases over the next week, depending on the device

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5 reasons to switch to an immutable Linux distro today - and which to try first

Microsoft: Recent Windows updates may fail to install via WUSA

Here are three unusual Apple product announcements to look forward to this fall

ClickHouse matches PG for single-row UPDATEs and 4000 x faster for bulk UPDATEs

Your smart home device just got a performance and security boost for free

Bluesky: Updated Terms and Policies

Apple Pumps Out iOS 18.6.1, Redesigning Blood Oxygen Feature on Some Devices

Android TV version roulette: Sony and Google lost control of updates

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Microsoft fixes Windows 11 24H2 updates failing with 0x80240069 error

Windows 11 24H2 updates failing again with 0x80240069 errors

Is your Android Auto screen suddenly a washed-out nightmare? You’re not alone

Here’s how Google Find Hub satellite location sharing is going to work (APK teardown)

Breaking: One UI 8 beta starts rolling out for the Galaxy S24 series, Z Fold 6 and Flip 6

Windows 10 KB5063709 update fixes extended security updates enrollment

Microsoft August 2025 Patch Tuesday fixes one zero-day, 107 flaws

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You’re Gonna Have to Wait Even Longer for ‘Shrek 5’

Blippo+ arrives on Nintendo Switch and PC in color September 23

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OnePlus 13 gets its own version of Google’s Best Take

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The Windows 10 emoji picker has been broken for a month

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These Democrats Think the Party Needs AI to Win Elections

Google's latest Pixel update fixes unresponsive button issue

Samsung revives the Galaxy S20 Ultra with one more update

YouTube’s playback speed controls are broken on Android (Updated: Official confirmation)

Google didn’t forget the Pixel 6 this time for the August software update

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