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Modder releases Unix-like operating system for the NES

TechSpot

A recent video from modder "decrazyo" documents how he converted an operating system resembling Linux to run on an unmodified NES. The source code is available on GitHub for anyone interested in trying or improving it. Read Entire Article

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New AV1 software decoder coming to Android promises improved video experience

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Arif Dikici, Google's manager responsible for video and image codecs on Android, recently confirmed that the mobile operating system is getting an official, software-based AV1 decoder. Mountain View's platform will integrate dav1d, the AV1 decoder written in assembly by VideoLAN for the VLC media player. Read Entire Article

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Microsoft unveils Windows 11, integrating Teams directly into flagship operating system

GeekWire

Microsoft revealed the next version of its PC operating system , Windows 11, with a softer, translucent appearance and updated features focused on improving productivity across multiple devices, leveraging the company’s cloud services. “Operating systems and devices should mold to our needs, not the other way around.

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'Introducing macOS Redmond;' a Microsoft-designed operating system for Macs

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A YouTuber who goes by Avdan asked that question and created a satirical look, showcasing some of the features he thinks it would have (video above). What if Mircosoft designed macOS?

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Apple releases OS updates across all devices: PDF AutoFill, spatial video capture, Journal app, and more

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The latest Apple operating system updates add several features to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch. The new functionality affects weather tracking, messages, videos, health, and more. Developers included numerous security fixes as well. Read Entire Article

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6 uncertainties that will shape the future of mobile operating systems

Trends in the Living Networks

The final session was on Where Mobile is Going , which looked at the mobile industry landscape, as well as the implications of emerging technologies such as 4G and LTE, next generation augmented reality, NFC and mobile payments, new interfaces such as video glasses and pico projectors, mobile sensors, and far more. Growth of Bada app market.

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Windows 11: a spyware machine out of users' control?

TechSpot

How much data is a Windows operating system sending to online servers? According to a recent video from The PC Security Channel (TPCSC), the most up-to-date version of the Redmond OS is a real "talker" when it comes to telemetry and other data about users' preferences and online behavior. Read Entire Article

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