Hacker News with Generative AI: Software Updates

glibc 2.41 has been causing problems for Linux gaming (gamingonlinux.com)
It seems a recent update to glibc with version 2.41 release at the end of January, has been causing all sorts of problems for Linux gamers that have pulled in the update (mostly on rolling-release distributions).

Linux, Gaming, Software Updates

4 points by bpierre 1 day ago | 0 comments

Kindle is removing download and transfer option on Feb 26th (reddit.com)
Starting February 26, 2025, the “Download & Transfer via USB” option will no longer be available. You can still send Kindle books to your Wi-Fi enabled devices by selecting the “Deliver or Remove from Device” option.

Kindle, E-Readers, Software Updates, Digital Books

364 points by andyjohnson0 4 days ago | 211 comments

Microsoft removes Windows11 24H2 official support on 8th 9th 10th Gen Intel CPUs (neowin.net)
Neowin noticed that Microsoft has finally published the official support list for Windows 11 24H2 and it has, at long last, added many pending AMD chips, though several ones are still missing.

Windows 11, Software Updates, Hardware Support, Intel CPUs, Microsoft

12 points by kirenida 4 days ago | 11 comments

The glibc 2.41 update has been causing problems for Linux gaming (gamingonlinux.com)
It seems a recent update to glibc with version 2.41 release at the end of January, has been causing all sorts of problems for Linux gamers that have pulled in the update (mostly on rolling-release distributions).

Linux Gaming, Software Updates, Open Source, Operating Systems

7 points by pjmlp 5 days ago | 0 comments

Apple software update “bug” enables Apple Intelligence (lapcatsoftware.com)
Some people who had previously disabled Apple Intelligence in macOS 15.3 and iOS 18.3 saw it re-enabled after updating to macOS 15.3.1 and iOS 18.3.1 today.

Software Updates, Apple, Privacy, Operating Systems

124 points by walterbell 10 days ago | 133 comments

iOS 18.3.1 patches USB Restricted Mode disabling exploit (apple.com)
This document describes the security content of iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1.

Security, iOS, Apple, Software Updates, Operating Systems

13 points by nateb2022 10 days ago | 1 comments

Firefox Profiles is enabled in 136 (mozilla.org)
Enable the profiles pref in Nightly by default

Firefox, Web Browsers, New Features, Software Updates

10 points by yoavm 14 days ago | 3 comments

Certificate Transparency now enforced in Firefox on desktop, starting with v135 (groups.google.com)
Certificate Transparency is now enforced in Firefox on desktop platforms starting with version 135

Security, Web Browsers, Firefox, Certificate Transparency, Software Updates

4 points by jamespwilliams 16 days ago | 0 comments

Microsoft cracking down people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware (xda-developers.com)

Microsoft, Windows 11, Hardware, Software Updates

54 points by belter 16 days ago | 95 comments

VSCode Marketplace Web Pages No Longer Allow Direct VSIX Downloads (github.com/microsoft)
Describe the bug New, direct-download, installation instructions indicate that users should choose an OS-appropriate version from the Download link under the Version History section of the extension's listing in the marketplace. No such link exists and the previous download link in the sidebar of the extension listing has been removed.

VS Code, Software Updates, Marketplace, Development Tools

69 points by elashri 16 days ago | 18 comments

Google Pixel 4a's ruinous "Battery Performance" update is a bewildering mess (arstechnica.com)
Google's "Pixel 4a Battery Performance Program," announced in early January, told owners that an automatic update would, for some "Impacted Devices," reduce their battery's runtime and charging performance.

Google Pixel, Mobile Phones, Software Updates, Battery Life

12 points by naomiclarkson 19 days ago | 1 comments

Google Pixel 4a update to "improve stability" of the battery cuts life in half (liliputing.com)
The Google Pixel 4a is a mid-range smartphone that was released in 2020 at a time when Google was only promising to deliver software and security updates for three years. But earlier this month Google rolled out an unscheduled update that the company says was required “to improve the stability” of battery performance on some models.

Software Updates, Smartphones, Google, Battery Life

62 points by nfriedly 21 days ago | 2 comments

"Sneaky" forced update for Google Pixel 4a (treehouse.systems)

Mobile Devices, Google, Software Updates

31 points by Tmpod 22 days ago | 6 comments

Google will factory reset your Pixel 4a, unless updated with "battery of death" (reddit.com)
ATTENTION: Google Customer Service said device will be reset on 30th January

Google, Android, Smartphones, Software Updates, Battery Issues

15 points by computehyper 22 days ago | 1 comments

Zyxel firewalls borked by buggy update, on-site access required for fix (theregister.com)
Zyxel customers are dealing with a range of issues including reboot loops after an update on Friday went awry.

Cybersecurity, Networking, Software Updates, Bugs, Zyxel

3 points by belter 22 days ago | 1 comments

Google Pixel 4a's old firmware is gone, trapping users on buggy battery update (androidcentral.com)

Google Pixel, Software Updates, Bugs, Mobile Phones, Android

315 points by bmaupin 22 days ago | 362 comments

Microsoft to force Windows 11 24H2 on Home and Pro users (theregister.com)
Microsoft has begun distributing Windows 11 24H2 to user devices as the company enters the next stage of the operating system's rollout.

Microsoft, Windows 11, Operating Systems, Software Updates

40 points by LinuxBender 29 days ago | 46 comments

Bambu Lab pushes a "control system" for 3D printers, and boy, did it not go well (arstechnica.com)
Bambu Lab, a major maker of 3D printers for home users and commercial "farms," is pushing an update to its devices that it claims will improve security while still offering third-party tools "authorized" access. Some in the user community—and 3D printing advocates broadly—are pushing back, suggesting the firm has other, more controlling motives.

3D Printing, Security, Software Updates, Consumer Technology

9 points by pseudolus 29 days ago | 5 comments

macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iOS 18.3 Enable Apple Intelligence Automatically (macrumors.com)
When installing macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3, or iPadOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be turned on automatically on compatible devices, Apple says in the developer release notes for the updates.

macOS, iOS, Apple, Operating Systems, Software Updates

20 points by zdw 30 days ago | 2 comments

Linux kernel 6.13 isn't a major release but's it still important – here's why (zdnet.com)
On Jan. 19, Linus Torvalds officially released the Linux 6.13 kernel. I can't call the 6.13 kernel a major release, but it's still a step forward in performance, security, and hardware support. That's not a small deal.

Linux, Operating Systems, Software Updates, Security

4 points by CrankyBear 30 days ago | 1 comments

GNU Coreutils 9.6 Released with Changes for POSIX 2024, More AVX2, AVX-512 use (phoronix.com)
GNU Coreutils 9.6 released today as the updated version of these core utilities common to Linux systems and elsewhere.

GNU Coreutils, Linux, Open Source, Software Updates, Performance

6 points by rbanffy 34 days ago | 0 comments

iOS 18.3 disables Apple Intelligence notification summaries for select apps (9to5mac.com)
Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 3 to developers this afternoon. The update includes a handful of changes to the notification summaries feature of Apple Intelligence.

iOS, Apple, Notifications, Software Updates

29 points by scarface_74 35 days ago | 5 comments

New Features in Linux Mint 22.1 'Xia' (linuxmint.com)
Linux Mint 22.1 is a long term support release which will be supported until 2029. It comes with updated software and brings refinements and many new features to make your desktop experience more comfortable.

Linux, Operating Systems, New Releases, Software Updates

4 points by paulnpace 35 days ago | 0 comments

Chromebooks still set for scrap, even with 10-year lifecycle (theregister.com)
Google promised a decade of updates for its Chromebooks in 2023 to stop them being binned so soon after purchase, but many are still set to reach the end of the road in 2025 and over the next several years.

Chromebooks, Technology, Hardware, Software Updates, Lifecycles

9 points by LorenDB 45 days ago | 0 comments

Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 almost doubles the storage it needs (9to5mac.com)
Apple Intelligence arrived on compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs via a staggered rollout. There were new features launched in both iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. Now, we know exactly how much those additional features are costing in terms of iPhone storage space.

Apple, iOS, Software Updates, Storage

7 points by dabinat 48 days ago | 1 comments

Xiaomi global bootloader unlock policy has changed (xiaomitime.com)
Recently, Xiaomi has made a big policy change regarding bootloader unlocking; this will definitely affect every user worldwide.

Xiaomi, Policy Changes, Bootloader Unlock, Software Updates

64 points by patrakov 49 days ago | 64 comments

PeerTube v7: offer a complete makeover to your video platform (framablog.org)
With its brand new design, PeerTube‘s new interface isn’t just prettier (although it is). It is also simpler, easier to use and understand and more accessible. Welcome to a new era of this software that empowers creators to get, control and connect their own video platforms.

Open Source, Video Platforms, User Interface, Software Updates

9 points by guerrilla 65 days ago | 1 comments

macOS 15.2 breaks the ability to copy the OS to another drive (shirtpocket.com)
macOS 15.2 was released a few days ago, with a surprise. A terrible, awful surprise.

macOS, Operating Systems, Software Updates, Technical Issues

359 points by zdw 69 days ago | 317 comments

Apple Releases iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 with Genmoji, Siri ChatGPT and More (macrumors.com)
Apple today released iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2, the second major updates to the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates that came out in September.

Apple, iOS, iPadOS, Software Updates, AI

9 points by mfiguiere 71 days ago | 0 comments

Microsoft Now allowing Windows 11 on unsupported Hardware (pcworld.com)
Despite years of warning, it's now officially possible to install Windows 11 on PCs that don't meet requirements.

Windows 11, Operating Systems, Microsoft, Software Updates, Hardware

24 points by sirjaz 73 days ago | 12 comments