All articles tagged with #software upgrades
Bloomberg News, citing a soon-to-be-released Pentagon testing-office assessment, reports that the F-35 TR-3 software upgrades stalled in testing last year, delaying new combat capabilities and raising cybersecurity concerns due to limited vulnerability testing.
Despite the upcoming release of AirPods Pro 3, the AirPods Pro 2 remain a worthwhile purchase in 2025 due to ongoing software improvements, the switch to USB-C, and current discounts, making them a valuable and up-to-date option for consumers.
Android 16 introduces four major upgrades including real-time lock screen app updates, enhanced security for sensitive users, improved calling for hearing devices, and desktop-like windowing and hotkeys for better productivity, initially available on Pixel devices and rolling out to others later.
Rivian's second-generation R1 vehicles, the R1T truck and R1S SUV, have undergone significant internal overhauls under Project Peregrine, including a switch to zonal architecture, new software powered by Epic's Unreal Engine, redesigned motors, and improved battery packs. These changes aim to reduce production costs and enhance performance, with the goal of making Rivian more competitive and setting the stage for future models like the R2. Despite the updates, prices for the R1 vehicles remain unchanged, and Rivian is focused on achieving profitability amid a challenging market for electric vehicles.
Phoronix.com is undergoing server upgrades, including transitioning to new dedicated hardware and software, retiring CentOS 7 in favor of AlmaLinux 8, and upgrading from AMD EPYC Rome to Milan. Users may experience brief interruptions in service, but the upgrades are expected to improve page load times and responsiveness.
Apple unveiled its mixed reality headset, Vision Pro, at WWDC 2023, running on a new operating system called visionOS and starting at $3,499. The company also launched new Macs, including the 15-inch MacBook Air and a second-gen Mac Studio, as well as software upgrades for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and macOS.