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iOS 18: 4 features and changes coming to the iPhone in 2024
Take a look at all the rumors and leaks related to iOS 18, which Apple will preview at WWDC 2024 in just a few months.
We're officially starting to look forward to iOS 18, the next version of Apple's operating system for the iPhone. The update is still many months away from a public release, but Apple recently announced the dates of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. WWDC 2024 will be held from June 10 through June 14, and the first day of the event will feature an opening keynote that will include the first iOS 18 preview. That's when we'll get the full picture of all the features and changes Apple will debut in iOS 18. Until then, let's review what we've learned so far through various rumors and leaks about the next operating system upgrade coming to all the best iPhones.
On this day 8 years ago, Oculus Rift CV1 was released
Surprisingly, the original Oculus Rift headset holds up well in 2024
If you're in the market for a new VR headset, there are a ton of options available today. However, the situation was radically different a few years ago, when the computing space was filled with clunky, underpowered, and overpriced headsets. All that changed in the mid-2010s, when Oculus began crafting modern VR head-mounted displays, or HMDs.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series: All of the rumors so far
Interested in the new Blackwell GPUs? Here's everything you need to know about them
With Intel joining the GPU race with its Arc series, there’s a lot of competition in the graphics card industry. Nevertheless, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4000 series continues to top most of our best GPU lists, and for good reason. Not only do you get amazing ray-tracing capabilities, but you also get to enjoy smoother frame rates thanks to a combination of DLSS 3.5 and frame generation. These two features are exclusive to the Ada Lovelace GPUs.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ vs S9+: Is the extra money worth the premium?
Is mid-range enough, or do you require something a bit more premium?
Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 series represents the company's top-shelf premium tablets. The Tab S9+ variant offers a large 12.4-inch AMOLED display propelled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, which is an excellent marriage of fast processing and vivid graphics. Then, there's Samsung's more affordable Galaxy Tab S9 FE+, which appears at first glance to be a near-equal offering while being less harsh on your wallet. If you're on the hunt for a brand-name Android tablet and can't choose between these two top-notch Galaxy devices, keep reading. We'll compare the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ and Tab S9+ below, so you can decide which Android tablet is the best option for you.
Microsoft rolls out improved Personal Vault, ransomware detection, and more for premium OneDrive customers
Microsoft has added a bunch of new features such as an enhanced Personal Vault for OneDrive customers leveraging Microsoft 365 Basic.
Microsoft 365 Basic is a very useful subscription for consumers who prefer the Redmond tech firm's cloud services. For $1.99/month, you get 100GB of OneDrive, access to Office apps on the web and mobile, and an ad-free Outlook experience, among many other things. Now, Microsoft has sweetened the pot even further by announcing new features for OneDrive.
QRD Stellar T5 review: More comfortable than Joy-Con, but they feel cheap
The world of Joy-Con alternatives gets a new contender that excels in comfort and flashiness. Build quality could be better, though.
There's no shortage of Nintendo Switch controllers out there from different brands, trying to address the pain points of Nintendo's own Joy-Con or adding more features. The QRD Stellar T5 is one of the more interesting options I've come across, replacing the Joy-Con and offering most of the features you'd expect.
Garmin Forerunner 955 gets $100 discount that drops it to its lowest price yet
This is one of the best deals you're going to find on the Garmin Forerunner 955
Garmin makes some of the best smartwatches that you can buy in 2024. Garmin smartwatches are known for their impressive durability, along with extensive fitness and health tracking features. But the one thing that makes Garmin smartwatches stand out most is their excellent battery life.
8 things I want to see from the Asus ROG Ally 2
The Asus ROG Ally is already a solid PC gaming handheld, but it could be made even better with these eight upgrades.
Asus' ROG Ally is one of the best PC gaming handhelds out there, but there are plenty of ways it could be improved. Following a lengthy period of time when Valve was the only major player in the PC gaming handheld space, Asus was the first big-time Windows OEM to release a competitor. That spurred insane growth in the gaming handheld market, with Lenovo and MSI releasing their own options. While the initial reception to the ROG Ally was mixed, it has become popular over time, in part due to software fixes.
3 big changes coming in the Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 consumer models
The real Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 will include even more improvements over the business models that are coming in April. Here's what we know.
Microsoft recently launched the Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business, which are set to become fully available in early April. But if you follow us, you already know we're not that interested in these devices, because what's coming in May is far more exciting.
Surface Pro 10 for Business vs Surface Laptop 6 for Business: Which is right for you?
New Surface machines are on the way, but between the Surface Pro 10 and the Surface Laptop 6, here's which computer is the right choice for you.
For those in need of a great business laptop, your eye might be drawn to the top laptops in general or, perhaps, the best convertible laptops. Even still, there are a lot of options. Microsoft's Surface computers, though, are always reliable choices, and the Surface Pro 10 for Business and Surface Laptop 6 for Business laptops are the latest Surface computers set to arrive this April.
How to completely uninstall Nvidia drivers
Running into issues with your current Nvidia drivers? Here's how you can remove them from your PC
Regularly updating your GPU's drivers is one of the best things you can do to maintain your PC. From improving stability to enhancing performance and getting rid of bugs, it is also one of the best things you can do to maintain your PC. However, there are rare cases when you might want to uninstall the drivers. For example, you may have corrupt drivers that could result in your GPU not sending any output to your monitor. It’s also possible to run into compatibility issues if you upgrade to a new graphics card without uninstalling the older GPU drivers.
Anker's 10-in-1 USB-C docking station falls to record low with massive price drop knocking $130 off
Get it while you can because this discount knocks 52% off for a limited time, dropping it down to its lowest price ever
If you're looking to expand your current laptop setup with more ports, docking stations are a great way to go if you want to gain the most out of your space. While USB-C hubs are great, docking stations take things a step further with more connectivity and the ability to push devices even further with better expandability. With that said, docking stations can be expensive, with some costing hundreds of dollars.
Razer Blade 16 (2024) vs MacBook Pro 16: Which is right for you?
Apple's M3 MacBook Pro or Razer's latest Blade laptop — find out which of these premium computers is the right fit for you.
When you're on the hunt for the best laptop, there are tons of different computers to consider. The latest MacBook Pro 16 is one of the best Macs, while Razer's newest Blade 16 is one of the best gaming laptops, making it tough to decide between the two.
What I hope large language models can do next
LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot no longer impress nearly as much, but I'm hopeful they'll be able to do a lot more in the future.
The world of large language models has been slowly ticking along with new improvements and changes over time. We've seen iterations of GPT-4 come as OpenAI continues to improve the model, and advancements like Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) have started to power local solutions like Chat with RTX. There's a lot more that could be happening in the world of language models though, and these are the things that we'd love to see next.
You can now easily spot new features in the Microsoft Store
Stay updated about what's new in the Microsoft Store app.
Be it in the case when Microsoft added the ability to choose drives for game installations to the Microsoft Store or made it easier for users to spot new software in the app, we didn't know immediately when those features were introduced. That's because Microsoft didn't tell us about the latest changes in each Microsoft Store update. Luckily, Microsoft has finally left that limitation behind, well, sort of, by adding a "What's New" section to the Microsoft Store.
This YouTuber shows off running Steam games on a Raspberry Pi 5
Everything's a gaming PC if you try hard enough.
People have been finding some amazing ways to put their Raspberry Pi 5s to good use, from hooking one up to an external GPU to making a dual-screen PC. But while the Raspberry Pi 5 comes with a ton of different potential uses, it doesn't quite have the hardware to be a proper gaming PC. Still, that won't stop people from trying, as one YouTuber proves by installing Steam on their Raspberry Pi 5 and playing games on it.
Microsoft's AI PCs will pack 40 TOPS of performance and run Copilot on your hardware
More details on what an AI PC is has finally come to light.
We know that companies have been working away at supplying the public with AI PCs, but it hasn't been easy to tell exactly what an "AI PC" is. Microsoft has stepped up with its own standards, declaring that all AI PCs running Windows must come with a Copilot key. Now, more details on what Microsoft considers an "AI PC" have come to light, including allowing Copilot to run locally on the computer's hardware and an NPU that can hit 40 TOPS.
How to stream games to your TV with a Raspberry Pi and Steam Link
Using a Raspberry Pi is a great alternative if your TV doesn't support Steam Link natively.
Steam Link has been around for years, with the first dedicated Steam Link hardware released in 2015 and remote play between devices more generally coming in 2019, allowing you to stream games over your home network from a powerful gaming PC to far less powerful clients. Recently, Steam Link has been coming to more and more TVs natively and is now even on iOS and Android. But what if your TV doesn't support Steam Link? Well, there's an easy (and cost-effective) solution! Using a Raspberry Pi is a great way to get Steam Link running on your PC to stream games over your local network.
Google Gemini has been doing well as an online app, but it's still a little shy to appear on mobile devices. It's only available on select models, and if you look for it on the app store on an unsupported device, you won't find it whatsoever. If you're lucky enough to have a supported device, you can download the app, and then select if you want Google Gemini or Assistant will take over as your default mobile helper. Now, Gemini is making its way onto tablets, but it appears you won't be as spoiled for choice as you are on phones.
How to use Nvidia Eye Contact and how well does it work?
Nvidia Eye Contact is a powerful tool for connecting with others. But how well does it work?
Maintaining eye contact is essential to convey the idea that you are engaged with those meeting you on the other side of the camera. Eye Contact, part of Nvidia’s Broadcast application, uses artificial intelligence to maintain your gaze even if you glance in a different direction by processing and adjusting the image from your camera in real-time using your GPU to do the heavy lifting and feeding the optimized result to your video chat of choice. In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Nvidia Eye Contact and answer the question – how well does it work?