Microsoft is reportedly introducing a built-in AI upscaler feature in Windows 11 that will allow users to upscale their games without requiring proprietary GPUs.
Apple's Vision Pro headset and other passthrough headsets distort reality and cognitive functions, causing sensory issues, simulator sickness, and delayed responses, ultimately leading to potential social isolation and a loss of common ground in face-to-face interactions.
Google's upcoming Pixel 8a smartphone is expected to feature a 4942mAh battery capacity, according to a UL Demko listing, potentially launching during the next Google I/O event.
Lenovo is offering significant discounts on laptops, desktops, and monitors as part of their Presidents' Day sale, including a $2,000 discount on the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 laptop and a 54% discount on the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 laptop.
Google is introducing Companion Mode to its Meet app, allowing users participating in a conference call via an audio/video system to access interactive features and controls on their mobile device without the need for a laptop.
Fresh off his third Super Bowl victory, Andy Reid can now relax in his $5 million beach retreat in Dana Point, California, after a substantial renovation turned it into a sprawling five-bedroom estate.
China successfully launched its 10th sea launch, using a converted floating barge and a solid rocket to deploy nine satellites, including a remote sensing satellite for Egypt and an experimental networking satellite.
Former lead designer Sébastien Bénard criticizes Motion Twin and Evil Empire's decision to end creative work on Dead Cells, citing their disregard for the game's loyal player base and the diminishing presence of the original Dead Cells team.
OnePlus has backtracked on its claims that the 256GB variant of the OnePlus 12R smartphone comes with UFS 4.0 storage, clarifying that all variants actually come with UFS 3.1 storage, and has offered refunds to customers who were misled by the error.
The Apple Watch has once again been credited with detecting a heart condition, as a man in South Carolina discovered he had atrial fibrillation thanks to an alert from his watch, leading to proper treatment that made the condition manageable.
Apple's recently released Vision Pro VR headset has caught the attention of researchers due to its potential implications for widespread VR use, including aiding research tasks, medical applications, and potentially changing human behavior.
Apple is hosting demos for its Apple Vision Pro in stores across the U.S., allowing customers to go hands-on with the hands-only "spatial computer," but availability is limited and booking in advance is required.
Palworld has lost over 40% of its Xbox players in the last two weeks, dropping to third place in popularity.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max, set to release this fall, is rumored to have the longest battery life ever in an iPhone, potentially surpassing the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Microsoft has released early builds of Windows 11 24H2, indicating that the next major release of Windows will come earlier than expected and will include new features such as Sudo for Windows and improved support for hearing aids.
Apple has released an update for its Vision Pro headset, allowing users who forgot their passcodes to reset their device and start over with a fresh install, eliminating the need to visit an Apple Store or ship the device to AppleCare for support.
Several companies showcased artificial intelligence-related ads during Super Bowl LVIII, including Microsoft's Copilot generating solutions to various tasks, Google Pixel 8's "Guided Frame" feature assisting people with blindness or low vision in taking photos, and the film Despicable Me 4 using AI to create disfigured images.
A key NASA design milestone was recently completed by Collins Aerospace as the company works to develop a next-generation spacesuit for use on the International Space Station, marking an important step toward developing a suit for NASA that can be used for continuing operations and advancing scientific discovery in low Earth orbit.
Fans of Sons of the Forest can expect significant improvements and new content as the game reaches its full 1.0 release on February 22, 2023, marking the end of its early access period and potentially expanding the story further in future updates.
A 3,000-year-old treasure hoard discovered in Villena, Spain, contains jewelry and a sword pommel made from meteoritic iron, suggesting the use of celestial materials before the advent of iron metallurgy.
The Apple "1984" Super Bowl ad, which is widely regarded as one of the best ads in history, was almost cancelled by Apple's board of directors who disliked its unconventional approach and lack of focus on the product.
The 2025 Ram 1500's high-output twin-turbo inline-six engine requires 91-octane fuel, indicating that its performance is prioritized over fuel efficiency.
Google is offering a $400 discount on its Pixel Fold, its first foldable phone, bringing the price down to $1,399, making it more affordable and easier to recommend.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is currently available for $279.99 on Woot, offering a 47% discount and including features like a blood oxygen sensor and GPS + Cellular capabilities.
Apple's Vision Pro headset, though heavy and potentially straining to the eyes, is providing users with a superior and immersive entertainment experience, leading to high demand and sales numbers.
The next patch for Baldur's Gate 3 will include improved and dramatic kissing animations for romanceable characters.
Apple has unveiled a new AI image tool, called MLLM-Guided Image Editing (MGIE), that allows users to edit images using text prompts, which can resize, flip, crop, and add filters to images.
Windows 11 24H2 may require a CPU instruction called POPCNT, meaning older PCs that don't have this instruction won't be able to boot the operating system.
F-Zero fans can now access two lost games in the series, BS F-Zero Grand Prix I and II, thanks to the work of the F-Zero community, which recreated the games using footage and recreated pixel layout and environment art.
The inclusion of Leyline of the Guildpact in the Murders at Karlov Manor has had a significant impact on the Modern format, especially when combined with Scion of Draco, leading to a surge in card prices and dominant Regional Championship performances.
OnePlus is facing criticism for falsely advertising the OnePlus 12R as having UFS 4.0 storage when it actually uses UFS 3.1, potentially leading to legal consequences and disappointing buyers.
Samsung's flagship Galaxy S24 series offers impressive hardware, but there are several settings users should tweak to optimize their experience, including activating QHD resolution, using navigation gestures, turning off Samsung Wallet on the home screen, and customizing various features.
Xbox will reveal its vision for the future of its first-party releases in a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast, addressing rumors about games potentially heading to other platforms.
Helldivers 2 has been praised for avoiding pay-to-win microtransactions and instead offering cosmetic items, with its creative director stating that games need to "earn the right to monetize" and that the game will never force microtransactions on players.
Season 2 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone introduces new guns and weapon balancing, prompting the need to adjust loadouts; recommended loadouts for various weapons are provided.
Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be launching soon, and it is expected to have a larger display, better cameras, and a higher price tag compared to the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro.
The game development industry is facing a trend of mass layoffs, with over 10,000 job losses in 2023 alone, attributed not only to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic but also to overspending, overhiring, and mismanagement by executives, resulting in an increasingly volatile and high-risk environment for developers.
Helldivers 2, a popular third-person shooter, has been experiencing server issues shortly after its launch, leading to trouble logging in, progression difficulties, and reward retrieval problems for players.
Hearthstone's 10th-year update includes a Core Set refresh with iconic old favorites and new cards, as well as changes to the ramping mechanic for Druid, Rune requirements for Death Knight cards, and upgrades to old favorite cards.
A recent exploit demonstrated how Microsoft's BitLocker drive encryption can be broken in under 50 seconds using a Raspberry Pi, but it only works on PCs with discrete TPM chips, which are less common in modern systems.
Nightingale, a new survival sim from Inflexion, offers a strongly British-influenced "gaslamp fantasy" experience where players can explore procedurally generated fairy realms, build bases, complete story quests, and hunt wildlife for crafting materials.
A Baldur’s Gate 3 player's Honor Mode run came to an end in Act 3 after a difficult battle and an unexpected encounter with Scratch, resulting in their defeat.
Microsoft's Xbox boss, Phil Spencer, has reassured employees that the company has no intentions of exiting the console business amidst rumors that Xbox exclusives may be released on PlayStation 5.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth leaks are surfacing, caution gamers to avoid spoilers and remain vigilant, as early copies may have been obtained from stores ahead of the game's release.
You can save 20% on Sandisk 1.5TB microSD cards on Amazon, making it an excellent choice for extra storage on the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.
Apple is expected to release new MacBook Air, iPad Pro, iPad Air models, and iOS 17.4 in March, with rumored features including upgraded chips, OLED displays, and Wi-Fi 6E support, among others.
Microsoft is reportedly developing its own AI-upscaling feature similar to DLSS, as seen in screenshots from the latest test versions of Windows 11, but details about how it will work and hardware requirements are still unknown.
Publisher 11 Bit Studios has chosen to delay the release of The Thaumaturge, a complete isometric story-driven RPG, in order to give it space during the busy launch period in February.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a fresh and compelling ghost-hunting detective game with a creative story, stellar investigation mechanics, and likable characters, although it falls short in combat, pacing, and enemy variety.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 offers several upgrades over the Galaxy S21, including improved display, performance, cameras, and Galaxy AI features, making it a tempting option for those considering an upgrade.