No Man’s Sky gets the world’s first VR-DLSS performance boost—let’s test it
Debuts in No Man's Sky's demanding VR mode, and we have numbers, image comparisons. Enlarge / No Man's Sky added a bunch of trippy stuff this week, including rideable mounts. We love mounts. But we also love frames, so hence, we're analyzing the.....»»
Column: Port strike, Hurricane Helene test the auto industry"s supply chain resiliency
The auto industry avoided worst-case scenarios with the port strike's end, but the impacts of Hurricane Helene will stick around......»»
iPhone 16 Pro Max beats all the competition in intensive robotic battery life test
The continues to make headlines, with Apple firmly having the best performance and longest battery life smartphone this year. In PhoneBuff’s test, the 16 Pro Max went head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a test involving a variety.....»»
Cancer, cardiovascular drugs tipped for Nobel as prize week opens
Cancer research or drugs treating cardiovascular illnesses could win a Nobel Prize on Monday when a week of laureate announcements kicks off, bringing a ray of optimism to a world beset by crises......»»
Can’t get into Throne and Liberty? New server cap limits may help
As it turns out, the servers were overencumbered. Amazon Games has given them a strength boost......»»
It’s official — Intel now holds the Windows battery life crown
Several new chipsets have hit Windows laptops in the last few months, offering better performance and battery life. Which of them provides the best combination?.....»»
I took the PS5 Pro for a first test drive. Now I’m a believer
While at Tokyo Game Show, we got hands-on with the PS5 Pro for the first time. And we're already impressed by what we've seen and played......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘GroceryBot’ is an all-in-one planner for grocery shopping
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. GroceryBot is a new iPhone app that aims to.....»»
NASA can now talk to its spacecraft using lasers
NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications test has completed its first phase, showing that laser communications in space are possible and faster than radio......»»
Study of global primate populations reveals predictors of extinction risk
An international team of biologists, planetary scientists and conservationists has conducted a large-scale study of non-human primate populations around the world to gauge their risk of extinction due to climate change......»»
NASA can talk to its spacecraft using lasers now
NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications test has completed its first phase, showing that laser communications in space are possible and faster than radio......»»
This is when you can see Paramount’s Running Man remake with Glen Powell
Get ready to see more of Glen Powell in 2025. Find out when Paramount will release The Running Man, Edgar Wright's dystopian remake starring the Hit Man actor......»»
Three best iPadOS 18 features to boost productivity
The iPad makes a great leisure device for watching videos, reading, or playing games. But it can also be a powerful productivity tool. I use the iPad Pro as my primary computer, and have been enjoying three key upgrades in iPadOS 18. Here are the bes.....»»
Hands-on with midnight AirPods Max with USB-C
Say what you will about AirPods Max falling behind AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 in terms of software features, but the sonic performance of Apple’s wireless over-ear headphones remains unmatched. As much as I adore AirPods Pro 2 for their peak earbu.....»»
Meta’s new “Movie Gen” AI system can deepfake video from a single photo
A future where realistic video fakes are easy and plentiful seems inevitable. On Friday, Meta announced a preview of Movie Gen, a new suite of AI models designed to create and man.....»»
ULA’s second Vulcan rocket lost part of its booster and kept going
The US Space Force says this test flight was critical for certifying Vulcan for military missions. United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket, under contract for dozens of flights for.....»»
Halls of Torment is Diablo cranked up to 50,000 kills/hour
Sometimes, you just want to kill a whole lot of skeletons as fast as possible. The old-school Diablo games endure for a lot of reasons. Some players like the deep lore and world-.....»»
Toyota bets big on air taxis with $500M investment in Joby
Auto giant Toyota is investing another $500 million into Joby, which pioneered the first test flight of an air taxi over the skies of New York City......»»
GoPro launches ultralight, affordable Hero 4K Camera for $199
GoPro's ultralight Hero offers 4K video, 12MP photos, and a waterproof design for just $199. It's ideal for adventurers seeking performance on a budget......»»
The best VPN for live streaming the NBA
Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world with these streaming-friendly VPNs, including ExpressVPN and NordVPN. There is no better way to spend your free time than sitting back and watching your favourite sport, preferably surrounded by mountain.....»»
How to view the Northern Lights in the U.S. this weekend
The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, will be visible this weekend in the U.S. Here's how to get the best view. The Northern Lights are set to make another appearance over the next few days, bathing the sky over the U.S.-Canadian border in a.....»»