SoftBank kills half the performance incentive for its Vision Fund execs
SoftBank reported earnings today, including the performance of its $98.6 billion Vision Fund. The numbers were enticing given the recent exit of DoorDash, which returned billions to SoftBank and represents one of its first truly blockbuster investmen.....»»
Xreal vs. Apple Vision Pro: Why I chose Air 2 and Beam Pro
Xreal's Air 2 and Beam Pro are put to the test as a low-cost alternative to Apple's Vision Pro for spatial computing and 3D photos and videos......»»
How the UK can advance High Performance Computing & AI sustainably
How the UK can advance High Performance Computing & AI sustainably.....»»
Stellantis U.S. sales drop signals more troubles ahead; "there are a lot of things in play"
Stellantis upped its incentive spending in the third quarter, but its U.S. sales still fell 20 percent, and it warned of lower profits than expected this year......»»
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.....»»
Flash flooding kills three in northern Thailand
Flash flooding in popular Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai has killed three people, a health official said Sunday, as visitors evacuated hotels through knee-high muddy water and shops closed in the city center......»»
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?.....»»
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.....»»
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-.....»»
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......»»
Ubisoft execs reportedly eyeing buyout in wake of Assassin’s Creed delay
Some Ubisoft stakeholders are reportedly considering a buyout to make the company private following a series of big changes......»»
These night vision binoculars make bird-watching cool again (now 64% off)
Save 64% on binoculars with a built-in camera and night vision for bird watching and more. Capture photos, videos, and see in the dark, all for $104.97. TL;DR: Save 64% on these binoculars for bird-watching with a built-in camera and night visi.....»»
"The Outrun" review: Saoirse Ronan leads a tender and poetic addiction drama
"The Outrun," directed by Nora Fingscheidt and starring Saoirse Ronan, is a must-see drama featuring folklore, flashbacks, and a bold vision. Have you ever felt so alienated from your world that only the folklore of wild things could soothe you.....»»
iOS 18.0.1 now available for iPhone, here’s what’s new
As expected, Apple is now rolling out iOS 18.0.1 to iPhone users. This update comes three weeks after iOS 18 was released to the general public. The update includes key bug fixes for iPhone users affecting the camera, Messages, performance, and more......»»
visionOS 2.0.1 now available for Apple Vision Pro with multiple bug fixes
Two weeks after releasing visionOS 2 to the public, Apple is now rolling out visionOS 2.0.1. The update doesn’t add any new features, but it does bring multiple bug fixes that should make the device run more stable. more….....»»
iOS 18.0.1 fixes security issues affecting iPhone microphone and Passwords app
In addition to a handful of notable bug fixes and performance improvements, today’s iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates also include a pair of important security fixes. Apple says that the updates include a fix for microphone access on the iPhone.....»»
Asus pits AMD’s performance against Intel’s efficiency
The Asus ProArt PX13 was one of the first with AMD's Ryzen AI 9 chipsets, and goes up against the Asus Zenbook S 14 with Intel's Lunar Lake. Which is better?.....»»
Apple M4 chip: specs, performance, and when we expect to see them in Macs
Here's everything we know so far about Apple M4, the company's next generation of in-house silicon......»»
Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest Apple leaks of the week, headlined by details about Apple’s upcoming smart home display product, expected to launch in 2025. The iPhone SE and iPad Air are also getting refreshes early next year, and component.....»»
Microsoft’s new “Copilot Vision” AI experiment can see what you browse
Microsoft brings two new opt-in trial features to some users of its Copilot AI-assistant. On Monday, Microsoft unveiled updates to its consumer AI assistant Copilot, introducing t.....»»
I reviewed HTC’s new Vive Focus Vision, a lossless VR headset built for PC gaming
I reviewed HTC's Vive Focus Vision, a lossless PCVR headset with eye-tracking and standalone capability......»»