The Steam Deck OLED looks about as good as it can get, at least until the sequel
Available Nov. 16 in "highly limited" quantities, with discounts on LCD models. Enlarge (credit: Valve) Valve said less than two months ago they did not plan to update their handheld PC gaming system, the Steam Deck, in.....»»
The 2025 BMW i5 M60 review: An EV that makes you want to drive and drive
Not quite an electric M5, it's a good driver's car. Car people, like most flavors of enthusiasts, are often given over to ideological purity tests. Car X is better than car Y beca.....»»
2024’s most polarizing movie now has a streaming release date on Max
Warner Bros. Discovery announced the Max streaming release date for Joker: Folie à Deux, the controversial sequel from Todd Phillips......»»
Lawsuit complaining about Apple"s free 5GB iCloud plan is dismissed
A potential class-action lawsuit alleging that Apple tricked users into having to pay for iCloud is probably now completely dead, having lost an appeal before the Ninth Circuit.Judges have not said Apple's 5GB free iCloud space is good or bad, the pl.....»»
Entrepreneurs who take funding from close family and friends are more likely to pursue lower-risk growth options
Entrepreneurs often lack resources and funding needed to launch a venture and reach out to family and friends for initial support. But is it always good for a startup when individuals close to the founder are asked if they want to "be on the ground f.....»»
NASA says Orion’s heat shield is good to go for Artemis II—but does it matter?
The Artemis II mission, as NASA currently envisions it, won't launch until April 2026. Two years ago next week, NASA's Orion spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean to wrap.....»»
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: Nazi punching never felt so good
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle delivers plenty of Nazi-punching catharsis, but brainy exploration is its real superpower......»»
Indie hidden gem Moonlighter is getting a 3D sequel next year
Digital Sun and 11 bit Studios just announced Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a sequel to a 2018 indie hidden gem about dungeon crawling and shopkeeping......»»
Apple"s display roadmap could lead to OLED iPad mini in 2026
Apple could be making big changes to the displays of the iPad mini, iPad Air, and MacBook Air, if a display roadmap is to be believed, including transitioning the models to OLED starting from 2026.iPad mini could be next to get an OLED displayApple h.....»»
Study investigating climate change models suggests impact studies should include high-sensitivity climate models
High-sensitivity climate models should not be excluded when projecting future regional climate impacts because the level of warming measured globally is not always the only good indicator of regional changes, a new study suggests......»»
Epic Games just gave Fortnite veterans the best gift: permanent OG mode
The fan-favorite mode Fortnite OG is coming back, and this time for good......»»
The return of Steam Machines? Valve rolls out new “Powered by SteamOS” branding.
New branding guidelines suggest official third-party hardware support is imminent. Longtime Valve watchers likely remember Steam Machines, the company's aborted, pre-Steam Deck at.....»»
This Asus Copilot+ laptop with an OLED screen is on sale for just $500
The Asus Vivobook S 15, a laptop that's designed to run Microsoft's Copilot and featuring a 15.6-inch OLED screen, is available for just $500 from Best Buy......»»
AWS has a new tool that wants to stop AI hallucinations for good
AWS reveals "first and only" safeguard against AI hallucinations......»»
Limestone quarries could be vital for wild bee conservation
A research team has investigated the importance of limestone quarries for wild bee conservation. Diverse landscapes with good connectivity between quarries and calcareous grasslands proved to be particularly valuable. Calcareous grasslands—meaning.....»»
Acer Swift 14 AI review: battery life for days
The Acer Swift 14 AI is a very good 14-inch laptop at a price that's reasonable but not a true bargain. But its battery life is what stands out the most......»»
Kuo: Next iPad Pro with M5 chip coming in fall 2025
Apple’s iPad Pro got a huge upgrade this year with the M4 chip, tandem OLED display, nano-texture option, and more. But the next version is already in the works, and now we have an idea of when to expect it. more….....»»
Product showcase: Securing Active Directory passwords with Specops Password Policy
Password policies are a cornerstone of cybersecurity for any organization. A good password policy ensures every end user has a strong and unique password, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access and data breaches. These policies not on.....»»
Best of last year: The top Phys.org articles of 2024
It was a good year for space science as Sumner Starrfield, an astronomer at Arizona State University, described what was to appear as a huge star exploding in the night sky, in a once-in-a-lifetime event this past fall. A binary star system in the co.....»»
For $630, you may want to take the plunge on an OLED gaming monitor
Everyone wants an OLED gaming monitor, and now that you can buy one for $630, it's may be time to pull the trigger......»»
This HP Chromebook is just $199 at Best Buy in last minute Cyber Week sales
The HP 15.6-inch Chromebook is good for students on a budget or for children. It's on sale now at Best Buy making it a fantastic bargain......»»