This elite Meta Quest 2 freebie could be waiting in your inbox
Meta Quest 2 owners, rush to your emails! You might’ve just been granted a free Meta Quest 2 Elite Strap accessory to take your VR gaming to the next level......»»
Microsoft Surface ARM laptops mostly beat MacBook Air, but not MacBook Pro
Microsoft Surface ARM laptops powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 chip claim to match or beat Apple Silicon machines. Tests show that they (mostly) beat the MacBook Air, but not last year’s MacBook Pro models. Comparativ.....»»
Even beta testers will have to wait until next year for the big Siri upgrade
The iOS 18 betas have brought a number of worthwhile new features, but most of us are waiting impatiently for Apple Intelligence – in particular, the big Siri upgrade we’re expecting. There’s been no sign of any significant AI features so fa.....»»
One of the U.K.’s poshest schools to replace students’ smartphones with a Nokia
One of the U.K.’s most elite schools has announced it will take away students' smartphones and hand them a Nokia instead......»»
Best Prime Day smartwatch deals in 2024: Apple, Samsung, Fitbit
There are loads of discounts waiting for you in this year's Prime Day smartwatch deals. The top offers are here, as well as the best advice for your purchase......»»
Researchers engineer poplar trees to synthesize valuable chemical squalene, normally harvested from shark livers
What do poplar trees, sharks and biofuels have in common? While it might sound a bit like a riddle, a team led by Michigan State University biochemists has reported exciting findings concerning all three in the quest for cleaner energy......»»
The Quest 3 has never been cheaper
Meta's offering a Quest 3 for just $25 monthly, and you also get games, so we checked out whether Play now, pay later really is a good deal......»»
Should we ditch big exam halls? Research shows how high ceilings are associated with a lower score
Can you remember your last in-person exam? You're waiting outside the venue with your identification, pens and back-up pens. Everyone is nervously looking at their notes or avoiding eye contact......»»
The LG C4 OLED TV has a $700 discount during 4th of July sales
Have you been waiting a long time to own an LG OLED? Right now, the company is offering a nice discount on the 77-inch version of its C4 Series......»»
Threads reaches 175 million active users; celebrates first anniversary with custom icons
It’s been almost a year since Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, became available to the public. Over the last 12 months, Threads has achieved some major milestones, such as hitting 100 million registered users in its first five days. A year.....»»
Here’s how the M3 Pro compares to Snapdragon X Elite on battery life [Video]
Microsoft is using the new Snapdragon X Elite silicon in its latest Surface laptop (and 2-in-1) hardware. Now PhoneBuff is out with a battery test to see how the M3 Pro MacBook Pro performs against the Surface 7. more….....»»
Should you buy a TV in 4th of July Sales or wait for Prime Day deals?
Should you get your TV now? If you find what you want, yes. But there's also a case for waiting......»»
3 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy Tab S10 & 5 Reasons Not To
With the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series reportedly in development, those of you in the hunt for a new tablet might want to think about waiting for the company’s next flagship tablet. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+, and Galaxy Tab S9 U.....»»
Apple Vision Pro, new cameras fail user-repairability analysis
Meta Quest 3, PS5 Slim also received failing grades despite new right-to-repair laws. Enlarge / Apple's Vision Pro scored 0 points in US PIRG's self-repairability analysis. (credit: Kyle Orland) In December, New York b.....»»
After The Thousand-Year Door remake, its finally time for Paper Luigi
The Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake is a reminder of the Luigi spinoff we've been waiting two decades for......»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Tech giants form AI group to counter Nvidia with new interconnect standard
"Ultra Accelerator Link" aims to connect high-performance GPUs and servers. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Thursday, several major tech companies, including Google, Intel, Microsoft, Meta, AMD, Hewlett Packard Enterpr.....»»
iOS 18 may give Siri the upgrade we’ve been waiting for
Both iOS 18 and macOS 15 are set to get a slew of new AI features. Here are some of the coolest new capabilities to expect on the iPhone......»»
Instagram Limits tool offering increased harassment protection for teens
Meta is offering teenagers a strengthened version of its Instagram Limits tool. When set to its highest level, only Close Friends will be able to comment, reply, tag, mention, or message them. It’s the latest development in the company’s prote.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is $120 off in this LIMITED TIME DEAL!
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is currently on sale on Amazon where it’s enjoying a $120 discount, so what are you waiting for? The post The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ is $120 off in this LIMITED TIME DEAL! appeared first on Phandroid. The.....»»
New metasurface-based edge detecting filter for remote sensing could transform crop monitoring
New work by researchers from the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) and City University of New York (CUNY) published May 27 in Nature Communications realizes a new, tunable edge-detecting filter for flat-optic ima.....»»