In the announcement (opens in new tab), Innersloth revealed that the Among Us codebase is kind of unwieldy, but developers want to continue to support it given how many people are playing it. See the best PC games and best Xbox Game Pass PC games to play nowCheck out the Xbox Series X games and PS5 games confirmed so farThis is what we know about the Xbox Series X and PS5 so far...
Most phones will only go so dark, but this new feature goes above and beyond previous dark modes capabilities. The new feature was seen in a recent Android 12 developers preview and should be released to users next month, with a full release expected by the end of the year. Best mobile phone deals in April 2021Best smartphones in 2021The best smartphone accessories of 2021 At the moment, the Android extra-dim feature is only available to those who download the developer’s preview....
Google is playing catchup with Apple’s encrypted iMessage by bringing end-to-end encryption to its own Messages app. The company has been working on this for a while (the beta launched last November), but the implementation still isn’t perfect. (via Engadget). Phones with the best battery life in 2021iPhone and Android phones can permanently stop spam calls — here’s howBest Prime Day phone deals 2021: What we expect and want to see...
Citing “people familiar with the company’s plans,” WSJ says that Apple plans on implementing new health features to next-generation AirPods, including body-temperature detectors, posture-monitoring sensors and hearing-enhancing features. Does the Apple Watch Series 7 disappoint you as a health tech device? This scathing report explains whyPhones with the longest battery life in 2021 (tested by us) New health features may come to future AirPods If you want to explore the Cupertino-based tech giant’s latest technological advancements in health, the Apple Watch would be your best bet with its blood-oxygen monitor and electrocardiogram app....
Apple’s AirPods Pro’s price rarely drops below $234. So if you want to snag our favorite wireless earbuds for their best price yet, listen up. For a limited time, AT&T has the Apple AirPods Pro on sale for just $224 (opens in new tab). Normally priced at $250, that’s $26 off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for these earbuds. It’s one of the best headphone deals you can get right now....
MacRumors says the inundation of virtual reality-related patents from Apple hints that the AR/VR headset is coming to market soon. Before the Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled the Apple Watch in 2014, there was an uptick of patent filings for pedometer functionality, step detection and more. Due to increased patent-filing activity for head-mounted displays, MacRumors suspects the long-awaited Apple AR/VR headset is moving forward behind the scenes. Apple VR headset: release date, price, specs and moreBest laptops of 2021The best VR-ready laptops of 2021...
Throughout the ad, the gentleman grows increasingly frustrated as nosey strangers follow him to the bank, grocery store and even his apartment. These clingy stalkers are analogous to the data trackers that follow you as you surf the web, providing a creepy, disconcerting perspective on the privacy issues that plague the digital world. iOS 14.5 is available now — how to download it immediatelyiOS 15: Release date, new features, how to download it early and morePhones with the best battery life...
More: Best tablet deals in AugustBest tablets of 20205 Reasons to buy the iPad mini 5 Apple’s iPad mini 5 is the king of small tablets. It’s the best tablet to buy if you’re looking for a portable yet powerful slate. The iPad mini on sale packs a 7.9-inch Retina display, Apple’s A12 Bionic chip, 64GB of storage, Apple Touch ID and a Lightning charging port. Artists and note-takers will be interested in knowing the 5th gen iPad mini supports Apple Pencil (opens in new tab)....
While turning off 5G solves the problem, that isn’t something Apple is going to recommend. But according to a new Bloomberg report, it may have a solution coming in the form of a MagSafe Battery case that magnetically snaps on your iPhone 12 and charges it up wirelessly (via 9to5Mac). Phones with the best battery life in 2021How to see your battery percentage on iPhoneBest iPhone 12 chargers in 2021...
Although the mixed-reality headset hasn’t hit the market yet, Kuo claims that Apple is already working on its successor. The second-generation VR headset will puportedly be lighter, faster, sleeker and offer battery improvements (via iMore). Apple AR/VR headset: release date, price, specs and moreThe best VR-ready laptops of 2021 Second-generation VR headset reportedly arriving in 2024 Apple’s alleged first-generation VR headset will sport Mac-level computing power, thanks to its M1-esque CPU....
If you’ve researched any of these watches you may already know the answer, it’s simply battery life. The Versa 4 and Sense 2 both offer over six days of battery life according to Fitbit and while we have yet to review them, last year’s Fitbit Sense hit that mark so I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. By comparison, the Apple Watch Series 7 and Galaxy Watch 5 are just able to make it into a second day....
If you’re on a smaller budget, the Apple Watch SE GPS/Cellular (opens in new tab) smartwatch is on sale for $299 ($30 off). Compared to the Apple Watch Series 6, the Apple Watch Series 7 has a larger display and faster wireless charging. The watch in this deal has a 41mm aluminum case and an Always-On Retina display with up to 1,000 nits of brightness. Powering the wearable is an S7 SiP chip 64-bit dual-core processor....
Walmart currently offers the 45mm Apple Watch Series 7 for $309 (opens in new tab). That’s $70 off its former price and $120 off list. This the lowest price we’ve tracked for this smartwatch and one of the best Apple deals in town. Target (opens in new tab) offers this same deal with a holiday price guarantee through Dec. 24. The Apple Watch Series 7 has a larger display and faster wireless charging over the Apple Watch Series 6....
However, the Series 8 does take that word “iterative” to its most minor extreme. Not to say there aren’t some welcome new features, but they are tiny tweaks to the already solid formula of the Series 7. With the new SE sharing a lot of the same tech as this more expensive model, we have some different questions to answer here. While I will take you through my time using the Apple Watch Series 8, we can use this to answer some key questions: when should you think about upgrading your Apple Watch and do you need everything that the Series 8 has to offer?...
The first thing you’ll notice about this laptop is its stealth-fighter-themed chassis, which Asus says was inspired by an F-22 fighter plane. On the inside, Asus added some silver patterning along with sinister red backlighting, which helps give the laptop more flair. Gamers will be happy to know that in our labs the Asus ROG’s 15.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 LCD offered great accuracy, spot-on colors, and top-tier brightness. Audio was a little shallow at first, but fortunately you can choose between a few presets to enhance its quality....
This is one of the first laptops to blend the new AMD Ryzen 4000-series CPUs with Nvidia GPUs to great effect according to our reviewer and the variant that Best Buy has listed happens to be a perfect match for our $1,449.99 review unit (via Windows Central). Best gaming laptops of 2020The best Asus laptops in 2020HP first to bring AMD Ryzen 4000 CPUs to business laptops – Intel beware...
Currently, you can get the Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 (opens in new tab) with RTX 2060 graphics for $1,299.99 at Best Buy. Normally, this machine costs $1,550, so you’re saving $250 with this deal. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this particular model to date. In fact, it’s one of the best gaming laptop deals in town. Shop: Best Buy’s entire laptop sale (opens in new tab)More: Best gaming laptop dealsBest gaming laptops of 2021...
eGPUs, also known as graphics docks or graphics amps, provide a great way to play games or run graphically-intensive apps on a thin and light laptop. Provided that your laptop has a compatible Thunderbolt 3 port, there’s a good chance that you can get the power of a high-end graphics card while you’re docked at your desk. On Windows 10, the eGPU supports both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards, while it will only work with AMD Vega GPUs on macOS....
The Asus VivoBook Flip 14 is one of the best convertible laptops around. Its 360-degree hinge lets you convert from laptop to tablet, stand or tent mode. This particular notebook packs a 14-inch (1920 x 1080) touch screen, 3.0-GHz Intel Core i3-1115G4 dual-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, Integrated graphics, and 128GB SSD. Powered by Windows 10 in S mode, similar to a Chromebook, it’s streamlined for performance and security. In our Asus VivoBook Flip 14 review, the laptop earned a high rating of 4 of 5-stars for its powerful performance and ample port selection....
So how is Asus pulling this all off? Serious specs. Once you find some time to stop ogling and touching the screens, consider the overclockable Core i9 CPU, Nvidia RTX graphics and speedy SSD. But there are some caveats to consider: namely, really short battery life, mushy keyboard and a thicker profile. But mobile professionals, content creators and even gamers looking to walk and chew gum at the same time should consider the ZenBook Pro Duo....
