What you need to know Intel held an AI Summit for developers in Taipei this week. During the event, Intel explained that Microsoft Copilot will run locally on AI PCs in the not so distant future. This shift to local AI services on PC is made possible by AI-ready CPUs such as Intel Core Ultra […]
Read MoreApple today said it has terminated Epic Games Sweden’s developer account worldwide due to the game developer’s pattern of untrustworthy behavior. Apple shared the following statement with MacRumors: Epic’s egregious breach of its contractual obligations to Apple led courts to determine that Apple has the right to terminate “any or all of Epic Games’ wholly […]
Read MoreGoogle has promised 7 years of software updates for its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, and Samsung followed suit with the exact same promise for the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra. OnePlus, on the other hand, is only promising four major Android updates and five years of security patches for its flagships. If […]
Read MoreFollowing the launch of the Vision Pro, Apple has shared additional details about the headset’s Optic ID iris authentication option. Optic ID can recognize the uniqueness of your irises, the colored part of your eyes, allowing you to quickly unlock your Vision Pro, authorize Apple Pay purchases, sign in to many third-party apps, access sensitive […]
Read MoreApple today shared a detailed support document explaining how to clean the Vision Pro headset and all of its accompanying components. Apple warns that disinfectants like isopropyl alcohol, Windex, and Clorox should not be used to clean the Vision Pro. Instead, users should simply use a dry or slightly damp cloth. To clean the cover […]
Read MoreNow that Apple Vision Pro has launched in the U.S., Apple has released additional support documentation for the device, including how to connect and charge the Vision Pro battery. Notably, Apple’s document reveals that the external battery also powers Apple Vision Pro when you’re not wearing it, allowing the device to sync your mail, photos, […]
Read MoreAfter updating to iOS 17.4, which is currently in beta, iPhone users in the EU will be prompted to choose a default web browser when they first open Safari. In an email today, Apple shared additional details about how this process will work. Apple said iPhone users in the EU will be presented with a […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Palworld dev Pocketpair has explained why the Xbox and Microsoft Store version of the game is missing features the Steam one has. Its community manager, Bucky, says that the studio is currently trying to get a patch through Microsoft’s certification process and that “some of these things will take extra […]
Read MoreApple today emailed customers in the U.S. with some tips for pre-ordering the Vision Pro starting next Friday, January 19 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time. First, Apple says to have an iPhone or iPad with Face ID nearby. “When you order Apple Vision Pro, you’ll need to scan your face with an iPhone or iPad […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Dave’s Garage recently touched base with Raymond Chen, a 30-year Windows developer at Microsoft, and discussed the USB Cart of Death. Chen described it as “one of those office carts – like a mail cart – but it was loaded with every USB device Microsoft could get their hands on.” […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Multiple Firefox users have taken to social media to express their frustrations over the slow YouTube load time on the browser. Google has confirmed that the issue is closely related to its recent efforts to crackdown on YouTube ad blockers that were preventing users from monetizing their content via ads. […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know YouTube is doubling down on its efforts to detect and block ad blockers. Oddly, a Reddit user recently flagged a disturbing ad featuring explicit content while streaming videos on the platform. Google has pulled down the ad as it’s against the company’s policies. A privacy consultant is in a legal […]
Read MoreWith the iOS 17.2 beta, Apple added a feature that allows the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to record Spatial Video that’s designed for the upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset. As the Vision Pro is not yet available, there’s no way to watch Spatial Video in its 3D form on an Apple […]
Read MoreRepair website iFixit today shared a video teardown of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with both the M3 and M3 Pro chips, providing a closer look inside the laptops. The internal design is virtually unchanged compared to the previous MacBook Pro models. iFixit also shared a blog post in which it explains how it believes […]
Read MoreRepair website iFixit today shared a video teardown of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with both the M3 and M3 Pro chips, providing a closer look inside the laptops. The internal design is virtually unchanged compared to the previous MacBook Pro models. iFixit also shared a blog post in which it explains how it believes […]
Read MoreWhat you need to know Cities: Skylines II was released on October 24th, 2023 for PC. The console versions were pushed to Q2 of 2024, likely due to performance issues. Several tech reviewers such as Gamer’s Nexus have called it out for poor performance. Some new features in Unity might be to blame per a […]
Read MoreSome Galaxy device users closed the week with a Samsung Messages error preventing them from using the app. The error generated a device security pop-up claiming that Samsung Messages is harmful. As it turns out, a temporary failure of Google’s servers was causing the error. It has since been addressed, but the issue may linger […]
Read MoreIn macOS Sonoma, Game Mode prioritizes CPU and GPU performance for gaming purposes on Macs. For those unfamiliar with Game Mode, Apple on Tuesday published a support document providing more information on how to use the new feature. Game Mode optimizes your gaming experience by giving your game the highest priority access to your CPU […]
Read MoreApple’s services chief Eddy Cue today testified in the antitrust trial between the U.S. Department of Justice and Google, answering questions about a deal that sees Google set as the default search engine on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. According to a report from The Verge today, Google pays Apple billions of dollars per year […]
Read MoreIn a video interview with Brian Tong, Apple’s VP of Sensing and Connectivity Ron Huang explained why only the updated second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case support lossless audio with Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset. Huang revealed that the H2 chip in the USB-C AirPods Pro supports the 5GHz band of wireless frequencies […]
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