Here’s 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 farSee our review for the Xbox Series X The report also gave us insight as to how well Microsoft’s gaming side did; the launch of the Xbox Series X and Series S was the “most successful in our history, with the most devices ever sold in a launch month....
The service is currently usable on a wide variety of hardware that has Android and Windows 10 support and of course Xbox consoles. What’s missing from that list is a lower-cost option. But in a recent interview with Stratechery, Xbox Chief Phil Spencer, indicated that wouldn’t be true forever (via Engadget). Xbox Series X games: All confirmed games so farXbox Series X vs. Xbox Series S: Is 4K worth an extra $200?...
More: Best 2-in-1 laptops in 2023 Xiaomi Book S 12.4 The Xiaomi Book S 12.4 will be available in select markets, including the UK, for £649 on Xiaomi’s website (opens in new tab). It supports the Xiaomi Smart Pen and Keyboard, which are sold separately. This makes the Books S 12.4 more of a tablet à la iPad Pro with a Magic Keyboard and Apple Pencil if you don’t add optional accessories....
Well, scientists at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology have developed a fix to this problem, which employs machine learning to optimize the AI challenge based on your emotional state while playing. The problem Currently, the game industry has a rudimentary way to tackle this in the form of what’s called Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment (DDA). This is a fancy way of describing those moments when a game nudges you to change the difficulty level based on your performance....
How to turn on cough and snore detection on Pixel 7 Bedtime mode on the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro doesn’t just analyze what happens when you sleep, as turning it on will help reduce any disturbances while you’re catching some Z’s. This includes silencing your phone, dimming the wallpaper, and changing the display to black and white when you’re about to hit the sack. Plus, only alarms and important calls — including contacts that you’ve starred and recurring callers — will trigger....
All jokes aside, the How Long To Beat website is a great resource, which will let you know how long it takes to complete a game based on your playstyle and skill level. You can also see how long it takes the average player and give yourself an idea of how much time you will need to dedicate to the next game you plan on playing. Is it a weekend killer or an afternoon frolic?...
Reliable analyst Min-Chi Kuo predicted (via MacRumors) that Apple will release a new MacBook with a traditional keyboard in the late second quarter or early third quarter of 2020, leading some folks to speculate that the 16-inch MacBook Pro, originally expected to be launch in October, has been delayed. Interestingly, MacRumors’ report, which cites a note for TF International Securities, didn’t specify which model will be arriving in mid-2020. At this point, it’s entirely speculation that the 16-inch MacBook Pro was pushed to next year, especially because Apple has yet to confirm the laptop’s existence....
Which GPU is right for you?Best business laptops What is Intel vPro? Worry not, we’re here to answer all of your questions. And to do that, we called in two seemingly identical Dell XPS 13 laptops (1080p display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD). The difference being that one is outfitted with an Intel Core i7-8550U, and the other has a Core i5-8250U. Let’s see how they stack up. Intel Core i5 vs....
A lightweight laptop, super-slim laptop for consumers on a budget, the 13-inch Swift 1 is available in a three different colors – silver, metallic pink and gold – and weighs just 2.86 pounds. Though available with only a middling Pentium or Celeron processor, it has a 1080p display and SSD for sharp images and speedy load times. Available:June 2017 Available in 14- or 15-inch sizes, the Swift 3 is a general-purpose large Ultrabook for the masses....
The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 brings Intel 12th Gen processors and a convertible form factor to the already excellent 14-inch laptop that boasts a dockable stylus, a productivity-enhancing 16:10 display, and lighting-fast charging. The Acer Chromebook Tab 510 leverages Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 platform to deliver a snappy tablet experience. Acer claims that it lasts up to 11 hours on a charge and offers an LTE option for users that want to make sure they always have a connection whether you are using the tablet for work or play....
Dell is selling the XPS 13 (opens in new tab), our favorite overall laptop, for just $799 after a steep $400 discount. On sale is the base model with a 1080p display and a Core i5 CPU. This is one of Dell’s doorbuster deals, so it will sell out quickly. In our XPS 13 review, we gave the laptop a 4.5-star rating and an Editor’s Choice award for being a great option for students, business users, and everyday consumers....
Apple’s AirPods Max are one of our favorite noise-cancelling headphones. They feature powerful H1 chips, nine microphones, 40mm drivers, and tons of sensors. In our AirPods Max review, we loved their gorgeous design, great audio quality, and powerful active noise-cancelling. We gave the AirPods Max an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars and the Editor’s Choice awards. The AirPods Max are the latest headphones to feature spatial audio....
To use Alexa, you’ll first need to open its desktop application — displayed as a tall rectangle as big as a smartphone — and then say “Hey Alexa.” You’ll be able to perform the same commands as ever with the voice assistant — checking your calendar, managing smart-home devices and playing music, podcasts and other content — but we wonder if Alexa will ever take over some of the PC-management powers from Cortana....
We watched a demo of Ultra Street Fighter IV on the OLED display, and it looked absolutely gorgeous. Phones like the Samsung Galaxy S6 have shown us how beautifully OLED screens can reproduce images, and gaming will clearly put it to good use. The inky blacks that highlight the game’s graphical styling were clear and crisp — Ryu’s muscles seemed to bulge even more than usual — and environments were sharp and vibrant....
So what’s wrong with this machine? Not much, really. Well, apart from the asking price of $1,899 (currently on sale for $1,425). Also, it doesn’t come outfitted with speakers, which is disappointing for a monitor this large and expensive. As long as you have the cash and you don’t mind setting up your own audio solution, the Alienware 38 Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3821DW) is easily one of the best gaming monitors around....
The latest team to make beautiful music with AMD? Alienware with the m17 R5. Boasting a AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and a Radeon RX 6850 XT GPU, the laptop is not to be trifled with. Thanks to AMD Advantage Suite, this system is optimized up the wazoo to ensure that you’re getting the best performance out of the system no matter the situation. You also get Cherry MX keys, a stunning 4K display, great speakers and a slick design to boot....
However, a $2,067 price tag, puts the x14 solidly out of the reach of budget-savvy gamers. And the display is a tad bit below what we expect at this price point. However, the Alienware x14 R1 is a great choice for entry and mid-tier gamers. Alienware x14 R1 pricing and availability Having a super-slim chassis doesn’t necessarily mean a slim wallet. The base model of the Alienware x14 R1 costs $1,649 and comes with a 2....
The 2018 edition of the tablet, as well as its Kids Edition counterpart, offer an improved front-facing camera, so friends and family can see you more clearly on video calls. Specifically, the new Fire HD 8 tablets offer a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, which is a significant upgrade over the 0.3-megapixel lenses in the 2017 model. In our review of the 2017 Fire HD 8, we noted that “the front lens is extremely zoomed in; you’ll have to extend your arm a bit to get a shot of your whole face,” and we hope this fixes that issue....
The Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet is our go-to tablet for kids. It has a durable chassis, strong parental controls, and a better screen and longer battery life (10 hours and 12 minutes) than its 7-inch counterpart (7 hours and 6 minutes). In terms of hardware, the HD 8 features an 8-inch 1280 x 800 touchscreen LCD, 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, 1.5GB RAM, 32GB of storage (expandable via microSD), VGA front camera, and a 2MP rear camera....
The same group is currently working on an MMO based on the Lord of the Rings franchise. The blossoming video game industry presents a huge prize for whichever company can compel gamers onto their platform – but it’s a competitive space entering a new phase with the impending launch of the Xbox Series X and PS5.
