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Apple sneaks a Windows Recall-like feature onto the iPhone
Apple is launching the iPhone with "semantic search," which appears to do the same thing Microsoft's controversial Recall does.
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AMD will unify Radeon and Pro graphics to battle Nvidia's dominance
A top executive said that it plans to combine its CDNA enterprise graphics architecture with the RDNA consumer GPUs to simplify development and take on Nvidia's CUDA.
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Mozilla extends support for Firefox on older Windows versions
You can continue to use the Firefox browser on older Windows computer for about six more months.
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AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme will hit next-gen gaming handhelds in 2025
In an IFA roundtable, AMD confirmed that its next-gen Z2 Extreme chip for gaming handhelds is coming sooner than later.
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Can Chromebooks get viruses? It's complicated
Can Chromebooks get viruses? The simple answer is yes, but it's rare and a touch complicated.
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AMD exec: Next-gen Radeons focus on mainstream, not monster GPUs
AMD exec Jack Huynh says that next-gen Radeon RX 8000 GPUs will prioritize market share over going toe-to-toe with Nvidia's elite enthusiast GPUs.
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Microsoft fixes File Explorer crash bug in Windows 11
For some Windows users, File Explorer crashed when opened via the taskbar. Microsoft has now solved this problem.
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I switched to an ultrawide monitor. Here's what surprised me
Switching from a dual-monitor setup was mostly good, but it came with some pains and hiccups.
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Do smartphones eavesdrop on conversations? New evidence says yes
Modern phones apparently have secret eavesdropping tech that's used for personalized ad targeting.
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Baldur's Gate III adds native game mods on PC
Players can now browse and install a huge list of game mods without any external tools.
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YouTube vows to protect creators from AI fakes
Incoming tools will let creators find and take down fakes of their own voices and faces, among other protections.
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This adorable mini PC is the 'world's smallest' water-cooled gaming desktop
The Geekom MegaMini G1 uses laptop parts to cram a ton of power into a tiny case.
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Bluetooth 6.0 is almost here, and it's bringing a useful feature
The next major update to Bluetooth is long overdue, but it's finally coming with new features and improvements.
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5 delightfully weird PCs you have to see from IFA
There were a lot of laptops and PCs at IFA, but these wonderfully unorthodox machines pushed the envelope to stand out from the crowd.
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Acer shows off a gaming monitor with ultra-fast 600Hz refresh rate
If 540Hz wasn't fast enough for you, you'll soon be able to hit 600Hz and eke out extra frames.
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Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a drool-worthy workhorse with a neat party trick
Out of Lenovo's raft of new laptops unveiled at IFA 2024,the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Aura Edition is the one I'm drooling over.
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Lenovo's newest ThinkPad laptop reminds you to sit up straight
Lenovo unveiled the newest ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop at IFA in Berlin and it boasts a number of AI features.
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Lenovo’s concept laptop unfolds itself and turns to follow you
Most AI laptops revolve around image and text generation. Lenovo's AutoTwist concept taps AI for more luxurious hands-free screen adjustments.
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Intel says Lunar Lake laptop graphics are getting a huge boost from Xe2
The company's IFA 2024 presentation claims a 31% improvement over last gen and 16% over AMD's latest APU.
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Acer's clean Nitro V 14 wasn't good enough for one girl gamer
Acer launches the Nitro V 14 gaming laptop at the IFA showcase in Berlin, but the relatively anemic GPU had some fuming.
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Intel's next big chip won't be 'Intel Inside,' either
Intel said its upcoming Arrow Lake desktop chips will be the second straight PC processor to not be manufactured internally by Intel.
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Your Chromebook should now have one of Windows' best features
Google is bringing its own twist on snapping and grouping windows to Chromebooks and ChromeOS.
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New Discord feature feels a lot like spying. Here's how to disable it
Discord now keeps deeper tabs on what your contacts have been playing (and vice versa). Thankfully, you can opt out.
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Asus unveils swanky Lunar Lake-powered laptops at IFA
Today at IFA in Berlin, Asus unveiled the latest iterations of the Vivobook and Zenbook line of laptops, now powered by the latest Lunar Lake CPUs from Intel.
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Firefox 130 brings a few AI features, including integrated chatbots
The latest Firefox update brings a few AI-powered features and quality-of-life improvements.
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Acer concept laptop's touchpad pops out as a gaming controller
The DualPlay's touchpad releases and flips around to reveal a full gamepad. Its speakers also pop out of the laptop body.
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Cooler Master's $7,000 Shark X PC doesn't even include a built-in laser
Cooler Master's long-awaited Shark X, a mix of mini-ITX desktop and modern art piece, can be yours for just… seven grand.
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Recall 2.0? Microsoft plans another AI feature that scans everything
Another AI-driven feature that searches PC content surfaces in Windows 11, raising questions about data privacy.
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Acer launches the first Swift laptops with Lunar Lake CPUs
Acer recently announced the first Swift and TravelMate laptops with Lunar Lake CPUs at IFA in Berlin.
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Acer debuts new Nitro gaming laptops and a Steam Deck clone
Affordable gaming laptops for everyone! But we'll have to wait for more details on the Nitro Blaze 7 handheld.
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Qualcomm CEO confirms Snapdragon desktops are planned
According to Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano Amon, a high-end Snapdragon desktop chip is in the cards.
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Windows 11 update will add Copilot+ powers to AMD and Intel laptops
Microsoft is allowing Qualcomm rivals to catch up to the current Copilot+ torchbearer, Snapdragon.
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Cheaper Snapdragon X Plus chip aims for long-lasting $700 laptops
Qualcomm has launched a pair of 8-core Snapdragon X Plus chips for low-cost PCs that its competitors are unable to touch. We've completed a few hands-on tests, too.
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New Asus Snapdragon laptops blend long life with competitive prices
A laptop and a Surface-style tablet, both running Snapdragon X Plus chips yet still affordable.
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New 'Voldemort' malware infects by disguising itself to go undetected
Security experts warn of a new malware that camouflages itself with Google applications to sneak through security systems.
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MSI goes hard on AI with a thicc desktop PC that chats with you
Other IFA highlights include a next-gen Stealth laptop and an OLED monitor with a bias light that syncs to the picture.
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Intel's AI Playground app shows what's possible with Core Ultra
Intel launches a free AI Playground app, powered by its new Core Ultra processor, to bring both AI art and LLM AI chatbots to the consumer.
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Dell's newest XPS 13 laptop is featherlight and AI-infused
Dell's newest XPS 13 laptop is lightweight and powerful, now featuring the latest processors from Intel and new AI features.
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Lunar Lake unveiled: Intel strikes back with new laptop CPUs
Intel launched its Core Ultra Series 2 chip, code-named Lunar Lake, just before the IFA show in Berlin. The list of Lunar Lake processors should be easy for consumers to understand.
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Researchers discover a simple way to make batteries last much longer
A simple production tweak could boost the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries by up to 70 percent.
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Beware of counterfeit AMD Ryzen CPUs! Here's what to look for
Watch this tech YouTuber examine an elaborately counterfeited AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and point out all the differences.
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Windows 11 is (finally) a winner with Steam users
It took almost three years, but Windows 11 is now the most popular OS with Steam users.
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Microsoft clarifies: Making Recall uninstallable was actually a bug
It seemed Microsoft allowed users to completely uninstall Recall instead of just blocking it. It was, in fact, just a bug.
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The 'world's most private VPN' just launched in beta for free
NymVPN promises ultimate privacy and was just released into beta, meaning it's currently free for everyone to try.
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Can a VPN really hide all of your torrent activity?
Torrenting can be risky business with your ISP, so make sure to always use a VPN to help keep your downloads private.
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I switched my $1000 desktop for a $300 mini PC and regret nothing
How the Beelink SER5 mini-PC compares to a desktop tower.
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The best free software for your PC
These are the best free programs that any PC needs: solid security tools, productivity software, and more.
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