(Image credit: Intel) What you need to know Intel's "Battlemage" GPUs are already being tested in labs. The new GPU architecture is expected to bring a massive performance uplift over the current "Alchemist" Arc GPUs. Battlemage is expected to launch some time in 2024. Intel's initial Arc GPU efforts codenamed "Alchemist" … [Read more...] about Intel ‘Battlemage’ Gaming GPUs already in lab testing; looking to take the fight to NVIDIA GeForce and AMD Radeon
Archives for August 2023
Microsoft defends ‘malware-like’ pop ups pushing Bing on Windows 11, calling them ‘unintended behavior’
(Image credit: Bing Image Creator) Microsoft is once again pushing Bing through Windows 11. The tech giant spamming people with prompts and notifications to try Bing is nothing new, but the latest chapter of the ongoing saga is likely to anger folks. People have seen prompts to switch to Bing and showed them on Reddit for months, but … [Read more...] about Microsoft defends ‘malware-like’ pop ups pushing Bing on Windows 11, calling them ‘unintended behavior’
How to use Google Assistant to control your Xbox
Kinect is no more but with a Google Assistant-powered smart speaker you can control your Xbox still with your voice. Here's how. Did you know that Xbox has built-in support for voice control with Amazon Alexa? But what if you use Google Assistant and a compatible speaker instead? The news is just as positive, with Google Assistant … [Read more...] about How to use Google Assistant to control your Xbox
How to receive geofence alerts through location-aware reminders on iOS and iPadOS
Your iDevice can remind you about a certain task when entering or leaving a pre-assigned perimeter. Apple's latest iPhones offer a wide range of features that simplify people's lives. Thanks to the continuous evolution of iOS, those on this platform get to utilize some advanced offerings that help them make the most out of their … [Read more...] about How to receive geofence alerts through location-aware reminders on iOS and iPadOS
Noctua NH-D15 review: This old classic is still king of air coolers
The Noctua NH-D15 feels like it has been around since the very first PC and we're only just getting around to reviewing the popular CPU cooler. Air coolers such as the NH-D15 are great for PC builds where a liquid all-in-one would either be too expensive, the radiator too large, or it's simply not required for what the system will be used for. … [Read more...] about Noctua NH-D15 review: This old classic is still king of air coolers
Best VPN services: Compare ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and more
From keeping your data secure as you travel abroad or work in a public space, a VPN (virtual private network) is a powerful and capable service, however, before you sign up, you'll want to pick the VPN that best suits your needs. There's a lot that goes into picking the best VPN service, like making sure the company isn't logging your personal … [Read more...] about Best VPN services: Compare ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and more
JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi review: Party hard
The JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi is a massive party speaker, the bigger alternative to the JBL Xtreme 3. It's loud, it's powerful and, unlike lots of JBL wireless speakers, it has Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth. This is a clear sign the JBL Boombox 3 is meant to be used at home a lot of the time, even though it does have a large internal battery. Don't … [Read more...] about JBL Boombox 3 Wi-Fi review: Party hard
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon review: No longer niche
It's been a while since From Software dipped a toe into its extremely long-running Armored Core series - almost a decade, in fact, during which time it's become perhaps the single most revered developer working today. Hot off the incredible success of Elden Ring, Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon arrives to reinvigorate its previously niche … [Read more...] about Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon review: No longer niche
How to make WhatsApp video calls on your Mac
The native WhatsApp app makes it easier to make video calls - find out how here. WhatsApp has been a stalwart messaging app for ages, but only in the last couple of years has it really started to step up its game when it comes to desktop apps. After an older Windows version, WhatsApp now has a dedicated Mac desktop app to go with … [Read more...] about How to make WhatsApp video calls on your Mac
How to install Python on Windows, Linux, and macOS
If you want to install Python and get started with development, we have a handy quick-start guide to run you through the basics. If you want to get into development, one of my favorite programming languages is Python. It's a multi-paradigm language that supports imperative, functional, procedural, and object-oriented programming. … [Read more...] about How to install Python on Windows, Linux, and macOS