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Alan Truly captures a 3D model of a figurine with an iPhone 13 Pro Max

I used an app to create 3D models with my iPhone, and it’s shockingly great

A new iPhone app that's coming soon makes it easy for anyone to create 3D models — and it doesn't require LiDAR or an iPhone Pro.
The TikTok app on a smartphone's screen. The smartphone is sitting on a white table.

Clear Mode on TikTok: Here’s what it is and how to use it

You've probably heard that TikTok has a Clear Mode. But what is it? In this guide, we'll explain what this feature is and how to use it.
Apple MacBook Pro 14 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

I hate how much I love my MacBook Pro

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is a spectacular laptop with a superior build, keyboard and touchpad, and display. I can't help but love it, in spite of myself.
Twitter app on the OnePlus 10T.

Staying on Twitter? Here are two ways to make it easier

If you're concerned about the future of Twitte, but not quite ready to leave just yet, you should know that you still have other options.
Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Head-to-head: Intel Core i7-12700H vs. AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS

The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS and Intel Core i7-12700H perform similarly, all things considered. Each has its advantages, so choosing between them can be a challenge.
Google Chrome icon in mac dock.

Why Google Chrome Incognito Mode isn’t what it claims to be

It seems what we expect of Google Chrome’s Incognito mode and what Google actually does are two different things.
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Elon Musk officially owns Twitter now: a timeline of how we got here

Curious to know how Elon Musk purchased Twitter? We'll guide you through this complex story of takeover bids and poison pills.
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Resident Evil Village shows just how good Mac gaming can be

Tested on a 16-inch MacBook Pro, the new Resident Evil Village port is the first game to come with MetalFX upscaling.
The Snapchat app store listing on a mobile device with a stylus resting on it.

What do the eyes mean on your Snapchat Story?

Ever wondered what the "eyes" symbol means on a Snapchat Story? In this guide, we'll tell you exactly what it means and the feature it represents.
The RTX 4090 graphics card on a table alongside a set of cables held in hand.

Why Nvidia RTX 4090 GPUs are melting right in people’s PCs

Reports of Nvidia's RTX 4090 graphics card burning up have started to emerge. Here's what's really happening.
A PS5 standing on a table, with purple lights around it.

Two years later, the PS5 could never live up to its performance promises

Next-gen consoles aren't feeling as next-gen now, as multiple games release with a strict 30 fps cap.
The Surface Pro 9 with the Type Cover keyboard lifted up.

All the reasons the new Surface devices are worse than before

The new Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop 5 are solid devices but take a step back from their predecessors in some meaningful ways.
A gaming laptop with the ReSpec brand over it.

Are Windows 11 security features killing your gaming performance? You might be surprised

Windows 11's security features kill your gaming performance, right? Microsoft brought this year-old issue back up, and we think it is high time to revisit it.
Meta gave an example of what you can see when wearing a Quest Pro.

Are Quest Pro’s virtual screens actually better than real monitors?

The first impressions of using the Quest Pro's virtual screens indicate some impressive results.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

AMD, please don’t make the same mistake with the Ryzen 7 7700X3D

AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D was the best gaming processor on the market, but only for about six months. Hopefully the Ryzen 7 7700X3D will have more time to shine.
A Meta Connect 2022 screenshot showing Mark Zuckerberg avatar.

Big Tech’s vision for the metaverse is weak. Here’s what it needs

Big Tech's vision for the metaverse is falling flat, so in the spirit of constructive criticism, we put our heads together and came up with some suggestions
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Gotham Knights resurrects Arkham Knight’s massive stuttering problems

Gotham Knights on PC is off to a rough start with major stuttering issues regardless of how powerful your PC is.
GeForce logo on the RTX 3080.

The RTX 4080 unlaunch is the worst news for GPU prices since crypto

Nvidia earned back some favor with gamers by unlaunching the misleading 12GB RTX 4080, but that shouldn't distract from GPU prices going through the roof.
A person wearing a Meta Quest Pro headset interacts with VR.

Here’s what the Meta Quest Pro tells us about Apple’s mixed reality headset

The Quest Pro takes an approach to mixed -reality that Apple's rumored headset may share in common.
MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X on a pink background.

Why Nvidia’s 40-series GPUs will never be for me

Nvidia’s 40-series cards are hugely powerful, but I’m keeping well away from them. From their size to their price tags, there are good reasons to avoid them.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 laptop propped up at an angle on a desk.

3 key things I want to see in the next MacBook Pro

The next MacBook Pro is due for release any time now, and there are three important ways Apple can improve it to make it even better than its predecessor.
The Ryzen 9 7950X socketed into a motherboard.

It looks like Ryzen 7000 isn’t getting much cheaper for PC builders

AM5 motherboards with midrange B650 and B650E chipsets are finally available, but the affordability many were hoping for hasn't materialized.
A screenshot of Portal RTX with RTX on or off.

RTX-washing old PC games makes for an impressive tech demo, but not much else

Nvidia is using nostalgia and goodwill to market its latest GPUs. But RTX-washing betrays the original games' intentions, and it needs to stop.
The lid of the Surface Laptop 5.

Why Microsoft Surface still doesn’t have a true answer to the MacBook Air

Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 5 makes improvements, but still feels a step behind the M1 MacBook Air.
MSI RTX 4090 Suprim X on a pink background.

We overclocked MSI’s beastly RTX 4090 Suprim X. Here’s what happened

MSI's RTX 4090 Suprim X is a monster graphics card, but can it go further? Here's how it scales with a little overclocking power.
Apple Mac Mini M1 sitting on a desk.

5 things Apple needs to fix in the next Mac Mini

The Mac Mini appears to be on the brink of a major upgrade. Here are five things Apple needs to get right when it launches the next small-scale Mac this fall.
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Why you shouldn’t buy the RTX 4090 on release day

Don't worry about getting your F5 key ready for the RTX 4090 release. It will likely sell out, but we aren't headed for another two years of high GPU prices.
A Core i9-12900KS processor sits on its box.

The 6 best Intel CPUs of all time

Although it can be hard getting excited about Intel, the company has launched several CPUs that are worthy of being called the best of all time.
The side of the Dell XPS 13 on a table.

How the new Dell XPS 13 spectacularly undercuts the MacBook Air

The M1 MacBook Air has been running circles around Windows laptops, but the XPS 13 just may have found a way to compete.
Intel XeSS visualized.

Intel XeSS is already disappointing, but there’s still hope

Death Stranding and Shadow of the Tomb Raider support Intel's new XeSS feature, but they're a bad first showcase for the new tech.
Intel CEO and Nvidia CEO, side by side.

Intel says Moore’s Law is alive and well. Nvidia says it’s dead. Which is right?

Nvidia's CEO boldly declared Moore's law is dead last week. Intel is saying the opposite. So, who's right?
The Ryzen 9 7950X socketed into a motherboard.

Why it’s hard recommending AMD Ryzen 7000 after Intel’s Raptor Lake launch

AMD's newly released Ryzen 9 7950X is the fastest CPU you can buy. But it's still very hard to recommend it right now with Raptor Lake's impending release.
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Why AI will never rule the world

Despite fears that AI will one day take over the world, some experts contend that our existing AI systems are incapable of surpassing human intelligence
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Big Tech’s superficial support is undermining the right-to-repair movement

Big names like Google, Samsung, and Apple are all starting to get on board with right to repair, but how substantial are their latest programs?