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Intel Arc A730M fails to impress in real-world gaming tests

Intel's upcoming Arc A730M GPU appeared in a number of tests. In synthetic benchmarks, it rivaled the RTX 3070, but gaming tests paint a different picture.
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The EU takes aim at MagSafe and Surface Connect

European Parliament has voted to make USB-C the standard charging on most electronics and it could impact Apple's Magsafe as well as Surface Connect.
A top view of the M2 MacBook Air showing its keyboard and MagSafe charger.

Here’s how Apple’s MacOS Ventura makes USB-C a lot safer

Apple is bringing an important security feature as part of the update to MacOS Ventura. Macs running on Apple silicon will receive increased accessory security.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 gaming monitor.

The world’s fastest 4K 240Hz gaming monitor can now be yours

The world's first 4K resolution and 240Hz gaming monitor is now available for purchase from Samsung for $1,500.
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Dell’s Precision 7865 workstation delivers astonishing specs

Dell has just unveiled its new Precision 7865 Tower workstation. The desktop is intensely powerful and comes equipped with an AMD CPU with up to 64 cores.
Apple's video for WWDC 2022.

Apple squeezes WWDC keynote into a 180-second highlight video

No time to watch Apple's two-hour keynote from its WWDC event on Monday? Then just for you Apple has squeezed the highlights into a 180-second video.
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Apple upgraded its worst MacBook instead of just killing it

Apple has updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip, even while leaving it with a chassis from 2016.
A close-up of a Mac Pro lit in red.

Why the new Mac Pro was a complete no-show at WWDC this year

Apple's WWDC 2022 event is over, and while a lot of exciting products made an appearance, the Mac Pro was not one of them. Why did Apple skip the Mac Pro?
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The new M2 MacBook Air still has one glaring flaw

WWDC had a slew of new announcements, the most exciting of which was the new M2 chips and MacBook Air. However, there is still one flaw leftover from M1.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

WWDC 2022 announcements: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, WatchOS 9, MacOS Ventura, MacBook Air M2, and more

WWDC 2022 is finally here, and Apple is expected to debut new OS updates for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac at WWDC 2022 -- as well as a new M2-powered MacBook Air.
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WWDC’s best demo involved turning an iPhone into a webcam

Apple introduced a new feature at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote that will allow the iPhone to double as a Mac webcam.
Craig Ferguson introducing Mac Gaming at WWDC.

Apple’s ‘new day’ for Mac gaming could actually work

Apple says it's starting "a new day" for gaming on Mac, which starts with two new features that will help games run and load faster.
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Instagram expands Sensitive Content Control feature

Instagram is expanding its Sensitive Content Control feature to allow users to control how much sensitive content they see in other sections of Instagram.
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Resident Evil Village is coming to Mac later this year

Capcom and Apple are working together to bring Resident Evil Village to the macOS platform.
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Elon Musk threatens to abandon Twitter acquisition over spam bot data

In a letter to Twitter, Elon Musk accuses Twitter of refusing to comply with their merger agreement and of refusing his spam and fake account data requests.
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MacOS Ventura is official, with more ways to be productive

Apple has announced the next major version of MacOS, following up on last year's MacOS Monterey release.
Apple M2 logo.

Apple next-gen M2 is nearly 20% faster than the M1

Apple's next-gen M2 chip is coming soon, and it will power the next wave of Mac products. Apple says it's nearly 20% faster than the M1.
The redesigned MacBook Air at WWDC 2022.

Hate the notch? Too bad, it’s on the new M2 MacBook Air

The MacBook Air has received a major update from Apple at the company’s WWDC show. There’s a new M2 chip, overhauled chassis design, and even a display notch.
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Google says Chrome is now 20% faster on Macs

Google has shared that Chrome is now 20% faster on Macs, just a month after scoring high on Apple's Speedometer testing.
14th-generation Intel processor.

Intel Meteor Lake brings changes, with one unexpected benefit

New details about the upcoming 14th and 15th-gen Intel processors just leaked out. While Intel is redesigning its chips, one key feature will stay the same.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

The Nvidia RTX 4060’s power efficiency is raising eyebrows

Nvidia’s upcoming next-gen GeForce RTX 4060 GPU could require a higher power draw than the current-gen RTX 3070 board, according to a new rumor.
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Steam survey hints at a GPU market recovery

Valve's recent user survey hints that component trends might be going back to normal, which could be a good thing for gamers.
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Right to repair in New York is about to become much easier

Manufacturers have often had a tight grip on repairs for phones, tablets, and other electronics. A new law in New York will soon change that for the better.
Apple-1 computer, sat on a table, with a person typing on its keyboard.

This legendary Apple computer might sell for up to $500,000

Apple-1, the first computer made by the company in Steve Jobs' garage, is now up for auction -- and it might fetch an enormous price of up to $500,000.
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Snapchat now has restaurant reviews. Here’s how to view them

Snapchat's newest Snap Map layer offers restaurant recommendations based on your location. The layer is live in a number of big cities. Here's how to view them.
Clevo gaming laptop.

Intel’s flagship Arc Alchemist GPU is here, kind of

Amidst various delays, Intel's flagship Arc A770M GPU has found its way inside a gaming laptop, the new Clevo X270. It comes paired with an Intel CPU.
The Steam Deck connected to controllers.

The Steam Deck’s docking station faces another setback

Valve has announced a second delay of its docking accessory for its Steam Deck handheld system.
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Want better Twitter notifications? New keyword search alert could help

Twitter is building a new feature that can help you find tweets, but will also bring on more push notifications.
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Twitter testing new Communities feature that makes it far more useful

This week, Twitter has begun testing new viewing options for your various Twitter Communities timelines. Here's what to expect.
An Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card seen from the side.

New RTX 4090 leak teases the design and the launch timeline

A new image of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 40-series PCB has just been leaked alongside Nvidia's full launch timeline for the graphics card.
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New mini-LED VR headset to ‘take clarity to another level’

The Pimax Crystal seeks to be the best VR headset on the market -- with a price to match.
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Google Meet will officially combine with Google Duo in late 2022

Google has confirmed its plans to combine Google Duo and Google Meet into a single video conferencing app later this year.
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Hackers can now take over your computer through Microsoft Word

A new vulnerability in Microsoft Office could potentially allow an attacker to take control of your computer even if you didn't open any files.
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Goodbye TweetDeck for Mac, you were too pure for this world

TweetDeck for Mac is shutting down next month. But given TweetDeck's history, this news isn't all that surprising.