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Apple has teased the prospect of a more affordable GPU upgrade for the Mac Pro for months, and now it’s finally here. Apple is giving customers the option to pick either one or two Radeon Pro W5700X GPUs (with 16GB of VRAM) instead a single-card configuration will run you $600, while the dual config is […]
Google has rolled out some key new features for Stadia on the web to compliment the 4K it introduced last month. You’ll now get 5.1 surround sound when playing on Chrome or other browsers, which should deliver better audio quality and the ability to better hear where your enemies are coming from. As revealed in […]
According to Bloomberg’s report, which cites anonymous people “familiar with the matter,” the limited production run isn’t a result of Covid-19 disruption, as one might expect. The actual reason is said to be its price. In February, Jefferies Group warned that the closure of many factories in China would lead to the Xbox Series X […]
As reported by Variety, Netflix’s stock reached $426.75 per share yesterday, giving it a market capitalization of $187.3 billion. That puts it ahead of entertainment behemoth Disney, which is valued at $186.6 billion. Netflix had forecast that it would add seven million new subscribers in the first quarter, but some analysts believe the figure will […]
Microsoft has signed a multiyear deal with National Basketball Association (NBA) to become the official AI, cloud, and laptop provider for the league. The deal will see the NBA using Microsoft’s Azure platform to broadcast live and on-demand basketball games, with personalized content. “Our goal, working with Microsoft, is to create customized content that allows […]
Apple is introducing a new feature in most modern MacBooks called “Battery health management.” It’s going to be available today for developers and will roll into the future macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update. On by default, the new feature is intended to extend the overall lifespan of your laptop battery by reducing the rate of chemical […]
Mark Zuckerberg announced today that Facebook will cancel any large physical events with more than 50 people through June 2021. Some will be held as virtual events, but Facebook has not yet shared specifics. Zuckerberg also said the company will extend its policy of no business travel through at least June of this year, and […]
Google is launching a new Kids section for the Google Play Store, which will offer a selection of so-called “Teacher Approved” apps. The search giant says these are apps that meet its quality standards and are highly rated by teachers. Each approved app includes a list of reasons why teachers like it, including age-appropriateness, and […]
Apple has opened orders for its Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and it’ll start shipping next week. The keyboard includes a built-in trackpad, which should bring much more utility to the tablet following the addition of trackpad and mouse support in iPadOS 13.4. The Magic Keyboard connects magnetically to your iPad Pro, and it boasts […]
A patent filed by Apple in 2016 and published recently by the USPTO reveals that the Apple Watch could soon get more health-related capabilities, in addition to the ECG and fall detection feature added in recent models. Series 6 of the popular wearable is already expected to bring improved water resistance and could also feature […]
Google plans to lower the quality of its Nest cameras to preserve internet bandwidth as large numbers of adults and children work and play online amid the continuing stay-at-home measures. “In response to community issues caused by COVID-19, we’re temporarily adjusting your camera quality and bandwidth in an effort to conserve internet resources,” Google wrote […]
Microsoft is providing IT admins with an extra six months of support for some older versions of Windows. The software giant has been working with businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and delay the end of support dates that mostly impact Windows 10 versions. With most organizations having their employees work remotely, there is little […]
For the first time, Sony is giving away two games to everyone regardless of whether or not they are PlayStation Plus subscribers. Starting on Wednesday, April 15, the company is rolling out its Play at Home initiative. “During these days of physical distancing, fans have turned to gaming for moments of respite and enjoyment,” Sony […]
Sling is providing free TV from 5PM to midnight each night, as part of a new initiative to encourage Americans to stay home. Starting today, new Sling TV customers can register for the service, which the company is calling “Happy Hour Across America.” Don’t worry Sling isn’t asking for a credit card, so you won’t […]
Google has made significant progress toward developing its own custom-made main processor in recent weeks, reports Axios. According to the report, Google’s Pixel phones could be powered by the processors as soon as next year a potential blow to Qualcomm, which currently supplies Google with the main processor in its flagship phones. This rumored Google-designed […]