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3 upcoming gaming monitors worth getting excited about

3 upcoming gaming monitors worth getting excited about

This has been a landmark year for monitors, ranging from the awe-inspiring Samsung Ark to the glorious Alienware 34 QD-OLED. But three new gaming monitors have recently been announced that really get us excited about the future of PC gaming. Gigabyte, LG, and Samsung have all released interesting monitor options that gamers are bound to like the look of — especially if you’re interested in…

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Big savings on Lorex security systems thanks to this sale

Big savings on Lorex security systems thanks to this sale

One of the best things about having a home security system with reliable surveillance is that you can check on your home, and if something does happen, you have a recording of the events. That may not seem like much consolation in the face of bad news like a burglary, but footage can make a huge difference during an investigation — not to mention the fact that you get peace of mind knowing your…

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Apple iPhone 14: price, release date, and how to preorder

Apple iPhone 14: price, release date, and how to preorder

Apple announced the iPhone 14 lineup, consisting of the base iPhone 14, the slightly bigger iPhone 14 Plus, and the faster, more capable iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Each of those links will take you to hands-on previews. Look forward to the full reviews, where we’ll be able to tell you if Apple’s A16 Bionic chip is worth upgrading to, as well as see how some of the cameras and other new…

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Acer’s Vero 514 brings its ‘eco-conscious’ concept to a Chromebook

Acer’s Vero 514 brings its ‘eco-conscious’ concept to a Chromebook

Acer is adding a Chromebook to its Vero lineup, which it says is meant to offer laptop buyers an “eco-conscious” option. Like the (rather disappointing) Windows laptop that came before it, the Chromebook Vero 514 is made using recycled plastics, has a chassis that’s 99 percent recyclable, and comes in packaging that’s 90 percent recycled paper, according to the company. Acer’s press release even…

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iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via Satellite; How Does It Work? How Helpful Is It and What Limitations Will You Face?

iPhone 14’s Emergency SOS via Satellite; How Does It Work? How Helpful Is It and What Limitations Will You Face?

For the first time ever, Apple introduced Emergency SOS via satellite functionality, and it is arriving for all iPhone 14 models. Depending on the situation you are in, where no cellular reception or Wi-Fi connection exists, you can use the feature to send texts to emergency services and get yourself out of a ‘less than ideal’ predicament. Here is everything you need to know about the…

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NVIDIA Clean Sweeps MLPerf AI Benchmarks With Hopper H100 GPU, Up To 4.5x Performance Uplift Over Ampere A100

NVIDIA Clean Sweeps MLPerf AI Benchmarks With Hopper H100 GPU, Up To 4.5x Performance Uplift Over Ampere A100

NVIDIA’s Hopper H100 GPU has made its debut on the MLPerf AI Benchmark list and shattered all previous records achieved by Ampere A100. While Hopper Tensor Core GPUs pave the way for the next big AI revolution, the Ampere A100 GPUs continue to showcase leadership performance in the mainstream AI application suite while Jetson AGX Orin leads in edge computing. NVIDIA’s AI Revolution Continues With…

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Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor explain the magic of 'Brahmastra'

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor explain the magic of ‘Brahmastra’

At first blush, Brahmāstra appears sizable, from its star-studded cast to its larger-than-life special effects. The Bollywood film, distributed by Star Studios and Disney, is the first in a three-part trilogy and sets a precedent for India too; the franchise presents the country’s first original cinematic universe. Officially entitled Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva, the film is set in modern India,…

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iPhone 14 vs Google Pixel 6: Which should you buy?

iPhone 14 vs Google Pixel 6: Which should you buy?

Apple introduced the iPhone 14 earlier this week. For the $799 price tag, the entry-level smartphone from Apple offers a lot, including the new 12MP cameras, a better chipset compared to iPhone 13, and a lot more. On the other hand, Google’s entry-level Pixel 6 costs only $599 (less through carrier and retail offers) and offers tough competition to Apple’s new iPhone 14. Even though Google will…

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Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Q&A

Sherlock Holmes The Awakened Q&A

Despite the tragic war that’s ravaging their country, the Ukrainian developers at Frogwares are holding fast with the development of Sherlock Holmes The Awakened, a remake of the first installment in the adventure game series. Sherlock Holmes The Awakened was recently funded via Kickstarter with € 252K in pledges. Ahead of the February 2023 release window, we caught up with Frogwares…

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet might not surpass Legends: Arceus' boldness, and that's OK

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet might not surpass Legends: Arceus’ boldness, and that’s OK

For fans of the beloved creature-collecting franchise, 2022 is a stacked year for Pokémon. In January, Game Freak delivered the refreshing Pokémon Legends: Arceus spinoff. And if that substantial entry wasn’t enough to satiate appetites, the latest entries in the mainline series, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, are set to launch this November. While it’s not unheard of for two Pokémon titles to ship…

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Best IFTTT applets | Digital Trends

Best IFTTT applets | Digital Trends

If you’ve ever wished your smart light could talk to other gadgets or certain smart home devices could talk to products from other brands, rejoice! With IFTTT, you can get all kinds of different gadgets and platforms to talk to each other and execute a series of tasks that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. It’s actually easy, and there’s no coding required! Let’s dig into how it works and Applets…

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Apple Far Out event recap: iPhone 14, Watch Ultra, and more

Apple Far Out event recap: iPhone 14, Watch Ultra, and more

Apple’s September 2022 “Far Out” event is over, and it was packed full of announcements. The 90-minute show saw updates to a wide range of Apple products, including iPhones and the Apple Watch, as well as a few software features that could make using your Apple products more seamless than ever. Here’s everything Apple announced during its September 2022 event. There were some announcements…

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A 1,000 photo review with Hasselblad’s new X2D 100C

A 1,000 photo review with Hasselblad’s new X2D 100C

Hasselblad’s new $8,199 X2D 100C is utterly Hasselblad: an incredibly well built digital medium format camera that takes stunning photos pretty damn slowly. It’s not a workhorse; it’s a luxury cruiser. And in the mirrorless camera megapixel race, the X2D 100C’s 100 of them are only beaten by the 102 megapixels of Fujifilm’s GFX 100 and 100S. Good Stuff Feels incredible in your hands Highly…

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iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 14: Plus, Pro, and Pro Max models compared

iPhone 13 vs. iPhone 14: Plus, Pro, and Pro Max models compared

It’s official: the iPhone 14 is here. Following months of leaks and speculation, Apple formally announced the latest addition to its smartphone lineup during its “Far Out” event on Wednesday, where the company also gave us a glimpse of the long-rumored Apple Watch Ultra, a new Apple Watch SE, and the second-gen AirPods Pro. Apple’s new iPhone 14 series consists of the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus,…

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Steelrising Guide – Five Tips on Getting Started

Steelrising Guide – Five Tips on Getting Started

Steelrising is a new action RPG developed by Spiders, out today on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Series S. The game is set in France during the XVII century and follows the journey of Aegis, an extremely sophisticated automat assigned to be the Queen’s bodyguard by Louis XVI. The game features many interesting soulslike mechanics, with a great range of weapons, numerous power-ups, and…

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Intel Arc A770, A750 & A580 Graphics Card Official Specs Revealed

Intel Arc A770, A750 & A580 Graphics Card Official Specs Revealed

Intel has officially detailed the specifications of its high-end Alchemist graphics cards, the Arc A770, Arc A750 & Arc A580. All three of these Arc cards will be launching this month, offering competitive performance & prices to gamers. Intel’s High-End Arc A770, Arc A750, Arc A580 Graphics Cards Break Cover, Official Specs Unveiled The Intel Arc A7 and Arc A5 graphics cards will be the only…

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The world reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

The world reacts to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96, the Royal Family has confirmed. Bringing a close to 70 years of service, the Queen was Britain’s longest ever serving monarch, and the second-longest reigning monarch in world history. In a statement on its official website, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.” The Royal Family added, “The King and…