The new console will build on the Playstation Portal (pictured) which was reportedly originally intended to work as a standalone device. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Sony is currently making a new handheld gaming console that allows users to play PlayStation 5 games anywhere. According to Bloomberg, the console is being developed to compete against Nintendo and Microsoft in the portable gaming market, and is likely “years away from launch” — if Sony decides to release it at all.Nintendo is a leading figure in the handheld gaming industry, with a next-generation successor to its popular Switch console expected to arrive next year. Microsoft is also developing its own handheld Xbox prototype, though Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has recently cautioned that the device is “a few years out.” The handheld gaming category has also benefitted from a PC-platform expansion in recent years thanks to new... Continue reading…

DLSS (or Deep Learning Super Sampling) has revolutionized PC gaming, bringing features that previously were performance-killing, such as ray tracing, to more consumers without the need to upgrade to expensive new hardware. It has allowed regular gamers to enjoy smoother framerates with AI-upscaled frames, without having to significantly compromise visual fidelity. It has been a big hit among many gamers. With each new iteration, the feature set and technology have continued to improve, and DLSS has been slowly but surely cementing its place not only as an exciting new technology for gamers, but as one of the few consumer-focused, day to day uses of AI that real people can take advantage of right now.

The primary use case for a USB-C dock is connecting external devices to your laptop. Whether it's portable SSDs, monitors, or printers, most new laptops have limited ports, so you will probably need a dock or hub to plug them in. While the Anker Prime docking station facilitates that with a bunch of different ports, it goes one step further by outputting 160W of power via four USB ports. This makes it one of the best docks you can buy this Black Friday, especially since Amazon is offering a 30% discount on MSRP.

Opening up your local area network (LAN) to the outside world is easy, but doing it securely is a different beast. When running a custom router with OPNsense, multiple routes are available, including reverse proxies and a virtual private network (VPN). You could forward some ports and call it a day, but I'll show you some ways to configure OPNsense with a domain, VPN, and reverse proxies with some firewall rules thrown in for good measure. Once configured, you'll be accessing your LAN from anywhere in the world with a secure connection.

There cannot be a better time to build a high-end gaming setup. Black Friday sales have started early, which means you can get some insane deals on liquid coolers, storage devices, and otherwise. One such deal we came across that you absolutely cannot miss if you're in the market for a new monitor is $300 off the Asus ROG Swift OLED monitor.

Virtual machines (VMs) are important elements of modern IT infrastructure, offering flexibility and efficiency. Since many organizations depend on VMs for proper workflow, backing them up properly is essential. A single misstep during the backup process can lead to data loss, service downtime, or corrupted virtual machines. You then have to set up another VM from scratch.

The Raspberry Pi landscape is filled with ingenious creations, ranging from simple yet effective DIY hacks to downright insane passion projects that are as unique as they are useful. Kiwix falls in the latter category, as this self-hosted solution can help you accommodate most of the open-source information databanks inside your local hardware. The best part? Kiwix is extremely easy to set up, and you can even get it working on your Raspberry Pi!

Chargers for rechargeable batteries arent known for being aesthetically pleasing. Theyre usually pretty boring to look at, and you have to plug in each of your precious NiMH cells tediously. However, that doesnt have to be the case, as one industrious RPi maker has proven. Let me introduce you to SPINC, an attractive Raspberry Pi Pico-driven retro style desk clock that is also an automatically-fed NiH battery charger.

When shopping for a new CPU, you're likely to come across many different CPU specifications, such as cores, clock speed, TDP, and manufacturing process. Another important aspect of CPU hardware is cache memory, which is responsible for speeding up CPU performance by storing frequently accessed data on the CPU itself.

If you're looking to get a dock for your laptop this Black Friday, there's a good chance you also use a monitor. In that case, you may also need a monitor arm or stand to elevate the screen to your eye level, for better ergonomics. The Anker 675 caters to both of those needs with a single product. The dock itself provides 12 ports with support for a 4K display at 60Hz. Additionally, the Anker 675 also has a built-in wireless charger to keep your phone topped up and clear some clutter on your desk.

It's been just over 2 years since AMD released the 7000 series CPUs and the AM5 platform and, somehow, AM4 is still going strong. The AM4 socket is now over 8 years old and normally this would mean it's past its prime. However, AMD released a few new and upgraded SKUs of CPUs in 2024 and says they believe the longevity of AM4 is one of the biggest factors in Ryzen's overall success.

A still from the latest A Minecraft Movie trailer. | Screenshot: YouTube This week, I went to a theater to watch a showing of the black-and-white version of Johnny Mnemonic, starring Keanu Reeves. Old-heads like me may recall it as a bad mid-90s cyberpunk film (written by William Gibson!) about a data courier whose brain is the storage medium, but who had to have his childhood memories erased to make space for the work. I hadn’t seen it since I was a kid, and you know what? It’s still not a good movie. But if you ignore the plot holes, mostly awful acting, and terrible pacing, it’s at least very cool to look at. Also, I had totally forgotten about Ice T’s turn as J-Bone, leader of the Lo-Tek underground. It was fun enough, but it was weird to hear the theater audience erupt with applause at the end, though,... Continue reading…