Microsoft has announced that it will start upgrading Windows 11 PCs running version 22H2 to the newer version 23H2, as they near the end-of-support date. The move is in line with Microsoft's support policy for Windows 11, which mandates two years of support for Windows 11 feature updates, depending on the edition users are running.

Image: Bluesky Bluesky, the decentralized X alternative, now supports video. The platform announced on Wednesday that you can share videos up to 60 seconds long on its desktop site and mobile app.The videos will autoplay by default, but Bluesky says you can turn this feature off in the settings menu. You can also add subtitles to your videos, as well as apply labels for things like adult content. There are some limitations to Bluesky’s video feature, as the platform will only allow up to 25 video uploads (or 10GB of video) per day. Bluesky now has video! Update your app to version 1.91 or refresh on desktop!We’ve begun gradually rolling out the ability to post video. Thanks for your patience! Estamos gradualmente implementando a capacidade de... Continue reading…

One of the coolest things about retro gaming handhelds is how close they can emulate the real deal. For those who really want a blast from the past, nothing does the job better than a device colored the way the original was. If you're looking for a Game Boy-esque portable gaming device and want to relive the 90s with a slick color scheme, Analogue Pocket has revealed the GBC Colors range that captures the original style. But be quick, as the range won't be around forever.

It's no secret that graphics cards have been getting bigger and heavier with every generation. Even if the reference model of a GPU is relatively compact, the massive AIB models with elaborate coolers will inevitably add to the size and weight. While huge graphics cards are necessary, considering the demands of modern GPUs, an unwanted consequence of this is GPU sag.

It is important to keep tabs on your CPU and memory usage in order for a system to continue running smoothly. Windows 11 PCs have handy tools or widgets to help you easily monitor your CPU, GPU, and RAM usage. Unfortunately, it's not as straightforward to do so on Linux devices. A much more technical approach is required, but there are many simple commands that can help you monitor things like CPU and memory usage.

The PS5 Pro looks like a slim that got a growth spurt. | Image: Sony After various rumors and leaks, the PlayStation 5 Pro is finally official — complete with a new GPU, $700 price point, and no built-in disc drive. But is that pretty much it? What makes this new console 40 percent more expensive than the existing PS5 you can buy today for $500? The same one that’s bound to go on sale during the holidays, not long after the Pro’s November 7th launch date.What are the differences between the PS5 and PS5 Pro that make it (depending who you ask) a worthwhile upgrade or a superfluous expense?Spec and performance differencesThe PS5 Pro has three core performance improvements over the standard PS5, according to Sony’s technical presentation announcement, hosted by PS5 lead architect, Mark Cerny. It’s got a... Continue reading…

Effective tab management plays a crucial role when you deal with dozens of tabs on your desktop. After all, drowning in a sea of opened tabs, desperately searching for the one crucial website you want to find can be frustrating. While most desktop browsers offer several features to help manage your tabs, Microsoft Edge takes the entire experience to the next level. Here are the top reasons why Microsoft Edge stands out from the crowd, empowering you to conquer tab chaos and reclaim your digital workspace in no time.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is bigger, thinner, and brighter than previous models — including the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 2. | Image: Apple Earlier this week, during Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event, the tech giant introduced the new Apple Watch Series 10 and a new look for the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The smartwatches start at $399 and $799, respectively, and both are available for preorder ahead of their forthcoming release on Friday, September 20th.The new Series 10 is both bigger and slimmer than its predecessor, and both the Ultra 2 and Series 10 now come in a slick black color. This is the first time Apple is offering the Ultra in a second shade, but it’s not the only change Apple announced for the watch. Both watches will offer new capabilities, including notifications for sleep apnea (pending FDA approval), a disorder that makes people stop breathing while sleeping.... Continue reading…

Photo by Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images Newsom has until September 30th to decide the bill’s fate, and both sides are lobbying hard. Continue reading…

An AMD Strix Point laptop. | Photo by Joanna Nelius / The Verge Many laptops and gaming handhelds share a single pool of memory between the CPU and GPU — and sometimes, you might want that RAM boosting your graphics instead. Now, AMD won’t make you dive into a BIOS to reroute that power. The company’s new Variable Graphics Memory lets you turn up to 75 percent of your system memory into dedicated video RAM, just by tapping a button in AMD’s desktop Adrenalin app.It’s only currently available for AMD AI 300 “Strix Point” laptops, and how much RAM you’ll be able to divert depends on your system’s total — AMD explains that the “medium” setting will turn a 32GB laptop that came with 512MB of video memory into a 24GB one with 8GB of dedicated VRAM. Image: AMD You might be wondering:... Continue reading…

Solar cells are run through a PV cell soldering stringer at Elin Energy’s solar panel manufacturing facility. | Photo: Getty Images The US has quadrupled its capacity for manufacturing solar panels in just a couple of years since passing the biggest federal spending package yet on climate and clean energy.Domestic solar module manufacturing capacity grew to 31.3 gigawatts in the second quarter of 2024, according to a report published this week by Wood Mackenzie and the Solar Energy Industries Association. That’s a significant jump, comparable to around 80 percent of the roughly 40GW of solar the US installed last year. It’s some welcome news as the US tries to meet goals it has set under the Paris agreement meant to keep climate disasters like wildfires and flooding from getting significantly worse. The Biden administration has made domestic manufacturing a... Continue reading…

Klipsch’s Flexus Core 300 soundbar will leverage Dirac’s room correction calibration tools. | Image: Klipsch Klipsch has announced its new Flexus Core 300 soundbar, which it claims is the industry’s first to utilize Dirac’s Live Room correction technology to optimize its sound specifically for the room where it’s installed and where listeners are sitting. Dirac Live is typically only featured in amplifiers and receivers that are part of a more complex — and more expensive — home theater setup.The $999 Flexus Core 300 will be “available this winter,” according to What Hi-Fi? and features eight side-firing, front-firing, and up-firing 2.25-inch speakers, plus four 4-inch subwoofers. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ethernet, 8K passthrough HDMI, HDMI eARC, USB-C, and a digital audio port. Switching inputs and adjusting settings like EQ is... Continue reading…