We've had a lot of fun covering, exploring, and using Qualcomm's newest Snapdragon X Elite and Plus chips as they make their way onto Copilot+ PCs, but that doesn't mean the competition is slacking. In fact, AMD is getting ready to release its flagship AI APUs, codenamed "Strix Point." Fortunately, we won't have to wait long to see how they perform, as a recent Geekbench leak has revealed the chip's name and performance scores.

The word "4K" has long been a buzzword in the gaming industry, but consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X are trying to make it the resolution standard. While 4K TVs have become pretty incredible in the past few years, monitors are not too far behind. With OLED monitors gaining attention quickly, you might be tempted to grab a new monitor yourself.

The last few days weren't great for Windows 11 users. That is because Windows 11 users were widely reporting that their PCs were hit by several bugs after installing the June 2024 preview update (KB5039302). Microsoft does acknowledge those reported issues and is currently working on finding solutions. However, things got way worse when someone found out that Windows 11 might be plagued by what looks to be an unidentified bug, as Microsoft seems to be unaware of the issue.

A great gaming monitor is a crucial element if you want the best experience out of your gaming PC. After all, it's the display that delivers the high framerate, smooth motion, and brilliant colors of the image to your eyes. Today's best gaming monitors have come a long way compared to just a few years ago. Features that were considered elusive and limited to expensive models are now commonplace in lower mid-range and budget gaming monitors.

If you like doing work from your phone, you likely use a cloud-based service to keep your files and documents the same across all of your devices. That way, when you get back to your desk, you can open it up and keep going. Now, it seems that Microsoft intends to make the process smoother, but only if you're using OneDrive.

Noctua's NH-D15 has been one of the best CPU coolers that you can buy for quite some time. And while we'd love to say that it's overrated, the fact of the matter is that it really isn't, making it a compelling option for anyone building a new PC. Of course, this CPU cooler has been on the market for 10 years, and while there really isn't any competition to this day, the brand has now introduced something new that could end up becoming everyone's new favorite CPU cooler for the next decade.

We've spent ample time with macOS Sequoia developer beta 2, which brings iPhone Mirroring to the Mac. It's one of macOS Sequoia's biggest features excluding Apple Intelligence, of course, which isn't available yet. However, there are a handful of under-the-radar features and changes that were added to macOS Sequoia. Plus, we learned a bit more about iPhone Mirroring, including some of its limitations. Let's break down six things macOS Sequoia developer beta 2 told us about the upcoming version of macOS, and whether you should install it.

Illustration: The Verge Xbox has resolved a widespread outage that prevented players from connecting to Xbox Live, playing online games, downloading games, or using other services for several hours. “Users should no longer be encountering issues signing in to Xbox Live and services,” Xbox says in a post on X. “Thank you for your patience, game on!”Issues with Xbox Live seemed to have started around 2PM ET, with Downdetector reports beginning to rise around that time. At around 3PM ET, Xbox said it was “aware that some users have been disconnected from Xbox Live” and that the company started “investigating.”Xbox Live is down https://t.co/IaGAUihllq pic.twitter.com/PebX7GwuDe— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) July 2, 2024Meanwhile, its status page said Xbox’s... Continue reading…

Technology has long been about simplifying complex and monotonous tasks, and as Wi-Fi routers continue to grow more refined, complex features become more accessible. Our home internet connections are a shared resource, whether youre sharing 5G bandwidth with others in your area, or if you have dozens of devices at home and multiple people in the house trying to use the internet at once. Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to prioritize specific devices or services on your network, to keep your connection quality high even when your connection is operating near its limit.

June was a busy month for product releases, especially if you're a fan of great laptops. The beginning of the month aligned with Computex 2024, the world's biggest computing trade show, and we got a glimpse of all kinds of new products and concepts. Later in June, the first wave of Windows on Arm laptops featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite chipsets debuted. Our reviews are in for two of the best ones the Surface Laptop 7 and the Galaxy Book 4 Edge and they've lived up to the hype. After hands-on testing 35 products in June 2024, these are eight of our favorites.

If you're shopping for a new keyboard, chances are, you've seen the options available. While it can be a little confusing, mechanical keyboards are now some of the best that you can buy if you're looking to improve your typing experience. With that said, mechanical keyboards can also be expensive, especially if you're looking at ones that offer a little more to the experience.

Leon Kennedy in the Resident Evil 4 remake. | Image: Capcom Capcom is developing a new Resident Evil game, Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi confirmed during a summer “Capcom Next” livestream on Monday. “We’re making a new Resident Evil,” Nakanishi said during the show. “It was really difficult to figure out what to do after 7. But I found it, and to be honest it feels substantial. I can’t share any details just yet but I hope you’re excited for the day I can.”That’s admittedly not much to go on, but I get the sense he’s hinting that this new game is the next major entry in the franchise. If that’s the case, we’ll have to see if Capcom calls it Resident Evil 9 or finds some sort of clever subtitle, like it did with the logo for Resident Evil Village.The news of a new Resident Evil... Continue reading…