Nvidia launched the GeForce RTX 4080 Super as a stopgap between the RTX 4080 and RTX 4090. It hasn't been the smoothest launch for this new GPU with its performance not being much better than the existing RTX 4080. It has managed to drive down the price of its slightly less capable sibling, but if you are after one of the best Nvidia graphics cards for 4K gaming, I'd recommend considering one of the following RTX 4080 Super GPUs.

Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds drown out noise exceptionally well while delivering enjoyable sound. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Working from coffee shops can be great, but noisy neighbors can make it hard to focus. If you’re looking for a way to drown out the noise without being rude, the best noise-canceling earbuds have thankfully returned to their best price. Best Buy, Walmart, and Bose are all selling the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds for $249 ($50 off).In addition to top-notch noise cancellation, the wireless earbuds sound great with a new immersive audio component. Bose also improved voice call performance, so you should have no problem making calls from cafes, while the transparency mode remains crystal clear. The buds are now designed to fit even more securely in your ears while retaining perks like IPX4 water resistance, so you don’t have to worry... Continue reading…

In the world of PC gaming, a single problem can have a simple solution like a loose cable connection, or it can be as bad as a faulty or damaged component, with a spectrum of solutions in between. For someone not in touch with their geeky side, diagnosing the problem and finding a working solution can be time-consuming and frustrating. If your OS fails to detect a component as expensive as a GPU, it can be alarming. But it's not over yet as you still have an active display connection thanks to the integrated GPU. Here are a few fixes you can try before you take a shovel to your backyard and bury your old graphics card for good.

Kab Inc. The legendary Japanese composer wanted to record his final concert. So he asked his son, Neo Sora, to direct it. Continue reading…

Samsung has been making some of the best laptops you can buy for the last few years. Not only are Samsung Galaxy laptops very premium devices with excellent displays and top-tier specs, but the company has also invested in building a robust ecosystem, including some cross-device apps like Samsung Notes.

Image SpaceX’s Starshield unit has had a classified contract with the US National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) since 2021 to build a network of “hundreds” of spy satellites for the agency, Reuters reports today, citing unnamed sources “familiar with the program.” A Wall Street Journal report in February listed a classified $1.8 billion SpaceX contract with a then-unnamed government agency. Now Reuters has attached a name, and that it’s to build a network of “hundreds of satellites bearing Earth-imaging capabilities that can operate as a swarm in low orbits.” The report didn’t say when the network will be operational or what other companies are involved. It does mention that a US database of space objects lists satellites deployed by SpaceX... Continue reading…

Video editing is demanding work that requires specialized equipment, from powerful laptops to slick video editing software. What is often overlooked (but won't be for long once you start actually editing videos) is storage. The best SSDs for video editing need to be fast and offer enough capacity to store large files, and there's a good chance the drive that's already inside your computer is not up to the task.

Starship Home, a cozy mixed-reality game for the Meta Quest 3, is trying to get to the heart of “what makes a game meaningful in mixed reality.” That’s according to developer Doug North Cook, who wrote on Reddit that the game, which turns your environment into a custom spaceship and you into an intergalactic horticulturist, is indie studio Creature’s “first answer to that question.”A Meta Quest blog post says players will customize their starship by “strategically placing virtual windows, control panels, and other components” in their room. Outside the windows, the game’s trailer shows you’ll see things like space creatures, planets, cloud-tops, and travel animations as you leave planets. When players land on a planet, they’ll collect... Continue reading…

Cath Virginia / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 30, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome. So psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been playing the fun puzzler Close Cities, scrounging up money to buy TikTok, reading the latest in my favorite spy-thriller series, debating becoming a mansion squatter, testing Today for simple tasks, taking notes on this great video about the editing in Oppenheimer, and yelling “SPACE!” while watching the most recent SpaceX launch.I also have for you a new AI productivity tool, a great way to find stuff to watch, some new shows about old events, and a deep dive into the collapse of the Apple... Continue reading…

I adore PC gaming, and I spend too many hours to count playing my favorite games new and old. One of the best aspects of PC gaming is how many ways you can enjoy your library. Some people prefer building their own desktop PC, others prefer the extra mobility of a gaming handheld, and, finally, some prefer something in the middle with a gaming laptop.

Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Federal prosecutors asking questions about Meta are "looking into whether the company’s social-media platforms are facilitating and profiting from the illegal sale of drugs," according to unnamed sources in a report today by the Wall Street Journal. Prosecutors reportedly sent Meta subpoenas last year seeking records on “violative drug content on Meta’s platforms and/or the illicit sale of drugs via Meta’s platforms.” A Meta spokesperson told the Journal that, “The sale of illicit drugs is against our policies and we work to find and remove this content from our services. Meta proactively cooperates with law enforcement authorities to help combat the sale and distribution of illicit drugs.” The WSJ said TikTok did not respond when... Continue reading…

Right now, Nvidia is the king of AI hardware. A lot of the big movers in the artificial intelligence industry rely on Nvidia's hardware to get the job done, but they're also keen to make their own bespoke solution so they don't need to rely on another company's hardware. Such is the case with OpenAI, who have entered talks to have their own AI hardware made.