Image: MacPaw One of the first third-party app stores on iOS is getting ready to open up in the European Union. The software company MacPaw has announced that it’s releasing its Setapp store in beta on Thursday, with an official launch planned for April.Setapp is currently only available on macOS and offers users access to over 240 third-party apps for a $9.99 per month subscription. Some examples of the curated apps available through Setapp include music software n-Track Studio, project planner MindNode, and the productivity app Session. The new app store on iOS will feature a “carefully selected assortment of apps, including fan favorites from the Setapp catalog.” In addition to productivity and business tools, Setapp on iOS will also offer design... Continue reading…

Sony’s latest console is still a big boi, even if it is more than 30 percent smaller. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge PlayStation 5 sales have already surpassed 50 million units — a solid figure for a console that has rarely received a substantial price drop since it arrived on the scene more than three years ago. If you have yet to pick up Sony’s latest console, however, Best Buy is now offering the new PS5 “slim” with a digital copy of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for $449.99 ($50 off), which marks the first discount we’ve seen on the bundle.The revised PS5 isn’t all that different from Sony’s standard disc-based offering. The midcycle refresh is slightly smaller and more refined, and it tackles all the same games as the original models at the same 4K graphical fidelity. The biggest change is the detachable disc drive — which you can easily remove and... Continue reading…

If you're someone that uses a keyboard all day, and wants a better typing experience, a mechanical keyboard might be right up your alley. Mechanical keyboards are versatile, easily fitting a variety of needs, providing a typing experience that's tailored with customizable switches, keycaps, and more. ​​​​​​Of course, if you're not quite ready to fully dive in with a customized option, you can keep things simple with an off-the-shelf model like the Logitech MX Mechanical Wireless keyboard.

There are a handful of reasons that one great PC might not be enough for every user. Some people might have a personal computer and a work computer at the same desk, and others might want to use one of the best Macs in tandem with a PC workstation. I'm in the latter group, since I like to daily drive a mix of Macs and PCs to meet my computing needs. However, using two PCs — whether they be macOS systems, Windows machines, or a combination of the two — at the same desk can be a clunky experience. I've had at least a few computers on my desk for years, but I got to try a monitor with a KVM switch for the first time while reviewing Dell's UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub. Put simply, it was a game-changer.

How organized are your files on your computer? Regardless of if you have everything in neat folders or have everything strewn all over the place, it can be tricky to find the information you need from your files. Now, Microsoft is adding Copilot features to OneDrive that will allow the AI assistant to dig through all of your files, answer your queries based on what it finds, and even sum up your data in a format that you ask for.

Microsoft has begun rolling out a new update for Windows 11 starting today. Known as the Windows 11 Moment 5 update, it comes with a slew of new features, many of which are things I've been clamoring for. While the rollout is going to be very much gradual, as is typical for Windows 11 updates, I'd recommend most people to get it today.

If you're not looking to spend a fortune on some of the best headphones out right now, but still crave excellent audio quality that's going to keep you immersed in your music, then these AKG K702 headphones are going to be right up your alley. The headphones offer excellent sound thanks to its flat-wire voice coils and two-layer diaphragm.

It's no secret that Alienware makes some of the best gaming laptops around. It's also no secret that they're expensive. But PC gamers are demanding, and many are more than happy to pay a premium for hardware that lets them crank the settings to the max. Alienware laptops rarely disappoint in this regard, and the brand's new 2024 gaming laptop lineup is poised to shake things up a bit with the wholly redesigned m16 R2. But how does the all-new Alienware m16 R2 compare with one of our favorites, the 2023 Alienware x16? Let's dive in.

Image: Disney The third Tron movie is nearing release. Disney announced that production on Tron: Ares — a follow-up to Tron: Legacy, which itself was a sequel to the 1982 original — began in January and that the plan is for the film to premiere in 2025. As part of the announcement, the first image for the film was also released. It definitely has Tron vibes but also wouldn’t be out of place as a skin in a shooter like Destiny or Fortnite.Here’s the full thing: Image: Disney According to Disney, the new film is about “a highly sophisticated Program, Ares, who is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with AI beings.” It’s being directed by Joachim Rønning, who... Continue reading…

Google If you’ve ever opened a new browser tab with no clue what to search for, today’s Chrome updates may help. First off, the Google Search box on Chrome will now display suggested queries based on your previous searches before you’ve started typing. In Google’s example, a user who had previously searched for the Korean noodle dish japchae would see images of similar Korean dishes beside the search box under the heading “People also search for.” Some of the search suggestions will also include images. It’s not an entirely new feature. As Search Engine Roundtable points out, Google started testing a “People also search for” suggestion bar in 2020. The Verge tested the updated Chrome search suggestions feature. Typing in “pesto sandwich... Continue reading…

The company has always delivered on audio quality, but after stumbling with some bugs and hardware issues on the Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds, Sennheiser is focusing on the little things — and it shows. Continue reading…

Image: Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an excellent game and an important evolution for the franchise. It mashes together a traditional RPG with a large open world, managing to feel both modern and like it’s sticking to its 32-bit roots. What it is not, however, is a good place to get started with the multipart story that is Final Fantasy VII — despite what its creators might say.Prior to Rebirth’s launch, creative director and zipper aficionado Tetsuya Nomura talked about how the game was designed in part to be welcoming to newcomers (always a commendable goal). “In fact,” he said in 2022, “new players might even enjoy starting their Final Fantasy VII journey with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.” Meanwhile, on launch day, producer Yoshinori Kitase... Continue reading…