Halide Mark III isn’t free, but you can try it out for a week before buying. | Image: Lux Optics After first being announced in December 2024, Lux Optics has finally released the latest version of its Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad. The Halide Mark III app's most compelling feature is a new film simulation engine and a collection of five new Looks that can be applied to photos as they're taken. Co-developed with Cullen Kelly, a "renowned Hollywood colorist," the different looks are tailored for landscape photography, portraits, and cityscapes, plus a black-and-white option with extra film grain.Halide Mark III is available now through the App Store for a one-time purchase price of $59.99, or as part of a $19.99/year subscri …Read the full story at The Verge.

If you want an iPad that’s more powerful than the entry-level model but less expensive than the iPad Pro, the latest iPad Air is the one to buy, and it’s down to one its best prices to date. The 11-inch Air with 128GB of storage and Wi-Fi connectivity is available at Amazon starting at $519.99 ($79 off). If you want a larger screen, the base 13-inch Air has dropped to a new low price of $699 ($100 off), also at Amazon.13-inch iPad Air M4 Where to Buy: $799 $699.99 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) $899 $789.99 at Amazon (256GB, Wi-Fi) $1099 $1019 at Amazon (512GB, Wi-Fi)11-inch iPad Air (2026)Where to Buy: $599 $519.99 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) $699 $609.99 at Amazon (256GB, Wi-Fi) $899 $839 at Amazon (512GB, Wi-Fi)No matter which size you choose, the new iPad Air is noticeably faster than the base iPad thanks to its M4 processor and a bump up to 12GB of RAM. While it falls short of the M5-powered iPad Pros in terms of raw performance and its super-thin design, the Air is sufficient for lighter creative work and some gaming. This model also boasts Apple Intelligence and support for the latest Apple Pencil Pro. Apple also made a handful of smaller upgrades in the now-discounted iPad Air, like the N1 wireless networking chip that supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. It’s also compatible with Thread, making it easier to control smart lights, locks, and other compatible smart home devices directly from your tablet. It was already a good value, and now it’s a better one at this price if you’re shopping for a new iPad.Read our M4-powered iPad Air review.

Valve has significantly increased the price of the Steam Deck - but now, it's also in stock. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, up from $549, while the 1TB model costs $949, up from $649. As I write this, both models are available to buy on Steam with an estimated delivery date of three to five business days.The company says the price increase is because of "rising memory and storage costs." Nothing about the Steam Deck has changed, but "these new prices reflect the current state of component costs and other global logistical challenges across the industry as a whole. We'll keep you updated if anything changes."Some refurbished St …Read the full story at The Verge.

I used to think USB cables were simple. If the connector fits into my device, then surely the cable would work the same as every other one that looked identical. That assumption turned out to be completely wrong, and I only realized it after running into several frustrating problems with USB-C devices on my Windows 11 PC. One cable would charge my phone quickly, but transfer files slowly. Another worked perfectly with my external SSD, while a different cable caused random disconnects. I also had moments when a USB-C accessory refused to work properly, even though the cable fit physically without issue.

If you live in a home with thick plaster walls, concrete floors, or multi-story architectural barriers, you might find that your high-end Wi-Fi keeps dropping the connection, and a wireless mesh node just repeats a degraded signal. You can't drill holes because you rent, or because your landlord would lose their mind.

When Google first announced Gemini’s integration in Android Auto, it was easy to dismiss it as just another coat of paint on a familiar voice assistant. But after putting it through its paces during my daily commutes, it became clear that I had underestimated the upgrade.

Installing a program or app on your computer is one of the most common and natural uses for our computers. At the very least, you've probably had to download a web browser to replace the built-in Microsoft Edge, or something like VLC Media Player that actually works with all your media files.

Cody Miller just after winning $250,000 at the Enhanced Games. In Las Vegas, the blazing sun beats down on a makeshift Olympic-length pool. Cody Miller stands on the starting block of lane one. His arms are raised in victory. MC Hammer's "U Can't Touch This" thumps over the loudspeakers as he rips off his swimming cap, throwing it to the ground. Miller lets out a guttural scream, muscles and veins bulging. He's just won the men's 50m breaststroke at the inaugural Enhanced Games. Miller's wallet is $250,000 fatter than it was 26.55 seconds ago - a new personal best time for the two-time Olympic medalist.Is Miller's win thanks to his polyurethane swimsuit, which was banned after the 2008 Olympics as a f …Read the full story at The Verge.

If your PC has been running off the main power supply, plugged into the wall, and nothing has gone wrong yet, don't assume everything will remain the same forever. This is not about erratic power supply or a one-off power cut; it's about a crucial layer of protection missing from your setup. Just because you haven't experienced a power surge yet doesn't mean you won't. Without some sort of surge protection between your PC and the main supply, you're leaving your sensitive components at the mercy of the weather. Your power supply might have the latest bells and whistles, but it's not enough. A surge protector or UPS is essential for keeping your expensive PC safe from power surges, fluctuations, and brownouts. Even if abnormal power doesn't kill your components, it can still affect the performance and stability of your PC.

DuckDuckGo, an alternative, small-scale search engine, is reporting "a sustained surge" in US-based installations in the week following Google's very AI-focused I/O developer conference.

After announcing tests of premium subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp earlier this year, TechCrunch and Bloomberg report that Meta is launching a global rollout over the next few weeks and is also starting to test subscriptions for Meta AI. With the new offerings, Meta joins many other tech companies in changing up its subscription plans to bring in new revenues following substantial AI investments - Google, for example, recently lowered the price of its most expensive subscription and threw in YouTube Premium.Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus will cost $3.99 per month, while WhatsApp Plus will cost $2.99 per month. Instagram Pl …Read the full story at The Verge.

Ferrari fans don’t like the design of the new Luce EV, an electric four-door sedan that just doesn’t look like the Ferraris of old.It was designed with help from Jony Ive’s LoveFrom, but what worked for Ive at Apple isn’t working for Ferrari. The Luce’s launch immediately preceded a stock drop that even an appearance by the Pope hasn’t been able to turn around so far. Lamborghini CEO talks EVs vs. hybrids after the Ferrari Luce launch. This Ferrari should have been a Volkswagen Luce x Leo. ‘If I were to say what I think, I would be hurting Ferrari.’ Ferrari’s stock plummets after disappointing Luce unveil. Jony Ive’s Ferrari looks nothing like a Ferrari Ferrari reveals its first EV, with design help from Jony Ive Here’s what the Ferrari Luce’s buttons, switches, and knobs sound like. Ferrari’s first EV will have an interior designed by Jony Ive Ferrari exposes the guts of its upcoming 1000hp EV Ferrari’s first EV spotted making fake Ferrari sounds.