When it comes to setting up a smart display in your home or office, Magic Mirror is one of the best options out there, not least because its completely free to use. It also comes pre-loaded with a number of modules like a calendar and weather display that are easy to set up and provide a lot of utility. But the world of Magic Mirror doesnt start and stop with the default modules.

Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Since the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act last August, eight companies have already received more than half of the planned government direct funding.These companies have collectively received $29.34 billion in funding through the CHIPS Act for semiconductor factories across the country. The law, a $280 billion package to support innovation in the US, includes $52 billion in subsidies for semiconductor manufacturing and was passed last year. These investments only concern the construction or expansion of semiconductor fabrication facilities and do not include government funding for other chip research facilities. As of writing, Intel, Micron, Global Foundries, Polar Semiconductor, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC),... Continue reading…

One of the best announcements to come out of OpenAI's Spring Update event besides the GPT 4o was the news about its custom GPT store opening to all users. I wasted no time in hopping into the store to find some cool GPTs that were once exclusive to paid ChatGPT Plus users. I spent a good few hours trying to navigate the store in an attempt to find something usable, only to leave disappointed.

If you have a new iPhone or iPad, then you may have already tried installing an iOS beta or iPadOS beta. While beta OS versions can pack plenty of exciting changes and features, they typically aren't as reliable as stable releases. After all, one of the main reasons that beta programs exist is to get feedback from testers and smooth out issues before the public rollout.

There are a plethora of hidden features in Windows 11 that can make users do things quicker. If you're running Windows 11 Stable those hidden features are easy to discover, but for those running Insider builds, you need to put a little more effort to be able to get your hands on changes that are otherwise not available to other Insiders. If you're one of those users, Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Insider build 26231 has some hidden advanced profile picture editing tools.

Power banks are ultra-convenient, but not always the most ideal when you're trying to charge your device while you're on the go. If you hate fumbling around with cables when you're trying to charge your phone, you're going to love the Anker Nano Power Bank that has a flip-out USB-C charging port that keeps the device directly connected while it charges.

There have been a lot of mixed feelings about the Tesla Cybertruck ever since its announcement. And now that it's on the road, the EV is getting a lot of attention, with some people loving it and others hating it. Of course, looks are subjective, but if you're into the Cybertruck, you may want to check out this unique PC case that was spotted during Computex.

It's no secret that Nvidia has been storming ahead as of late. Ever since the company perfectly caught the AI wave at the start, Nvidia has become the king of AI hardware to the point that other companies are banding together just to take it down. Now, reports have come in about just how much of a grip Nvidia has over the GPU market, and as you might expect, Team Green has come out on top. However, what you may not know is just how "on top" Nvidia now is.

Although Asus's ROG Ally is positioned as the most premium handheld gaming PC you can buy, one crucial thing it's missing is a screen protector. Even the Steam Deck offers a screen protector for the top model, and since the Ally is a much more expensive device, you'll definitely want a screen protector. Thankfully, there are already lots of options on the market, though there are really just a few you should really consider. Not only that, these screen protectors are pretty cheap for a $700+ device.

Bitwarden is often considered one of the best cross-platform password managers available. Through a single account and password, you can safely store thousands of credentials in the cloud with easy synchronization and auto-fill functionality on mobile and PC platforms. Not only can you host your own instance of Bitwarden from the home or office, but it's free for most people and costs very little to create a family account or manage employees in a business. Still, you may want to learn about Bitwarden's competitors, which is what this list will do.

Illustration: The Verge Microsoft is launching a new Automatic super resolution (Auto SR) feature on its upcoming Copilot Plus PCs that will compete with upscale technologies like Nvidia’s DLSS. The AI-based Auto SR feature will automatically upscale game resolutions and improve frame rates, and Microsoft is now detailing exactly how it’s different to DLSS, XeSS, and FSR.Auto SR will be integrated into Windows 11, and available on Copilot Plus devices that have a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU). It’s designed to work with existing games with no manual configurations required and no need for game developers to change how their games are rendered. “Auto SR is different from super resolution technologies like AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution, Intel XeSS,... Continue reading…

The newest wave of Copilot+ devices is still hot off the factory production line, but Microsoft wants to keep the momentum going. If everything goes Microsoft's way, you won't have to wait long to see new Copilot+ devices, as a "new wave" has been scheduled to appear around August-September time. And in an interesting move, it seems that Microsoft will be advertising its new AI-powered service to a whole new demographic this time.