The Surface Laptop Studio 2 was just announced at Microsoft's recent event, and it is the tech giant's most powerful laptop yet. It is ideal for creators, as it has versatility, compatibility, and a beautiful display. But when you're talking about the best laptops for creators, you can't help but mention the MacBook Pro from Apple. Known for being consistent and able to handle a ton of tasks, this has been one of the standard-bearers for those needing to utilize their laptops for intensive tasks. If you're trying to decide which one is right for you, we're here to help. See how the two shake out next to each other and choose what works best for you.

The iPhone 15 Pro is a flagship phone from Apple that launched three years after the iPhone 12 Pro. As a result, it packs plenty of technology and features that aren't available on the older model. Does this mean it's worth the upgrade, though? And if you haven't bought either, which iPhone should you go for? Let's find out.

Photo by Dursun Aydemir/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images European Union regulators have reprimanded Elon Musk after X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, was found to contain a higher ratio of misinformation and disinformation in a new report. “X, formerly Twitter … is the platform with the largest ratio of mis/disinformation followed by Facebook,” the European commissioner for values and transparency, Věra Jourová, said in comments reported by The Guardian. The comments coincided with the publication of a new series of reports as part of the EU’s Code of Practice on Disinformation. These included a third-party analysis from TrustLab, which says that discoverability of posts containing misinformation and disinformation was highest on X, meaning that for a given search containing... Continue reading…

Why watch the road when you can watch Kylie Minogue’s new video instead? | Image: Daniel Golson Drive Pilot is a Level 3 autonomous system, meaning you can take your hands off the wheel and — more notably — your eyes off the road during certain conditions. But are we ready to give up this much control? Continue reading…

When we listen to downloaded music, we often hear our music in a "compressed" form like an MP3. These are files that have been adjusted to take up a minimal amount of storage space on your phone or computer. They compact files are "lossy" which result in tracks that might be missing some of the high-end details present in the original records. Lossless audio still compresses the files but utilizes a specific algorithm that can minimize size without sacrificing detail. Lossless file types include FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC (Apple Lossless Audio Codec). This is a fairly simple explanation, and there is certainly more to learn but, at the end of the day, lossless audio is more desirable than the alternative.

The Yale Assure Lock 2 Plus works with HomeKey so you can open it with your wrist instead of your hand — if you have an Apple Watch. | Image: Yale Yale has expanded its Assure 2 lineup with two new smart locks: one with support for Apple’s HomeKey and one with a fingerprint reader. Both are firsts for the company, but unfortunately, you have to pick one or the other — there’s no model with a fingerprint reader and HomeKey. While the locks can work with all the major smart home platforms, neither works with Matter, and there’s no ETA on its arrival. But it's not for lack of trying.The Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch ($199) adds a fingerprint reader but is otherwise identical to the existing Yale Assure Lock 2 — one of our favorite smart locks. It comes in keyed or key-free versions but is touchscreen only (the standard Assure 2 has the option of a physical keypad). Like the other Assure... Continue reading…

Microsoft is rolling out a new AI-infused version of the Windows 11 Paint app to Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channel. The newest version of the app, coming in at version 11.2309.20.0 or higher sports a new feature dubbed Paint Cocreator, which Microsoft first talked about during its September 21 special event in New York. With the feature, you can generate artwork right inside Microsoft Paint without ever leaving the app.

At its 2023 Connect conference on Wednesday, Meta launched its Quest 3 mixed reality headset as a successor to the popular Quest 2. The Quest 3 was originally announced earlier this year by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg just days before Apple unveiled its Vision Pro headset. Back then, Meta announced a few interesting tidbits about its next-gen headset, including its price and ETA, but most of the tech specs remained a mystery.

In an online world filled with information and content, it can be hard to reach the right audience at all times. Using AI tools, you can refine your content and generate new ideas to ensure you hit the mark every time.

For years, the 2230 form factor for SSDs was almost completely neglected and was only used by OEMs for low-end drives. However, the Steam Deck and ROG Ally have created massive demand for powerful, gaming optimized SSDs that can fit inside these small handhelds, and only 2230-sized drives will fit. Every company is throwing their hat in the ring, including Teamgroup with its MP44S. As a cheaper 2230 SSD with a focus on value, it's not the fastest among its peers, but it definitely delivers great bang for buck, especially for the Steam Deck.

Add background blur or change the focus point on pictures of your furry friend. | Illustration by Samar Haddad / The Verge Anyone with an iPhone who’s taken a picture of their child or pet knows the Portrait mode dilemma. Portrait mode adds that lovely, soft bokeh effect to the background of your image and calls attention to your subject — ideal when your toddler or cat is doing something adorable. But taking the extra second to switch from the standard camera app to Portrait mode sometimes means missing the moment entirely. Now, there’s good news for iPhone 15 owners: all of the most recent iPhones — the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max — will allow you to apply Portrait mode after capture to pictures taken in the standard camera mode. You can even shift focus to a different subject or part of the frame if you want. Here’s how it all works. (I... Continue reading…

The benefit of owning a great laptop is that you can take it anywhere. But what if you want to remote into that laptop or desktop computer and access it when you don't physically have it on hand? Windows 11 makes that easy on its Pro version thanks to its built-in remote desktop feature. Things are a bit more complicated on Windows 11 Home, but there are some ways to still get the remote desktop experience.