Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit is underway, and the company announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and the Snapdragon X Elite Windows on Arm SoC. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite is powered by its custom Oryon cores, and now the company has announced that those cores will come to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in 2024.

The Air 2 glasses in their graphite and red models. | Image: Xreal Xreal is opening preorders for its latest generation of augmented reality glasses, the Xreal Air 2 and Air 2 Pro, for a November release in the US, UK, Germany, France, and Italy. The glasses are a follow-up to the first-generation Air glasses released last year under the company’s former name Nreal. Starting at $399, they plug into phones, computers, and a variety of gaming devices to project a display through a pair of sunglasses.The Air 2 glasses are an iterative upgrade from the original $379 Air. They use Micro OLED displays to project a 1920 x 1080 pixel display in front of your eyes, the same resolution as the original Air. But they promise a brighter image than their predecessors (500 nits, compared to 400 nits on the Air) and... Continue reading…

Learning a new language is no easy task, especially in a world where it seems like every day is busier than the previous. Of course, there are a lot of great tools out there that try and help with the process, but sometimes it's just not enough. You could always opt to take a course, but who knows how long that's going to take and if there's a time limit to the content, you might feel rushed.

Are you a developer with a laptop that runs Ubuntu or Linux? If you are, then there's a chance you're going to need a DevOps tool called Git. This open-source source code management tool can be used to track changes you make to files, fulfill pull requests, and much more. Typically, Git will come pre-installed on Ubuntu and other Linux systems, but if you're having issues with it, you can also install it manually in a few simple steps with the terminal app. Here's what to do if you want Git on your favorite laptop or favorite desktop.

The ill fate of Microsoft's Windows Phone (and Windows 10 Mobile) efforts is one of the company's most famous blunders, and one that still causes some pain among fans. But it turns out that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella also has regrets about moving away from Windows phones.

The Pixel Watch 2 is the newest smartwatch offering from Google, packing advanced health sensors and an improved battery life. Though, to maximize its durability and make the most out of it, you will need to invest in some separate accessories. These include a Pixel Watch 2 case to protect its exterior and a charger to top up its battery. It's worth noting, however, that Pixel Watch 1 wireless chargers aren't compatible with the 2023 model. Furthermore, third parties haven't started offering Pixel Watch 2 charging cables yet. Consequently, you can pick between third-party charging bricks, but the cable will be limited to that from Google.

Nreal is a well-known brand for AR enthusiasts, having launched a variety of smart AR glasses in recent years, most notably, the first-gen Nreal Air AR glasses, which were received fairly well by consumers at large. Earlier this year, the company changed its name to Xreal after a trademark dispute with Epic Games. Following the name change, the company is now launching the Air 2 and Air 2 Pro in select North American, European, and Asian markets.

Apple's latest Macs offer a plethora of features for basic and power users alike. One of the commonly used offerings is the zipping feature, which enables a user to archive a number of files and/or folders. So, for example, if you've just imported photos from your iPhone to your Mac, you may be looking for ways to organize and archive them. All you have to do is create a ZIP file by following these steps on macOS Sonoma or an earlier OS version.

The what-is-a-photo-pocalypse gets even more complicated. | Image: Qualcomm Qualcomm’s new flagship mobile chipset is an on-device AI fest from top to bottom. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 brings generative AI capabilities right to the chipset, vastly speeding up the processing-intensive activities that are usually outsourced to the cloud. It’s one more leap forward in a year that has seen a lot of leaping when it comes to AI, and it will come sooner than later: the first phones with the new chipset are expected to debut in the coming weeks.The 8 Gen 3 supports a chatbot trained on Meta’s Llama 2, and it can accept text, image, and voice input. It can also talk back to you as well as generate an image or text. The chipset also runs the AI image generator Stable Diffusion on-device, something that Qualcomm demoed... Continue reading…

Image: Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Wonder’s online multiplayer keeps making me think of Elden Ring.Nintendo’s latest Super Mario game has a clever online multiplayer mode. When you connect online, you’ll see near-invisible versions of other players throughout the game’s islands and levels as they also travel the Flower Kingdom. It’s a lot like how you see the outlines of other players as you traverse the Lands Between, and in Wonder, Nintendo created some smart ways for your fellow compatriots to help you out.While in a level, you’ll see up to three other players jumping and elephanting their way through whatever series of dastardly obstacles Nintendo has cooked up for that location. But these aren’t just Mario Kart-like specters to measure yourself... Continue reading…

The Apple Watch Ultra is a monster wearable that not only delivers when it comes to performance, but also looks good on the wrist thanks to its large display and durable Titanium casing. If you're an iPhone owner, the Apple Watch is going to be the best smartwatch option for you. While you get some choices with Apple like the Watch SE and Watch Series 9 — if you're looking to go for the biggest and best, the Apple Watch Ultra can't be beat.

Installing and setting up Windows 11 can feel like a daunting task if you've never done it before, and it's understandable to have some questions. If you're looking for more information on how to install Microsoft's latest operating system, we've written plenty of guides to help you out. You can find all the information you need below, and we'll be adding more as time goes on.