It's no secret that I adore projects that use e-ink displays. There's just something about their appearance that I really love, and I'm always on the hunt for new projects that use this cool tech in all kinds of different ways. Because as long as you don't need to refresh the screen a ton, you could try putting an e-ink display on anything, really.

Microsoft first started using the "Xbox PC" term in a blog post announcing the Gears of Wars remaster in early May. It was a new branding effort designed to signal that games are available on PC through its own Xbox PC app and store. The Xbox PC branding didn't last long though, as Microsoft has now started using "Xbox on PC" instead. Which one is it, Microsoft?The Xbox PC branding has been picked up by third-party publishers, with Focus Entertainment using it for a gameplay trailer in early June. Then on June 25th Microsoft introduced the Xbox on PC branding for its Hellblade II Enhanced announcement, but confusingly used both Xbox PC and …Read the full story at The Verge.

Although large language models are getting all the attention these days, AI image generation has been quietly picking up momentum. Since I already self-host LLMs to avoid those limitations, I figured I might as well do the same for image generation. Running everything locally would give me better privacy, more flexibility, and zero wait times. That’s when I came across Stable Diffusion Web UI, a completely open-source frontend that makes local image generation surprisingly easy.

If you're on a Windows 10 PC and your computer doesn't match the requirements to upgrade to Windows 11, Microsoft would prefer that you purchase a new one. However, it's not your only option; some people have come forward and devised ways to install Windows 11 on a PC while dodging the system requirement check, allowing any PC, TPM 2.0 or not, to use the operating system. And with Windows 10 falling out of support this coming October, we'll only see more and more people take that avenue.

All of us have a digital footprint in the online world. Whether you use services like Google Workspace for work or Outlook for your emails, these are all online tools that send data to remote servers. While that's not necessarily unsafe since the data is encrypted, letting a third-party handle your data can always be risky — especially with sensitive documents and files. That's when I realized the importance of self-hosted apps and services, and made the switch soon thereafter. I now have a self-hosted home lab with my entire digital life offloaded onto it. Apart from enhanced data control and privacy, I enjoy benefits such as offline access to several services, long-term cost savings, and complete flexibility in tailoring services to meet my needs.

The Osmo 360 is DJI’s first 360-degree action camera. | Image: DJI DJI has announced the company’s first 360-degree action camera designed to compete with the Insta360 X5 and the aging GoPro Max (which the company is planning to replace soon). The new DJI Osmo 360 slightly edges out the X5’s recording capabilities by capturing 8K videos at 50fps instead of 30fps, and features a design that’s both smaller and nearly 20 grams lighter than the Insta360’s. We just don’t know how much the Osmo 360 will cost because DJI hasn’t revealed when it will be coming to the US.The Osmo 360 doesn’t feature swappable lenses, but unlike the X5, which uses only part of its rectangular 1/1.28-inch sensors, DJI’s 360-degree camera uses all of its new 1-inch square-shaped HDR sensors. The company says that this “reduces unnecessary bulk” and helps keep the camera compact and light at 183 grams. The Osmo 360 also captures 10-bit video, which offers more creative freedom when color correcting footage afterward, while the X5 is limited to 8-bit.The camera’s 1,950mAh battery is slightly smaller than the 2,400mAh one in the X5, but DJI says the Osmo 360 can continuously record at 8K/30fps for up to 100 minutes on a full charge without overheating. Frame rates can be boosted to 60fps when dropping the resolution to 6K, or go as high as 100fps at 4K, but its slow-motion capabilities are slightly edged out by the X5, which can record 4K video at 120fps. When shooting with just a single lens, you can push 4K recording to 120fps on the Osmo 360, and you can switch back and forth between the camera’s two lenses without stopping recording.The Osmo 360 can capture 360-degree still images at 120 megapixels, which is nearly twice the 72-megapixel resolution of pictures captured by the Insta360 X5. But if you want to capture HDR images so you can do more post-processing, you’ll need to drop the resolution to 30MP. Other useful features include both voice and gesture controls for starting or stopping recording remotely; DJI’s HorizonSteady and RockSteady stabilization, which can smooth out shaky footage without removing dynamic motion; and the ability to track and keep people, vehicles, and pets as the focus of a video when exporting clips from the DJI Mimo mobile app.The Osmo 360 also features 105GB of built-in storage and can simultaneously connect to two of DJI’s popular wireless microphones and record two separate audio tracks without the need for a receiver. Optional accessories include a Battery Extension Rod that extends 8K/30fps recording by an additional 180 minutes, transparent lens protectors, and several selfie sticks that attach to the Osmo 360’s threaded tripod mount, including one that extends to over 8 feet long.Although it won’t launch in the US, the Osmo 360 will be available in all the other regions where DJI already sells its products. In Europe it will sell for €479.99, while an Adventure Combo, which adds accessories like a selfie stick and a multifunction battery case, will be €629.99. Canadian pricing, which is listed in US dollars, is $430 or $580 for the Adventure Combo, but DJI says that doesn’t reflect what the Osmo 360 will cost when available in the US.

Since network-attached storage (NAS) runs continuously, it's vital to consider maximizing the efficiency of each watt to ensure you're not wasting any valuable power. You could replace the mechanical hard disk drive (HDD) with a faster solid-state drive (SSD) to save power and improve performance slightly, but you're limited to the SATA connection. Additionally, there are other lesser-known ways to optimize performance and power draw.

Retro PC projects are fun because not only do they invoke nostalgia, but also give enthusiasts the joy of pushing the boundaries of old software and seeing what's possible. Admittedly, not all retro PC projects are exciting, but some are impressive enough to convince you to try them yourself.

In examples like those garlic knots on the bottom left, Uber Eats’ AI would have to generate sections of the food itself. The menus on your next Uber Eats order may be embellished using generative AI. The food delivery service is rolling out new features that aim to help businesses advertise and communicate with customers, which include  AI additions to menu descriptions, food photos, and review summaries, along with a live chat tool and payments for user-submitted photos.The AI tools can be used to generate descriptions for menu items and summarize customer reviews to quickly highlight feedback regarding areas of the business that need improvement. Uber Eats also says it’s using AI to “detect and enhance low-quality food images” on menus, either by making changes to lighting, resolution, and framing, or editing the food onto different plates or backgrounds. The example images provided by Uber Eats suggest that this feature may also use generative AI to make adjustments to the food itself, such as expanding it or filling in any gaps when digitally re-plating.For menu items that don’t have any images at all, Uber Eats will also now allow customers to upload a photograph of their own order when leaving a review. The feature is launching globally, and can be accessed by tapping the “add photos” option on the rate order screen. Customers in the US, UK, Canada, and Mexico may receive a payment in Uber in-app credits if their photos are published.Lastly, Uber Eats is introducing a new Live Order Chat feature that allows businesses to contact customers directly to help resolve any issues with orders before they’re sent out. Once an order has been received, merchants can then initiate real-time communications to clarify any special requests, check dietary or allergy requirements, or inform them of out-of-stock items to discuss alternatives.The user-uploaded images and Live Order Chat features could provide customers with a better idea of what to expect from their orders before they arrive at their door. AI-generated and manipulated content can be unpredictable, however, and we won’t know how reliable these tools are until they start appearing on menus.

After playing Death Stranding 2 and calling it my 2025 game of the year, I've been moving heaven and earth to get my friends to play the first game, especially if they had written it off for whatever reason.

It can be incredibly deflating to unbox your shiny new (or pre-owned) GPU, plug it in, install all the drivers, and fire a game up only to be disappointed by the level of performance. You even did the requisite research on the best GPU for your system. Perhaps there was a smudge on your glasses when you were reading those benchmark charts, but if you're sure you should be seeing more performance, it's likely to be one of these 4 issues.

This is one of those mini PCs that offers a lot of power for a great price. It features an AMD Ryzen 7 processor that's paired with 32GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. In addition, you get an excellent selection of ports, along with a Radeon RX Vega graphics chip that allows you to play some of the best games right out of the box.