Revamped with M2 Pro and M2 Max The next-gen models of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are expected to get a spec bump thanks to the M2 Pro and M2 Max processors — even more powerful versions of the M2 chip found in the recent MacBook Air M2 and 13-inch MacBook Pro. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared some details about what these chips will entail, and the focus seems to be on graphics performance....
The feature, which is just arriving now, was first promised at Apple’s WWDC conference in June 2017. This support is limited to machines with Thunderbolt 3 ports, which includes MacBook Pros from 2016 and 2017, last year’s 4K and 5K iMacs and the iMac Pro. Graphics Cards Supported AMD Radeon RX 570AMD Radeon RX 580AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 AMD Radeon Vega RX 56AMD Radeon RX Vega 64AMD Radeon Vega Frontier Edition AirAMD Radeon Pro WX 9100...
MORE: Best Apple Laptops Apple’s assistant is clearly the star feature in macOS Sierra, which is now available in public beta. The final form arrives this fall. But the Sierra update introduces several other upgrades, many of which require an iPhone running the upcoming iOS 10 (or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3) to get the full benefit. In fact, between cutting text on your iPhone and pasting it to your Mac, using your iPhone’s Touch ID sensor to pay for stuff you’ve bought on your Mac via Apple Pay and the ability to receive new interactive messages sent from iPhones, macOS Sierra seems like the world’s least subtle iPhone ad....
With the free What’s Your Sign app, you can check downloaded installers as well as apps already in use. Once installed you simply need to right-click and check. It’s never a bad idea to check new files before opening the installer, or giving a second (or third) look to your older applications. Download the What’s Your Sign app from https://objective-see.com/products/whatsyoursign.html. In the pop-up about downloading from the objective-see.com website, click Allow....
Finally, there’s an accessory that lets you take advantage of the brawny A12x chip inside the 2018 iPad Pro. New to Kickstarter is the MagicDock, a dock that effectively turns the iPad Pro into an all-in-one desktop. If the dock looks familiar, it’s because the hinge is almost identical to the design of Microsoft’s Surface Studio. So, how does it work? An iPad Pro slots into the anodized aluminum dock using magnets then connects (and charges) via the iPad Pro’s USB-C port....
In the video, Zuckerberg is wearing Project Cambria on his head, but unfortunately, we can’t see the headset clearly because it’s deliberately obscured with a pixelated, blur effect. However, we can see what the head-mounted display is capable of as Zuckerberg demos a cool AR game called The World Beyond. Upcoming Meta VR headset blends physical and virtual worlds Viewers can see the Meta CEO interact with an adorable, blue-and-purple creature....
In fact, depending on the color scheme, the Mavix M4 would look great in an office or school setting. However, $444 is a bit pricey for a chair. But if you’re looking for comfort in an understated design, read on to learn about the Mavix M4. Mavix M4 price and configurations The base model Mavix M4 comes in at an affordable $444.44, the least expensive in the Mavix series. When looking for a chair to get on a serious platform of streaming or gaming with, this is by far the best place to start....
Not yet ready to unveil the headset’s official name, the Meta calls it “Project Cambria,” but according to VR hardware analyst Bradley Lynch (who claims to have sources close to Meta), it’s called the “Meta Quest Pro.” In addition to the VR headset, we expect to see a gaggle of new VR titles for the Quest. Could one of them land on our best Quest 2 games page? Only time will tell!...
It is safe to assume that new Surface devices will be announced. Some of the highlights expected include a new Surface Pro X powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor, a new Surface Pro 9, and possibly a Surface Laptop 5. What to expect There have been many rumblings about a Surface lineup refresh starting with more color options for the Surface Pro 9, a new Surface Laptop 5 with more ports, faster refresh rates, haptic trackpads, thinner bezels, and a gaggle of new accessories....
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 The Microsoft Surface laptop 5 is set to hit shelves this October, arriving with 13.5-inch and 15-inch touchscreen displays. Colors for the 13.5-inch Surface Laptop 5 include Platinum with Alcantara , Matte Black, Sandstone, and a new green Sage. As for the 15-inch model, expect Platinum and Matte Black. Size-wise, the 13.5-inch laptop is nearly identical to the Surface Laptop 4 (13.5-inch), with dimensions of 12.1 inch x 8....
CPU: Intel Core i9-11900H processor GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 6GB vRAM RAM: 32GB Storage: 2TB SSD Display: 16-inch, QHD 2560 x 1600 Battery: 6:27 Size: 14.13 x 10.08 x 0.64 Weight: 4.9 pounds Does this punchy performer have what it takes to inspire prosumers and level up their output? Let’s find out. MSI Creator Z16 pricing and configurations The model I tested costs $2,999.99 and comes with an 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H CPU, an Nvidia Geforce RTX 3060 GPU with 6GB of VRAM, 32GB of RAM, a 2TB NVMe SSD, and a 16-inch, QHD 2560 x 1600 120Hz touch display....
MSI GT76 Titan price and availability I had a rousing good time with this beast of a gaming laptop. I tested the $4,599 configuration, which has a desktop 3.6-GHz Intel Core i9-9900K processor with 64GB of RAM; a pair of 512GB NVMe PCIe SSDs; a 1TB, 7,200-rpm hard drive; an Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU; an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 GPU with 8GB of VRAM; and a 3840 x 2160 panel with a 60-Hz refresh rate....
With four polar pattern options, unique styling, and solid audio recording quality, the GV60 should earn its place on our best USB microphones page, but will it? Read on to find out if the MSI GV60 can knock the Shure MV7 off the top of our list. MSI GV60 Streaming USB mic price and availability MSI GV60 Streaming USB mic design MSI’s GV60 is a matte black all-aluminum behemoth with white font lettering above each knob, indicating the volume, mic gain volume and polar pattern controls as well as the mute button located at the lower center of the body....
The recent jump in graphical capabilities has brought a hefty price tag with them as well, which makes any price drops difficult to find. More: Best gaming laptop dealsBest cheap gaming laptopsBest gaming mouse While we haven’t gone hands-on with this specific model, we’re confident in recommending this based on our MSI GS66 Stealth review, which packs blistering power into a sleek body. The Leopard has some of that sleekness with dimensions measuring 0....
The Tiger Lake chips, Intel’s upcoming 11th Gen processors, are four-core mobile CPUs that incorporate the new Willow Cove architecture that is built on a new “SuperFin” transistor, which promises better frequency speeds while maintaining high-power efficiency. Intel Tiger Lake shatters Ice Lake performance in new benchmarkIntel Tiger Lake CPUs: Rumors, release date, specs, benchmarks and more Tiger Lake, packed with Intel’s new Xe graphics, will reportedly provide a “generational leap” in CPU performance — and a new fleet of Acer Swift laptops will house this buzzworthy processor....
Design: Who Wore it Better It seems that rose gold might be the new black. Following the 2016 MacBook’s debut in the metallic pink hue, Dell has followed suit, decking the XPS 13 out in an all aluminum rose gold chassis that’s both elegant and striking. However, the MacBook manages to out-skinny the XPS 13 (2.7 pounds, 0.35~0.59 inches thick) weighing 2 pounds and measuring 11 x 7.7 x 0.1~0.5 inches....
The new iPad is set to get a new design, although the report doesn’t specify what changes we can expect. However, other leaks and rumors indicate that it will get a bigger 10.5-inch display, thinner bezels to (nearly) match the iPad Air, flat edges, and a USB-C port. Bezels are still expected to be slightly thick, as the Touch ID home button is tipped to be sticking around. However, one feature may be ditched: the headphone jack....
Best MacBook in 2021: Which Apple laptop is best?Best laptop deals in July 2021MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro: Which Mac Should You Buy in 2021? Both MacBook Pro laptops have been a long time coming, with Apple’s WWDC 2021 event even mentioning a MacBook Pro with M1X — Apple’s updated silicon chip. Earlier this year, rumors suggested the 14-inch and 16-inch were delayed until later in 2021 due to mini-LED shortages....
We now have a better idea of some of the upgrades Apple could bring to its laptops thanks to a new leak. Leaker Komiya posted on Twitter that Apple has two ARM-based chips arriving on future MacBook models, one with eight cores and another with 12 cores. They also said Apple will launch a 16-core chip sometime next year. Best MacBook in 2020: Apple laptops to buy this holiday seasonMacBook Air vs....
Henderson now states that this new model is now out in the wild, with test kits apparently “working flawlessly.” What’s more, the tipster states that we’ll hear more about the new PS5 soon. The most intriguing inclusion of this revamped model is the inclusion of a detachable disc drive. According to the report, this drive will be connected to the PS5 via an additional USB-C port on the back of the console....
