Chris Welch is a senior reviewer who has worked at The Verge since its founding in 2011. His coverage areas include audio (Sonos, Apple, Bose, Sony, etc.), home theater, smartphones, photography, and more. Things at Sonos are getting worse before they get better — if they’re going to get better. Today the company laid off… Read more
read more...Sonos lays off 200 employees as its struggles continue
By: The Verge
Apple rumored to kick off M5 chip production using TSMC performance-enhanced 3nm node
By: Tom's Hardware
(Image credit: Apple) Apple has started large-scale production of its next-generation M5 processor for desktops, laptops, and high-performance tablets, reports ETNews citing its own sources. The new system-on-chip (SoC) is expected to use a performance-enhanced N3P fabrication process, which was set to enter mass production in the second half of 2024, so the information has… Read more
read more...ChatGPT drops its sign-in requirement for search
By: The Verge
Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. ChatGPT no longer requires you to log in to use the AI chatbot’s search engine, OpenAI announced on Wednesday. With the feature, ChatGPT will surface responses based… Read more
read more...Newer Sony cameras can now upload images to Google Drive and Lightroom
By: The Verge
Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Sony has updated its Creators’ Cloud platform so that images uploaded to a user’s cloud storage from select Sony cameras can be automatically transferred to Google… Read more
read more...Huawei manages to pull $118 billion in revenue despite strict U.S. sanctions and restrictions
By: Tom's Hardware
(Image credit: Shutterstock) Chinese tech giant Huawei appears to have exceeded expectations in 2024, reporting annual revenue of over 860 billion yuan ($118.27 billion). This represents a 22% year-over-year increase, which is impressive despite ongoing U.S. sanctions designed to restrict its access to advanced semiconductor technology and global markets. A key driver of Huawei’s financial… Read more
read more...Reddit tells communities threatening Elon Musk and DOGE workers to cool down
By: The Verge
Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Reddit has seen an increase in rule-breaking posts across “several communities,” and it has issued a temporary ban on one that featured users calling for violence against people who work for the… Read more
read more...Nintendo says it’s ‘taking risks’ to meet Switch 2 demand
By: The Verge
Jay Peters is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Nintendo is gearing up for the Switch 2’s launch sometime in 2025, and president Shuntaro Furukawa says that the company is “taking risks and proceeding with production so that we can meet… Read more
read more...Nvidia DLSS4, MFG, and full ray tracing tested on RTX 5090 and RTX 5080
By: Tom's Hardware
(Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 5090 and GeForce RTX 5080 have arrived, and coupled with a new testbed and a revised test suite, not to mention new drivers and a host of other changes, our initial benchmarks had to gloss over a few areas. One of the biggest selling points for the… Read more
read more...Cambridge Audio Evo One
By: What HIFI?
What Hi-Fi? Verdict The Evo One’s sonic strengths lie in its broad, room-filling presentation and fluid handling of dynamics – a touch more verve wouldn’t go amiss, though Pros + Produces a spacious, refined sound + Fluid handling of dynamics + Nicely made and well-appointed with features Cons – Presentation could be a tad more… Read more
read more...Kingdom Come Deliverance II Performance Benchmark Review – 35 GPUs Tested
By: Tech Power Up
Introduction “Kingdom Come: Deliverance II,” the long-awaited sequel, brings back the medieval intrigue and realism that captivated players in the original. Building on its predecessor’s success, this highly anticipated game expands its vast, historically rich world, placing players once again in the boots of Henry as he navigates a realm of political conflict, brutal combat,… Read more
read more...Longer-lasting laptops: the modular hardware you can upgrade and repair yourself
By: The Verge
Intel still dreams of modular PCs — it brought a tablet laptop gaming handheld to CES Photo by Sean Hollister/ The Verge Dell’s new USB-C ports use screws instead of solder so you can fix them yourself. Dell just killed off XPS, but its new “Pro” laptops pull a neat trick: most USB-C ports and… Read more
read more...iOS App Store apps with screenshot-reading malware found for the first time
By: The Verge
Wes Davis is a weekend editor who covers the latest in tech and entertainment. He has written news, reviews, and more as a tech journalist since 2020. Apps distributed through both Apple and Google’s app stores are hiding malicious screenshot-reading code that’s being used to steal cryptocurrency, the cybersecurity software firm Kaspersky reported today. It’s… Read more
read more...Herman Miller made a convertible standing desk that actually looks great
By: The Verge
Andrew Liszewski is a senior reporter who’s been covering and reviewing the latest gadgets and tech since 2011, but has loved all things electronic since he was a kid. Herman Miller has announced a new height-adjustable desk that doesn’t look like one. Instead of relying on just two columns to raise and lower its work… Read more
read more...Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST Laser Projector Review
By: Tech Power Up
Introduction I would like to thank Formovie for supplying the sample. The Formovie Cinema Edge 4K UST manages to combine laser projection for a bright picture, with Google TV which includes native support for Netflix and other streaming services. It may look like a similar device from other brands, because Formovie is actually an OEM…. Read more
read more...A reviews site embroiled in AI scandal is back from the dead
By: The Verge
Last summer, the staff at Gannett’s consumer reviews site Reviewed received terrible news: the media giant was shuttering the entire vertical and would be laying off dozens of employees. Effective November 1st, Reviewed would cease operations. Gannett blamed Google’s changing search algorithm, which had “degraded [its] business model.” The shuttering was a blow to the… Read more
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