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heise + | VR headset in the test: HP Reverb G2 with 2160 × 2160 pixels resolution per eye

The announcement of the HP Reverb G2 had sparked a lot of hype in the virtual reality scene: For comparatively cheap 700 Euro it offers PC-VR with a resolution of 2160 × 2160 pixels per eye. Immediately after putting it on, you will notice that the display of the G2 is beyond any doubt. The… Read more

heise + | Motorola razr 5G folding smartphone in the test

The Motorola razr 5G can be folded up like its ancestor almost 20 years. The reincarnation was successful, at least visually. Motorola razr 5G folding smartphone in the test Display and folding mechanism Average hardware Conclusion and test table Article in c’t 1 / 2021 read In cellphone times, the Razr V3 was an iconic… Read more

heise + | Photography in winter: equipment tips and equipment hacks

The right equipment plays an important role, because winter conditions can also cause serious accidents and endanger life and limb. You should therefore always be prepared. It starts with obvious things like snow chains in the trunk and can go as far as warming pads for gloves to protect against frostbite. Even on a short… Read more

Qualcomm to Acquire CPU Designer Nuvia: Focuses on High-Performance Processors

Home News (Image credit: Nuvia) Qualcomm on Wednesday said that it had agreed to acquire Nuvia, a small yet ambitious microprocessor startup. The takeover of Nuvia will get Qualcomm a high-performance CPU design along with a proven CPU and system architecture design team, something that could give a strong boost to the company’s mobile and… Read more

Intel CEO Bob Swan to Step Down, Replaced by Pat Gelsinger

Home News (Image credit: Intel) Intel CEO Bob Swan is stepping down from his position, effective February 15, and will be replaced by Pat Gelsinger, who will leave his position as the CEO of VMware to take the role. Gelsinger will also join Intel’s Board of Directors and has penned a memo to Intel’s employees… Read more

US to require negative test from international travelers

Anyone traveling to the United States on an international flight will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test within three days before the trip, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday. The order will go into effect on January 26th. The sweeping requirement comes a few weeks after the CDC mandated… Read more

Alienware’s m15, m17 R4 Get Nvidia Ampere RTX 30 Series GPU Injections

Home News (Image credit: Alienware) As with pretty much every other current gaming laptop line, Alienware’s mid-range, slim m15 and m17 are getting updates to Nvidia’s mobile Ampere RTX 30-series mobile graphics. They may soon make a play for a spot on our best gaming laptops page. And while the chassis that we know (and… Read more

Brief information: CES, environmental protection, Ubiquiti, Twitter

CES 2021: More chance than crisis The US electronics industry is starting the new year with some confidence despite the corona crisis. Because of the pandemic, consumers at home are particularly reliant on technology to cope with everyday work, education and entertainment, said the industry association Consumer Technology Association (CTA). “The pandemic has pressed the… Read more

GM teases Cadillac Celestiq EV with adjustable glass roof and full-width touchscreen

General Motors teased a host of new electric vehicles at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show, chief among them the forthcoming Cadillac Celestiq. The automaker described the Celestiq as “an ultra-luxury, fully electric … show car.” And while we still don’t have a release date or really any relevant specs of note, GM did reveal some… Read more

WhatsApp clarifies it’s not giving all your data to Facebook after surge in Signal and Telegram users

WhatsApp has published a new FAQ page to its website outlining its stances on user privacy in response to widespread backlash over an upcoming privacy policy update. The core issue relates to WhatsApp’s data-sharing procedures with Facebook, with many users concerned an updated privacy policy going into effect on February 8th will mandate sharing of… Read more

heise + | New in Apple's GUI framework: SwiftUI is growing up

New features in Apple’s GUI framework: SwiftUI is growing up New Views Progress indicator times two Grids and Stacks Full-fledged apps Item in Mac & i 6 / 2020 read Unsurprisingly, SwiftUI was one of the big topics of WWDC 2020 (Worldwide Developers Conference). In just under a dozen sessions, Apple went into the innovations… Read more

BBC Sounds app arrives on Sky Q

Home News (Image credit: Sky) The BBC Sounds app is now available on Sky Q. BBC Sounds – the successor to iPlayer Radio – brings more than 80,000 hours of audio content, including live radio shows, podcasts, music mixes and more. To open BBC Sounds, just say “Launch BBC Sounds” using voice search on your… Read more

heise + | Learning app for students in the test: Anton helps with practice at home

Anton is a basic version of the free learning app for Android and iOS. Those who prefer to work on the PC can use the web app. The exercise material for grades 1 to 10, according to the provider, is based on the curriculum, but is not tied to a textbook. In the basic version… Read more

heise + | Candlelight in the smart home: Modify LED candles and control them via smartphone

A little romantic candlelight is especially nice on dull autumn and winter days. With this smart solar candle hack, it’s easy at the push of a button. Candlelight in the smart home: Modify LED candles and control them via smartphone In the beginning there was the LED candle Power supply One project – three results… Read more

heise + | Crash course: digitizing records and cassettes with Ocenaudio

Records and cassettes can be digitized and dusted off with little technical effort using the free Ocenaudio software. (Image: Martin Reche) Crash course: digitizing records and cassettes with Ocenaudio Hardware requirements and structure Preamplifier for turntable Selection of the recording program Set level and test recording Improve sound Export songs Analog Sound carriers are back… Read more