The New York Police Department has canceled its trial of a robot dog made by US firm Boston Dynamics after receiving fierce criticism regarding the “dystopian” technology. “The contract has been terminated and the dog will be returned,” a spokesperson for the NYPD told the New York Post. John Miller, the department’s deputy commissioner for… Read more
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Corsair RM750x (2021) Power Supply Review
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The Samsung Galaxy A52 (the 4G version) is receiving updates in a couple of regions, the 5G model is getting a new firmware too. The contents of said updates differ – the ones in the UK and India focus on the security patch for the most part, the one in Indonesia contains more enhancements. You… Read more
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read more...Arm Details Neoverse V1 and N2 Platforms, New Mesh Design
Home News (Image credit: Arm) Yesterday marked the 36th anniversary of the first power-on of an Arm processor. Today, the company announced the deep-dive details of its Neoverse V1 and N2 platforms that will power the future of its data center processor designs and span up to a whopping 192 cores and 350W TDP. Naturally,… Read more
read more...The tech some countries are betting on to reach new climate goals
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. At last week’s climate summit, there was a lot of talk about climate tech and how it could help countries meet their splashy new climate goals. A couple of the emerging technologies that got the most hype… Read more
read more...Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga Review: Thin, Convenient, a Little Slow
Our Verdict The ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is just half-inch thick computer that lags behind similarly priced competitors on productivity, but is supremely classy and convenient. For + Extremely thin + Looks and feels classy + Great webcam Against – Priced for business, so more expensive – Haptic touchpad can feel unresponsive When it comes… Read more
read more...Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti Price, Specs, Release Date Apparently Leak
Home News (Image credit: Nvidia) Weeks after Nvidia introduced its GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card, rumors started to emerge about the company’s alleged plans to unveil a ‘Ti’ version of the product shortly from then. We are now over half of a year away from the RTX 3080 launch and, according to recent apparent leaks,… Read more
read more...Brydge’s new keyboard for the M1 iPad makes it more MacBook-like than ever
Brydge is announcing a keyboard and trackpad accessory for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (via 9to5Mac). Like the company’s previous accessories, the Brydge 12.9 Max Plus will let you take your iPad from being a tablet to a laptop, just by connecting it to the accessory. With Apple’s new M1-powered iPad Pro, some might already be… Read more
read more...Asus ZenBook 13 (AMD) Review: Ryzen Slays the Tiger
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read more...Apple’s AirTags don’t have a built-in keychain loop, and we have some thoughts
Apple’s new AirTag trackers are finally here after years of rumors. The $29 trackers work with Apple’s Find My network, utilizing both Bluetooth and UWB technology to help owners track anything from their keys to their bags. But the design of the new trackers is somewhat controversial: unlike most Bluetooth trackers, Apple’s iteration doesn’t include… Read more
read more...New iMac 24-inch (2021, Apple M1) vs iMac 27-inch (2020. Intel): Which is the best iMac for you?
(Pocket-lint) – Apple has revealed its new iMac – available in a single 24-inch size, it brings Apple’s own M1 processors to the iMac lineup as well as a new, thin-bezel design and seven colour finishes. Here we’re pitching it alongside the 2020 27-inch model featuring Intel processors. We’re expecting this version to be replaced… Read more
read more...Apple unveils a redesigned remote for its new Apple TV 4K
The Apple TV remote is one of the weakest parts of the company’s set-top box, and Apple is, at last, addressing it today. The company just unveiled a redesigned Siri remote alongside its new Apple TV 4K. You’ll get the new remote with the new $179 4K set-top box, or it’s available separately for $59…. Read more
read more...Corsair One a200 Review: Liquid-Cooled Ryzen and RTX 3080
Our Verdict With a Ryzen 9 5900X and an RTX 3080, both liquid-cooled for quiet operation in a compact case, Corsair’s One a200 is easy to recommend–if you can afford it and find it in stock. Just know that your upgrade options are more limited than larger gaming rigs. For + Top-end performance + Space-saving,… Read more
read more...You ever think about how Asus put out like 40 models of a laptop called the “Eee PC”
There’s an Apple event next week, and it’s looking fairly likely that we’ll see updated models of the iPad Pro and perhaps the iPad Mini. Which is great, because it made me think about the Eee PC, which was either one of the greatest short-lived success stories in tech history or a collective delusion shared… Read more
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