Apple’s iPad lineup is both more interesting and more complicated than it’s been in years. After last year’s launch of the 10th-generation iPad and the M2-powered iPad Pro, Apple now sells three tablets in the 11-inch range that pack broadly similar designs but have key differences when it comes to internal components and accessory support. The 2021 10.2-inch iPad remains for sale, but…
Microsoft is acting on its promise to bring PC Game Pass to NVIDIA’s GeForce Now service. The companies have announced that Game Pass and Microsoft Store titles will be available to stream on GeForce Now starting August 24th. Not every title will be playable right…
The Apple Watch Ultra falls to a new low of $700
August 23, 2023
Now’s a good moment to get a smartwatch that can easily handle your end-of-summer hikes. Amazon is selling the Apple Watch Ultra with a green Alpine Loop at a new all-time low price of $700, or $100 off, after a checkout voucher. That’s the same price as a 45mm…
NVIDIA's DLSS 3.5 makes ray traced games look better with AI
August 23, 2023
Last year, NVIDIA unveiled DLSS 3 with frame interpolation, which used its AI-driven rendering accelerator to add extra frames to games. Now at Gamescom it’s introducing DLSS 3.5, which adds Ray Reconstruction, a new feature that will use the company’s neural network to improve the quality of ray traced images. It’ll be available for all RTX GPUs—unlike DLSS 3’s frame…
Gillette is making a Razer branded razor
August 22, 2023
We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.
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Realme GT5 to be officially unveiled on August 28
August 22, 2023
Realme will announce GT5 on August 28, the brand revealed on its Weibo page. The new flagship series will be a celebration of the company’s five years in the industry, but we’re likely to see only the GT5; the Pro variant is expected later this year.
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Caviar announces Barbiecore designs for iPhone 15 Pro, Galaxy Z Flip5 and Watch Series 9
August 22, 2023
Caviar, the company best known for its ostentatious customizations of mobile devices, just released its new collection called #Barbiecore. Three devices (technically four) get a pink makeover with the obligatory gold and diamonds – the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, as well as the unreleased Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and the Watch Series 9.
The custom smartphones includes the emblematic stiletto…
Tesla's iPhone app can now control your car through Siri
August 22, 2023
You now have an easier way to control your Tesla from your iPhone. Not a Tesla App notes the latest version of Tesla’s iOS software now supports Shortcuts actions, making some common tasks available through Siri in addition to on-screen taps and widgets. You can use…
Samsung announced the expansion of One UI 6 beta for the Galaxy S23 series to more countries earlier this week and now, it has opened a new dedicated One UI 6 beta section for the Galaxy S22 series on its community forum. One could argue that this is a teaser for the…
Weekly poll results: Android Auto is the fan favorite, Apple CarPlay also has its fans
August 21, 2023
The results from last week’s poll are in and it’s clear that Android Auto is the leading car software choice for those of you that drive. Google’s solution captured over 50% of all votes while Apple CarPlay comes at a distant second with just over 17% of the pie.
Android Auto and CarPlay are clearly important considerations when buying a new vehicle. This comes as no surprise as both…
