There have been a few larger two-in-one laptops with hardware powerful enough for PC gaming. But they’re typically made for media creators, such as HP’s Spectre x360 16, so gaming is just something they can do, not what they’re built for. The ROG Flow X16 that Asus announced on Tuesday is a full-fledged gaming two-in-one with …
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If anyone has an eye for where the tech industry is headed, it’s probably Tony Fadell. During his time at Apple, he led the team that developed the iPod (RIP) and the first three generations of the iPhone. Then, he co-founded the now Google-owned smart home company Nest, which raised the bar for how connected appliances should look and feel. …
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Before Google has its own pair of augmented reality glasses, it’ll need AR to work everywhere. World-spanning AR that blankets the real world using map data has been a goal for several companies lately, and Google is layering its AR using Google Maps. The toolkit, announced at Google’s I/O developer conference on Wednesday, could leap ahead of several competing efforts from rivals such …
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There are a lot of laptop options available, and picking out the best laptop for you can be a difficult decision. The most important first step in the process is understanding your needs and how you’ll use it so that you can find something with the right specs. If you aren’t looking to do heavy gaming or video editing, this …
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This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. Microsoft made a big splash when it introduced its Xbox Adaptive Controller for gamers with disabilities a few years ago, and followed up with its low-tech Surface Adaptive Kit for laptops last September. Now, it’s introducing a …
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Microsoft is reportedly working on a new streaming device that’ll let people access movie and TV services as well as games through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The device, which will connect to TVs and may be shaped like a small stick or puck, is expected to be released in the next 12 months, according to a VentureBeat report on Friday. …
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A strong password is essential when it comes to your online security, and you need a unique one for each of your social media, bank accounts, streaming services and apps. But with so many accounts to keep track of, it’s tempting (and incredibly easy) to fall into the bad habit of using the same login credentials for everything. If your data …
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Walking around with future AR glasses on still remains an unsolved lifestyle and safety challenge. Microsoft, creator of the HoloLens 2 business-focused AR headset, are also setting their sights on AR in cars. A new partnership with Volkswagen, announced Thursday, aims to solve current problems with AR headsets when tracking movement on faster-moving vehicles. Standing still or walking, a HoloLens …
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What’s happening Three of the largest tech companies say they’re going to adopt features that support passwordless logins for websites and apps. Why it matters Many people historically rely on easily hacked passwords, which leads to potentially catastrophic risks for their personal information. What it means for you Eventually, everyday people may be able to dump passwords all together. If …
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What’s happening Today is World Password Day. The event was created by Intel in 2013 to encourage people to better secure their online accounts. Why it matters Weak passwords put personal information at risk. Even worse, people use the same bad passwords for multiple accounts, which means if one get compromised others could also fall. What’s next Check out CNET’s …
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