The HTC Vive XR Elite Is a Glimpse of VR's Future

January 13, 2023

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Honey crisp apples were developed by the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station’s Horticultural Research Center at the University of Minnesota in 1974 and has, thanks to runaway popularity, generated over 10,000,000 dollars in patent royalties for the school.

Happy Friday! HBO Max is going up in price, marking the first increase since HBO Now was first introduced in 2015. It also comes after Warner Bros. Discovery removed dozens of shows and movies from the service.

In other news, ASUS revealed even more laptops with the latest 13th gen Intel CPUs, and NVIDIA Broadcast will help you stare at your webcam.

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HTC wowed the VR faithful at CES 2023 with the announcement of its Vive XR Elite headset. It’s not priced to compete with budget-friendly headsets, but HTC’s clever ideas offer a tantalizing glimpse of how VR will solve its remaining problems. Read More »

If you want to ensure your personal information stays off the internet, the makers of SurfShark are here to help. Incogni will send data removal requests directly to databrokers, work with consumer protection agencies in the event of rejected requests, and conduct regular sweeps to make sure your private information stays offline. Their comprehensive data removal service usually costs $11.49/mo, but for a limited time, Incogni is offering an annual subscription for only $5.79/mo (50% off).

Intel announced its 13th gen lineup of Core CPUs last year, but we were promised one last, superpowered chip that didn’t launch that day. Intel just showed off how fast it is, and spoiler alert — it’s really fast. Read More »

Adding your resume on LinkedIn allows recruiters to view your career achievements and potentially contact you for available job positions. You can upload your resume to your profile, a job listing, or a regular feed post. We’ll show you how to do that all. Read More »

While a lot of technology has batteries built in, there are a surprising amount of accessories that still need AA or AAA batteries to work. Buying disposable batteries is a waste, though, when you can get Amazon’s package of rechargeable batteries for just $31.

With this pack, you’ll get 8 AA and 8 AAA batteries—which is enough to handle a variety of accessories you may pick up. Just make sure to also pick up a charger, and you’ll be able to use these for a few years before replacing them.

A key piece to building a smarter home is making sure you have voice-enabled devices that can all speak to each other, stream content, and provide information at a moment’s notice. Now is a great time to give your home the smart upgrade it deserves with this limited-time sale on Google Nest products. You can save up to $40 on smart speakers and displays when you shop today. Read More »

Hey there and welcome back! Now that you’re all settled into the New Year, let’s get down to business. This week’s discounts include $400 off a 2022 Razer Blade 15, $22 off one of our favorite Logitech wireless mice, and more. Some of these deals are going fast, though, so get them before they’re gone for good. Read More »

The evolution of machine learning models that can run on PC hardware has led to everything from webcam filters to AI art generators. NVIDIA is now using it to help you maintain eye contact on conference calls or video recordings. Read More »

Intel finally released 13th gen Core processors for laptops earlier this month, and PC makers have been busy updating their laptop lineups with the new hardware. ASUS just revealed a few more laptops with the new CPUs. Read More »

If you see “SOS Only” on your iPhone at the top of the screen you’ll have trouble making calls, sending texts, or accessing the internet. Here’s what’s going on and how to get things back to normal. Read More »

While Chromebooks are generally affordable laptops, you can save even more money if you know where to look. You can get a fantastic Chromebook for under $400 if you’re willing to make some compromises. Read More »

AMD announced the new Ryzen 7000X3D chips recently, which look like they might be the best CPUs for gaming yet. However, if you were hoping to buy them, you might have to wait a bit. Read More »

The amount of cache memory a CPU has is an oft-overlooked number on the specification sheet, but CPU cache is incredibly important to overall CPU performance. If you’ve never paid attention to CPU cache before, read this before buying another. Read More »

Beamforming audio is coming to the world of audio, and it could change everything. What is so special about beamforming audio, how does it work, and what could this technology mean for the future of audio? Read More »

Apple’s iPhone runs the iOS operating system, while iPad run iPadOS—based on iOS. You can find the installed software version and upgrade to the latest iOS right from your Settings app if Apple still supports your iPhone or iPad. Read More »

We’re still in the new year, and if drinking more water is one of your goals, there’s still time to implement it. If a new water bottle will help, Amazon’s alternative to the Hydroflask is on sale. Read More »

Most of us need a little pick-me-up in the morning, whether it’s coffee or tea. If you want to take it to work or class with you, there’s a good chance you’re using an insulated travel mug. But if you’ve recently spilled coffee down your shirt or noticed your tea going cold, there might be a reason why. Read More »

Many of us work from home or in an office where most of our day is spent behind a monitor screen and a keyboard. Unfortunately, sitting at a desk for several hours is not suitable for our health. Read More »

Price increases are fairly common for streaming services, but HBO has been the exception to the rule. That’s finally changing, as pricing for HBO’s ad-free streaming tier is increasing. Read More »

You can install Stable Diffusion locally on your PC, but the typical process involves a lot of work with the command line to install and use. Fortunately for us, the Stable Diffusion community has solved that problem. Here’s how to install a version of Stable Diffusion that runs locally with a graphical user interface! Read More »