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Sony is set to enhance the PlayStation 5 Pro‘s visual performance by integrating AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution 4 (FSR 4) upscaling technology. This advancement stems from a collaboration between Sony and AMD, known as Project Amethyst, aiming to elevate the console’s graphical fidelity. FSR 4, recently unveiled alongside AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards with RDNA 4 architecture, leverages machine learning with an aim to deliver image quality that is on par with Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). Unlike its predecessors, FSR 4 utilizes hardware-based machine learning for upscaling, optimizing performance and visual clarity. Mark…

Apple is working on a major overhaul of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS and plans to introduce redesigned versions of its software for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers, according to a report. The company is said to be working on making it easier for users to operate these devices, via a revamped interface on iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16. While Apple Intelligence features continue to roll out in various regions, the iPhone maker could be looking at the revamped interface as another way to prompt users to upgrade from older devices.iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and macOS 16: What…

Asus has introduced a new lineup of monitors featuring built-in air purification, combining display technology with environmental health benefits. The VU Air Ionizer series includes three models: the 23.8-inch VU249HFI-W, the 27-inch VU279HFI-W, and the 34-inch VU34WCIP-W. These displays come with an integrated “VU Air Ionizer” that, according to Asus, removes up to 90% of airborne dust and pollutants within a cubic meter over three hours. This feature aims to improve air quality, particularly for users in dusty environments, though air ionization technology remains a subject of debate in terms of its effectiveness. The VU249HFI-W and VU279HFI-W use IPS panels…

Bluesky is clearly having its feature update moment this year. Merely days after it got an Instagram-like experience with the Flashes app, the Bluesky mobile app has now received a couple of big multimedia and messaging upgrades. As part of the v1.99 update, the social media platform now allows users to upload videos that are up to three minutes in length. So far, the duration of video posts was capped at 60 seconds. For comparison, Instagram Reels can be up to three minutes in length, but it allowed a maximum 90-second video upload as recently as January this year.  TikTok’s…

Apple on Monday released the iOS 18.4 Beta 3 update for iPhone to developers and beta testers. Unlike the previous developer beta 2 update which brought Visual Intelligence to the iPhone 15 Pro among other changes, the latest version does not contain any standout new features. It is considered a minor update aimed at addressing bugs and introducing fixes for security vulnerabilities. iOS 18.4 Beta 3 also resolves issues discovered in previous versions related to Apple Intelligence, Notifications, Siri, Wi-Fi Calling, Writing Tools, and more.iOS 18.4 Beta 3 Update: What’s NewiOS 18.4 Beta 3 update builds upon the changes introduced by…

The Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop was just resurrected, and it’s already available with Alienware deals at Dell. This particular configuration, which originally sells for $5,050, is down to $4,650, and while the $400 in savings may not look like much in comparison to the final price, you might as well take advantage of it if you’ve decided to purchase this top-of-the line machine. We’re not sure how much time is remaining until this discount gets taken down, so you should finish your purchase of this gaming PC immediately. Why you should buy the Alienware Area-51 gaming PC Alienware, which tops…

Android 16 is said to be in development as the next iteration of Google’s operating system (OS) for smartphones. Ahead of its anticipated rollout which is expected to happen in the summer, a new report suggests that the Android 16 update might add new tools for external display management. It is speculated to give users the ability to rearrange external screens while also making it easier to switch between mirroring the screen on the display or simply extending it.This information comes from Android Authority. In a report, the publication’s Mishaal Rahman highlighted Google’s testing of the new external display management…

Chromebooks will soon get a battery-preserving feature that has already proved popular on Google Pixel smartphones that run the latest Android 15 software.  The feature will limit device charging to 80%. This update will help Chromebook batteries last longer overall. The feature is set to be a part of the ChromeOS 134 update, which is scheduled for next month.  New ChromeOS policy for battery longevity In ChromeOS 134, we will introduce a new battery charge limit policy that will offer more optimization options, which will help extend the lifespan of Chromebooks. Administrators will still be able to set a maximum…

Table of Contents Table of Contents More space for meaningful hardware A great opportunity to go beyond It started off modest Why it’s such a hot favorite I can see the promise OnePlus has a long history of bold design experiments. On the functional side of things, the multi-stage alert slider switch has been a hot favorite in the community. Unfortunately, it’s going away soon. Thankfully, though, it will be succeeded by something more functional. In a community forum post, co-founder Pete Lau wrote that the alert slider switch has been one of his favorite elements on OnePlus phones, but reasoned…

The main difference between life on the International Space Station (ISS) and life here on terra firma is microgravity, which forces you to float around rather than walk. To prepare newbie astronauts for such conditions, NASA, or in this case, the European Space Agency (ESA), takes new astronauts on special flights that are able to imitate — albeit briefly — the space station’s microgravity environment. The important training enables the astronauts to get used to moving, working, and even jumping in microgravity. If they get really good, they’ll be able to dance, too. ESA recently shared a fascinating video (top)…