2024 has been a big year for on-device AI in consumer electronics. Both Microsoft and Apple took swings with their respective operating systems, with Microsoft debuting its “Copilot+ PC” branding for AI-capable laptops and Apple releasing Apple Intelligence. These early examples offered mixed results. Some features, like real-time translations and on-device speech-to-text, can be useful. […]
It’s the best season of the year to find amazing deals, and this 27 percent discount on Asus’ 4K TUF monitor is perfect. Now available for $399 instead of its usual $549, this is the best price we’ve seen for this monitor. This 28-inch display has an IPS panel and delivers crisp 4K visuals, vivid […]
The days of walling off the outside world to protect your network are quickly going the way of the Dodo. Thanks to the extraordinary growth of remote workforces, the adoption of cloud-based networking, and new cyber threats, the old network security model just no longer works. In this time of ultimate shareability and interconnectedness, threats […]
I’ve been writing these roundups for seven years running and in that time integrated graphics have gotten a lot more powerful. Just look at the Steam Deck and its many imitators: it’s the most popular gaming PC on the market by far, and it’s running off a laptop chip from several years ago. The upshot […]
TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Babbel gives you access to 14 languages with on-demand lessons for just $129.97—through December 31. The pressure of traditional language classes can be overwhelming for those who dislike speaking English in public. Babbel offers the solution for isolationists with its lifetime subscription, allowing you to learn 14 languages on your terms—no […]