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Can’t get the Windows 11 22H2 update? There could be a good reason why

If you notice one of your computers got the Windows 11 22H2 update and the other didn't, it might be because Microsoft is protecting you from a sign-in problem.
Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth wears a prototype VR headset similar to the original Quest Pro.

How to watch Meta’s Quest Pro launch today (and what to expect)

Here's how to watch Meta Connect today, an exciting event that will show off Meta's new Quest Pro VR headset and give a look at future AR and metaverse plans.
Meta's simulation of the view from a next generation VR headset.

Why I’m ready to work in VR and embrace the office of the metaverse

Meta's Quest Pro headset launches tomorrow, and here's why I'm already ready to spend more time in VR and enjoy a paradigm shift in computing.
Meta shows Quest Pro's color passthrough camera.

Meta accidentally shows Quest Pro‘s impressive color passthrough camera

Meta just leaked screenshots of the Quest Pro ahead of the Meta Connect event, revealing a greatly improved view from the color passthrough camera.
Mountain DisplayPad and MacroPad are shown with a Mountain Everest Max keyboard

New Mountain keyboard accessory adds a display to each key

Mountain's new keypads can streamline your workflow with fully programmable RGB mechanical keys and an infinite number of virtual display keys.
Google Chrome logo appears over photo of laptop with chart of vulnerabilities.

Google Chrome tops this list of most vulnerable browsers

Google Chrome suffered more vulnerabilities than any other browser in 2022 -- and it wasn't even close -- while a little-known browser had zero.
Intel head of Graphics Raja Koduri explains Arc driver troubles

Arc GPU drivers are getting better, but Intel says it’s challenging

Ahead of the Arc Alchemist 770 and 750 launches, Intel's head of graphics shared some insights into how challenging it is to make GPU drivers.
Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro in Lemongrass color rests on a shelf.

Google Nest Wi-Fi Pro adds Wi-Fi 6E but loses compatibility

Google's new Nest Wi-Fi Pro supports the new 6GHz frequency band which is up to two times faster but there are compatibility concerns with this new router.
Tesla's 2022 Optimus robot prototype is seen in front of the company logo.

What is Tesla Optimus? Your pressing questions, answered

Tesla's Optimus is making headlines, but is this new device from the leading manufacturer of electric cars really a humanoid robot?
An early, tethered version of the Optimus prototype could deliver a box to a desk.

Tesla just shocked everyone with its Optimus robot prototype

Tesla gave an impressive robotics demonstration, proving that the Optimus robot is a serious effort that might change the way work is done in the future.
Lenovo leaked a gaming Chromebook.

Lenovo leaks the world’s first gaming Chromebook — but there’s a catch

Lenovo leaked information about an upcoming gaming Chromebook via its product specification website and it's an interesting laptop with a catch.
Meta's Quest 2 can track your hands allowing you to manipulate virtual objects.

Exciting Meta Quest 3 details leak in full CAD renders

Meta Quest 3 leaks suggest it will be a low-cost VR headset with some exciting upgrades that rival the much more expensive Quest Pro that coming soon.
Adobe Photoshop Elements can add animation to pictures.

Adobe adds AI magic to Photoshop and Premiere Elements

Here's how Adobe supercharged its budget-priced Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements with AI magic for quick and easy photo and video editing.
Windows shows a malware warning on a Dell laptop.

Nullmixer is a nasty, new Windows malware dropper

Nullmixer gives you a new reason to avoid downloading cracked software and questionable Windows apps, threatening dozens of malware infections.
MNT Pocket Reform is a complete laptop in 7 inches.

MNT Pocket Reform is a complete Linux laptop in 7 inches

MNT Pocket Reform is an open hardware and software laptop with a modular design and robust specs that fits in a 7-inch clamshell.
Meta Reality Labs showed full-body avatars.

Watch Meta demonstrate full-body VR tracking with just a Quest headset

Meta recently revealed a big breakthrough in full-body avatars with moving legs and the only a Quest VR headset used for tracking.
Here's a closeup of the Obsbot Tiny 4K resolution webcam.

Obsbot Tiny 4K review: a well-designed and AI-enhanced webcam

The Obsbot Tiny 4K is a high-resolution webcam with a unique design that retains great 4K quality even while panning and tilting to track your face as you move.
Pico 4 VR headset includes fitness tracking.

Pico 4 VR headset is here to take on the Meta Quest 2

Pico just announced its latest VR headset, the Pico 4, and it brings some big upgrades like color pass-through and pancake lenses.
Omniverse Replicator applications.

How GeForce Now is powering Nvidia’s metaverse

Nvidia GeForce Now's performance-boosting technology that lets you play the hottest games on nearly any computer will soon help you build the metaverse.
AMD Radeon RX 6900 graphics card hovers over an AMD red and black background.

AMD says its next GPU will have more than just blazing speed

AMD has always had a focus on better performance per watt and its next GPU aims to take that to new levels, providing cooler, quieter gaming.
Google Nest Wifi sits on a black stand.

Google’s Nest Wifi Pro leaks weeks ahead of Pixel event

A Google Nest Wifi Pro appeared briefly on an online retailer's website at a higher price, but it might be worth the added expense.
Google Sheets is open in the Safari browser on a MacBook Air.

How to sort your data in Google Sheets

There are several ways to sort data in Google Sheets, and a few tips can help you get the most useful information and prevent mixing up data.
Mark Zukerberg is wearing a next generation VR headset.

Quest Pro: Everything we know about Meta’s next big VR headset

Here's everything we know, including rumors and leaks about Meta's Quest Pro, the VR leader's next-gen headset that was teased as Project Cambria in 2021.
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If you own a Lenovo PC, you need to update it immediately

Lenovo recently issues a security update to hundreds of laptop, desktop, and server models to address six BIOS vulnerabilities.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

Update your Mac now to patch this crucial security flaw

Apple just fixed its eighth zero-day flaw, approaching a new record number of actively exploited vulnerabilities in 2022 that affect Macs, iPhones, and iPads.
Google Pixelbook Go keyboard

The Pixelbook dream may finally be gone for good

A recent report claims Google is canceling the Pixelbook and moving its product team to other projects.
Mark Zukerberg is wearing a next generation VR headset.

Meta makes an important distinction about the Quest Pro

Meta's Quest Pro is designed for work but is also good for gaming as Meta CTO Bosworth reminds us in an Ask Me Anything moment on Instagram.
Mark Zuckerberg tests a next-gen VR headset.

Meta hints at Quest Pro launch on October 11

Meta's new Quest Pro VR headset will be announced at Meta Connect in October and here are the details about when and where to watch the event.
Microsoft Surface Studio 2 is a great art station.

We just got our first look of the Surface Studio 3’s new accessories

New Microsoft Surface accessories have leaked, showing some retro styling with a few twists, and suggesting that the new Surface Studio 3 is coming soon.
Lenovo's IdeaPad 5i Chromebook looks good in three-quarter profile shot.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad 5i is the first Chromebook with a 120Hz refresh rate

Lenovo updated its ChromeOS lineup with a new Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook and ThinkCentre Chromebox M60q, both featuring 12th Gen Intel chips and Wi-Fi 6E.
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This PC case lets you draw in RGB right on the glass panels

Aerocool's latest Skribble case lets you sketch on its tempered glass panels and the artwork lights up with addressable RGB LEDs.
Mark Zuckerberg wearing a prototype VR headset.

The release date of the Quest Pro just got confirmed by Zuckerberg himself

Appearing on the Joe Rogan podcast, Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed the release of Meta's next headset.
The DJI Avata and FPV hovering side by side.

DJI Avata vs. DJI FPV: Which first-person drone is best for you?

Here's a side-by-side comparison of the new DJI Avata and the DJI FPV, two first-person perspective drones that come with VR goggles.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

MacBook Air M2 vs. MacBook Pro M2: Which should you buy?

The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro M2 models are more alike than ever, so which of Apple's budget MacBooks is the best buy for you?