Luke Larsen / Digital Trends The Dell XPS 14 is an excellent 14-inch laptop with a thoroughly modern design and aesthetic, as well as some fast components. You can even configure it with an Nvidia RTX 4050. But there’s no question that it’s been controversial. Between the invisible trackpad to the LED touch keys, there […]
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What is VSync, and when should you use it?
VSync was the original syncing technology for GPUs, video games, and monitors. Despite new options like G-Sync or FreeSync, VSync remains an essential option for many gamers. But what does it do, and is it still worth using? Let’s dig deep into what VSync is and why it matters. What is VSync technology? VSync, or […]
President Biden should care that no one can find the new PS5 or Xbox
GamesBeat Summit 2021 #GBSummit returns with two days of content and networking designed for industry executives. Hosted Online April 28-29, 2021 Register Now I don’t know what you think of when you read the word “microchip” or “semiconductor,” but I think of the Cold War. In particular, I think of the microchips inside of the […]
Which MacBook Pro 13 should you buy?
The MacBook Pro 13 is the Apple machine of choice for professionals who want an extra-portable laptop that can still handle more demanding tasks. However, choosing the right configuration isn’t always easy. Apple currently provides four starting points, each with its own customization options. These four are essentially split down the middle: Two cheaper starting […]
The PlayStation 5 games you should buy first
Congratulations, you’re one of the lucky few to have secured a PlayStation 5 for the holidays. Now you’ll want to make the most of it, particularly when it comes to the console’s upgraded immersion features. There aren’t a ton of options for games at the moment, however. And while there are plenty of backward compatible […]
How long should your appliances last?
Whether you’re in the market for a new abode or you’re looking to upgrade some older home essentials like a dishwasher or a fridge, it’s good to have an idea of when you can expect major appliances to hit their expiration dates. Even if your stove or dryer isn’t on the fritz, you may want […]
iPad Air 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 — Which should you get?
If you’ve been hankering for a new tablet but have your eye on both the new iPad Air 4 and Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7, how do you know which to go for? Sometimes it’s not as simple as asking yourself “iOS or Android?” — and that’s where we come in. We’ve compared these two top-notch […]
Here’s why you should be using the iPhone’s excellent photo-editing suite
Pick up your iPhone and choose a random picture from the Photo app. Do you look at it and think, “yes, that’s the very best it could look”? If so, then great, you’re Annie Leibovitz and don’t need to read any further. But for everyone else, it’s likely you look and think it could be […]
What is a pulse oximeter, and why should you care?
Today’s wearables are already stuffed to the gills with all kinds of health sensors, from electrocardiograms to sleep trackers. The most recent addition is the pulse oximeter, and it’s starting to show up in the latest, most high-end smartwatches and fitness trackers. But what is it, and should your next device have one? Pulse oximeters […]
Apple has finally embraced key-based 2FA. So should you
Enlarge / An Ars-branded Yubikey. Steven Klein Almost three years ago, Google introduced its Advanced Protection Program (APP), a security plan for high-risk users that requires hardware keys for account access and is arguably the industry’s most effective way to stop account takeovers in their tracks. But until now there was a major flaw that […]
Insta360 One R review: How 360-degree video should be
Insta360 ONE R Twin Edition “This is how 360-degree video should have been done from the beginning.” Modular design Excellent stabilization Sharp videos Long list of extra features Well-built editing app Competitive price Small screen Shutter lag Occasional bugs MSRP $ 480.00 Despite having the ability to see everything around them, 360-degree cameras have a […]
Uppity: The Willy T Ribbs Story is racing history more people should know
Willy T. Ribbs in victory lane at Daytona International Speedway after winning the Paul Revere 250 SCCA Trans-Am race, July 3, 1984. ISC Images Archives via Getty Images In 1984 (L-R) Tom Gloy, Greg Pickett and Willy T. Ribbs drove Mercury Capris for car owner Jack Roush during the SCCA Trans-AM season. The trio combined […]
Kevin Bacon is a writer with a dark secret in You Should Have Left trailer
Kevin Bacon and Amanda Seyfried start in the forthcoming psychological horror film You Should Have Left. Kevin Bacon achieved cult success with 1990’s Tremors, but he also starred in another film that somehow didn’t achieve the same lasting success, despite being one of his strongest performances. That film is Stir of Echoes (1999), an unjustly ignored supernatural […]
Sony has 6 different RX100 cameras. Which one should you buy?
Since the introduction of the original RX100 in 2012, Sony has pushed out seven other variants of the popular compact camera. A lot of things have vastly improved over the past eight years, and the newest RX100 VII is the best point-and-shoot camera you can buy. However, the core feature of a 20-megapixel 1-inch-type sensor […]
California to sue Uber and Lyft, alleging workers should be employees under state law
The law prescribes a three-prong test to establish that a worker is an independent contractor, including demonstrating the worker is free from a company’s control, is performing a function outside its core business and already performs such work independently. Uber spokesman Matthew Wing said the company plans to contest the matter in court. “At a […]