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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s a power battle between the UK, Germany, and France on one side and Apple and Google on the other about coronavirus contact-tracing. Like other countries, the UK, Germany, and France are creating apps that will track people who report COVID-19 symptoms or test positive and then alert those they have had contact with. The […]