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Following Acer’s update of its flagship model at CES 2024, Acer’s mid-range gaming laptop series launched four new products today. On Tuesday, the company launched two new 14-inch laptops as well as updates to two existing 16-inch models. The Intel-powered Predator Helios Neo 14 and Nitro 16 will join the AMD-powered Nitro 14 and Nitro 16 in global launch later this spring.As is the case with pre-launch laptop announcements, Acer only revealed the device’s lowest price, rather than a full specs and cost breakdown (which Acer said haven’t been finalized yet), making it impossible to gauge its overall value. You…

The latest update is rolling out and as always there are some handy features. From now on, whenever you live stream on the Meta Quest app, your stream will continue when you take off your headphones. This should help avoid interruptions. There are also specific upgrades, including the ability to use external microphones via the USB-C port, and resolution and image quality improvements for pass-through mixed reality capabilities.But that’s not all. Quest 3 users will be able to take advantage of an experimental feature that allows them to use the headset while lying on their back. If you enable the…

Just four days before the first event was to take place, Formula E stated that the NXT Gen Cup would not be part of this season’s World Championship schedule. A Formula E spokesman said the cancellation was “due to unexpected restrictions facing support series”.The NXT Gen Cup was scheduled to be part of four European events in Formula E Season 10, including this weekend’s Misano E-Prix doubleheader.However, according to The deal between the Formula E championship and support series organizer Fredrik Lestrup and Lestrup Racing Team has hit a last-minute hiccup.As a result, the electric Mini Cooper SE-based NXT Gen…

If only Patch Tuesdays were a rare occurrence—as rare as a total solar eclipse—rather than sneaking up on us every month like Man in the Moon .Although to be fair, this is Microsoft Eclipses the number of vulnerabilities fixed in this month’s patch batch – a record 147 vulnerabilities Windows and related software. Yes, you read that right. Microsoft today released updates to address 147 security vulnerabilities in Windows, office, sky blue, .NET Framework, visual studio, SQL server, DNS server, Windows Defender, bit lockand Windows security startup. “This is Microsoft’s biggest release of the year and the biggest release since…

Arturia has just released a new standalone synthesizer called AstroLab. This 61-key stage keyboard is essentially a hardware form factor, which makes it perfect for live performances. The synthesizer has 10 dedicated sound engines and access to 35 virtual instruments, including… It also costs $2,000.You can recreate it cheaply by just buying some soft instruments and a MIDI controller, but this is a stage keyboard. In other words, it was designed with live performance in mind. The casing is durable enough to withstand the rigors of touring, and there are plenty of nifty sound design tools that should come in…

Pretendo Network is an open source alternative to Nintendo Network that no longer requires a hacked Wii U console. With servers for Nintendo’s outdated console shutting down on Monday, Pretendo Network has shared a new workaround that provides (limited) access to its homebrew servers without having to jailbreak your dusty old console.SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is a protocol that encrypts the connection between a device and its server. Wii U’s SSL vulnerability (branded “SSSL”) discovered by Pretendo Network Photographers, allowing you to connect to the network with just a simple DNS change, which you can do on stock firmware. “We…

Two months after I started using Apple Vision Pro, it hasn’t changed the way I live my life. It doesn’t replace my TV, nor does it make me want to give up my powerful desktop or slim laptop.It’s just another tool in my arsenal of gadgets – one I can use to catch up X-Men ’97 In bed, or when I’m away from the office to help me delve deeper. The Vision Pro became ordinary so quickly, it’s almost easy to forget how groundbreaking it actually was. The screen is still absolutely stunning, and the combination of eye tracking and…

WordPress and Tumblr owner Automattic acquired Beeper, the maker of the Beeper Mini app late last year to challenge Apple’s iMessage dominance. Although it ultimately lost the battle (about three days later), the incident provided more ammunition for the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit against the iPhone maker. Bloomberg Reports emerged on Tuesday that Automattic paid $125 million, a staggering sum for the startup.Automattic already has an application called Texts that leverages the APIs of various chat services to provide a common messaging experience. Beeper essentially has the same mission and brand, and the two competitors will now merge their teams,…

Ubisoft just released another trailer Star Wars Desperados, this time the focus is on storytelling. The new trailer highlights the various smugglers and thieves you’ll be working alongside in a galaxy far, far away. The game also benefits from developer Massive Entertainment’s proprietary Snowdrop engine.It looks fun too. You play as a villain named Kevis, who attempts to win her freedom by completing various jobs for the denizens of the underworld. The trailer shows off Jabba the Hutt, Han Solo frozen in carbonite, and various other blink-and-you’ll-miss-it Easter eggs.Even better than the new trailer? The actual release date is August…

At the Cloud Next ’24 conference in Las Vegas from April 9 to 11, Google Cloud announced a new Chrome enterprise subscription service and a series of generative AI add-ons for Google Workspace. Overall, Google Cloud is putting its Gemini generative AI applications into as many places as possible; for example, the company is working on providing Vertex AI infrastructure for other companies’ artificial intelligence and hardware, such as the new Axion CPU. We attended a pre-briefing session to get an early look at new features and tools, including a generative AI video service for marketing and internal communications. Here’s…