Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images I’ve lost count of how many web browsers I’ve tested and used over the years. From text-based to the weird and wonderful, I’ve tried them all. Knowing how many web browsers are available, it never ceases to amaze me that some languish in the shadows of obscurity, even those that are superior […] More
Cerise HUA/Getty Images Back in my early days of Linux, the terminal was a necessity. Now, the GUIs are so advanced, user-friendly, and powerful, that you could go your entire Linux career and never touch a terminal window. Also: Linus Torvalds muses about maintainer gray hairs and the next ‘King of Linux’ But when you […] More
natatravel/Getty Images When Microsoft introduced Windows 11 in 2021, its new, stringent hardware compatibility test included checking for the presence of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) — specifically, one that meets the TPM 2.0 standard. Also: How to upgrade your ‘incompatible’ Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 So, what is a TPM, and why does […] More
Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images Organizations believe their sustainability initiatives would have been lacking without a regulatory push and the use of climate technology. According to a report released by Capgemini Research Institute, some 65% said their company would not have launched several environmental sustainability initiatives if not for regulation. Another 75% pointed to sustainability regulation as […] More
Meta The headline for Meta’s new fully functioning prototype, Orion (pronounced O-Ryan), basically writes itself. They’re “the most advanced glasses the world has ever seen,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during today’s Meta Connect event. That’s a bold claim but not one that many will quickly discredit. After all, Meta is coming into Connect hot, […] More
Meta has yet to publish a specs sheet for the Quest 3S, so we don’t know all the hardware’s finer details yet. That said, we do know it’ll be powered by the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset, just like the previous model. This should enable “fast load times, smooth performance, and high-definition graphics.”Inside the headset is a pair of Fresnel lenses with “3 position interaxial adjustment distances (IAD)”. Basically, this means the lenses give you crystal-clear image quality. Each half will output a resolution of 1,832 x 1,920 pixels per eye. The Meta Quest 2 has similar tech.Also: How to get started with Meta AI in Facebook, Instagram, and moreThe Quest 3S will have a 4,324mAh battery with a battery life of about 2.5 hours. The field of view is said to be 96 degrees horizontal and 90 degrees vertical. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg claimed that the Quest 3S will support spatial audio. At the time of this writing, we couldn’t find any additional information on the headset’s audio system. More
akinbostanci/Getty Images Messaging has become the de facto communication standard for many people. One primary reason for this is that messaging offers instant gratification. It also opens up new worlds of discussion for users with similar interests. Let me explain. Also: 5 Linux commands for managing external drives – and how I use them When […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETAt the Meta Connect event earlier today, Mark Zuckerberg showed off a host of new features on the company’s flagship Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses More
