[ad_1] When Apple detailed macOS Big Sur earlier this week, it spent a lot of time talking about how it redesigned the desktop operating system to make it look more modern. The company also touched on upcoming enhancements to Safari, such as faster webpage loading times and enhanced privacy monitoring. But the one feature that […]
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ARM chips are inside the world’s most powerful supercomputer
[ad_1] Fujitsu licensed the designs for the processor from ARM, which is owned by Japanese carrier SoftBank. The system cost more than $1 billion and took about six years to design and build. According to The New York Times, researchers are already using Fugaku to help with coronavirus-related research. In recent years, x86-based systems featuring processors made […]
Apple’s first ARM Macs may include a 13-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac
[ad_1] The analyst believed there would be a brand new MacBook design arriving in the middle of 2021, although he didn’t say whether or not that would be the purported 12-inch ARM-based MacBook. There’s no guarantee things will pan out as Kuo described, even if he’s completely accurate. The COVID-19 pandemic and development hitches could […]
Apple’s 256GB iPad Air is on sale for $549
[ad_1] All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon has discounted the 256GB model iPad Air to $549. When you visit the retailer’s iPad Air product page, you’ll […]
Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro gets a 5600M GPU option with HBM2 memory
[ad_1] Apple is gearing up for WWDC with a pair of hardware upgrade options for pros. To start, the 16-inch MacBook Pro now has the option of Radeon Pro 5600M graphics with 8GB of speedy HBM2 memory. It’s reportedly up to 75 percent faster than the 4GB Radeon Pro 5500M (thanks in part to 40 […]
ASUS announces a trio of WiFi 6-capable mesh routers for $300
[ad_1] Over the last year, we’ve seen a variety of WiFi 6 routers and mesh systems make their way out to consumers, but few have been as affordable as the ZenWiFi AX Mini (XD4) three-piece bundle ASUS announced today. At $300, ASUS has priced its latest mesh router between Amazon’s entry-level Eero system and Google’s […]
Amazon knocks $300 off the price of Apple’s 16-inch MacBook Pro
[ad_1] While the 16-inch MacBook Pro is deep into its lifecycle at this point, it’s still a compelling system if you’re looking for a speedy yet reasonably sleek laptop. Apple once again has a keyboard it can be proud of, not to mention improved performance, high-quality mics and very capable speakers. The large, vivid display […]
The next ‘Elite Dangerous’ expansion lets players walk on planets
[ad_1] To date, Elite Dangerous players have had to enjoy the game’s recreation of the Milky Way Galaxy from the confines of their spaceships and landing vehicles, but that will soon change. For the MMO’s next expansion, Odyssey, players will be able to explore new worlds on foot. The update will build on 2015’s Horizons DLC, which gave players […]
‘Total War Saga: Troy’ will initially be free on the Epic Games Store
[ad_1] The developer went on to say it doesn’t plan to make any of its future games Epic Games Store exclusives but noted it couldn’t have made Troy free without Epic’s help. “Making it available for free, for everyone to keep, during the first 24 hours – wouldn’t have been possible without this deal,” it said. Total […]
Lenovo brings Linux to its P-series ThinkPads and ThinkStations
[ad_1] In the past, Lenovo has flirted with Linux, but now the company is making the operating system a much bigger part of its product lineup. Starting this month and moving into the summer, it will begin certifying its P-series ThinkPad and ThinkStation workstation computers for the operating system. Specifically, you (or more likely the […]