Hardware and Accessories

Apple has decided to cut down production of its Vision Pro headsets, according to The Verge, citing The Information. The report suggests that the company may halt production of the original model by November to focus on a second version.

As expected, Microsoft has introduced a new version of the Xbox Wireless Headset, featuring several improvements over the 2021 model. For instance, the battery life has been increased from 15 to 20 hours.

Sony and Zotac have prepared an unexpected surprise for the premiere of the movie «Venom: Last Dance» — a GeForce RTX 4070 Super gaming graphics card featuring the symbiote. The alien creature adorns both the front and back of the accelerator.

Recently, Steam Deck designer Lawrence Yang answered a question in an interview about whether Valve plans to release a new model of the console in the near future. For reference, the original version was released in February 2022, and the OLED version in November 2023.

There has been a surge of complaints online regarding the performance of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Owners report a peculiar bug that causes the device to freeze and frequently reboot.

The creators of the Midjourney neural network are preparing to release an updated web tool based on generative artificial intelligence, designed for editing existing images.

Sony has registered another patent related to artificial intelligence. According to initial information, the company aims to develop a technology based on neural networks that will assist content creators and developers in generating game assets.

Apple has announced the new seventh-generation iPad mini. The tablet features an 8,3-inch IPS display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 2266×1488 pixels. Among the innovations is the new, more powerful A17 Pro processor, which is also found in the iPhone 15 Pro.

It seems that fraudulent schemes based on artificial intelligence have become increasingly sophisticated and dangerous. Recently, a new wave of phishing has been observed, primarily targeting Gmail users.

The messenger WhatsApp will receive support for widgets on iOS. The new function has already appeared in the test version of the application and will soon become available in the stable version.

To celebrate the upcoming release of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Microsoft has introduced a unique version of the Xbox Series X featuring a puzzle box, which took approximately 350 hours to create.

Nintendo has announced a new gadget — the smart alarm clock Alarmo. It features a screen where users can set various themes (initially five) with different clock faces and images from Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Pikmin 4, Splatoon 3, and Ring Fit Adventure.

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to search for similar images online. This feature is already available in the beta version of the mobile app for Android.

NVIDIA has officially confirmed its participation in CES 2025, which will be held from January 7 to 10 in Las Vegas. The company's CEO, Jensen Huang, is set to deliver a keynote speech a day before the event officially kicks off.

Recently, Microsoft released optional update KB5043145 for Windows 11, which introduced numerous critical issues to the system. Users are reporting non-functioning mice, keyboards, Wi-Fi problems, and more.

Microsoft has introduced the translucent Xbox Wireless Controller Ghost Cipher Special Edition. According to the company, this release is a follow-up to the Sky Cipher controller announced this summer.

Neuralink, a company founded by Elon Musk, has developed an innovative implant called Blindsight, which can cure blindness and restore vision even to those who have been blind since birth.

AMD will become the developer of the chip for PlayStation 6, Reuters claims. According to the publication, the company won the production tenders in 2022.

Technical experts at Digital Foundry have meticulously analyzed the announcement video of the PS5 Pro and made preliminary conclusions regarding the console's graphical capabilities using certain games as examples.

The recent PS5 Pro has raised many questions among gamers. Some are curious to know if Sony's new console can run GTA 6 in 4K and 60 FPS. Digital Foundry's technical editor Richard Leadbetter shared his opinion on this matter.