TL;DR: Get Visual Studio Pro 2026 on sale for $49.99 (reg. $499.99). Visual Studio Pro is one of the most popular IDEs you can use, but subscriptions are expensive. If you want a cheaper alternative that still gives you the most recent upgrades, you can actually get Visual Studio Pro 2026 on sale now for $49.99 (reg. $499.99). Visual Studio …
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Gaming on laptops has come a long way. These days, there’s no shortage of machines that can pack serious power. But not every gaming laptop is built for the way in which you play. Maybe you’re all about chasing those super-high frame rates in shooters. Or maybe you just want to get lost in story …
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Image: Asus Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that Asus 800-series motherboards are potentially damaging AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPUs, with five documented cases of failed processors. The issue primarily affects popular ROG and TUF gaming motherboards, causing significant concern given the 9800X3D’s status as a best-selling CPU. Asus is investigating …
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“The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 shouldn’t be confused with the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50, though the two are similar.” I almost spit my morning Diet Pepsi across my keyboard when I read that in a (frankly great) PCWorld review. Of course people will confuse those monitors! The names feel designed to be mixed …
Image: Ugreen Bluetooth trackers can make your life much easier, but it sucks when you have a set that only works with Apple or Android devices, especially if you live in a mixed-ecosystem home. In that case, Ugreen’s Finder Duo is the set that you want because it works with both systems. The best part? …
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Key takeaways: Montana has made ‘right to compute’ a fundamental right, allowing residents to use AI systems without government interventions. Deployers will have to ensure a manual override on AI systems that run critical infrastructures. The law lacks several provisions such as oversight body and penal provisions, which can lead to a lot of litigation …
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Google has started rolling out a new feature for its Photos app that can turn your images into memes. The feature, called Me Meme, uses Google Gemini to take meme templates and recreate them with the photo you use from within the app. It’s still in its experimental stages and will only be available for …
Apple’s iOS 26 and watchOS 26 introduced a new fitness companion called Workout Buddy. This feature uses Apple Intelligence to provide spoken feedback during workouts and give motivation based on your activity history. Workout Buddy analyzes your pace, heart rate, distance and other metrics to deliver real-time encouragement and performance insights directly through connected Bluetooth …
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Our reviews team is rested up after the CES grind and we’re back to business. This week we reviewed the latest devices from Valerion, Canon, Samsung and Sony, covering a wide range of product categories in the process. Grab yourself a beverage and cozy up with all the reviews you might’ve missed. Valerion VisionMaster Max …
Welcome to our latest roundup of what’s going on in the indie game space. It’s been a very busy week of fun game releases (next week will be too!), so let’s get into some of them after a quick reflection on gaming while traveling. I love my Steam Deck. I really truly do. It’s a …