Microsoft makes without a doubt some of the most powerful, productive, and versatile tablets on the market today, reportedly preparing a multitasking-friendly new configuration of the popular Surface Pro 6 with a reasonable price point.
In the meantime, all existing Surface Pro 6 models are on sale yet again at decent discounts of up to $200. While deals like these no longer feel particularly special, repeating themselves pretty much every few weeks or so, the lower-cost Surface Go can also be purchased at a lower than usual price right now from both Best Buy and Microsoft's own official US e-store.
This has actually never happened before, although we have seen the lone Surface Go variant occasionally marked down by top-rated eBay sellers and Amazon. This time around, you can get one of two 10-inch models at $50 off, which means you'll be paying as little as $349 for a 4GB RAM configuration with 64 gigs of internal storage space or $499 if you want to double both those counts and upgrade the sluggish eMMC drive to a blazing fast SSD.
Microsoft's smallest Surface yet will be on sale until May 28 only, unlike the Surface Pro 6, whose latest price cuts are scheduled to run through June 8 at its manufacturer's online and offline stores. Then again, if you're interested in the entry-level Core i5/8GB RAM/128GB SSD version, you should take your business to Best Buy, where you can score $150 savings until Monday, May 27, at 11:59 pm CT.
All other configurations of the 12.3-inch 2-in-1 detachable tablet computer are available from both Microsoft and Best Buy at the same flat $200 discount. That means the most affordable model currently costs $749 at the aforementioned third-party retailer, while the rest of the versatile Windows 10 devices will set you back anywhere between $999 and a whopping $2,099.
What just happened? Computex is shaping up to be a wild ride for graphics cards. On top of possible Navi news from AMD, Nvidia is making moves to steal some of AMD's thunder. Nvidia is teasing "something super," suggesting a Turing refresh of some sort is imminent.
AMD isn't the only company intending to make waves at Computex this year, with Nvidia beginning to tease an announcement ahead of the show. The green team has posted a teaser via its GeForce YouTube channel as can be seen below.
Such as teasers go, there isn't much to interpret here. Aside from the "something super is coming," the clip shows a new metallic "super" logo. However, that in itself is enough to suggest that Nvidia has something in mind to counter AMD's looming first generation of Navi-based cards. With Navi rumored to bring performance parity with some of Nvidia's RTX models, Nvidia may be a bit worried.
A recent rumor avers that Nvidia is planning to refresh its upper shelf RTX cards with faster 16Gpbs memory, replacing the current 14Gbps GDDR6. That alone would be nice upgrade for the RTX line, but it's also not out of the question that Nvidia could be planning to bump up the clock speeds -- especially now that Turing silicon yields have improved.
Whatever arrives, consumer interest may well hinge on the price tag. With its RTX lineup, Nvidia seemingly found the line in which many consumers aren't willing to cross in terms of price. Nvidia followed the premium RTX models with the more accessible GTX 1600-series, eschewing luxuries like ray tracing and deep learning super sampling (DLSS).
It could be Nvidia is planning "Super Editions" at the same price point, doing just enough to keep its RTX models ahead of AMD. We'll know soon enough, as Nvidia has an event scheduled at Computex for Monday May 27.
It's been a while since we've heard about Petzval lenses, but Lomography just unveiled an interesting (and much needed) model for the latest full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MK II Art lens works on Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF cameras, but it's definitely not your typical lens. It not only has an offbeat antique-y brass look, but lets you take dreamy photos with very unique, swirley bokeh. You can make the effect either subtle or strong, thanks to a bokeh lever with seven different settings.
It also has an eight-bladed aperture with dual controls, letting you swap out the plates for heart-, star- and snowflake-shaped ones. That's a pretty gimmicky feature, but could be a hit with wedding or baby photographers.
For the first time, Lomography is pitching the Petzval lens to video shooters, letting them set focus marks and change the aperture steplessly (on the brass versions only). That's a smart idea, because I could see using such a lens used for dream sequences, and it'll be a good option for wedding and event videographers looking for a unique look.
Since Lomography unveiled its first Petzval lens in 2013 (based on the original 1800s model), it has added many more models, improved the quality and refined the look. If you're interested in having that vintage look, both in the photos and the lenses themselves, the Petzval 55mm f/1.7 MK II Art lens will be available in brass and black brass in August for $449 and $499, and in black aluminum starting in July for $399. As mentioned, the brass options have a stepless aperture with no brightness jumps for video shooters, while the aluminum one has a regular aperture.
Amazon is reportedly working on a wrist-worn gadget that's able to detect your emotional state. The device would pair with a smartphone and use microphones to perceive your emotions from your voice, Bloombergreported. The device would eventually be able to offer suggestions on how to better interact with other people, according to internal documents.
The Alexa team is said to be working with the group that created Amazon's Echo smart speakers on the project. There's reportedly a beta test underway, though it's vague as to whether that's to do with the hardware, the software that would detect emotions or both. Ultimately, this could simply prove to be an experiment and may never see the light of day on Amazon's storefront.
The company detailed a system in a 2017 patent that uses vocal pattern analysis to determine someone's emotional state, which could then be used to tailor suggestions as necessary (for instance, a chicken soup if you're sniffling when you tell Alexa you're hungry). The wristband is said to use that tech, as well as a system that separates someone's voice from background noise.
It's one of a number of hardware projects Amazon is reportedly working on that would expand its vast Alexa-infused product line. Reports last month claimed it's developing AirPod-style wireless earbuds with the voice assistant built in. But it remains to be seen whether people would accept a device that would monitor our mood. The retail giant has confirmed employees listen to some Alexa recordings to help improve the assistant, while there may be other privacy concerns.
The new game system everyone is talking about can't do 4K, 8K or even 1K, but we're still excited about Panic's surprise Playdate portable console. On the other hand, it's time to say goodbye to Ouya and Consumer Reports has concerns about the latest Tesla Autopilot update.
Veteran software developer, Panic (best known for writing Transmit and publishing Firewatch), has unveiled a handheld game system, Playdate, that aims to break the rules of game consoles. There's a flip-out crank that serves as an analog controller, plus a monochrome 400 x 240 LCD that takes us back to the days of Game Boy but promises a "premium" experience -- even without a backlight.
It also has a unique software strategy to match its name. Games will arrive in "seasons" of 12, released one per week, without any word of which one is next. However, one title announced is Crankin's Time Travel Adventure from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi. The cutesy portable will ship in 2020 for $149 with the first season of games included.
Announced earlier this year but now operational, the robot folds up in the back of a self-driving vehicle, ready to unfurl itself in a Lovecraftian manner when it arrives at the delivery destination. According to the press release, "Digit not only resembles the look of a person, but walks like one, too." To complete the delivery person-less experience, the robot combines sensor data with the autonomous vehicle to spot any obstacles before completing its mission.
On top of its eye-popping resolution -- the highest of any mirrorless or medium-format mirrorless camera -- the GFX100 has some seriously impressive specifications. Fujifilm said it's the first medium-format camera with full-coverage phase-detect autofocus, with subject tracking and face/eye detection. Plus the sensor is backside-illuminated, there's in-body stabilization and the whole thing is weather sealed. Now all you need is $10,000 to snag one when it goes on sale June 27th.
YouTube Kids is still YouTube. And like the main version of the site, the quality of content ranges from acceptable to stuff that's just... weird. Thankfully, Billy Steele is highlighting several alternatives to YouTube Kids -- ones that are less likely to serve your little one up some nightmare fuel.
The dispute between Turner "Tfue" Tenney and his esports team, FaZe Clan, reached a new level Wednesday night as Tfue released a new video and demand. After filing a lawsuit claiming the team is violating California laws protecting entertainers, Tenney is now requesting that FaZe Clan #ReleaseTheContract to show the terms that his lawyers called "onerous." Team-owner Richard "FaZe" tweeted that the team would do just that, saying "I have nothing to hide and everything I've said throughout all of this is the truth."
The new game system everyone is talking about can't do 4K, 8K or even 1K, but we're still excited about Panic's surprise Playdate portable console. On the other hand, it's time to say goodbye to Ouya and Consumer Reports has concerns about the latest Tesla Autopilot update.
Veteran software developer, Panic (best known for writing Transmit and publishing Firewatch), has unveiled a handheld game system, Playdate, that aims to break the rules of game consoles. There's a flip-out crank that serves as an analog controller, plus a monochrome 400 x 240 LCD that takes us back to the days of Game Boy but promises a "premium" experience -- even without a backlight.
It also has a unique software strategy to match its name. Games will arrive in "seasons" of 12, released one per week, without any word of which one is next. However, one title announced is Crankin's Time Travel Adventure from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi. The cutesy portable will ship in 2020 for $149 with the first season of games included.
Announced earlier this year but now operational, the robot folds up in the back of a self-driving vehicle, ready to unfurl itself in a Lovecraftian manner when it arrives at the delivery destination. According to the press release, "Digit not only resembles the look of a person, but walks like one, too." To complete the delivery person-less experience, the robot combines sensor data with the autonomous vehicle to spot any obstacles before completing its mission.
On top of its eye-popping resolution -- the highest of any mirrorless or medium-format mirrorless camera -- the GFX100 has some seriously impressive specifications. Fujifilm said it's the first medium-format camera with full-coverage phase-detect autofocus, with subject tracking and face/eye detection. Plus the sensor is backside-illuminated, there's in-body stabilization and the whole thing is weather sealed. Now all you need is $10,000 to snag one when it goes on sale June 27th.
YouTube Kids is still YouTube. And like the main version of the site, the quality of content ranges from acceptable to stuff that's just... weird. Thankfully, Billy Steele is highlighting several alternatives to YouTube Kids -- ones that are less likely to serve your little one up some nightmare fuel.
The dispute between Turner "Tfue" Tenney and his esports team, FaZe Clan, reached a new level Wednesday night as Tfue released a new video and demand. After filing a lawsuit claiming the team is violating California laws protecting entertainers, Tenney is now requesting that FaZe Clan #ReleaseTheContract to show the terms that his lawyers called "onerous." Team-owner Richard "FaZe" tweeted that the team would do just that, saying "I have nothing to hide and everything I've said throughout all of this is the truth."
The new game system everyone is talking about can't do 4K, 8K or even 1K, but we're still excited about Panic's surprise Playdate portable console. On the other hand, it's time to say goodbye to Ouya and Consumer Reports has concerns about the latest Tesla Autopilot update.
Veteran software developer, Panic (best known for writing Transmit and publishing Firewatch), has unveiled a handheld game system, Playdate, that aims to break the rules of game consoles. There's a flip-out crank that serves as an analog controller, plus a monochrome 400 x 240 LCD that takes us back to the days of Game Boy but promises a "premium" experience -- even without a backlight.
It also has a unique software strategy to match its name. Games will arrive in "seasons" of 12, released one per week, without any word of which one is next. However, one title announced is Crankin's Time Travel Adventure from Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi. The cutesy portable will ship in 2020 for $149 with the first season of games included.
Announced earlier this year but now operational, the robot folds up in the back of a self-driving vehicle, ready to unfurl itself in a Lovecraftian manner when it arrives at the delivery destination. According to the press release, "Digit not only resembles the look of a person, but walks like one, too." To complete the delivery person-less experience, the robot combines sensor data with the autonomous vehicle to spot any obstacles before completing its mission.
On top of its eye-popping resolution -- the highest of any mirrorless or medium-format mirrorless camera -- the GFX100 has some seriously impressive specifications. Fujifilm said it's the first medium-format camera with full-coverage phase-detect autofocus, with subject tracking and face/eye detection. Plus the sensor is backside-illuminated, there's in-body stabilization and the whole thing is weather sealed. Now all you need is $10,000 to snag one when it goes on sale June 27th.
YouTube Kids is still YouTube. And like the main version of the site, the quality of content ranges from acceptable to stuff that's just... weird. Thankfully, Billy Steele is highlighting several alternatives to YouTube Kids -- ones that are less likely to serve your little one up some nightmare fuel.
The dispute between Turner "Tfue" Tenney and his esports team, FaZe Clan, reached a new level Wednesday night as Tfue released a new video and demand. After filing a lawsuit claiming the team is violating California laws protecting entertainers, Tenney is now requesting that FaZe Clan #ReleaseTheContract to show the terms that his lawyers called "onerous." Team-owner Richard "FaZe" tweeted that the team would do just that, saying "I have nothing to hide and everything I've said throughout all of this is the truth."
