Connect with us

Apps

Play the Latest PC Games on Your Underpowered PC with the GeForce NOW Open Beta

blank

Published

on

blank

Have you ever wanted to play modern games on your PC but don’t have enough money to buy a $2000+ computer? Well, Nvidia is making a service called GeForce NOW that will let gamers play even the most graphically demanding games on a toaster, and the service is currently in open beta for everyone in the US and Europe.

So, what is GeForce NOW? To put it simply, its an app that connects to Nvidia’s cloud computers and lets gamers stream games at max settings without any problems. According to the official GeForce NOW website, players can link their Steam, Uplay, and Blizzard Battle.net accounts to the virtual PC and play any supported games within seconds. Since the app supports both Apple and Windows computers, gamers who own a MacBook Pro can play games without Mac versions, including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Furthermore, the service, even though it is currently in beta, supports over 150 games, including ARK: Survival EvolvedHellblade: Senua’s SacrificeNieR: Automota, and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds.

blank

While GeForce NOW lets gamers stream games on underpowered PCs, the app still has some minimum system requirements. Windows owners need at least Windows 7, an Intel i3 @ 3.1 GHZ, 4GB RAM, and a GPU that supports DirectX 9. Meanwhile, MacOS users require at least version 10.10, and not all computer models will work with the app. However, the biggest barrier of entry is  Internet connectivity. Since the GeForce NOW is a streaming service, users need at least 25 Mbps Internet download speed, although Nvidia recommends 50 Mbps or higher, and either a hardwired Ethernet connection or 5 GHz wireless router.

GeForce NOW may be Nvidia’s entry into the cloud gaming market, but it will face some stiff competition from the likes of GameFly and PlayStation Now, especially since those services provide unique benefits, such as streaming games on to a smart television or streaming PlayStation exclusive games, respectively. Plus, the subscriptions to those services include the cost of renting games, which potentially puts GeForce NOW at a huge disadvantage since gamers can only use the service to play the games they already own. But, since GeForce NOW supports PC-only titles such as Arma 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2, only time will tell if GeForce NOW can compete with more well-established cloud gaming services.

Gamers who want to sign up for the free beta can do so here, although there is currently a waitlist. We do not know when the service will officially release or how much it will cost; although, according to VG247, Nvidia is considering a baseline price of $25 for 20 hours

All you have to do to get my attention is talk about video games, technology, anime, and/or Dungeons & Dragons - also people in spandex fighting rubber suited monsters.

Android

Google appeared as a car manufacturer

blank

Published

on

blank

Google has recently used CES as a platform to present its philosophy of “Better Together,” the notion that all devices should get along with one another. Typically, this entails making announcements regarding new Cast compatibility and features like Fast Pair. The business revealed that it is collaborating with Spotify to incorporate the Connect streaming capability into the Android UI at CES 2023. Additionally, it showed a sneak peek at an audio handoff tool that would recommend various devices to shift your music to based on your preferences and location.

However, CES is a significant vehicle event, and Google also sells items for cars. Additionally, it said today that the Polestar 3 would receive its higher-resolution maps, and it debuted the most recent Android Auto user interface for the first time since it was revealed at I/O 2022.

Two vehicles, a Volvo EX90 with Google preinstalled and a BMW i7 with the new Android Auto experience, were at the Google stand in the trailer lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. We had never seen the Volvo before, and we’ll be posting a separate hands-on on that experience shortly. The new Android Auto is the main topic of this article and video.

The redesigned interface will support larger screen sizes and have a split screen layout, as we discovered at I/O. Google has eliminated the status bar and inserted a row of shortcut keys below it, along with some indication icons in a small area to the top left. When we were in the car, the Spotify app was located on the left panel, and we could access a list of suggested playlists by swiping in from the right side.

Alerts that you won’t have time to respond to while driving are likewise stored in this left pane. For instance, you can swipe right on a notification to move it to the dock, where it will wait until you’re ready to deal with it.

Check out the video up top for more of our experience with the updated Android Auto in the BMW i7! And be sure to pay attention this week as there will be a ton of news at CES 2023.

Continue Reading

iOS

Apple Mini-LED Display Supplier Reports Decreasing Demand As Rumors Suggest a Switch to OLED in the Next Few Years

blank

Published

on

blank

One of Apple’s top mini-LED suppliers claims that while the company plans to switch to OLED displays for its iPad and MacBook line in the upcoming years, demand for displays in consumer products is declining while demand for mini-LED in other applications is increasing.

According to a recent report from DigiTimes, the demand for mini-LED displays for consumer electronics devices is declining, but it is anticipated that demand for mini-LED displays for dashboards and vehicle displays will increase in 2023. Epistar, which has been supplying mini-LED displays to Apple for some time, is one company that has made this claim.

The creation of particular kinds of OLED screens that Apple intends to utilize in next iPad Pro models, according to a report published last week, is now Samsung’s top priority. The first iPad Pro with an OLED panel, which Apple is rumored to introduce in 2024, has prompted mini-LED vendors to consider alternate applications for their screens, according to DigiTimes.

In 2024, Apple is also expected to release a 13-inch MacBook Air with an OLED display in addition to an OLED iPad Pro. According to reputable display analyst Ross Young, Apple is exploring adopting an OLED panel in a planned update to the iPhone SE but is torn between employing an LCD or OLED display.

 

 

Continue Reading

iOS

Apple Provides 10 Practical iPhone Tricks

blank

Published

on

blank

In an effort to assist customers get the most out of their devices and teach new iPhone users some features and tips they may not have previously known about, Apple recently provided ten helpful tips and techniques for iPhone users.

Apple revealed ten tips and techniques for the new features in iOS 16 in a video on its Apple Support channel, including the ability to choose and lift subjects out of images and the newly revamped and customisable Lock Screen. As people get used to their new iPhones, the short film, which is barely six minutes long, was posted on Christmas Day.

  1. If you tap and hold on a subject inside of a photo in the Photos app on ‌iOS 16‌, you can lift the subject from the photo and place it into another app.
  2. The new Lock Screen on ‌iOS 16‌ allows users to customize different elements, including the color and style of the time and date, add widgets, and more.
  3. Within Settings -> Wi-Fi, you can select a saved Wi-Fi access point to discover and copy and paste its password.
  4. If you often write the same thing time and time again, such as your email or address, you can create a text replacement within Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Text Replacement.
  5. If you’re running low on battery or want to save some battery life when you won’t have access to a charger, you can add the Low Power Mode toggle to Control Center for easy access. Head into Settings -> Control Center and add it to the list of Included Controls.
  6. If you want to share or move multiple photos into another app, simply tap and hold on a photo, move it away, and proceed to tap on the other photos. You’ll then be able to drag and drop all of the photos into other apps or places in iOS.
  7. If you want to quickly open the camera, tap and hold on the Camera shortcut in the bottom right-hand corner of your ‌iPhone‌’s Lock Screen.
  8. With iOS 15 and later, you can now use Live Text to automatically translate text in the camera app or inside of a photo. In the camera app, point the camera to some text and tap on the Live Text that appears in the right-hand corner, then select translate in the options shown. This can also work for photos already taken in the ‌Photos‌ app.
  9. Using the Notes app, you can easily scan a piece of paper and create a digital copy of it. The Notes app will automatically properly crop and edit the image so the document appears legible with no glare.
  10. If you’re curious about what your first photo is in your photo library, you can easily discover it with one tap. In the ‌Photos‌ app, simply tap on the top edge of your ‌iPhone‌ to jump to the first photo in any specific library, album, or search result.

 

Continue Reading

Trending