Author: Tony Adams

Today’s most impressive AI tools — OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Microsoft’s Bing, Google’s Bard and Adobe’s Photoshop, for example — run in data centers stuffed with powerful, expensive servers. But Intel on Monday revealed details of its Meteor Lake PC processor that could help your laptop play more of a part in the artificial intelligence revolution.Meteor Lake, scheduled to ship in computers later this year, includes circuitry that accelerates some AI tasks that otherwise might sap your battery. For example, it can improve AI that recognizes you to blur or replace backgrounds better during videoconferences, said John Rayfield, leader of Intel’s client…

Apple’s WWDC 2023 event starts Monday, and CNET will be hosting a live watch party covering all the big announcements during the kickoff to the developers conference. CNET’s Bridget Carey and Abrar Al-Heeti will co-host the watch party on CNET’s YouTube channel, which will kick off an hour before Apple’s conference begins, at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET. The watch party will provide analysis and commentary on the reveals that we’re expecting, as well as checking in with CNET’s on-the-ground reporting team. Then following the keynote, they will run through Apple’s biggest announcements for the iPhone, Mac and maybe even…

Predictions for Apple’s WWDC keynote continue to roll in, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman anticipating that company will announce “several new” Mac models during the event. In a tweet on Wednesday, Gurman reiterated that in addition to launching a fresh set of computers, the tech giant will also unveil a mixed reality headset and a new version of its operating system. On Thursday, he seemed to confirm at least one new Mac is on the way. It’s the latest among the rumored reveals for Apple’s developer conference that kicks off on June 5.Can confirm Apple is nearing the introduction of a new…

The best current VR headset, the Quest 2, is getting a price drop down to $299 on June 4. But its replacement, the Quest 3, is arriving in the fall.Meta announced the news this morning alongside details of the company’s upcoming improved Quest 3 VR headset, which will start at $499 and have a smaller size, a faster processor, improved controllers, and added color cameras that can add better mixed reality experiences to VR games and apps.The new $299 price is for the version with 128GB of storage, while the 256GB storage option is getting a price drop to $349.All…

Apple’s expected VR/AR headset reveal looks like it’s right around the corner, but Meta has leaped ahead with headset news of its own. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Instagram channel revealed a lot more about the Quest 3, which had been expected by the end of this year. The price, starting at $499, will be more than that of the Quest 2, but less than that of the PlayStation VR 2. Zuckerberg said on his channel that more details on the Quest 3, and the launch date, will happen around Meta’s Connect developer conference on Sept. 27.A follow-up to 2019’s Quest…

Predictions for Apple’s WWDC keynote continue to roll in, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman anticipating that company will announce “several new” Mac models during the event. In a tweet on Wednesday, Gurman reiterated that in addition to launching a fresh set of computers, the tech giant will also unveil a mixed reality headset and a new version of its operating system. It’s the latest among the rumored reveals for Apple’s developer conference that kicks off on June 5.I’m expecting three major focus areas next week: 1) several new Macs, 2) the mixed-reality headset, 3) the new OSs. With all of the new…

Apple’s expected unveiling of its mixed reality headset is in just a matter of days, but Qualcomm has announced more of its own AR/VR moves ahead of Apple’s WWDC event. At AWE, an AR-focused developer conference taking place May 31 to June 2 in San Jose, California, chipmaker Qualcomm laid out new steps for how headsets and glasses could work better with phones. That’s exactly where brands like Apple and Google need to go next.Qualcomm has been working on software bridging AR glasses and Android phones with certain Qualcomm chips for years now, under an infrastructure called Snapdragon Spaces. The…

Tablets are ultra portable, making them great options for when you need a larger screen than a phone can offer, but don’t want to deal with the extra bulk of a laptop. Apple’s iPad tends to lead the pack in popularity, but if you’re an Android user or someone looking for a bargain, Amazon has discounted select Samsung Galaxy tablets by up to $220 right now. We don’t know how long this offer will last, so we recommend making your purchase sooner rather than later.While Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 FE isn’t the latest model out there, it’s still a great midtier…

Apple devices have long been a favorite of creatives, and if you’re looking to make the most of your MacBook or iPad, then you may want to get your hands on the stunning Apple Studio Display. It’s a cutting-edge 5K monitor designed to work seamlessly with select Apple devices, and right now, you’ve got a rare chance to snag it on sale. Amazon is offering $249 off the entry-level model with standard glass and a tilt-adjustable stand, which drops the price down to $1,350. You can also save $99 on the model with nano-texture glass, dropping it down to $1,800. There’s…

If you want the best tablet on the market for creative use cases, the iPad Pro M2 is the one to get. The latest flagship iPad model packs in a ton of power, but its top-tier features come at a price. Thankfully, you can cut that price down by a decent amount at Amazon right now where the 12.9-inch device is seeing a $99 discount. With prices from $1,000, this is about as low as we’ve ever seen the newest iPad Pro go meaning this isn’t a deal to be missed if you’ve been waiting on an iPad Pro M2…