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Nvidia You don’t normally see tech titans like Nvidia and Apple pair up, but the two companies announced at this week’s Nvidia GTC 2024 that they are coming together around the Vision Pro. Nvidia is bringing its Omniverse Cloud platform to Apple’s headset, allowing users to interact with objects and design directly through the Vision Pro. The basis of support is a set of Omniverse Cloud APIs that can stream Omniverse assets to Apple’s headset. Omniverse isn’t running on the Vision Pro itself. Instead, designers can…

Jacob Roach / DigitalTrends Arguably the best thing about the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is its affordability. It’s the best gaming processor in the world (even better than the 14900KS) and yet you can buy it for around $350, so why ruin that affordability with an expensive motherboard? While there is an argument to be made that you’ll maximize its performance with a top-tier board, that’s not a necessity and, in fact, you can get most of what you need with a more modest buy. Instead of paying through the nose, get this…

Omid Armin / Unsplash As we approach Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, the rumor mill has been abuzz with claims over Apple’s future artificial intelligence (AI) plans. Well, there have just been a couple of major developments that shed some light on what Apple could eventually reveal to the world, and you might be surprised at what Apple is apparently working on. According to Bloomberg, Apple is in talks with Google to infuse its Gemini generative AI tool into Apple’s systems and has also…

So you need a budget laptop? Good, because nowadays you can find a perfectly serviceable or downright solid laptop that will cost you a relative pittance considering the gross prices of other, top-of-the-line machines. We’ve already offered you the best laptops you can buy at any price point, but there are far more that meet or even beat expectations for what you can get at bottom-rung prices.The HP Spectre Fold: One Device, Three Modes, All MehThere are plenty of laptops that do fine for everyday tasks below the fabled…

Nvidia Nvidia did what we all knew was coming — it made an AI-driven game demo. In Convert Protocol, you play as a detective trying to track down a particular subject at a high-end hotel. The promise is sleuthing through conversations with non-playable characters (NPCs) to get what you need. Except in this demo, you use your microphone and voice to ask questions instead of choosing from a list of preset options. I saw the demo with a few other journalists in a small private showing. As the demo fired up and Nvidia’s…

I remember when Apple unveiled the M1 MacBook Air back in 2020. The M-Series chips were such a breakthrough that they warranted an upgrade for almost anyone with an Intel-based MacBook Air. Now, four years later, I think the M1 MacBook Air should be the default laptop for almost anyone — Windows and Mac users alike.Why? There are really two reasons, and both are quite simple: price and performance. Let’s talk about the first one. Up until last week, the M1 MacBook Air came in at around $899 due to the M2 MacBook…

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETZDNET's key takeaways While technically a gaming laptop, the new ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. After a couple of weeks of testing, I honestly forgot it came with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 GPU. Every other aspect of the laptop was more enthralling. Its performance was the furthest thing from my mind.Also: The best Windows laptop you can buy: Expert testedI specifically mentioned MacBooks because the Zephyrus 14 really looks like one. Not only is it a shiny silver, but the display is reminiscent of what…

Kerry Wan/ZDNETLG's newest Gram laptops1. The numbers don't lieLG Gram Pro 16 2-in-1 (left) and the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (right). Kerry Wan/ZDNETWhen you whip out the scale to demo the lightness of a laptop, you best believe that a room of journalists will have other competing devices in hand to test the numbers. Going into the evaluation, I had just swapped my 13-inch M3 MacBook Air with my colleague Jason Hiner's 15-inch model, so the timing couldn't have been better.There I was, with two relatively…

June Wan/ZDNETThe emergence of the neural processing unit (NPU) may be heralded as a game changer for personal computers (PCs), but finding the right balance in product design remains critical to deliver what consumers want. Growing workplace demand for artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including generative AI (GenAI), has prompted industry players such as chipmakers and device manufacturers to ensure their products can support this shift.Also: What is an AI PC? (And should you buy one?)In particular, PCs will need…

The right laptop can make a world of difference. This applies to everyone, whether you're an everyday user or a professional video editor. Powerful laptops can help video editors a lot, because their hardware allows them to handle tough workloads. Not only can they improve the quality of your video, but also save you a ton of time.Also: Best laptops of 2024What is the best laptop for video editing right now?We performed extensive research and hands-on testing when looking for the top video editing laptops you can buy…