Audio player loading… I'm enjoying my time with the newly-launched Apex Legends Mobile, a fact that's partly thanks to my appreciation for big online mobile games like this, and partly because I spent a good year obsessed with the console version. But I particularly like it because it's learned one key thing from mobile gaming juggernaut Call of Duty Mobile, which has a feature that's so useful that it's now the basis I use to judge other similar mobile games. I'm talking about one small aspect of the control scheme - and while Apex Legends Mobile doesn't have the most intuitive controls of any of its rivals, there's one small thing it does really well. The single-button approach Mobile phones are a little fiddlier to use to control games than a typical console controller, as the buttons are all on the screen, so you basically have to rely on your thumbs to do most of the action (unless you've got very nimble fingers). Since shooter games like Apex … [Read more...] about Apex Legends Mobile has learned a great lesson from Call of Duty Mobile
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What’s New in Chrome 102, Arriving Today
Right on schedule, a new Chrome release is ready to greet the world. Chrome 102 includes more enhancements for web apps, new keyboard shortcuts for tabs, and useful information about new online stores. It arrives on May 24, 2022. Reorder Tabs With a Keyboard Shortcut Chrome’s keyboard shortcuts are a great way to speed up your web navigation. Chrome 102 is adding some new shortcuts to the fold. You can now rearrange tabs without touching your mouse . To move a tab, press Ctrl+Shift and Page Up or Page Down depending on which direction you want to move the current tab. Depending on your keyboard, you may need to also use the Function key to use Page Up or Page Down. RELATED: 10 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts for Browser Tabs Web Apps Can Open Files One of Google’s big areas of focus is making web apps feel more like native apps. Nearly every release includes some features to work toward this goal. Chrome 102 now allows web apps to open certain files . … [Read more...] about What’s New in Chrome 102, Arriving Today
The Best Gaming Keyboards of 2022
Table of Contents What to Look For in a Gaming Keyboard in 2022 Best Gaming Keyboard Overall: Razer Huntsman V2 Best Keyboard Under $100: HyperX Alloy Origins Core Best Gaming Keyboard Under $50: Corsair K55 RGB Pro Best Wireless Gaming Keyboard: Logitech G915 TKL Best TKL Gaming Keyboard: HyperX Alloy Origins Core Best 60% Gaming Keyboard: GMMK 60 Percent Compact Update, 05/09/2022: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have replaced our best 60% keyboard pick (the Durgod Venus ) with the GMMK 60 Percent Compact keyboard. What to Look For in a Gaming Keyboard in 2022 Chances are high that you have used a keyboard at some point in your life. So, what separates a gaming keyboard from the keyboards that come packaged with your computer? There are a few important things to consider with a keyboard meant for gaming. First, gaming keyboards are generally of higher build quality than a standard keyboard. A keyboard you pick up in your local electronics … [Read more...] about The Best Gaming Keyboards of 2022
Best turntables 2022: the best record players for any budget
The best turntables can have a massive impact on how you enjoy music. The top record players of 2022 are vastly different beasts than the clunky and fiddly plate spinners you may have stored away in a cupboard. We've reviewed some of the best vinyl spinners on the market right now and each product found on this list is both versatile and modern – decks that will suit any type of home, budget, or music taste. These days, many of the best record players will also work with the best wireless speakers and the best headphones , boasting the ability to hook up to your other smart home devices while producing high-end audio to transform your music. There are a plethora of styles now too. Whether you like clean and contemporary or the classic, retro stylings of vinyl players from a few decades ago, there's something to suit in this buying guide. The latest turntables come packed with modern features such as Bluetooth connectivity and USB ports as well – a must if you want to rip … [Read more...] about Best turntables 2022: the best record players for any budget
Hands on: Google Earth 5.0 goes under the sea, back in time
Google announced a new version of Google Earth today with features that focus on what is under our ocean, in our past, and above our heads. Ars Technica did some vicarious adventuring to check out the new features. Google Earth 5.0 (beta) is available for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux users, though we should note that Google has become even more aggressive with the installation of its software update mechanism. Instead of covertly installing the software like it has in the past or offering the option to disable said updater like it should, Google now presents a dialog that forces the user to agree to the software license and installation of a phantom software update tool that cannot be uninstalled if the user wants to run Google Earth. But let's not dwell on the negatives, because there is a lot to love about this new version. Look under Initial gripes aside, Google Earth 5.0 exhibits yet more UI refinements and polish that bring it more in line with Google's other desktop … [Read more...] about Hands on: Google Earth 5.0 goes under the sea, back in time
GeForce Now isn’t a replacement for PS5 or gaming PCs just yet, Nvidia admits
Audio player loading… Nvidia GeForce Now vice president and general manager Phil Eisler has told TechRadar Gaming that the cloud gaming service isn’t quite ready to replace your PS5 or gaming PC, but is a "great alternative". In an upcoming interview on TRG, Eisler said: “We are not there yet, but cloud gaming is a great alternative for those who can’t afford a new console or gaming PC or just want to play their games on other devices. “ Chromebooks and phones are now the fastest-growing client types on GeForce Now, and this segment is quickly catching up to integrated graphics laptops and Macs.” Eisler also said that Nvidia doesn’t look to its competitors like Xbox Cloud Gaming or Google Stadia for ways to improve GeForce Now, but instead relies on the direct feedback of gamers. “We spend more time learning from gamers. PC gamers have told us that they want to be able to play free-to-play games or the games that they already own on Steam, Epic, … [Read more...] about GeForce Now isn’t a replacement for PS5 or gaming PCs just yet, Nvidia admits
Asus TUF Gaming RTX 3080 OC Review
Today we're reviewing the Asus TUF Gaming RTX 3080 OC, the first third-party GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card to come our way and we're very interested to see how it compares to Nvidia's Founders Edition model. We'll be checking out gaming performance which should be very similar to the FE card, but also thermal and overclocking results. First, let's tear the TUF Gaming RTX 3080 OC down and take a look at the cooler and PCB. Please note this was done after we collected all our thermal and performance data. Starting with LED lighting, because of course, that's important. The TUF is minimalist which we like, there is a small light bar above the 'TUF' branding along with a backlit logo which faces outwards when the card is traditionally mounted. In terms of design and appearance, the TUF Gaming looks like your typical high-end graphics card. It's a 2.7-slot design, so it takes up 3 slots, it measures 30cm long, stands 12.7cm tall and weighs in at 1385 grams, so it's slightly … [Read more...] about Asus TUF Gaming RTX 3080 OC Review
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: what we want to see
Audio player loading… While the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 launch is still likely half a year away, we've got high hopes for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 's successor to be one of the best foldable phones we've tested. Why do we say that? Well, because it has to be: the foldable market is getting increasingly busy, with the Huawei P50 Pocket showing how feature-packed clamshells folds can be, and the Motorola Razr 2022 promising top specs too. For the Galaxy Z Flip 4 to be competitive, it'll need to be a fantastic device. Each new version of this bending Samsung phone comes on leaps and bounds from the last - the original Galaxy Z Flip didn't even have 5G, and the last version came with a big outer screen and a competitive price. So we're hoping the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 comes with even more improvements over its predecessor - in fact, we've written up a list of what we want to see below. On top of that, we've detailed what we know about the device so far, … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: what we want to see
Sonos Ray is a compact soundbar with an unbelievably cheap price
Audio player loading… Sonos has launched its latest soundbar – and it comes with a budget-friendly price that’s uncharacteristic of the high-end multiroom audio brand. The new Sonos Ray is a compact soundbar that’s designed to boost your TV’s audio, and it’ll be available to buy on June 7 for just $279 / £179 / AU$399. That’s far cheaper than any other Sonos soundbar to date. Until now, the best option for those on a budget was the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) , which costs $399 / £339 / AU699. Meanwhile, the brand’s flagship Sonos Arc soundbar , costs an eye-watering $899. / £899 / AU$1,499. Sonos speakers have never been cheap, but the new soundbar is part of the company’s mission to bring better audio to more home cinema setups. Speaking to TechRadar’s own Matt Bolton , Sonos’ Product Creation Leader Brandon Holley told us that “nine out of 10 TVs in the world still rely on built-in TV speakers”, which he described as “pretty rough”. A soundbar (with a … [Read more...] about Sonos Ray is a compact soundbar with an unbelievably cheap price
Microsoft announces a brand-new Arm-powered desktop PC and Arm-native dev tools
Windows on Arm is arguably as successful as it has ever been—you can buy multiple Arm-powered Windows laptops and tablets, and those devices can run nearly the entire range of available Windows apps thanks to x86-to-Arm code translation. That said, Windows on Arm still accounts for just a fraction of the entire Windows ecosystem, and native Arm apps for the platform are still relatively rare. At its Build developer conference Tuesday, Microsoft made a few announcements aimed at bolstering Windows on Arm. The first is Project Volterra, a Microsoft-branded mini-desktop computer powered by an unnamed Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC. More relevant for developers who already have Arm hardware, Volterra will be accompanied by a fully Arm-native suite of developer tools. According to Microsoft's blog post , the company will be releasing ARM-native versions of Visual Studio 2022 and VSCode, Visual C++, Modern .NET 6, the classic .NET framework, Windows Terminal, and both the Windows Subsystem … [Read more...] about Microsoft announces a brand-new Arm-powered desktop PC and Arm-native dev tools