MediaTek to Add NVIDIA G-Sync Support to Monitor Scalers, Make G-Sync Displays More Accessible

NVIDIA on Tuesday said that future monitor scalers from MediaTek will support its G-Sync technologies. NVIDIA is partnering with MediaTek to integrate its full range of G-Sync technologies into future monitors without requiring a standalone G-Sync module, which makes advanced gaming features more accessible across a broader range of displays. Traditionally, G-Sync technology relied on…

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Muted haptics on the arm could make future notifications more discreet

Detail from the patent. Notice the armband and possibly an Apple Bracelet too Even silent alerts can be audible if an Apple Watch haptic engine is too powerful, but Apple has plans to make notifications entirely private. You're at a meeting and it's time for your medication. Or you grudgingly agreed to stop by a…

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Apple considering tech to make smart clothes, bags, and furniture

Detail from the patent showing a man perhaps checking the time -- on his sleeve instead of an Apple Watch Last updated 10 hours ago Apple is continuing to investigate ways of making fabric touch sensitive so that it could embed controls or detect gestures on products far beyond Apple Watch bands or iPhone cases.…

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Microsoft apps on the Mac have a security hole that won’t get fixed soon

Six popular Microsoft apps for the Mac have security vulnerabilities that could allow a hacker to “gain any privileges already granted to the affected Microsoft applications,” according to a report by Cisco Talos. The apps affected are Microsoft Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word. Microsoft runs an entitlement that disables macOS’s hardened runtime, which provides security…

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DiskWarrior Review

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsGood user interface, speed, and performanceStill great at locating and sorting out file and directory errors on supported formats and volumesNice customization and configuration options, easy to find technical details about any volume on your MacConsLack of APFS support puts the future of DiskWarrior in doubtPrice point remains high for new…

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Get three months of Apple Music free, no purchase necessary, until September 23

Apple runs a lot of promotions to give you a few free months of Apple Music, but most of them require you to make a certain purchase. You can get up to six months if you buy new AirPods, Beats, or HomePod products, or if you get the right plan from the right cellular provider.…

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