Tag: author_name|Mat Smith
The Morning After: Valve made a $399 handheld gaming PC
Valve just surprised us all with a handheld console. The $399 Steam Deck will arrive in December, with availability expanding to more regions later. Looking like some unholy alliance of Sega’s Game Gear and the Nintendo Switch, the hardware includes a seven-inch touchscreen at 1,280 x 800 resolution at 60Hz…
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The Morning After: Microsoft unveils Windows 365, its Windows PC in the cloud
Windows 365, announced today at the Microsoft Inspire conference, is a version of the OS that lives in the cloud. It's an easy-to-use virtual machine that lets you hop into your own Windows 10 (and eventually Windows 11) installation on any device, whether that’s a Mac, iPad, Linux device or…
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The Morning After: Testing out a real-life jet suit
It’s been a while since anyone could really say the iPhone’s battery life was too darn short to get you through the day. But despite the better staying power of the last few generations of phones, Apple is still throwing a bone to the folks who need more. The company…
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I flew, ever so briefly, with a jet suit
There were some rules before I even arrived to test out Gravity Industries’ jetpack: Don’t wear sportswear fabrics as they could set alight, come with “robust footwear” and ensure your ankles are covered. No loose jewelry. Sign this waiver form. Don’t weigh more than 210 pounds. I was close to…
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The Morning After: The cryptofarm powered by PS4 Pros
A pretty comprehensive leak laid out what could be everything Samsung has planned for its upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event. Other leaks suggested folding phones, a couple of Wear OS smartwatches and new earbuds, but now we can see more of the new products, what they’re called and the color options…
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The Morning After: Finally, Virgin Galactic completes its first crewed spaceflight
After oh so many delays, training up its founder, Sir Richard Branson, and some delightful, sometimes petty, banter with Blue Origin (love those “largest windows in space” claims), Virgin Galactic has made it into space. Or at least, it did, depending on who you ask. Blue Origin’s first crewed spaceflight…
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