Tag: Software

Microsoft’s latest bid to cajole Windows 11 users into switching to Edge is a pop-up 3D banner – and I’m not impressed

Microsoft has revealed a new tactic in its campaign to persuade Windows 11 users to switch to the Edge browser – and it’s a 3D banner, no less. I suppose that’s a bit different from the usual nags I’ve seen from Microsoft, which has tried so hard, for so very…

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Windows 11 could make checking your phone from your PC even better – so Apple, take note for macOS Sequoia

Windows 11 could put your iPhone or Android device right into the heart of the Start menu, in a manner of speaking – or at least the Phone Link app is apparently headed this way. That’s according to clues unearthed by MS Power User, which reported on whispers from Windows…

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Meta secretly delayed my most anticipated Quest 3 feature, and we finally know why

When the Meta Quest 3 was unveiled I was impressed by a lot of what it had to offer in both the virtual- and mixed-reality departments, but by far the most interesting feature was Augments – persistent MR elements that you can use to decorate your home. As we approach…

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Report: The Apple Vision Pro 2 has been put on ice

The Apple Vision Pro recently celebrated its first birthday, but the headset may already be losing momentum – a new report suggests that Apple has now halted work on its high-end successor. According to The Information, Apple has “told at least one supplier that it has suspended work on its next…

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Xreal’s cheap smartphone-like gadget solves the biggest issues with AR smart glasses

Xreal has unveiled its latest gadget at the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2024 XR industry showcase, but it’s not a pair of AR smart glasses – it’s a smartphone-like device called the Xreal Beam Pro. The Beam Pro is a successor to the original Beam adapter, and it solves many…

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macOS Sequoia could soon spark your pawn addiction with its rebooted Chess game

Mac fans are undoubtedly eagerly awaiting the release of macOS Sequoia, and looking forward to exploring its new features, including Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, and a whole load of other goodies, but an unsung upgrade has also been spotted – an update to Chess for macOS.  According to a report…

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