Garmin has started rolling out Beta Version 16.16 to the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 265, the first beta update for the pair in a few weeks. Previously, the company issued Beta Version 16.09, which it then followed at the start of the month with Beta Version 16.12. For reference, Garmin has also released the same beta revision for the Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965, albeit with a different set of changes from the Beta Version 16.16 that has reached their smaller counterparts.In separate forum posts, the company explains that it has included 16 changes for the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner…
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ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – As kids head back to school, local parents and law enforcement experts are taking extra precautions to make sure the apps on the phones their children are using are safe, especially in light of recent sex crimes filed against two area teachers.Experts say any texting app on any smartphone can be a way for predators to communicate with children. Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, even FaceTime, are free and easy to use for anyone to use. Even scheduling apps like Saturn, designed to help kids keep school schedules straight, can leave a child vulnerable to unwanted messages.…
New Jerseyans buying pens, notebooks, computers, and other school supplies will get a 10-day tax break starting Saturday when a sales tax holiday begins for the second straight year. First enacted last year in what state officials said was a bid to combat sharp inflation, the sales tax reprieve will waive the state’s 6.625% sales tax for a host of school materials, including art supplies and sports equipment, between Aug. 26 and Sept. 4. “Back-to-school excitement can easily turn to stress for both parents and teachers, particularly those who are struggling to make ends meet,” Gov. Phil Murphy said in…
Sayem Ahmed ❘ Published: 2023-08-23T16:09:43 ❘ Updated: 2023-08-23T16:09:53 Looking for the best Baldur’s Gate 3 graphics settings on PC? We’ve tested dozens of combinations, and we’ve come up with performance and pixel-perfect profiles. Navigating Baldur’s Gate 3‘s settings can be challenging. That’s why we’ve tested the game thoroughly on three different setups to find the perfect settings that offer you the best visual experience of the game. While the game is forgiving on modern systems, shining especially on the Steam Deck, if it’s top-tier performance and seamless escapades you’re after, we’ve mapped out the tweaks you’ll want to make to…
The Gamescom audience spans a wide range, with many PC gamers attending the event each year, making it a good spot for plenty of PC hardware companies to showcase new products, from peripherals to components. This year, DeepCool is at Gamescom in force with a huge booth. At the event, a new chassis caught our eye, the CH780, a mysterious case that has not yet been formally announced via a press release or with a listing on the company’s website. The DeepCool CH780 does not currently have a website listing at the time of writing, but it caught our eye…
In the thrilling world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ripple (XRP) have made their mark as two of the most popular and widely discussed digital currencies. Despite existing within the same realm, their key characteristics, technology, and future prospects differ significantly. If you’re looking for a thorough comparison between Ripple vs Bitcoin, read this blog until the end. This entire article aims to delve into the intricate details of these two cryptocurrencies, exploring their origins, objectives, technical performances, decentralization, and potential future trajectories. Ripple vs Bitcoin: Unraveling the basics Exploring Ripple vs Bitcoin – Image via Pixabay Ripple and Bitcoin,…
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra has already been rumored to switch to a flat screen – a first for the Ultra series, but something we’ve already gotten used to for the non-Ultras. Now we have more news regarding the S24 Ultra’s screen, coming from the usually reliable Ice Universe. There’s some good news, and some bad news, so let’s start with the former. The leakster says the S24 Ultra’s maximum / peak brightness will be above 2,200 nits. That’s insanely bright, it goes without saying. For comparison’s sake, note that the S23 Ultra tops out at 1,750 nits peak brightness,…
Corsair’s Platform:6 is a modular standing desk that’s being targeted at everyone from remote workers to content creators and, naturally, PC gamers. It’ll be available to purchase in the fourth quarter of this year, but Corsair’s website isn’t currently listing any prices for the desk or its many, many accessories.With the Platform:6 due to be offered in multiple configurations that are customizable via an online configurator, it’s a little tricky to work out what’s included as standard, and what’s available as a modular upgrade. But Corsair’s press release suggests that the desk comes with dual monitor arms, a cable management…
Visual effects studios have long relied on render farms — vast numbers of servers — for computationally intensive, complex special effects, but that landscape is rapidly changing. High silicon and energy costs at these server facilities, which can be restricted in performance gains by Moore’s law, cut into studio profits and increase production time. To avoid those challenges, Wylie Co. — the visual effects studio behind Oscar-winning DuneMarvel titles, HBO and Netflix work — is going all in on GPU rendering. It’s estimated that rendering photoreal visual effects and stylized animations consumes nearly 10 billion CPU core hours a year.…
One of the best CPUs for gaming has dropped to just $384, thanks to a drop in price on the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU at B&H Photo. With 96MB of L3 cache, this CPU is great for gaming and also performs exceptionally well in productivity tasks.One of the cheapest ways to upgrade to a bigger SSD in an older machine is to pick up the Team Group MP33 1TB SSD for just $35. It’s certainly not the fastest drive but with read/write speeds of 1800/1500MBps, but it’s more than adequate for most games and applications. Grab $50 off this impressive gaming…