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Nvidia’s app gets global DLSS override and more control panel features

Nvidia’s app gets global DLSS override and more control panel features

Hey gamers! This week's Nvidia app update is packed with goodies. Get ready for some serious improvements to DLSS override, a beefed-up control panel, and some exciting Project G-Assist tweaks. Nvidia's been steadily refining the app over the last year and a half, and we're getting closer than e

Nvidia gives fake Harrison Ford better hair using spheres

Nvidia gives fake Harrison Ford better hair using spheres

Get ready for some seriously awesome Indiana Jones hair! Next month, *Indiana Jones and the Great Circle* will be the first game to show off Nvidia's brand-new RTX Hair tech. Instead of the usual triangle method, they're using spheres to model hair – which means Harrison Ford's virtual locks are a

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is upgrading to RTX 5080 GPUs and opening a floodgate of new games

Nvidia’s GeForce Now is upgrading to RTX 5080 GPUs and opening a floodgate of new games

Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming is getting a massive upgrade this September! It's been two and a half years since their last big graphics, latency, and refresh rate boost, and boy, are they making up for lost time. Get ready to rent the power of an RTX 5080—in the cloud!—with a whopping 48GB of

‘Play Instantly on Discord’: Fortnite will be Nvidia and Discord’s first instant game demo

‘Play Instantly on Discord’: Fortnite will be Nvidia and Discord’s first instant game demo

Get ready for a big GeForce Now upgrade next month – and it's part of a really cool experiment! Nvidia, Discord, and Epic Games are teaming up to test instant game demos right within Discord servers. Imagine this: you could try a game without downloading, buying, or even creating a new account! So

The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

The best Garmin watches for training and everyday life

Garmin's not just for ultra-athletes anymore! While they're still a top choice for marathon runners, Ironman triathletes, and everyone in between – you'll see Garmins everywhere from 5Ks to the deepest dives – the brand's really stepped up its game in the lifestyle arena. No matter your fitness l

Google Home adds scheduling for older Nest thermostats

Google Home adds scheduling for older Nest thermostats

Great news for older Nest thermostat users in the US and UK! Finally, you can ditch that extra Nest app. Google just announced that the 3rd generation Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat E can now be scheduled directly through the Google Home app. Newer Nest models already offered th

Microsoft hints at ‘more affordable’ Xbox Cloud Gaming plan

Microsoft hints at ‘more affordable’ Xbox Cloud Gaming plan

Remember those rumors about a standalone Xbox Cloud Gaming service? Well, Microsoft's dropping more hints. Two years ago, thanks to the FTC, we learned about a dedicated xCloud version in the works. Then, Microsoft's CFO Tim Stuart teased a possible ad-supported, free tier. Now, VP of Next Genera

Roblox is locking down sexual content and access to ‘adult’ locations after lawsuits

Roblox is locking down sexual content and access to ‘adult’ locations after lawsuits

Roblox is cracking down on inappropriate content! They're expanding their policies to ban not just romantic or sexual content, but anything that even *implies* sexual activity. Chief Safety Officer Matt Kaufman announced this Friday, following several lawsuits accusing Roblox of fostering an envir

Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again

Fujifilm is raising the prices of its cameras again

Just two weeks after hiking camera prices by as much as $800, Fujifilm's hitting us with another price increase for US customers. Ouch! In a statement to DPReview, the company cited "volatile market conditions" as the reason for this "further adjustment." The changes kick in on August 30th, but d

How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO

How the head of Obsidian went from superfan to CEO

Hey everyone, and welcome to Decoder! I'm Casey Newton, founder and editor of Platformer and co-host of the Hard Fork podcast. I've had a blast guest-hosting a few episodes this summer while Nilay's on parental leave. If you caught the last couple of Monday shows, you know I've been interviewing f

The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones

The best Bluetooth trackers for Apple and Android phones

We've all been there. That sinking feeling when you realize your keys have vanished, or your wallet's gone AWOL. For some, losing things is a rare event. But for the rest of us? Bluetooth trackers are our lifesavers. These little devices have come a long way. They started as simple beepers you

The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for a record low of $650

The Apple Watch Ultra is on sale for a record low of $650

Hey there! Looking for a top-notch smartwatch? Right now you can snag an Apple Watch Ultra 2 for just $649.99 – that's a whopping $150 off! If you're already in the Apple ecosystem and want a watch that'll last, this is it. Seriously, this thing is built like a tank – Apple's most durable and lon

Claude AI will end ‘persistently harmful or abusive user interactions'

Claude AI will end ‘persistently harmful or abusive user interactions'

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot just got a new safety feature! Now, if a conversation gets persistently harmful or abusive, Claude can shut it down. This "last resort" option is available in the Opus 4 and 4.1 models. Basically, if you repeatedly try to get Claude to generate harmful content, despit

Grammarly says its AI agent can predict an A paper

Grammarly says its AI agent can predict an A paper

Grammarly's just rolled out a suite of new AI writing assistants, and they're game-changers for students and educators alike! Imagine having an AI that not only checks your grammar but also predicts your grade, suggests improvements, and even anticipates reader reactions. That's the power of Gramma

Samsung’s budget Galaxy Buds 3 FE are here

Samsung’s budget Galaxy Buds 3 FE are here

Hey music lovers! Samsung's just dropped the Galaxy Buds 3 FE, and they're looking pretty slick. Gone is the blob-like design; these earbuds sport a sleek, stemmed look—think Apple AirPods, but with a Samsung twist. They're basically a more affordable version of last year's higher-end Galaxy Buds

The best gadgets and apps in August (so far)

The best gadgets and apps in August (so far)

Hey everyone! We've been swamped with cool gadgets and apps lately, so we wanted to share a few favorites that really stood out. First up, a robovac that actually mops *along the walls* – something my clumsy manual mop consistently fails at! We also checked out a charging cable that’s *hopefully*

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