Last but not least, the iPhone 13 may bring back Touch ID. The pandemic has proven that while facial recognition is cool, it doesn’t always make sense — like when you have a mask on. Apple brought back Touch ID on the iPad Air in the power button, and while it’s possible Apple could do the same on the iPhone 13 reports, like one from Bloomberg, says Apple may instead turn to an in-display sensor. … [Read more...] about Apple iPhone 13: Everything we know so far
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Gigabyte Drowns RTX 3080 Gaming GPU Under Beefy Waterblock
The RTX 3080 is a wonderful GPU to begin with in its 'stock' Nvidia Founder's Edition variant, but slap a waterblock on it and you've got something truly wonderful. But not everyone is comfortable with the procedure -- not always because of the danger, but also warranty concerns. With that in mind, Gigabyte is releasing the RTX 3080 Gaming Waterforce, as spotted by VideoCardz. The GPU hasn't been listed on Gigabyte's website yet. … [Read more...] about Gigabyte Drowns RTX 3080 Gaming GPU Under Beefy Waterblock
iPad Air 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
Overall winner: iPad Air 4 The iPad Air 4 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 have a lot in common — and some pretty significant differences, too. The Tab S7 boasts a gorgeous display, compact size, a fast and extremely powerful processor, a sleek design, and it comes with the S Pen. But it’s not the most affordable tablet, and if you’re looking for a laptop replacement, the iPad is the one to go for, even though you’ll end up spending more on a 2nd-gen Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. It offers longer battery life, a better keyboard accessory, and superior multitasking, unless you’re a fan of DeX’s windows for multitasking. With that said, if you do decide to go for the Tab S7, you can get up to $64 off when trading in a qualifying device at Samsung, making this Android tablet slightly more affordable. … [Read more...] about iPad Air 4 vs. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7
Microsoft launches new sub-$300 laptops to fight Chromebooks for the classroom
Lastly, Microsoft announced an education-based feature for Teams. Called Reflect, it will be integrated directly into Microsoft Teams and Education Insights starting this spring. Microsoft says Reflect is made to help teachers check in with individual students on topics beyond the classroom, including “learning from home, an assignment, current events, or a change within their community.” … [Read more...] about Microsoft launches new sub-$300 laptops to fight Chromebooks for the classroom
The best USB security keys for 2021
Best USB security keys YubiKey 5 NFC Thetis Fido U2G Security Key Google Titan Security Key Yubico Security Key SoloKeys USB-C CryptoTrust OnlyKey The best YubiKey 5 and NFC series Yubico’s series 5 NFC keys work well with both USB-A and USB-C ports and Near Field Communication. The NFC tech means that instead of plugging it in, you can just tap the key against the right devices to activate the authentication. This feature is particularly handy when using smartphones. The key works with iOS and Android, so it has more usability than the average USB key, which doesn’t typically work with phones. … [Read more...] about The best USB security keys for 2021