Google Pixel 8 with 12W wireless charging support has been certified by Wireless Power Consortium. This certification hints that the product will not feature the recently announced “Qi2” standard. It is shown to support old Qi standard 1.2.4.
Logitech is back with several new computer accessories aimed at the professional user to help improve workplace productivity.
Chief among them is the MX Anywhere 3S, a wireless mouse sporting a similar design as its predecessor, the Anywhere 3. Rather than changing how it looks, Logitech focused on improving the internal hardware by adding a new 8,000 DPI (dots per inch) optical sensor. According to the announcement, the upgraded sensor allows the Anywhere 3S to work “on virtually any surface”, most notably on glass. Optical mice typically don’t work well on glass surfaces since the laser goes through the material instead of reflecting back as it should. The fact that this device does work on glass makes it more versatile than the older model.
Speaking of improvements, the Anywhere 3S comes equipped with the company’s own Quiet Click technology to muffle button clicking. It’s a small change, but one your co-workers and cohabitators (hello, remote workers) will appreciate. Apart from these two inclusions, the Anywhere 3S shares a lot of the same features as the Anywhere 3, including compatibility with all major operating systems (OS) and a battery life of 70 days. We should mention there’s no accompanying dongle since it comes with Bluetooth already installed for “seamless connectivity” (it’s also one less thing to lose).
You can pre-order the MX Anywhere 3S right now for $79.99 USD in four different colors (Graphite, Pale Grey, Rose, and Black). In the UK and Australia, the mouse will retail for £89.99 and $139.95 AUD, respectively, in three individual colors (Black is omitted). The launch date is set for June 6.
Workplace keyboard
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Alongside the Anywhere 3S, Logitech revealed the MX Keys S Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard. Quite the mouthful of a name, but it does hint at the main smart illumination feature. When the keyboard’s proximity sensors detect a pair of hands getting close, the keys automatically light up – useful when pulling an all-nighter. The brightness and duration of the backlights can be adjusted via the Logi Options Plus mobile app.
Other notable features include the Smart Actions to "automate repetitive tasks" via keyboard macros, plus a 10-day battery life with the backlights turned on. With the lights off, that battery can last you a whopping five months on a single charge.
The MX Keys S is currently available for purchase internationally in three different forms. You have the standard keyboard in the same four colors mentioned earlier for $109.99 USD (£109.99/$229.95 AUD). Black remains exclusive to the United States. There’s the MX Keys Mini for $99.99 (£109.99/$179.95 AUD). This model is similar to the standard keyboard except it omits the number pad. Finally, you have the MX Keys S Combo which throws in an MX Master 3S mouse and Palm Rest. It retails for $199.99 (£199.99/$399.95 AUD).
If you want to further improve your workplace productivity, we recommend getting yourself a nice chair. After all, since you’re going to be spending most of your day sitting, you might as well be comfortable.
If one thing is clear from Computex 2023, its that PCIe 5.0 SSDs are finally making it to market, and that watercooling is going to touch every part of our PC builds in the future, as evidenced by the two coming together in this awesome watercooled SSD prototype shown off by XPG.
The PCIe 5.0 SSD, called the XPG Project NeonStorm, is a PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD with a read/write performance of 14,000 MB/s and 12,000 MB/s, respectively. That's great in itself, but the real appeal of this SSD is the extruded watercooler. To be clear, this isn't a pumped cooler like you get with the AIO coolers for the best processors and best graphics cards.
In this case, the water surrounds an aluminum structure with front and rear fans blowing air to carry away heat, but this is the first time I've seen one ready made like this for sale as a complete unit and not a block that you can integrate into a cooling loop like the Hydro X Series XM2 M.2 SSD Water Block from Corsair.
The XPG NeonStorm is much more like the Asus Matrix GeForce RTX 4090, or the MSI Suprim RTX 4090 with AIO cooler, that come with a self-contained watercooling solution. This is a great middle ground for people who want to get the benefits of watercooling without having to go through the expensive of designing a full custom water loop system for their PCs, which can get very expensive, very quickly.
Performance equals heat, so new cooling solutions are needed
As we get better and faster performing PC components like SSDs, graphics cards, processors, and even RAM, the power requirements for these components is only trending up (though there are some notable exceptions for individual parts).
And, as any electrical engineer will tell you, more power means more heat, and running parts too hot will absolutely degrade both your performance and the part itself, so passive cooling and even fans are increasingly insufficient to the tasks.
The obvious solution is watercooling, which has been shown to dramatically improve thermals on processors, so it's natural to expect this to makes its way down to subsidiary components as well. It likely won't be too much longer before all four of the major PC components are going to be watercooled, but on the plus side, it will make for some very interested configurations and generally improved performance.
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One of the big questions Apple fans have before the launch of each new iPhone range concerns what size the screens will be.
It should be a simple matter - after all, two generations of ‘mini’ handsets aside, numbered iPhones have come in two sizes since 2020: 6.1 inches for the basic model and the standard Pro, and 6.7 inches for the Plus and Pro Maxes.
Will that change for the iPhone 15 series? We're still a few months away from the likely release of the new handsets in September, and we certainly don't expect any hints at next week's WWDC 2023, but we can make an informed guess based on what the rumor mill is already saying.
So, here’s everything we know so far about iPhone 15 screen sizes, plus some details about other screen enhancements to look out for, and possible hints around what might happen with the iPhone 16 series.
iPhone 15 screens: Rumored sizes
When it comes to the iPhone 15 family’s screen sizes, it looks like Apple is sticking to the mantra: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
That means we're unlikely to see the first size change since the iPhone 12 launch increased the displays from 5.8 and 6.5 inches respectively, which is something of a shame albeit not exactly unexpected.
Though we don't have anything official yet from Apple on this front - it never reveals anything in advance - we do have an increasing number of rumors that point to the iPhone 15 range's screens staying as they are.
Well I have the result for the display design of the iPhone 15 series. - all iPhone 15 series will have the same display sizes as iPhone 14 series- pro 15 will have thinner bezels with curve edges, display is still flat tho, only the bezels is curveJanuary 21, 2023
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Indeed, recent iPhone 15 dummy mockups, built from specifications supposedly sent to case makers, show four iPhone 15 models which look identical to the current lineup in terms of size. That is to say, there are two 6.1-inch models (iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro) and two 6.7-inch versions (iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max).
It’s also worth noting that the bezels on the Pro models look thinner than ever, so it’s possible there will be slightly more screen to enjoy with the same footprint - but we’re talking barely perceptible margins here.
iPhone 15 screens: Other improvements
That said, just because the sizes are the same, doesn’t mean the specifications are identical. Specifically, there are two possible upgrades to look out for.
For those unfamiliar with the Dynamic Island, it replaces the notch with a cutout at the top of the screen, which can virtually expand to fill with notifications, in-app information and even the occasional game. It’s a neat way of making previously dead space seem useful.
Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro Max/Ultra could get the brightest screen yet seen on an iPhone. That’s according to the aforementioned leaker ShrimpApplePro, who claims that Samsung’s next-generation panel - which reportedly can hit 2,500 nits of brightness - could be coming to the top-end iPhone this September.
Potentially will be on iPhone 15 Pro Max… https://t.co/PgCMBDF61KFebruary 7, 2023
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For reference, Apple says that the iPhone 14 Pro is capable of reaching 2,000 nits - so a reasonable upgrade.
Otherwise, we’re expecting more of the same, right down to the Pro divide over refresh rates. There’s no expectation that the regular iPhone 15 will match the Pro models’ ProMotion120Hz refresh rate, and it’s likely to stay at 60Hz.
Want bigger? Wait until next year
So if you want something bigger, should you be looking to the best Android phones for inspiration instead?
Well, maybe - but if you can wait, 2024’s iPhone 16 Pro handsets (but not the vanilla versions) could well give you something more substantial in the hand.
A number of the world’s most reliable Apple leakers are now coalescing around the idea that next year’s Pro handsets will be larger than any iPhones Apple has released to date, even if they don’t agree on the exact sizing.
Apple is working on two Pro modelsfor the iPhone 16 series, with increased display panel sizes (the actual display area is a bit smaller):D93 - 6.3”D94 - 6.9”Both models are set to feature the new periscope lens, unlike the 15 lineup where it’s restricted to the Pro Max.May 16, 2023
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Unknownz21 went even larger, saying the handsets will be 6.3 and 6.9 inches. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, meanwhile, seems to agree with this larger estimate, saying that the iPhone 16 Pro models will grow by “a couple tenths of an inch diagonally”.
How much of this will actually be felt in the hand, and how much will be absorbed in the space vacated by ever-shrinking bezels remains to be seen. But if you like your screens big and can’t think of a life beyond iOS, then it might be worth waiting for September 2024.
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Google has quietly ended support for its first-generation Chromecast dongle, capping off a nearly decade-long run (it missed the mark by a couple of months).
If you check out the firmware release notes on the Chromecast Help website, you’ll notice the last update was on April 27. It’s been a while since the company pulled the plug, but no one noticed until very recently. At the bottom of the page, you’ll see a notice stating old Chromecasts will “no longer receive software or security updates” nor will Google provide any sort of “technical support”. Because there won’t be any more patches moving forward, people “may notice a degradation in performance” over time, although some would argue the dip in quality has been around for a while now.
Several comments from users on the Chromecast subreddit, for example, mention how they haven’t used their devices in years due to how slow it became. It is worth pointing out that the last major firmware patch for the original Chromecast was back in November 2022, which “itself was the first update in over three years”, according to 9to5 Google. It appears this end-of-service move was in the works for quite a while.
Upgrading
For those who have an old Chromecast, we strongly recommend recycling the dongle instead of throwing it away. E-waste is a major problem after all, and it doesn’t do anybody any good stuffing old gadgets in a drawer or attic. Google has a recycling program for unwanted hardware. The company will send you a free shipping label that you can slap on a box to then send the device back. Once received, the Chromecast will be “recycled responsibly.” Or you can hop on Google Maps to find a local recycler.
If you still want a Chromecast, there are several options available. You can buy the third generation Chromecast from 2018 to give your TV access to several streaming platforms like Netflix in 1080p resolution (1920x1080 pixels). Prices for the latest model average around $40/£32/$60 AUD so it has gone up from its initial cost at launch, but it is still pretty cheap. We also recommend the slightly more expensive Chromecast with Google TV which supports 4K resolution as well as the Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus formats to ensure an optimal stream.
Artificial intelligence may already be a staple in the best video editing software, but now Veed is launching what it calls an “industry-first editing tool” for its video maker platform.
Every second counts when making online video, especially on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where brands only have a few seconds to capture the audience. Presumably, Veed thinks our “umms” and “aahs” are wasting valuable time - with Magic Cut set to clean up content.
The AI tool streamlines one of the most time-consuming (read: soul-destroying) parts of video editing - removing all the filler words and pauses. At the touch of a button, users can chop out all hesitation, deviation, or repetition. It’s joined by several other video editing tools aimed at polishing up post-production.
Critical content creation
With its video maker service, Veed is no stranger to simplifying content editing. Unlike even the best free video editing software and video editing software for beginners, these services let businesses create a lot of content fast. It’s not Emmy award-winning material. But the videos are professional enough for social media channels.
The arrival of AI tools like Magic Cut hardly comes as a surprise as developers streamline production processes in the drive for total accessibility.
According to Veed's own research, over a third of consumers struggle with editing videos. It’s those users without the time or experience that tools like Magic Cut are really pitched at - an easy way to automatically clip the best takes for TikTok, Shorts, and Reels.
“Magic Cut means people don’t have to worry about getting the perfect take or spend hours trying to cut out the bits they don’t want. This allows people to spend more time on the creative, fun parts of content creation," said Veed CEO and co-founder Sabba Keynejad.
The AI editor isn’t the only tool to find its way onto the platform. Generating subtitles, scripts, and images, removing background noise, and converting text to audio are all now featured.
Veed’s toolset was one of the few areas we thought the platform really shone for us during our review. Green screen keying and a free screen recorder were two highlights. So, we’ll be interested to see how well Magic Cut performs in the line-up, especially once the fuller featured Clean Edit drops. Users can try it out for themselves by signing up for early access.
In just two months after its iOS debut, Apple Music Classical is now available for download on Android smartphones via the Google Play Store.
From the looks of it, it's pretty much the same thing as the iPhone version. You still have access to over five million classical ad-free tracks in “up to 192 kHz/24 bit Hi-Res Lossless” audio. There’s also thousands of recordings supporting spatial audio, the same specialized search engine to help users find music by composer or work (among other criteria), and the over 700 expertly curated playlists. Needless to say, the quality is still there. Apple isn’t holding back in delivering a great experience on Android.
What’s funny is the Android app has launched before Apple Music Classical released for iPads and Macs, but that’s probably because of what the service used to be several years ago. You see, back in 2021, the tech giant purchased classical music streaming platform Primephonic which was available on both Android and iOS. It shut down a few weeks later only for the streaming service to come back two years after as Apple Music Classical. So, in a roundabout way, you could say Primephonic is back on Android – just with a new identity. An optimized version for other Apple hardware has yet to be announced although it's probably just a matter of time.
Requirements
You will, of course, need a subscription to Apple Music to gain access, and that can be either the Individual, Student, Family, or Apple One plan. Although not mentioned in the official listing, Apple Music Voice will probably not be supported since it requires users to have a Siri-compatible device like a HomePod. We should also mention the Android version is not available in China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Taiwan, just like on iOS. People there will have to make do with the standard Apple Music platform.
Other online reports claim devices must be running Android 9 or later in order to support the app. If this is true, it means Apple Music Classical won't be exclusive to people running the latest patch, and it can be downloaded on phones running nearly five-year-old software, greatly increasing its availability. For comparison, iPhones must have iOS 15.4, which launched back in March 2022, before users can access Apple Music Classical.
We reached out to Google asking for clarification on the requirements for the platform and we even asked Apple itself about when people can expect to see the app on iPad or Mac. This story will be updated if we hear from either company at a later time.
Ayaneo recently announced the Ayaneo 2S, the refresh of its previous PC gaming handhelds, during a livestream. And now the Chinese company has debuted its portable machine through crowdfunding, looking to fully fund its production.
The Ayaneo 2S Indiegogo campaign has already earned $320,460 out of its initial $6,640 goal, which puts it nearly 5,000% over its goal. According to previously released information, the handheld uses an AMD Ryzen 7840U chip, the same as the Asus ROG Ally’s own Z1 Extreme CPU.
But what’s new is another model that’s part of the same crowdfunding campaign, the Ayaneo Geek 1S. This one has a 7-inch 1280 x 800 pixel IPS LCD display, either 16GB or 32GB of RAM, and 512GB or 2TB of storage. And the 2S version has a 1920 x 1200 pixel display, 16GB to 64GB of RAM, 512GB to 4TB of storage, better controls, superior motion controls, and more.
Both versions have special crowdfunding exclusive price tags: the Ayaneo Geek 1S is currently $700 while the Ayaneo 2S is $949. Once both models hit retailers, depending on the configuration you select (and there are plenty of options) the highest MSRP for the 2S will be $1,999 while the Geek 1S will reach as high as $1,299.
Ayaneo needs to reconsider pricing
While the Ayaneo 2S specs sound incredible and the fact that you can configure it in so many ways is quite appealing, the pricing is a big issue. It was also an issue with the Asus ROG Ally before official pricing was confirmed to be thankfully lower than $800.
But as I pointed out before, gamers will simply not purchase any gaming console they deem too expensive and this has been shown repeatedly in the past to be true. Couple that with the cost of living crisis that’s negatively affecting laptop and PC sales, and you have a recipe for disaster if a gaming handheld is too costly.
And that’s exactly the issue here: most configurations are extremely expensive, more so than many lower-cost gaming laptops and PCs. Even the crowdfunding exclusive prices are rather high. If Ayaneo wants to be competitive with the ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Nintendo Switch, it needs to rethink its current pricing model.
Because it’s guaranteed that will seriously harm sales, which would be a shame considering how well-designed this handheld appears to be.
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Apple had originally planned to sell AirPods in a variety of color options beyond the white that’s been standard for the company’s wireless earbuds since the first AirPods version shipped back in 2016.
That news arrives through images shared by Apple collector @KostuamiSan on Twitter (via AppleInsider), which show a beige-hued AirPods case along with blue-tinted buds. According to the Twitter post, the company had plans to release Pink, ProductRED, Purple, Black, and Blonde AirPods, and the colors were to correspond with options for the iPhone 7 – another scheme that was ultimately cancelled.
Apple used to release color version of 1st gen AirPods, they planned to make Pink, ProductRED, Purple, Black, Blonde.Reason of that: they wanted to match the color with iPhone 7. (Purple version of iPhone 7 cancelled at last)And it’s been cancelled. #appleinternal #Apple pic.twitter.com/AaQqrJZbSrMay 30, 2023
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Unlike many of the other entries on our best wireless earbuds list, Apple’s AirPods have never been offered in an option other than white. Granted, the company has rarely strayed outside of its color comfort zone when it comes to portable devices, though its AirPods Max over-ear wireless headphones are offered in silver, gray, green, pink, and blue hues.
In a Twitter thread for the post, @KostuamiSan further stated that “[Apple] hasn’t cancelled until DVT or PVT Stage, which means they didn't cancel the plan until they were close to the launch.” DVT and PVT are acronyms for Design Validation Testing and Product Validation Test, respectively, which means the AirPods color options came very close to being included in the final production run before the decision was made to cancel.
Opinion: AirPods in an expanded color range was a good idea then, and it’s a good idea now
While we had an overall positive take in our review of the original AirPods, we commented on how they “don’t feel fashionable in the way Apple’s products have in the past.” I’m going to up the ante on that statement and say the original AirPods are some of the oddest-looking devices ever to emerge from Apple’s design labs, and their in-your-face whiteness only made them look more awkward.
As an AirPods Pro 2 user, I’m always taken aback at how silly Apple’s earbuds look when I catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror or window, though I can take comfort in the fact that the AirPods Pro 2 have a less aggressively strange design than the original. If a range of color options had been available when I first got them, white would not have been my choice. I don’t think Pink, ProductRED, or Purple would have been either, but I’d certainly go for a more toned-down color option like the ones provided for the AirPods Max.
Even inexpensive wireless earbuds like the JLab Go Air Tones manage to provide color options beyond basic white or black. In that specific case, JLab partnered with Orly Color Labs to create seven earbud hue options that would blend in with a range of skin tones, which is impressive when you consider that the Go Air Tones only cost $20/£20/€25.
The Beats Studio Buds is a pricier wireless earbuds option that also comes in a range of colors, including flashy hues like Ocean Blue and Beats Red. Beats recently released the Beats Studio Buds Plus, and while the new earbuds are limited to black/gold, ivory, and transparent options, each has a tasteful, stylish look, with transparent being a particularly adventurous take.
Is the future forever white for Apple’s AirPods earbuds? The fact that the company at one point came close to releasing AirPods in a range of colors, only to backtrack at the last minute, makes me fear that’s the case. Apple really needs to look to its Beats corporate brother for design inspiration. Otherwise, future iterations of its otherwise great wireless earbuds will continue to be hopelessly bland.
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The Asus ROG Ally, the company’s PC gaming handheld, has some impressive specs including an AMD Ryzen Z1 CPU, an XG mobile GPU, and a gorgeous 1080p display. However, its actual performance hasn’t been indicative of what it’s theoretically capable of, until now.
A new set of firmware and driver updates has increased gaming performance by up to 20%, a huge improvement over its launch results. According to YouTuber Dave2D, and reported on by PCGamesN, several of the best PC games saw an immediate increase in framerate after the updates were installed.
For instance, Red Dead Redemption 2 ran at 41 fps at 720p before, and after it reached an impressive 60 fps. Similarly, Forza Horizon 5 jumped from 45fps to 59fps. However, not every game saw a massive increase, like Cyberpunk 2077, which only went up by 2 fps.
Asus, do better
These are certainly very impressive results from a simple series of firmware and driver updates, better showcasing how powerful the ROG Ally’s specs are. But taking a closer look at what these updates entail and what they don’t, there are still some hang-ups with the handheld.
First, the comparisons were done in 720p resolution, which is quite good but still not taking advantage of the 1080p display that the ROG Ally sports. Not to mention that the framerate would most definitely tank for the before and after results if testing was conducted at the higher framerate. This was also something already pointed out in a Tom’s Guide review of the portable.
Second, even if these results were the same across the resolution board, it doesn’t change the fact that this is how the Asus ROG Ally should have launched. Depending on the model, you’re currently paying $700 for this system (with the cheaper version coming out later this year), which is being sold as having high-end specs that result in superior performance. But the fact that you even need updates for it to approach these claims after the system was made available for pre-order is not a great sign.
Admittedly, it’s better that the updates are released before retail launch, but it still requires buyers to update their systems as soon as they receive them. The fact that the system was in development for at least five years means there should have been some kind of fixes before pre-order models had been shipped out to retailers.
Let’s hope Asus learns from this and does better for the next version of the ROG Ally, as it’s still a solid handheld with plenty of potential.
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At Computex 2023, Asus revealed a wide range of new gaming products, including the ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD and ROG Strix XG259Q monitors; the ROG Swift PG38UQ gaming display; the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless keyboard; and the ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme and ROG Strix Z790-A motherboards.
But for me, the most exciting new Asus release is the ROG Matrix RTX 4090 graphics card.
Gaming monitors and displays
Asus’ ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD gaming monitor boasts a 49-inch super-ultrawide (5120 x 1440) display, an 1800R QD-OLED panel with 144 Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, and up to 1000 nits brightness. Ports include USB Type-C, DisplayPort 1.4, and HDMI 2.1.
The ROG Strix XG259QN gaming monitor features a 24.5-inch FHD display, 360 Hz refresh rate, and an under 1ms response rate. This monitor’s port selection includes DisplayPort 1.4, two each HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.2, and a headphone jack.
Asus states that its ROG Swift PG38UQ is the world's first 38-inch 4K UHD gaming display to include a 144 Hz refresh rate, Adaptive-Sync technology, a 1ms response time, and 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 professional color gamut. The PG38UQ’s HDMI 2.1 port allows for native 4K 120 Hz gaming, and it also has DisplayPort 1.4. Support is onboard for Nvidia G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA AdaptiveSync 144Hz.
Motherboard and router
The two motherboards Asus announced are specifically designed for gaming. Its ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme is built for extreme performance and overclocking, while the ROG Strix Z790-A is made for style-conscious gamers who want a balance between exceptional gaming performance and striking looks.
Another new product is the ROG Rapture GT-BE98, which is the first quad-band gaming WiFi 7 router. Thanks to its WiFi 7 support, it boasts extremely high speeds and low latency, as well as a 6 GHz band with new 320 MHz bandwidth, 4096-QAM, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO).
Keyboard and other peripherals
Of the peripheral devices, the ROG Strix Scope II 96 Wireless, the ROG line’s first 96% wireless gaming keyboard, is the standout. It has hot-swappable switches, including the new ROG NX Snow mechanical switches, and dampening foam with integrated switch-dampening pads. Two other keyboards were announced: the ROG Strix Scope II 100% keyboard with ROG NX Snow switches, and the ROG Strix Scope II RX with IP57 and ROG RX optical switches.
Also part of the Asus Computex 2023 reveal are two previously announced mouse pads. The ROG Moonstone Ace L is a large-size mouse pad featuring a tempered glass surface for ultra-fast glides. And the ROG Hone Ace XXL is an extended table-size version of the ROG Hone Ace Aim Lab Edition launched earlier this year that features an extra-soft, anti-slip polyurethane base.
Graphics card
Saving the most exciting news for last, Asus revealed a gorgeous new graphics card, the ROG Matrix RTX 4090, which is a revamp of the already massively powerful Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090. According to the manufacturer, it’s a liquid-cooled graphics card and the first “liquid metal thermal solution directly on the graphics card’s GPU die, allowing for even lower temperatures for superior sustained performances, and lower noise.”
The ROG Matrix RTX 4090 also sports a 360 mm radiator with magnetic daisy-chainable fans, a more powerful pump, and a larger full-covered cold plate that keeps the card’s temperature cooler. Asus plans a Q3 2023 release window for its new graphics card, though pricing hasn’t been announced as of yet.
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Vivo V29 Pro is expected to launch in June alongside the rest of the Vivo V29 series. The lineup is also expected to be released in Indian markets. The company recently confirmed some key specifications of the Vivo V29 Pro on its official website, including camera and battery details.
Bryan Fury is the latest character to join the roster of Tekken 8, but his announcement was far from smooth sailing. Rather than being posted to social media as previous roster debuts have, the announcement for Fury was intended to launch as part of a tournament held over the weekend but resulted in the character being essentially announced twice.
As reported by VCG, the original announcement for Fury’s debut was intended for launch during this weekend’s Combo Breaker fighting tournament, but the trailer hit an official Instagram account before intended and remained live for enough time for the content to begin circulating across social media and YouTube before it was eventually taken down from Instagram.
In direct response to the leak, Tekken 8’s series director Katsuhiro Harada pointed the blame at Bandai Namco’s European arm in a now-deleted tweet, stating “That’s why I warned you years ago not to post on a timer. Well, I’m going home now, thanks! Ha ha ha.”
In addition, Tekken 8 producer Michael Murray also took to Twitter to apologize to those who saw the trailer in advance, alongside apologizing to the developers behind the creation of the trailer.
I apologize to the fans who saw that particular thing in not the way @Harada_TEKKEN and I had wanted it to happen. I feel bad for all you guys and also the dev team who gave up weekends to work on it :(May 28, 2023
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However, now the trailer is officially out for the new fighter, we can take a look at what Bryan Fury will bring to the ring, and he seems far more brutal and fast-paced than in previous games.
Tagged as “A wild card for violence and destruction,” it's no surprise that Fury’s moveset is built around fast, hard-hitting mechanics, with obvious hints of his cybernetic enhancements through his brand-new rage art and combat animations.
There are some obvious changes to his appearance, too, once again reinforcing the idea of him being a psychotic cyborg, such as a newly implemented cybernetic eye that locks onto the target before landing a flying punch.
There’s a clear emphasis on each character's history in Tekken 8, as shown through their moveset and animation, and Bryan Fury is a welcomed addition to the mix regardless of how many times he gets announced. Bringing the confirmed roster up to a total of 15 characters, there are still a few fan-favorite characters we are yet to see, but with no concrete release date, we’ll just have to wait and see who’s next.
Microsoft has revealed its Azure Linux is finally available, more than half a year after entering its final public preview stages under the codename CBL-Mariner, as a container host for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Linux Systems Group Principal Program Manager Lead, Jim Perrin, described it as a “lightweight, secure, and reliable OS platform” which has been optimized to run in accordance with its own Azure.
In the announcement, Perrin cited the “rigorous suite of Azure validation tests” and the reduced number of packages in the container host as key facilitators for its security and resilience.
Azure Linux for AKS
The company explains that Azure Linux container host for AKS is designed for minimalism and with the cloud in mind. With fewer graphical interfaces, the company reckons that fewer attack surfaces are available, that there are fewer dependencies, and that it has a smaller footprint, all contributing to performance and security.
Seismic VP Engineering, Euan Davidson, said: “With the Microsoft-managed Linux distribution, we benefit from increased stability and a more streamlined support process.”
In an effort to provide decent support from the get-go, Microsoft also announced partnerships with software vendors like HashiCorp, Palo Alto Networks, and Dynatrace, with space for more vendors to join forces via an email application: azurelinuxisv@microsoft.com.
According to the support documentation, the Azure Linux Container Host supports the NCv3 series and NCasT4_v3 series VM sizes, however there is no support for the NC A100 v4 series.
Unlike in the company’s history, Microsoft this time decided not to borrow and adapt an existing Linux distro like Fedora, instead creating its own.
“We figured, build it from scratch. We can tailor it to our needs. We are making the changes as we need to and, frankly, it's kind of what the Linux ecosystem is about,” said Perrin in a Q&A earlier this month regarding the announcement at Build 2023.
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Nvidia has announced details of a new networking platform designed specifically with generative AI workloads in mind, promising lightning-speed lossless networking.
The company’s new Spectrum-X technology is built using the Spectrum-4 Ethernet switch and BlueField-3 DPU, and promises performance and power efficiency increases of as much as 1.7x.
In a press release, the company said: “The delivery of end-to-end capabilities reduces run-times of massive transformer-based generative AI models,” which in turn enables companies to operate and make decisions more quickly, unlocking cost-saving potential.
Spectrum-X Ethernet
Nvidia’s Networking Senior VP, Gilad Shainer, said: “Spectrum-X is a new class of Ethernet networking that removes barriers for next-generation AI workloads that have the potential to transform entire industries.”
Its key component, the Spectrum-4 Ethernet switch, is capable of 51 Tb/sec speeds. What this means for consumers is that, in conjunction with BlueField-3 DPUs and Nvidia LinkX optics, a 400 Gigabit Ethernet network is enabled.
The company looked to provide an insight into the powerful networking capabilities that AI supercomputers can now tap into in real-world cases:
“Nvidia Spectrum-X enables unprecedented scale of 256 200Gb/s ports connected by a single switch, or 16,000 ports in a two-tier leaf-spine topology to support the growth and expansion of AI clouds while maintaining high levels of performance and minimizing network latency.”
Elsewhere, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang held up the Spectrum-4 switch chip during his presentation at the Computex expo’s opening speech, sharing more insight into its design. The hundred billion transistors on a 90x90 mm die draws around 500 watts, he said.
Already, Nvidia is testing its Spectrum-X in its Israeli data center in the Israel 1, a hyperscale generative AI supercomputer running Dell PowerEdge XE9680 servers based on the Nvidia HGX H100 eight-GPU platform.
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Redmi Note 12T Pro is confirmed to launch in China soon. Ahead of the handset's debut, the company has shared the design, colour options as well as key specifications of the smartphone via Weibo. The handset will pack up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It is confirmed to sport an LCD display.
Apple hasn’t changed the size of its displays on its Pro models for years. While it has changed the type of display from a standard refresh rate to a higher refresh rate, it has only recently warmed up to a hole-punch type of display with the iPhone 14 Pro. As per the latest reports it plans to take another step by increasing the size of its displays, and we finally...
Vivo will reportedly expand its V series of smartphones with the purported Vivo V29 series of smartphones. Vivo is yet to reveal any details on the lineup, however, design renders of the Vivo V29 Lite 5G have been leaked by a tipster. The phone’s front, as well as back design, has been showcased via the leaked images.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum launched on Friday to broadly negative reviews, claiming that the game is buggy and isn't a lot of fun. Brutally, our pals at GamesRadar describe it as "not so much an unexpected journey as it is one to avoid altogether."
TRG was left on read when we tried to get code for the game ourselves.
Amidst this launch, developer Daedalic Entertainment has taken to Twitter to apologize for the game, claiming that the those at the studio "deeply regret that the game did not meet the expectations we set for ourselves or for our dedicated community."
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Daedalic Entertainment has committed to improving the game, and has thanked players for their criticism, suggesting: "We understand that a game’s success relies on the enjoyment and satisfaction of its players. We genuinely value your feedback and have been actively listening to your voices, reading your comments, and analyzing the constructive criticism and suggestions you have provided.
"Our development team has been working diligently to address the bugs and technical issues many of you experienced. We are committed to providing you with patches that will allow you to enjoy the game to its fullest potential.
"Once again, we deeply apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your understanding during this time.
"We will continue to keep you updated on our progress and provide transparent communication regarding the upcoming patches and improvements. Your passion and dedication as players have been the driving force behind our determination to make things right."
The statement seems to have its own share of bugs too, describing the game in the very first line as The Lord of Ring: Gollum.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is currently selling for £42.99 on Steam. You can buy an emote pack for £1.99 that gives Gollum six new emotes including the ability to say his catchphrase "my precious," while the Sindarin VO pack (another £1.99) will allow the Elves in the game to speak with the Elvish tongue Sindarin in their voiceover.
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With many of us now comfortably settled and happy to work from home (or another suitable location) at least some of the time, having the right hardware to ensure you are productive is vital.
In the initial period of lockdown, which mandated working from home for many of us, there was an almighty scramble to get the kit required, from office chairs and standing desks to basics like mice and keyboards.
But with video conferencing now a key part of many jobs, having the right audio and video equipment is essential as well. It’s no longer enough to use your laptop’s built-in speakers and microphone anymore - proper kit is needed.
Bang & Olufsen Beocom Portal
Bang & Olufsen (B&O) has been a household name in the luxury audio space for nearly a century, and as the remote working trend grew over the pandemic, it saw an opportunity to offer its high-end products to those business users hunting for a premium experience.
Its Beocom Portal device offers a step up from basic headsets, with features such as crystal-clear audio and top-of-the-range noise cancellation, alongside a typical high-quality design and 47-hour battery life that make it stand out from the crowd.
However, as John Howard, Bang & Olufsen’s Global Head of Enterprise & B2B tells us, the company never really wanted to be in the corporate world. The start of lockdown saw B&O customers using their existing consumer devices for their jobs, but found that often the products would not work seamlessly with popular apps such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
"They were never designed specifically to work with an enterprise application - of course, you could take a phone call on it, and it would work beautifully - but it wasn't designed for it,” Howard notes.
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The company recently announced that Beocom Portal is fully Microsoft Teams certified, following an earlier success with Zoom, meaning users can enjoy a seamless, high-quality experience expected of a company like B&O.
“It's taken a lot of time to get it to where our requirements, and Microsoft's requirements, are able to be launched,” Howard notes. “(Microsoft) have a very high bar of what they expect a product to do… we've spent a huge amount of time and effort to produce a product that hopefully excels at work and home.”
Enterprise-out
In this way, the Beocom Portal is somewhat of an outlier in the technology space, Howard says. Unlike many other top technology products - which start off as an enterprise device before gaining wider popularity and eventually being redesigned for a consumer audience - the Beocom Portal has been designed the other way around; it's what Howard calls an “enterprise-out” genesis.
“We want the product to work in a luxury way... we wanted to design what we define as the first true hybrid product.”
This makes it the perfect addition to what Howard likes to call “location independent working” as opposed to simply remote or hybrid set-ups: “you work where you need to work,” he says, because although the home has become the hub of where many people have been working, it’s often not an entirely closed space, as you may have children or pets running around, or other devices making noise in the background.
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It also makes it ideal for the new wave of workers who are prepared to accept (or decline) a job due to their employer’s hybrid working practices, and also the hardware they offer.
“IT departments are embracing the consumerization of IT,” Howard notes, highlighting how some employers even offer an allowance to employees for their hardware. However, with traditional Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies often meaning workers use their own and often unsuitable products for work purposes, there is a window for products such as the Beocom Portal, which offers not just a great enterprise experience, but one outside of work too.
This flexibility is a key part of what B&O offers, Howard notes. "We're moving away from the old world of enterprise which was bespoke software, you can only use it with one type of operating system... whatever you want to use, we connect,” he says.
B&O also offers a three-year warranty on all its products, meaning users can be confident that their devices will last - an aspect which is also a welcome sustainability boost in today’s eco-conscious world.
Howard admits that the higher pricing of the Beocom Portal may mean it isn’t a device for every worker, but for those who do get to experience it, it could be a true game-changer.
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D-Link has released patches for two critical vulnerabilities found in its network management suite which could allow threat actors to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code, remotely.
The company fixed two flaws found in D-View, its network management suite that various businesses use for general network management and administration.
The flaws were discovered late last year by security researchers taking part in Trend Micro’s Zero Day Initiative (ZDI). During the event, researchers found multiple vulnerabilities, with two standing out: CVE-2023-32165, and CVE-2023-32169. The former is a remote code execution flaw, which could be used to run malicious code with SYSTEM privileges. The latter, on the other hand, is an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows for the escalation of privilege, unauthorized access of information, and in some cases, installation of malware.
Beta patch
Both flaws carry a severity score of 9.8 (critical). The issue affects D-View 8 version 2.9.1.27 and older. D-Link released the patch roughly two weeks ago, and is now urging users to apply it as soon as possible.
"As soon as D-Link was made aware of the reported security issues, we had promptly started our investigation and began developing security patches," the company said in a security advisory. The vendor also warned users that the patch is actually “beta software or hot-fix release”, meaning additional changes might occur in the future. It also means that the D-View might be unstable, or crash, after the introduction of the patch.
The vendor also told users to verify the hardware revision of their endpoints, by inspecting the underside label or the web configuration panel, so that they don’t download the wrong firmware update.
The full list of the discovered vulnerabilities is as follows:
Widgets are one of my favorite iPhone tools, and widgets can turn your boring grid of app icons into a pleasant, useful home screen. Some widgets give you quick info at a glance, but I like widgets that can help me out and remind me to do the stuff that I’ll forget to do. When I’m out and about, these are the widgets I use to make sure I’m on top of everything, whether it’s remembering an important event or just a fun show I want to watch later.
What is a widget, anyway? A widget is an app, or a part of an app, that sits on your home screen and does its work whether you open it or not.
You don’t need to open the Weather app to check the weather, you can just add the Weather widget to your home screen. Likewise, you can find widgets that tell you the battery life of your phone and accessories, widgets that show you photos from your gallery, and widgets that track your steps and fitness, just like the best Apple Watch.
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Besides widgets that give you information at a glance, I also like widgets that are a quick shortcut to an app, especially making a list. I don’t need to open my Notes or my To Do list app, I can just tap on a widget instead and it will automatically create a new entry.
Finally, I need reminders, and not just a simple alarm or a countdown timer. I like to know how much time I have left in broad terms. How much time until my next vacation, for instance! I also like reminders for some of the habits I’m trying to build. Instead of getting a notification or opening up an app, I can just tap on a widget to keep track of what I’ve accomplished and build upon my streak.
Widgets need to look nice, otherwise I won’t want to use them. This is my iPhone, after all, so my widgets should match my taste and aesthetic, without being too loud or getting in the way. I’ve chosen a selection of the six most useful widgets that I use to help me keep on track, and it doesn’t hurt that they mostly look pretty cute getting the job done, too.
How to make a widget on the iPhone
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Widgets come bundled with the apps they accompany, so when you download an app, you get its widget as well. For most apps, the widget won't appear as an option until you've opened the app at least once and used it past the welcome screen. Once you've done that, you can search for your widget in Apple's list.
To create a widget, hold your finger on any empty part of your home screen. The icons will start to shake and shimmy and at the top right of the screen a plus "+" sign will appear. Tap on that sign to see the widget list.
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There are three sizes of widgets on iOS 16 and you cannot resize them. You can have the smaller square, a longer bar, or a very large rectangle. I chose the small square because six widgets fits perfectly on one home screen, giving me one useful page with everything I need.
CuteWeather: weather widget
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Shuffle the color of the widget
Change your location or keep it static
Be very careful about subscription prices
Even though I had a weather widget on my iPhone 14 Pro, I was constantly yelling out to my smart speakers, asking for the temperature. I’d almost forgotten that the forecast, highs and lows were sitting on my screen. That’s because they look boring and blend in. I’d forgotten my weather app exists.
That’s why I downloaded Cute Weather. It looks cute, in the Japanese “kawaii” style, with a modern color scheme and a playful look. I can set the widget to shuffle through colors so that I don’t get bored. It keeps the weather simple, so I know what to wear and whether to bring an umbrella. If I want more than that, I can click through to the app, which has a similarly sweet design and nicely customizable layout.
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You can subscribe to Cute Weather, but be very wary of its predatory trial pricing. After the short free period, it costs $3.99 per week, which adds up to a huge amount to spend on a weather app. The $19.99/year price is more reasonable, if you feel the need to subscribe.
Lots of bears to choose from, including Gaming, Baby, and Self-Help
Mac OS app to synchronize as well
Sometimes I need to know when I have 10 minutes left, but often I just want to know how many days until something happens. How many days do I have until the kiddo leaves for summer camp? How many days until the Broadway show? For a friendly countdown, I like Bears, which you can get for your iPhone and your Mac.
Bears is a simple countdown timer to the day. You cannot set a specific hour, just the day. There are lots of bears to choose from to illustrate your timer, including bears playing video games if you’re counting down to a game launch, or bears engaging in self-kindness, if you’re counting down to your spa day.
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You can make the widget countdown to one event, or if you’re looking forward to a few things, you can cycle through events. There are silly little stories and articles attached to the app, but the widget itself is enough to enjoy. I especially liked being able to set up events on my Mac Mini and have them appear on my iPhone, a rarity these days.
There are plenty of Apple-made widgets that are worth checking out, but I keep the Find My widget on my home screen at all times, and sometimes more than one. The Find My widget can track any devices attached to your iCloud account, including your family account. I keep my kid’s iPhone tracked on a home screen widget, just to make sure nothing strange is going on.
There are separate widget options depending on whether you are tracking a person or an item. You can also track AirTags, so if you have luggage or a vehicle that you need to keep an eye on, the Find My widget can help with that as well. If you have multiple items you need to track, try stacking the widgets on top of each other so you can flip through them quickly.
Todoist: To-Do List & Planner
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Simple To-Do app that can grow to be more robust
Create a widget shortcut pre-tagged
Organize everything later, or not
There are tons of To-Do list apps available, and I’ve tried many of them - but I keep coming back to Todoist. That could honestly be because it has great name recognition and it's been around forever, so I have a history with the app and it hasn’t let me down.
Todoist can be as simple or complex as you’d like. I use a widget to create new items for my To Do list and send them to my Inbox, then I organize them later if I feel the need. If you want to apply a specific label, the widget can tag your posts automatically as you create them.
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You can also use Todoist to set goals and record streaks, and you can set up commands with Siri that will create precisely the entries you need. I mostly use it as a home screen widget, and since it synchronizes nicely with iCloud, I’ve used it on many different iPhones over the years.
App grabs a title card to make a cool looking widget
It never fails – when I’m out and about I see a poster for a show I need to see. Later, when I’m home, I can’t remember anything good I want to watch. Along comes Sofa, which is a list-making app specifically designed to keep track of the things you mean to watch, listen to, or read.
What makes Sofa great is that it finds a title card for whatever content you’re trying to remember. You don’t just get a list of stuff, you get pictures of book covers and board games, music albums and podcast avatars. Whatever you like, Sofa gives you a more visual approach that also makes it much easier to remember what you’re seeing.
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I wish more list-making apps were like this, but I’m happy to have Sofa to remind me of everything I need to watch across the vast landscape of streaming services. You can fine tune the look and behavior of the device, and there’s a premium tier if you really love your leisurely lists, but I never found the need to subscribe to make Sofa incredibly useful.
Great to remind to take meds, write in journal, drink water
Add notifications for streaks or don’t, your call
It’s one thing to seek self-improvement, but if you really want to get better, you need to change your habits. That begins with tracking your habits and making a streak. To do this, I like Streaks, the very simple tracking app. I keep a few habits listed on the Streaks widget and it reminds me whether I’ve done them today.
This is especially useful if you’re someone who needs to take a daily medication and have trouble remembering if that’s done. I’m also using Streaks to remind myself to start every day by drinking water, and I’m building a bullet journal habit.
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I like Streaks because it doesn’t notify me needlessly, it just reminds me that there are 3-4 things I want to do, and keeps track of whether I’ve done them. For simple habit-building, it’s an effective start. It helps that there are cool color options and stylish graphics that make it a pleasure to use.
It's time for your daily dose of Quordle hints - now with added Daily Sequence answers!
Yes, that's right: the makers of Quordle have a new game, which sees you complete four Wordle puzzles consecutively. The twist is that the letters you've already used on the first game are repeated on the second and so on.
It's good fun, but also difficult - so if you already find yourself searching for Wordle hints, you'll probably need some for Quordle and the Daily Sequence too.
I'm a Quordle and Wordle fanatic who's been playing since December 2021, so I can definitely help you solve Quordle today and improve your game for tomorrow. Read on for my Quordle hints to game #489 and the answers to the Daily Sequence.
SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.
Quordle today (game #489) - hint #1 - Vowels
How many different vowels are in Quordle today?
• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.
* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).
Quordle today (game #489) - hint #2 - total vowels
What is the total number of vowels in Quordle today?
• The total number of vowels across today's Quordle answers is 7.
Quordle today (game #489) - hint #3 - repeated letters
Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?
• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 1.
Quordle today (game #489) - hint #4 - total letters
How many different letters are used in Quordle today?
• The total number of different letters used in Quordle today is 14.
Quordle today (game #489) - hint #5 - uncommon letters
Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?
• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.
Where Wordle challenges you to guess a new five-letter word each day, Quordle presents you with four puzzles to solve. And rather than complete them in turn, you do so simultaneously. You get nine guesses, rather than the six for Wordle, but the rules are otherwise very similar.
As with Wordle, the answers are the same for every player each day, meaning that you're competing against the rest of the world. And also as with Wordle, the puzzle resets at midnight so you have a fresh challenge each day.
The website also includes a practice mode - which I definitely recommend using before attempting the game proper! - and there are daily stats including a streak count. You also get Quordle Achievements - specific badges for winning a game in a certain number of turns, playing lots of times, or guessing particularly hard words.
Oh, and it's difficult. Really difficult.
What are the Quordle rules?
The rules of Quordle are almost identical to those of Wordle.
1. Letters that are in the answer and in the right place turn green.
2. Letters that are in the answer but in the wrong place turn yellow.
3. Letters that are not in the answer turn gray…
4. …BUT the word you guess appears in all quadrants of the puzzle at the same time, so an A could turn green in one square, yellow in another and gray in the final two.
5. Answers are never plural.
6. Letters can appear more than once. So if your guess includes two of one letter, they may both turn yellow, both turn green, or one could be yellow and the other green.
7. Each guess must be a valid word in Quordle's dictionary. You can't guess ABCDE, for instance.
8. You do not have to include correct letters in subsequent guesses and there is no equivalent of Wordle's Hard mode.
9. You have nine guesses to find the Quordle answers.
10. You must complete the daily Quordle before midnight in your timezone.
What is a good Quordle strategy?
Quordle needs to be approached in a different way to Wordle. With four puzzles to solve in nine guesses, you can't blindly throw letters at it and expect to win - you'll stand a far better chance if you think strategically.
That's the case in Wordle too, of course, but it's even more important in Quordle.
There are two key things to remember.
1. Use several starting words
Firstly, you won't want just a single starting word, but almost certainly two or three starting words.
The first of these should probably be one of the best Wordle starting words, because the same things that make them work well will apply here too. But after that, you should select another word or possibly two that use up lots more of the most common consonants and that include any remaining vowels.
For instance, I currently use STARE > DOILY > PUNCH. Between them, these three words use 15 of the 26 letters in the alphabet including all five vowels, Y, and nine of the most common consonants (S, T, R, D, L, P, N, C and H). There are plenty of other options - you might want to get an M, B, F or G in there instead of the H, maybe - but something like that should do the trick.
If all goes well, that will give you a good lead on what one or sometimes two of the answers might be. If not, well good luck!
2. Narrow things down
Secondly, if you're faced with a word where the answer might easily be one of several options - for instance -ATCH, where it could be MATCH, BATCH, LATCH, CATCH, WATCH, HATCH or PATCH - you'll definitely want to guess a word that would narrow down those options.
In Wordle, you can instead try several of those in succession and hope one is right, assuming you have enough guesses left. It's risky, but will sometimes work. Plus, it's the only option in Hard mode. But in Quordle, this will almost certainly result in a failure - you simply don't have enough guesses.
In the scenario above, CLAMP would be a great guess, as it could point the way to four of the seven words in one go.
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