On the graphics card front, the first Intel Arc GPUs launched for both laptops and desktops in 2022, marking Intel’s return to the market after decades away. Nvidia and AMD each had their own new card lines debut (the GeForce RTX 4000 series and the Radeon RX 7000 line, respectively), and while Nvidia’s pricing is a little ridiculous, you can’t say these cards aren’t the fastest around. In terms of CPUs, AMD and Intel both brought the heat this year....

For those who don’t know, ChromeOS Flex is a version of ChromeOS that can run on a wide range of computers, including the best Windows laptops and the best MacBooks. Since ChromeOS Flex is cloud-based, it can run on older machines that may not be able to update to the latest version of Windows or macOS. As such, you can effectively resurrect old computers thanks to this operating system. The newly-launched public version promises better security features to safeguard against ransomware, malware and errors....

Taken on its own merits, there is admittedly a lot to like about the K70 Pro Mini Wireless. Corsair’s use of best-in-class Cherry MX key switches is still a big selling point, and a wireless mechanical gaming keyboard from a major manufacturer is always worth celebrating. You can customize the machine to your heart’s content, via both hardware and software. On the other hand, the 60% design is simply a tough sell for many game genres, and it’s a bad fit for most productivity programs and everyday online tasks....

Cybercriminals are well aware of this which is why they frequently use all of the techniques at their disposal to scam investors. According to a new blog post (opens in new tab) from Kaspersky, a new scheme that uses YouTube videos to drive unsuspecting users to fake crypto exchanges is currently making the rounds online. These videos explain that a “bug” in the crypto exchange Binance makes it possible for investors to take advantage of a huge discrepancy in exchange rates....

Delays have become more common in the video game industry lately due to the global pandemic disrupting supply chains and forcing many developers to adapt to working from home. Major titles such as Breath of the Wild 2 and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League are now slated for 2023. God of War: Ragnarok is due this year, but given the circumstances, it’s entirely possible it could face a second delay and not release in 2022....

Thanks to some code-diving in the Disney Plus app, it appears that the ad-supported Disney Plus tier will not support GroupWatch and SharePlay functionality. Which means any Disney Plus with ads you end up watching will be all by yourself. If that’s not acceptable, you’ll have to pay $11 a month for the privilege. GroupWatch and SharePlay are variations of the same feature. SharePlay is an Apple system, letting iPhone, iPad and Apple TV users watch the same content during a FaceTime call....

Although we’ve covered a few of the scams below in our Black Friday scams roundup, a new investigation (opens in new tab) from Check Point Research has found that many of them are still circulating online. The holiday shopping season can be a stressful enough time as it is but becoming a victim of fraud or even identity theft can make things even worse. If you’re doing a lot of your shopping online this year, the three scams below are ones you’ll certainly want to look out for so that you can get your last minute shopping finished safely....

Were you to offer a 12th place finish to Frank Lampard and his Everton side, they would likely snap your hand off. After being hamstrung by financial fair play this summer, recruitment has been limited and this will likely be a transitional season. Even though their opponent’s Leicester are in the relegation zone, both sides have only won three matches so far this season. The manner in which the two teams have reached this tally however could not have been more different....

So read on and we’ll show you how to watch F1 live streams from anywhere with a VPN (opens in new tab), potentially for FREE. Leclerc put in a superb final qualifying lap yesterday to take top spot on the grid for today’s race, ahead of the Red Bull pair of Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen. Carlos Sainz was fourth in the second Ferrari, while the Mercedes of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will start fifth and seventh, sandwiching the Alphatauri of Pierre Gasly....

This midrange smartwatch impressed in our Fitbit Versa 2 review. It features a squircle display with a slightly rounded always-on AMOLED screen, which makes this watch look somewhat like an Apple Watch. Even though the newer Fitbit Versa 3 and Fitbit Versa 4 both tack on neat upgrades, the Versa 2 remains an excellent value and one of the best cheap smartwatches you can buy. Like a few of the best Fitbit models, the Versa 2 has Alexa built in, which is useful for finding out basic information like the weather or launching a workout with just your voice....

Starting with the good news, Fitbit has delivered on its promise to introduce Google Wallet to the two wearables. This is undoubtedly a good thing, especially outside of the United States, where Fitbit Pay had a distinctly limited number of banks supporting it (opens in new tab). But if you’re happy with Fitbit Pay, you can keep using that. Also introduced with the patch — version 1.184.52 if you want to check if you have it — are a couple of other welcome additions....

However, earlier this week, while browsing multiple streaming services for something superhero-flavored to watch I stumbled upon Invincible. I recalled hearing some positive things about the show when it debuted last year and decided to give it a shot without doing any further research. To say I was hooked before the first episode even finished would be an understatement. I’m someone who doesn’t typically like to binge-watch. I enjoy taking my time with a series, generally watching episodes at a slower pace in order to really digest each installment, but with Invincible I breezed through the entire series in just a few days....

The series? The Big Leap, a ballet drama-comedy that was trying to show that original ideas deserve a chance. The Big Leap starred Scott Foley (Felicity), Piper Perabo (Coyote Ugly) and relative newcomer Simone Recasner, and had dazzled the critics earning a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score (but with only 16 reviews, it couldn’t get a Certified Fresh stamp). The Big Leap series ended after 11 episodes, which concluded last December, and fans waited for news about its renewal or cancelation ever since....

To better challenge its big-name competitors, the $449 Garmin Venu 2 Plus introduces on-wrist calls and voice assistants. While it maintains Garmin’s reputation for thorough fitness tracking and accurate GPS, the Venu 2 Plus is now a stronger sell for those who want their smartwatch to act as an extension of their smartphone. Though Garmin still lacks a large third-party app store and continues to steer clear of LTE support, embracing more communication tools is a major step towards mastering the complete smartwatch experience....

Whenever I discuss this title with friends and peers, we don’t focus on the gameplay; we dissect its simple but masterfully told story. But the quality of storytelling isn’t purely relegated to the main quest, as sidequests receive just as much attention. In fact, I’d venture to say that some of this optional content is just as good — if not better — than the core narrative. Unlike Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla, God of War Ragnarök knows that quality is more important than quantity....

Some of you might already know that Google Maps lets you change the appearance of the blue arrow that represents you during navigation. You can normally change it into one of three cars, but to celebrate Street View’s birthday Google’s letting you swap in a Street View car. Here’s how to drive around in the Street view car in Google Maps: Open Google Maps and find a location you want to travel to....

This Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 6 Pro comparison is exactly what you need if you’re struggling to choose between last year’s flagship Google phones. These two phones have now been succeeded as flagships by the Google Pixel 7 and its bigger sibling the Google Pixel 7 Pro, which we think is one of the best phones around. But that doesn’t mean the older versions aren’t great devices, especially when you consider that they’re now dropping in price....

Tipster Jon Prosser, on his FrontPageTech website (opens in new tab), mentions the news comes from “very reputable sources.” He says that the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will be available for pre-order on October 6 and that it is also likely when Google’s fall event will take place. The devices, though, will officially launch and be available on October 13, according to Prosser. Last year, the Google Pixel 6 series was announced on October 19 and was up for pre-order the same day....

Going by the base specs, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro both use 50MP main cameras, 12MP ultrawide cameras and 11MP selfie cameras, with the Pro also getting a 48MP telephoto camera. These are the same lenses and sensor resolutions as the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro last year, except that the Pixel 6 only had an 8MP selfie camera. We’ve also heard before that the Pixel 7 Pro’s telephoto camera would get a zoom upgrade, up to 5x from 4x....

We’ve come a long way since the days of Gran Turismo’s PS1 debut, and the series has gone through many iterations since then. But its seventh core entry proves one important point: Racing sims age like fine wine. Now that the PS5 has entered the ring, this heavyweight franchise is taking things to the next level. My time in-game was nothing short of phenomenal, save for a few small issues....