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Studio Display XDR Delivers Mini-LED Brilliance at a Premium
technology1 month ago

Studio Display XDR Delivers Mini-LED Brilliance at a Premium

Media reviews say the standard Studio Display refreshes the panel with upgraded camera, speakers, and ports, while the Studio Display XDR upgrades to a mini-LED backlight with up to 2,000 nits peak brightness and improved contrast, making it a strong but expensive option that many won’t need for general use. Marques Brownlee calls it better in every way than the Pro Display XDR, though its $3,299 starting price targets a professional market; color gamut hits about 86% with Adobe RGB, and some builders note design quirks like the integrated power cable and thick bezels. Overall, it’s top-tier for high-end Mac setups, but the price is a major consideration.

Studio Display XDR: 120Hz Reserved for Newer Macs
technology1 month ago

Studio Display XDR: 120Hz Reserved for Newer Macs

Apple’s Studio Display XDR can reach 120Hz only on Macs with newer Apple Silicon chips (M2 Pro/Max/Ultra, M3 Pro/Max/Ultra, M4 Pro/Max, M5 Pro/Max/Ultra). Macs with M1, M1 Pro/Max, M1 Ultra, M2, or M3 are limited to 60Hz; a macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 update will enable 120Hz on all Apple Silicon Macs. The M5 iPad Pro supports 120Hz with the display, while most other compatible iPads stay at 60Hz. The XDR starts at $3,299 (vs $1,599 for the standard Studio Display) with pre-orders beginning soon and a March 11 launch.

Apple’s Studio Display XDR gets Mini LED upgrade and 120Hz HDR
tech1 month ago

Apple’s Studio Display XDR gets Mini LED upgrade and 120Hz HDR

Apple refreshes its 5K Studio Display lineup with the Studio Display XDR, which uses 2,304-zone Mini LED backlighting for brighter HDR and better contrast, adds adaptive sync up to 120Hz when connected to M4/M5 devices, and supports up to 140W charging; preorder starts March 4 and shipping begins March 11. The base Studio Display remains 60Hz, with the XDR priced at $3,299 (nano-texture glass raises to $3,599).

PS5 Pro Sets the Benchmark for Resident Evil Requiem’s Visual Mastery
technology1 month ago

PS5 Pro Sets the Benchmark for Resident Evil Requiem’s Visual Mastery

Digital Foundry’s verdict is that Resident Evil Requiem looks stunning on all modern consoles, but the PS5 Pro version delivers the definitive experience thanks to near-native 4K visuals achieved via temporal upscaling, robust ray tracing, and the game’s hair strand tech; base PS5/Xbox Series X are similar with slightly lower image quality, Series S drops hair work and runs at a lower resolution, and the 120Hz mode disables RT/upscaling, highlighting Pro as the standout choice.

Hidden 120Hz Scroll Boost in Safari on ProMotion Devices
technology2 months ago

Hidden 120Hz Scroll Boost in Safari on ProMotion Devices

Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Macs with ProMotion can render pages at up to 120Hz by enabling a hidden Feature Flags option. On iPhone/iPad, go to Settings > Safari > Advanced > Feature Flags and turn off 'Prefer Page Rendering Updates near 60fps', then restart Safari; on Mac, enable Show features for web developers in Settings > Advanced, open the Feature Flags tab, search '60fps', and uncheck the 'Prefer Page Rendering Updates near 60fps' option, then restart. Supported devices include ProMotion iPhones (e.g., 13 Pro and later), iPad Pro models, and Macs with ProMotion; higher refresh can affect battery life.

"Apex Legends Season 20: Next-Gen Upgrades and Game-Changing Features"
gaming2 years ago

"Apex Legends Season 20: Next-Gen Upgrades and Game-Changing Features"

In Season 20, Apex Legends will introduce 120hz gameplay for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, bringing console performance closer to high-end PCs, while also adding haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for PS5 controllers. Other changes include ranked mode overhauls, removal of shields from ground loot, and a new Straight Shot mode, signaling a potential revival for the battle royale game.