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technology11 days ago•3 min saved

iPhone 18 Pro Max's Heavier Build Draws Criticism Despite Performance Gains

The iPhone 18 Pro Max offers significant improvements in thermal management, battery life, and camera flexibility, but its increased weight is a notable drawback. While the A20 Pro chip and larger vapor chamber enhance performance, the device is 16 grams heavier than its predecessor, raising concerns about comfort. Competitors like Samsung and Google offer lighter alternatives with similar screen sizes. Despite these trade-offs, the phone remains a strong upgrade for users seeking better sustained performance and battery endurance.

via bgr.com|

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technology12 days ago•79 min saved

M5 Ultra Mac Studio Redefines Local AI Performance, but Price and Memory Constraints Persist

The M5 Ultra Mac Studio delivers a significant leap in local AI performance, offering 70% faster token generation and 150% quicker prompt processing compared to the M3 Ultra. While it remains slower than an RTX 5090 in raw compute, its unified memory architecture allows for larger model contexts and quieter operation. However, the system’s high cost and limited RAM configurations remain barriers for mainstream adoption.

via MacStories|

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technology15 days ago•19 min saved

M5 Ultra Mac Studio review: Local AI power meets steep price hikes

Apple’s new M5 Ultra Mac Studio offers significant performance gains for local AI workloads but comes with substantial price increases due to memory shortages.

via arstechnica.com|

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technology5 months ago•9 min saved

Zephyrus Duo 2026 review: two vivid OLEDs, one extravagant package

Verge’s review praises the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 2026 as a wild, premium dual‑screen gaming laptop: two 16‑inch OLEDs, RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, a top‑tier Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB soldered RAM, and a 1TB SSD, plus a removable keyboard/trackpad and a 90Wh battery, all for about $5,500. It excels at multitasking and gaming on the go, but it’s extremely heavy and expensive, throttles around 135W vs. the 150W peak, and comparatively pricey rivals offer better raw performance. It’s a niche, spectacle‑driven machine rather than a practical buy for most, though it remains the undisputed champ of dual‑screen laptops for enthusiasts.

via The Verge|

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technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Nintendo Switch 2's Display Issues: Blurriness and Sluggish Performance Explained

Nintendo Switch 2's display has been found to have slower response times than the original Switch, leading to blurriness despite improvements in resolution and refresh rate. Tests show the screen's response time is about 36% slower, which affects motion clarity, and Nintendo has not used overdrive techniques to improve this. An OLED version of the Switch 2 may be released later to address these issues.

via PC Guide|

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technology1 year ago•14 min saved

Mixed Reception and Sales Challenges for Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 offers significant hardware upgrades and improved efficiency, with notable performance in docked and handheld modes, but suffers from disappointing LCD screen quality, limited HDR and VRR capabilities, and some software and display drawbacks. Overall, it is a refined console that continues Nintendo's tradition of excellent gaming experiences despite some hardware compromises.

via Eurogamer|

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