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technology1 hour ago•3 min saved

Windows 11 gains a speed boost with Low Latency Profile in optional May update

Microsoft’s optional May update KB5089573 for Windows 11 adds a Low Latency Profile that briefly boosts CPU power to accelerate important tasks like app launches and Start menu flyouts. Independent tests report gains up to ~70% for flyouts and ~40% for launching apps. The update is in preview and can be installed manually via Settings > Windows Update > Optional updates or the Microsoft Update Catalog; rollout is gradual, with full deployment planned for Patch Tuesday in June 2026. The release also includes improvements to audio, Task Manager, and the Camera app.

via PCWorld|

#kb5089573 #low-latency-profile #performance

technology9 hours ago•7 min saved

Zephyrus Duo: A Bold Dual-Screen Gaming Laptop That Comes With a Price

ASUS’s ROG Zephyrus Duo is a trailblazing, if extravagantly expensive, gaming laptop built around a detachable keyboard and two 16-inch 3K OLED displays that split duties between gaming and on-screen widgets. It can be configured up to an RTX 5090 with 32GB RAM and 1TB storage, but upgrading GPU only nudges the price higher without more RAM/storage. In practice it delivers strong performance (e.g., 75fps in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1080p, 124fps in Control) and surprisingly solid battery life for a dual-display machine (about 13 hours in office tasks; a few hours of untethered gaming with both screens). However, it’s bulky and noisy under load, lacks Thunderbolt 5 and a wired Ethernet jack, and its $4,500–$7,000 price range makes it a niche luxury rather than a mass-market buy.

via Engadget|

#asus-rog #dual-screen #gaming-laptops

technology20 hours ago•4 min saved

BMW Ends Gas M3 Era as High-Performance Electric M3 Arrives

BMW confirms the G80 M3 will be the last gasoline-powered version, with the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter marking the final gas variant and gas M3 production ending in February 2027; a gas G84 is planned for 2028 in some markets. Meanwhile, BMW will launch a four-motor, all-electric M3 next year on the new Gen6 eDrive platform, powered by a ~100 kWh+ battery and delivering about 800–900 hp, with Gen6 promising roughly 30% more range and 30% faster charging than Gen5, plus M‑specific software and a new soundscape.

via Electrek|

#bmw #electric-vehicle #gen6-edrive

technology1 day ago•64 min saved

Windows 11 May update promises faster, more responsive PCs via Low Latency Profile

Microsoft’s Windows 11 KB5089573 May preview update is now generally available as an optional upgrade focused on performance and reliability. It introduces a Low Latency Profile that temporarily boosts CPU frequency to speed up actions like app launches and shell flyouts (Start, Search, etc.), and it includes reliability improvements on sign-in, lock screens, File Explorer, touch gestures, and theme changes. New features also aim to enhance usability, such as naming your device during setup and improved Task Manager behavior, plus Bluetooth sharing with two devices. The rollout is gradual, and users may not notice improvements immediately. To get it, go to Windows Settings > Windows Update > Optional updates and install KB5089573, ensuring you have the option enabled to get latest updates as soon as they’re available.

via Windows Central|

#kb5089573 #low-latency #performance

technology1 day ago•6 min saved

Lotus Emira 420 Sport: Faster Four-Cylinder with Retro Flair

Lotus upgrades the Emira with the 420 Sport, boosting power to 414 hp (420 PS) and torque to 369 lb-ft, for a 186 mph top speed. The package adds aero tweaks, retro Esprit Turbo–style rear louvres, and weight savings, while keeping an AMG 2.0-liter turbo four paired to an eight‑speed dual‑clutch and rear‑wheel drive (no manual). A Lightweight Handling Pack adds more track-focused hardware, and a sunroof becomes an option. Pricing starts at £105,900 in the UK and $122,900 in the US.

via Carscoops|

#420-sport #emira #four-cylinder

technology1 day ago•2 min saved

Lotus Emira 420 Sport: 414 HP, lighter chassis, and a removable glass roof

Lotus unveils the Emira 420 Sport, the lightest and most powerful version yet, packing a tuned AMG 2.0-liter producing 414 hp and 369 lb-ft, with a 0-62 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 186 mph. The car adds a lightweight emphasis (3,153 lb with the Lightweight Handling Pack) and includes an optional removable tinted glass roof across the range. Other updates include aerodynamic tweaks, carbon-fiber accents, and stickier tires; pricing starts at $122,900 with deliveries beginning in August.

via Motor1.com|

#amg-20l-engine #emira-420-sport #lotus

gaming8 days ago•16 min saved

Zero Parades Impresses on Steam Deck in Early Preview

Early Steam Deck preview shows Zero Parades: For Dead Spies running smoothly with default high settings and a 45 FPS cap. The game’s text remains readable thanks to large text options and 16:10 support looks great on the handheld. Some rain and crowded areas can cause frame dips, potentially requiring a 30 FPS cap, but overall the portable experience appears strong ahead of its May 21 release.

via Steam Deck HQ|

#gaming #handheld-gaming #performance

technology10 days ago•14 min saved

Porsche’s 12 Most Powerful Factory Cars Show a Hybrid-Driven Leap

Porsche’s list of its 12 most powerful factory cars spans 670 hp to 1,139 hp, highlighting a rapid shift from pure internal-combustion power to electrified performance. Highlights include the 1,139 hp Cayenne Turbo Electric, 1,019 hp Taycan Turbo GT, 938 hp Taycan Turbo S, 874 hp 918 Spyder (hybrid), and the lone non-electrified road car—the 2013–2015 GT2 RS—while numerous models rely on hybrids or fully electric drivetrains to push performance to blistering levels, underscoring Porsche’s electrified horsepower surge.

via Jalopnik|

#electric-vehicles #hybrid #hypercar

technology15 days ago•11 min saved

Windows 11 adds a 'low latency' CPU boost to speed up Start and UI

Microsoft is testing a 'low latency profile' in Windows 11 that briefly boosts CPU speed to make the Start menu, File Explorer and other UI elements feel more responsive; early tests on builds show faster performance than the current public version, while critics worry about power use. Microsoft and advocates say this CPU bursting is a normal technique used by modern OSes (including macOS and Linux) and is paired with other optimizations as part of ongoing Windows quality improvements amid Windows 11 hardware upgrade momentum.

via Ars Technica|

#cpu-boost #low-latency-profile #performance

technology16 days ago•4 min saved

iOS 26.5 RC2 Tightens Stability Ahead of Public Rollout with Subtle Enhancements

Apple releases iOS 26.5 RC2 as the final candidate before a public rollout, delivering targeted bug fixes (Pride Luminance, iPad cellular, multilingual keyboard, trusted certificates, Safari stability) and performance gains (smoother navigation, faster typing, improved CarPlay), adds subtle features (Games app splash screen, customizable Pride wallpaper, enhanced RCS, EU notification forwarding, Live Activity), and notes remaining issues (charging bug, regional RCS inconsistencies) with 26.5 public release due soon, followed by 26.6 beta and a WWDC preview of iOS 27.

via Geeky Gadgets|

#apple #bug-fix #ios

technology17 days ago•5 min saved

Turbocharge Android in 10 Minutes, No Cost

The piece argues Android slowdowns stem from software clutter, not worse hardware, and offers a quick, 10-minute, zero-cost routine to restore speed: delete unused apps (via long-press or Play Store), prune old files with the preinstalled Files app (check Downloads and large items, move to cloud if needed), tweak home-screen settings (grid layout and launcher options) for a fresh feel, adjust device settings (e.g., enable dark mode to save battery), and review privacy/permissions to limit app access. Following these steps can make the device feel nearly as snappy as when it was new.

via CNET|

#android #maintenance #performance

technology17 days ago•2 min saved

Linux IO Patches Target 60% Per-Core I/O Boost

At the LSFMM summit, Jens Axboe unveiled PoC patches that pre-map buffers and attach a ready-to-use bio to registered buffers, allowing O_DIRECT to submit bios directly and reducing hot-path IO overhead for IO_uring, NVMe, and block code, achieving about a 60% per-core I/O performance uplift; the work is in the io_uring-io-slots branch with potential upstreaming into the mainline kernel.

via Phoronix|

#iouring #kernel #linux

technology19 days ago•10 min saved

Hidden Latency Boost Could Make Budget Windows 11 PCs Feel Premium

Microsoft is testing a hidden Low Latency Profile in Windows 11 that briefly maxes CPU frequency for 1–3 seconds to speed up app launches and UI actions. In a constrained VM, enabling the feature made the Start menu open instantly and reduced load times for Edge and Outlook, with brief CPU spikes to around 90–97% and minimal impact on thermals or battery life. The feature is in early Insider testing and not guaranteed to trigger for all apps, but it could significantly boost responsiveness on budget PCs as part of Microsoft’s broader OS‑responsiveness push (Windows K2).

via Windows Latest|

#budget-pcs #cpu-scheduling #low-latency-profile

gaming21 days ago•15 min saved

Frame Generation Masks 60 FPS Claims in Lego Batman, but Native FPS Falls Short

The article argues TT Games is using frame generation to advertise 60 FPS for Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, even though native rendering is as low as 1440p/30 FPS and 635p/30 FPS on minimum hardware, with frame generation often reducing actual render rates. While output looks smoother, latency increases, making the experience feel like 30 FPS (or 15 FPS at the minimum) rather than a true 60 FPS. Frame generation should be optional and not used to mask poor optimization; the move to Unreal Engine 5 has raised PC performance concerns, and developers should optimize for real native performance rather than rely on generated frames to inflate perceived performance.

via TechSpot|

#frame-generation #gaming #latency

technology21 days ago•8 min saved

Windows 11 Gains Performance Boost with Memory Fixes, Faster Startup, and File Explorer Tweaks

Microsoft has released the April 2026 optional preview update KB5083631 for Windows 11 versions 24H2/25H2, delivering a broad set of under-the-hood improvements: fixes for the File Explorer white flash in dark mode and related UI quirks, modernization of legacy dialogs with WinUI 3, preserved view and sorting settings, and a more reliable explorer.exe process; memory optimizations for the Delivery Optimization service, faster startup for startup apps, and an increase of FAT32 formatting support from 32GB to 2TB via the command line. Additional reliability fixes touch the taskbar, Microsoft Store error codes, Windows Hello data persistence across upgrades, Remote Desktop scaling, color profile persistence, and input improvements. The update is currently optional and is expected to roll out to all users with the May 12, 2026 Patch Tuesday update.

via Windows Latest|

#fat32 #file-explorer #memory-leaks