If you’ve ever been in the market for a gaming laptop, chances are you’re at least familiar with Alienware. The Dell offshoot/partner has always focused on video game performance and has turned out quite a few worthwhile pieces of hardware over the years. And now it’s added what it’s calling an “industry first” 480Hz display—along with a new 16-inch Dell G series laptop—to its lineup. First up is the Alienware m17 R5 laptop, which is getting a new Radeon RX 6850M XT 12GB GDDR6 GPU configuration thanks to a continued partnership with AMD....

“This device uses a combination of active sensors and advanced navigation algorithms to fly along your custom, predetermined paths when triggered by a Ring Alarm sensor or within the Ring App,” Ring detailed in its official press release. “With an onboard flight control system, Always Home Cam only flies where a customer wants, when a customer wants, and only records in-flight for added privacy and security.” Features include 440 x 1440 HD video, a built-in LED that automatically lights up the path when recording at night or in dim environments, a five-minute flight time, customizable flight paths you can pre-program, 120-degree horizontal, and vertical field of view, and more....

The Mac mini is the Apple equivalent of those Tupperware containers shoved to the back of the bottom shelf of your fridge. Apple knows it has to take care of them from time to time, but there’s always something better to do instead. But between the M2 MacBook Air and the Mac Studio, is it time to retire the neglected mini? “We heavily rely on the current version of Mac minis at my photo studio....

The big picture: Apple is behind rivals Samsung and Huawei in offering a 5G device. A source familiar with the matter told Nikkei that the California-based tech company worried that the current world pandemic would lower consumer interest in a new phone, leading to a “tame reception of [Apple’s] first 5G iPhone.” Behind the scenes: There may also be a supply-side issue, too. Working together in person to engineer the 5G iPhone has slowed due to the coronavirus....

On Thursday, Apple detailed new ways to shop for your Apple products, including Siri reminders for when the new iPhone is available to pre-order and new monthly payment options with 3% cashback on the Apple Card. “Whether a customer is seeking personalized support and advice from an Apple Specialist or taking advantage of Apple’s convenient delivery and pickup options, free engraving, special carrier offers, or great new trade-in values, the best place to buy the latest Apple products is at Apple,” Apple wrote in its blog post....

The new earbuds are a collaboration between the tech giant and retailer Union to celebrate Union’s 30th anniversary. The new Studio Buds feature an eye-catching red, black, and green design on the buds themselves, as well as the charging case. The design is a tribute to the Pan-African flag, as well as Union’s roots as a Black-owned business, according to MacRumors. The charging case also features Union’s Frontman logo, which has become a part of the company’s history and legacy....

According to Apple, the new Maps experience initially only will be available to users in London, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, with more cities to come. In the update, users get a new way to navigate with a highly detailed 3D map displaying a ton of information on the local area. That information includes elevation details, road labels, commercial districts, and custom-designed landmarks, like Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles....

What Is Apple TV Plus? Apple TV+ is Apple’s streaming TV and movie platform. Think of it as Apple’s answer to Netflix, Hulu, or Disney+. It’s a service that you subscribe to that gives you access to original content available only on Apple TV+. Apple TV Plus Is Different From the Apple TV App This is a bit confusing since they have very similar names, but Apple TV+ is not the same thing as the Apple TV app....

The best digital photo frames let you easily display your photos from a durable and intuitive device. With a companion app for easily uploading photos from your phone or social media, digital photo frames like the Aura Carver can serve as home decor or gifts for loved ones. However, with more and more smart displays like the Echo Show and Nest Hub offering photo display functionality as just a part of a much more comprehensive set of smart features, is the Aura Carver still worth it?...

The big picture: YouTube Music started up a couple of years ago, and it was positioned as a replacement for Google Play from the start. Now we’re seeing the final transition from one service to the other, though they’re both owned by Alphabet/Google. How to transfer: Google’s made the move from Play to YouTube pretty simple. All you need to do is download the YouTube Music app for iOS or Android, tap the Transfer button, and all your “uploads, purchases, added songs and albums, personal and subscribed playlists, likes and dislikes, curated stations, and personal taste preferences” from Google Play will end up in the new app....

A large range of sustainable phone cases have come onto the market in the past year, but how can you know which are best—and which are genuinely eco-friendly? We’ve rated the best sustainable phone cases, looking for cases that are biodegradable, stylish, durable, and ergonomic. Here are some of the top cases for your phone, giving you plenty of choices for a product that will look after both your phone and the planet....

While it’s a professional podcast, it isn’t trying to be flashy. The hosts get right into the conversation without the light banter or humorous attempts that other podcasts gravitate toward. We give them bonus points for actually producing a daily show (minus weekends) and still finding relevant topics to discuss every time. Since this podcast is associated with CBS, you get reliable experts and breaking news, but they can fall prey to discussing the same topics as every other fantasy football podcast....

Google is currently in a court battle against EU antitrust regulators trying to overturn its record-breaking $5 billion fine. According to Bloomberg, the company’s lawyer, Alfonso Lamadrid, argues that the reason so many people use Google is by choice, not force. Back in 2018, the European Union ordered Google to pay a 4.3 billion Euro (about $5 billion) fine and change the way the company puts its search and Chrome apps on Android devices....

Story: A Hunt Full of Darkness The introduction into Bloodborne is very minimal. You’ll see a man hovering over you, he says a few words about getting a contract for the outsider and then you’ll be thrown into a character creation screen. While there are a lot of options within the character creation menu, the characters tend to have this weird gaunt look to them no matter what you do. Really, you just need to pay attention to the class choices, as this will impact your character’s stats such as vitality and endurance....

But not all Bluetooth headsets are created equal. Here’s what you need to know before you buy one. Get Your Bluetooth Gear First, you’ll need a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or smartphone. Most of today’s smartphones have Bluetooth capabilities, as do many cell phones, but you can check your phone’s documentation if you’re unsure. You’ll need to turn the phone’s Bluetooth connection on in order to use it with a headset....

In a blog post published on Wednesday, the company said that new Brave browser users would automatically have Brave Search functionality right in their browser’s address bar without going to the Brave Search website separately. These changes are available Wednesday in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. “As we know from experience in many browsers, the default setting is crucial for adoption, and Brave Search has reached the quality and critical mass needed to become our default search option, and to offer our users a seamless privacy-by-default online experience,” said Brendan Eich, CEO and co-founder of Brave, in the company’s announcement....

Panic, the software developer behind the Playdate, is known for its polished-yet-fun apps for Mac and iOS. It just released a web-based tool, called Pulp (signup required), to build games for the Playdate. The standout might be the music-making app, which is like Ableton Live from the Game Boy age. Browser-based musical tools have become good enough for regular use, but will they take over like Google Docs or remain a niche for experimental types?...

How to Get Minecraft on Nintendo Switch There are two versions of Minecraft for the Switch. The original version, Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, included some original mini-games, but it wasn’t compatible with other versions of the game. The current version is based on Bedrock, the same version of Minecraft you can play on Windows 10, Xbox One, Xbox Series X or S, and other platforms. The Bedrock version of Minecraft is available in the eShop on your Switch, and you can also buy a physical copy at your favorite retailer....

Much like IP addresses, MAC addresses are assigned to network devices and are easy to determine with tools like Command Prompt. On the other hand, they’re unlike IP addresses in that they can’t be researched to find the owner. MAC Address Searching Although MAC addresses are not filed away somewhere with identifiable information attached to them, there are ways to search for a MAC address to find more information about it....

What Streaming Devices Support Disney Plus? Even though you can’t use your Nintendo Switch to stream your favorite shows and movies from Disney Plus, there are plenty of options for streaming devices that do support it. It’s very likely that you already own one of these devices, so you don’t even need to buy anything extra to be able to enjoy Disney Plus. Android and iOS Both Android and iOS smartphones and tablets support Disney Plus via apps available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store....