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Dell has launched the Pro 5 (WB526), a compact 2K QHD webcam aimed at office workers, featuring a Sony sensor, 78-degree field of view, autofocus, and a physical lens shutter. The device supports Windows Hello, includes an anti-theft cable lock, and offers AI-driven features like auto-framing and face tracking, alongside a built-in microphone. It's priced at $119.99, currently discounted to $114.99.
Tom's Hardware tested AZZA's PSAZ-750G, a $78 750W power supply built on a Helly platform and marketed with an 80 PLUS Gold logo, an ATX 3.1 rating and a native 12V-2x6 connector. The review found the unit's efficiency fell just short of actual Gold-tier performance at half load, and the Gold badge is not backed by any official certification. It also ships with hardwired cables and a 12V-2x6 connector limited to 450W despite the unit's 750W rating.
Tom's Hardware tested Thrustmaster's new Airbus Add-On Grip paired with the AVA Joystick Base using the Fenix A320 in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. The reviewer found the setup highly capable overall but noted noticeable wobble in the default configuration that only dampers can resolve, alongside a steep price that may deter casual buyers.
New AI-powered tools, including The Predictive Index's chatbot Obi, let managers role-play and prepare for difficult workplace conversations like layoffs, performance reviews and denied raises before they happen. A July survey found that while most executives believe their managers handle these talks confidently, many managers admit they struggle with how to phrase criticism and predict employee reactions.
New AI coaching platforms, including The Predictive Index's chatbot Obi, let managers practice difficult conversations about pay, performance and layoffs before they happen. A July survey from The Predictive Index found 42% of managers know what they want to say but struggle with how to say it, and only 20% prefer preparing alone without a coaching framework. These tools range from text-based to voice-enabled, with some incorporating employee personality data to tailor practice sessions.
Engadget published a recap covering recent product reviews, including the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 laptop and the Insta360 Luna Pro camera. Senior writer Devindra Hardawar praised the ThinkPad's speed, light weight and OLED display, while noting it sticks to a familiar, utilitarian design rather than chasing a more stylish look.
Tom's Hardware reviewed Kioxia's Exceria Pro G2, a PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD built on the Silicon Motion SM2508 controller and Kioxia's 218-layer BiCS8 TLC flash, tested here in its 2TB configuration. The drive posts sequential speeds up to roughly 14,900 MB/s read and 12,700 MB/s write, alongside strong sustained write performance, good power efficiency and low random read latency.
Branch has released special-edition versions of its Ergonomic Chair Pro made in partnership with Sega, featuring Sonic, Genesis, and Dreamcast-inspired aesthetics. The Sonic model uses a mesh back while the Genesis and Dreamcast versions use vegan leather, with details like controller-inspired wheels and a logo-referencing armrest stripe. A WIRED reviewer tested the Dreamcast edition and found assembly straightforward despite the chair's roughly 50-pound weight.
MIT Technology Review is hosting a live discussion examining claims from staff at major AI labs that advanced AI systems could pose an existential threat to humanity. The session, led by executive editor Niall Firth with senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven and reporter Grace Huckins, will air on September 15 at 16:00 BST. Panelists plan to trace the origins of these extinction warnings and assess whether the fears are justified.
MIT Technology Review is hosting a live roundtable examining warnings from AI lab employees that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity. Executive editor Niall Firth will speak with senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven and AI reporter Grace Huckins about the origins of these fears and whether they're credible. The session streams live on September 15 at 16:00 BST.
MIT Technology Review is hosting a live roundtable discussion examining claims from AI lab employees that advanced AI systems could pose an existential threat to humanity. The session, led by executive editor Niall Firth alongside senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven and AI reporter Grace Huckins, will scrutinize the origins and credibility of these fears. It airs Tuesday, September 15 at 16:00 BST.
Sony has released the WH-1000XM4C, a variant of its popular WH-1000XM4 headphones featuring a new color option and a revised sound profile. The core hardware and noise-cancelling performance remain largely unchanged from the original model, but Sony has tweaked the tuning to offer a different listening experience.