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One of the biggest advantages of choosing theKobo Formae-book reader over the Amazon Kindle was not being tied to Amazon’s ecosphere and being limited to Amazon’s (admittedly vast) database of books. Today,Rakuten Kobo announced Dropbox supportfor the Kobo Forma, making it easier than ever to access your entire catalog on your Kobo Forma. So whether you’re kicking back to enjoy the latest thriller, or browsing through work documents, you’ll be able to useDropbox‘s syncing to access everything you need....

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 and the Dell XPS 15 sit at the top of our list ofbest 15-inch laptopsfor several reasons. They’re both incredibly well-built and fast, and they offer outstanding large-format displays. But they’re not identical. In fact, they’re quite different, with the XPS 15 aimed at being a more portable 15-inch laptop and the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 serving as the most powerful mainstream ThinkPad. Check out our comparison to see which one is right for you....

Whencomputers get creative, the results are frequently fascinating — as a new project created by artist andmachine learning Ph.D. student Memo Aktenadmirably demonstrates. A bit like projects such as Google’sDeep Dream image generator, Akten has been applyingartificial neural networksto create some unusual visual effects. His “Learning To See” project uses image recognition neural nets to interpret the images it sees on a live video feed. The twist? He trained his different neural networks exclusively on a diet of only water, sky, flowers or fire still images so that regardless of what image they actually see, they interpret it as waves crashing, fires roaring, or flowers growing....

Line continues to build its range of smart devices that use theClova artificially intelligent assistant, and will soon release Clova Desk, a smart screen along the same lines asAmazon’s Echo SpotandGoogle’s Home Hub. What makes Clova Desk interesting is the extent to which it integrates Line’s core features to make it more friendlier in the home, almost becoming an extension of Line on a smartphone. Clova Desk was originally announced at the company’sdeveloper conference in mid-2018and set for launch later in the year....

Livvy Dunne takes shots at Breckie Hill with shady TikTok post Famous gymnast Livvy Dunne took shots at rival influencer Breckie Hill with a cheeky repost on TikTok — and fans are so here for this latest chapter in their ongoing feud. Livvy Dunneis a D1 athlete and an extremely popular gymnast for Louisiana State University. She’s famous on social media and has become a veritable “it girl” online. However, not everyone’s a fan of the LSU gymnast superstar....

Match is giving a whole new meaning to swiping left or swiping right, with new options that let people add their political preferences, as well as issues and causes they believe in, to their dating profile. Starting Thursday, March 5, people looking for love on Match can choose from new political views that best align with their beliefs. These include apolitical, undecided, fiscally conservative but socially liberal, fiscally liberal but socially conservative, independent, and no answer in addition to liberal, moderate, and conservative....

Mercedes-Benz is known for innovating from the top down, introducing new tech on high-end models like theS-Classand letting it gradually trickle down to less-expensive models. Now it’s changing things up. Expected to go on sale in the United States later this year, the redesigned 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class will remain one of the automaker’s entry-level models while introducing Mercedes’ next-generation tech. A new operating system that aims to make software-based features more common and more seamless, while the first-ever CLA EV (officially known as the CLA with EQ Technology) will take a big step forward in efficiency and charging performance....

Almost a year on from the introduction of its organizational tool, Timeline, to Windows 10, Microsoft has expanded its usage with an official Chrome extension that brings the Google browser into the fold. Already supportive of Microsoft’s own Edge browser, Chrome’s introduction not only fulfills long-term requests from Windows Insiders but also represents another shift of the software giant toward amore Chromium-inspired Windows experience. Timeline is a feature designed to help Windows users recall documents and files they were working on or interacting with days or weeks in the past....

A clue regarding Microsoft’s Andromeda device was recentlydiscovered inside a Windows 10 driver, indicating that the device will have a productivity mode. This mode is used in a class — a set of attributes that Windows 10 uses to make a window — called MultiTaskMode. The driver in question handles the display settings (SettingsHandlers_Display.dll). Given this driver provides no other clues,we can only guesswhat this productivity mode will provide. It likely defines a laptop-style mode that shoves a virtual keyboard onto one screen and the desktop environment onto the second screen....

Quick Links Dice rolls are perhaps the most important resource you can have inMonopoly GOto spend on all your movements around a board. Different links provided by external sites can provide free dice rolls for you to claim outside the methods offered through tedious actions in the game. By claiming the right rewards, you can have another chance to move your piece and gain extra properties. You should be careful when using free dice roll links offered by various third-party sites....

MTG Mystery Booster 2 rights an old wrong with Future Sight Mystery Booster 2 has seen Wizards of the Coast has been enlivening Magic: The Gathering with high-valuereprints, card variants, and creative playtest options. They’ve also finally given fans what they wanted with a new printing of Future Sight, featuring a unique border for the first time. MTG players know that spoiler season never really stops, with new Magic sets, decks, and other products being announced year-round....

When I think of virtual reality, the word ‘gimmick’ hovers in my mind. Yes, I’m aware of all the wonderful thingsit can do, and is aiming to do. Yet VR remains — especially in gaming — a big investment. And no one wants to invest in tech that feels half-baked. More CES 2019 coverage I’d love to experience stunning open world role-playing games and adrenaline-fueled action games in a way that makes me feel I’m really there....

Volvo-owned Polestar will continue working with Google to fine-tune its Android-based infotainment system. The software is found inthe 2, a Tesla Model 3-sized hatchback unveiled in 2019, and it will also be available in upcoming models as the young automaker expands its lineup during the early 2020s. An 11-inch, portrait-oriented touchscreen displays theinfotainment systemin the 2. Working hand-in-hand with Google allowed Polestar engineers to develop software that’s as easy to use as a smartphone....