iTunes HD Movie Purchases: $19.99 To Keep Apple have announced the addition of high-definition movie purchases to theiTunes store, building on the existing rental functionality. Now, as well as renting new-release HD movies for $4.99, users will also be able to buy them for $19.99. As of March 21stTwilightwill be available to buy in HD, followed byQuantum of Solaceon March 24th; there are already multiple titles in the back-catalog available to buy in HD....

L’Oréal has revealed an AI-powered at-home system, called Perso, for offering personalised beauty regimes for men and women that want to have a makeup routine specific to them. The system offers personalised lipstick, foundation and moisturiser options, and works in combination with an app on your phone. It uses a number of different technologies, including facial recognition and AI. L’Oréal hopes that, by enabling users to create personalised daily regimes based on their colour choices or skin, it will be able to provide a more unique experience to users....

Microsoft on Tuesday upped the ante in the tablet race by announcing a new version of its Surface tablet/laptop hybrid, the Surface 3. Matching the iPad Air’s starting price, the $499 device is being advertised as Microsoft’s lightest, thinnest and least expensive tablet yet. This non-Pro, low-cost version of the Surface runs Intel’s new 1.6GHz quad-core Atom x7 chip (the highest performing Atom processor on the market) rather than an ARM-based processor, putting another nail in the Windows RT coffin....

Microsoftwas supposed to update itsXboxmobile app on Android this month to add the ability for users to purchase and play games directly on their device. With the feature still not implemented, the company is pointing the blame directly atGoogle. Sarah Bond, the President of Xbox, explained onXthat Microsoft will only update its Android app once a court order takes effect, forcing Google to make massive changes to its Play Store....

There is one game that stands above all others on the complexity scale, modeling everything from individual body parts, to geography and weather, to each game’s specific history. Dwarf Fortress has been kicking around for sixteen years as possibly the most in-depth simulation in all of gaming, thanks to endless detail-oriented development enabled by a strong and enthusiastic fan-base. The base game is free, you canget it right hereand start playing immediately, but the hidden cost is time and frustration as you learn its ASCII graphics and user-hostile interface....

Next-Gen Meta Quest Headset Confirmed For 2023 It’s been a few days since Meta introduced its new flagship-grade VR headset — theMeta Quest Pro— at the company’s Meta Connect 2022 event. With a price tag of $1500, the Quest Pro is nearly four timesmore expensivethan Meta’s budget VR headset from 2021 — the Meta Quest 2. Given the significant price differences between these products, and considering that Facebook will need to address the affordable consumer-focused end of the spectrum with an updated product, the chances of Facebook working on a successor to the Meta Quest 2 were high....

In aninterviewwith Game Rant,Nier: Automataproducer Yosuke Saito had some insights for what players can expect when the game releases next February in Japan for PS4, followed by a western release on PS4 and PC. The game is being developed by Platinum Games and is being published byFinal Fantasy XVmagnate Square Enix. Saito confirmed that the game will feature support for the PS4 Pro, with the developer looking to achieve the console’s 4K resolution while maintaining 60 fps....

Panasonic Lumix S5II The Panasonic Lumix S5II made a serious splash in the full-frame mirrorless market. It’s the first Panasonic camera to utilise phase detection autofocus, which means it can finally compete with the likes of Sony and Canon. Combine this with industry-leading IBIS and an aggressive price point, and it’s easy to see why people are excited. Panasonic Lumix S5IIX The Panasonic Lumix S5IIX is essentially the same camera as the S5II, but it has a few key upgrades specifically designed for professional video shooters....

A pair of CarPlay-related news reports is making the rounds this morning, oneconfirming the official releaseof the first aftermarketCarPlaysystems fromPioneerand the otherannouncing an updatedSpotifyapplication for theiPhoneandiPadwith built-in support for Apple’s in-car platform. As announced back in April, CarPlay is now available as a software update for Pioneer’s existing 2014 in-dash multimedia systems, the$1400 AVIC-8000NEX,$1200 AVIC-7000NEX,$900 AVIC-6000NEX,$750 AVIC-5000NEXand the $700 AVH-4000NEX systems. The company also announced a new $600 smartphone receiver,AppRadio 4, with CarPlay compatibility....

It’s that time of year again, and amazingtech dealsare starting to pop up in the lead up toBlack Fridayand the holiday season. If you’re in the market for a newtablet, in particular one with a very large screen, then this deal may interest you. TheSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultrais on sale at Best Buy for $900, discounted $300 from its regular price of $1200. While theGalaxy Tab S10 Ultrais the company’s latest offering, the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra still holds up quite well....

Not too long ago, effective, all-inclusive, wireless home security was considered a luxury for the ultra-rich. Well, Swann Security clearly believes peace of mind should be accessible to everyone. The company has been making high-tech security cameras for years, catering to a wide range of budget options, but they had largely steered clear of wireless security cameras… until now. Swann Security is really shaking things up with their latest flagship product, theXtreem all-wireless security camera....

I loved myKindle Oasis. I still do, if I’m being honest. Its build quality is excellent, its screen is sharp and beautiful, and reading e-books on it is, generally speaking, a total pleasure. But last month, I made the switch to Kobo, and I am not looking back. It was the announcement of theKobo Libra Colourin 2024 that first had me seriously considering the switch. I’d been curious aboutcolor e-ink screensfor a while....

Even if you’re not an avidwidgetuser, there’s a good chance that you have a clock pinned to the top of yourAndroid phone’s home screen. Clock widgets are part and parcel with theAndroidexperience, and for good reason – they’re extremely useful for quickly glancing at the time. There have been tons of clock widgets that have risen and fallen in popularity over the years, but here are 5 of my personal favorite options....