Logitech is back with a new MX-series keyboard and mouse, as well as a beta release of Smart Actions on the Logi Options+ app for programming complex actions.
Logitech has created another “it just works” wireless keyboard with chiclet-style keys, backlighting, solid construction, and a decent price.
The Logitech MX Anywhere 3S is a wireless mouse made for on-the-go computing. It does all the basics and seems to be able to use anything as a mousepad.
The new Moto G Stylus 5G (model 2023) is an upgraded version of the Moto G Stylus, featuring a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 processor, 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and 128GB or 256GB of expandable storage. It offers improvements such as a larger storage capacity and faster performance than its predecessor. As its name indicates, it is now compatible with 5G and should provide faster average network speeds.
The phone will be available unlocked for $399 with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while carrier versions will have 128GB of storage and 4GB or 6GB of RAM. There’s a microSD slot, so it’s possible to increase the storage very cost-effectively, something we rarely get with high-end phones anymore.
It features a smaller 6.6-inch screen than the previous year’s edition (6.8”). However, this change is considered positive as the 1080p resolution is sharp enough, and users will appreciate the 120Hz refresh and slightly smaller bezels.
The camera system is powered by a primary 50MP sensor that seems more performant than last year’s, but Motorola dropped the optical image stabilization (OIS). We’re looking forward to adding an official Ubergizmo CAMERA HW benchmark. There’s also an 8MP Ultrawide camera that doubles as a Macro camera, thanks to the auto-focus, a sensible choice for that price point.
The 16MP Selfie camera is a notable upgrade from the 2022 model (8 MP), and this will please vloggers and tiktokers who are more comfortable using a vertical selfie camera than the primary one in the back.
The Stylus functionality will please a crowd that likes taking handwritten notes or doodling on the phone. It is also scarce in this price range. Of course, the pen experience is not as sophisticated as on expensive phones like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Still, it’s hard to complain at this price, especially since the competition is practically non-existent.
Finally, the 5000 mAh battery capacity is excellent. It should easily last for a whole day, and probably more, since this phone uses a processor that is not power-hungry.
This new Moto G Stylus 5G will be available from the big-brand carriers in the USA, including AT&T. Alternatively, you can get an unlocked version directly from Motorola if you like using SIM cards from various carriers, perhaps for international travel.
Overall, I think this is a good upgrade over last year’s model and gives users a clear differentiation at its price point.
The Moto G Stylus 5G 2023: More Affordable Than Ever
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Logitech already makes some of the best productivity peripherals around, but with a few key upgrades, the company may have just created an almost perfect travel mouse. And after using the new $80 MX Anywhere 3S for the last week and a half (including on a trip of my own), I’m not sure I want to use anything else ever again.
On the outside, the MX Anywhere 3S features the same basic design as its predecessor, including a similar palette of color options (graphite, pale gray, and rose). The differences are on the inside, where the mouse features a new 8K DPI optical sensor that’s more accurate than before and works on practically any surface you can think of (wood, cloth, glass, et cetera). You also get a new set of super quiet mouse buttons similar to what you find on its larger sibling – the MX Master 3S – which might not sound all that important, but it’s very a welcome feature for families where multiple people are studying/working from home. Finally, as part of Logitech’s efforts to increase the sustainability of its products, the MX Anywhere 3S is made from up to 78 percent post-consumer recycled plastic (though that figure is around 61 percent for the gray and pink models).
Between its new features and the already fantastic foundation, the MX Anywhere 3S is simply a delight to use. Weighing just 95 grams, it’s lighter than pretty much everything aside from a handful of gaming mice while boasting a rechargeable battery that lasts up to a whopping 70 days. You still get the ability to pair the mouse with up to three different devices (PCs, laptops, tablets and more), and thanks to a very travel-friendly ambidextrous design, it works great in tight situations. And while Logitech’s free-spinning MagSpeed mouse wheel isn’t new, scrolling actually feels a tiny bit smoother than before too.
The one big departure from previous MX Anywhere mice is that the 3S doesn’t come with a dongle. Instead, for this model (and likely going forward), Logitech is relying entirely on Bluetooth. One reason for this change is that Logitech believes modern Bluetooth connectivity has gotten good enough that a dedicated wireless receiver simply isn’t necessary, and after using this thing for more than 10 days, I get it. I haven’t had a single laggy mouse stroke or delayed reaction the entire time I’ve used it and even on Bluetooth you still get support for Logitech’s multi-device Flow software. Besides, for frequent travelers, a dongle is just one more thing to keep track of (or lose entirely).
That said, the main reason why the MX Anywhere 3S doesn’t come with a dongle is because Logitech’s Bolt receiver is still only available as a USB Type-A receiver, and with most new laptops these days only having USB-C, it doesn’t make a ton of sense to include something requires an adapter to use. Logitech says that because USB-C ports are so small, there isn’t enough room to fit the electronics without making the whole thing unusually bulky. Meanwhile with USB-A, Logitech is able to build tiny circuit boards that fit inside the connector itself. So while the company is still trying to figure out a solution, we’ll have to wait a little longer for a USB-C version of Logitech’s Bolt receiver. That said, while there are situations where having one would be useful, I haven’t missed having a physical dongle at all when using the MX Anywhere 3S.
Aside from its new mouse, today Logitech also has a couple of other refreshed devices. On the $110 MX Keys S, new features include more control over backlighting brightness and automatic activation settings, an updated function row with additional videoconferencing controls (and that always handy emoji key), and a fresh pale gray model to match the rest of the MX family. Alternatively, for people who need a new suite of office peripherals, Logitech has created a productivity bundle called the MX Keys S Combo which includes the MX Keys S, an MX Master 3S mouse and the MX Palm Rest – all in one box for $200. And while the MX Master 3S and the wrist wrest aren’t new, considering that those three devices would typically cost $230 if purchased separately, this bundle is a nice way to get a discount.
Lastly, while it’s been in beta for some time, today alongside the MX Keys S, Logitech’s Smart Actions feature is finally getting an official release. Available inside the Logi Options+ app, Smart Actions is a neat tool for automating various repetitive tasks across multiple programs with a single keystroke. That means you can create a silence command that will do stuff like mute zoom, turn off your microphone and pause your favorite music app all with a single tap. By default, there are a number of basic templates you can browse, though they can also be customized as needed. And while I’m still testing out the limits of Smart Actions, so far my favorite way to use it has been creating what I call my “game time” command, which opens apps like Steam, Discord, Battle.net and more all with a single shortcut. And the nice thing is that if you don’t want to create your own Smart Actions, Logitech made them easy to share and import. So if you see someone else with a shortcut you like, you can just ask them to send it to you.
The MX Anywhere 3S, the MX Keys S and the MX Keys S Combo are all available today priced at $80, $110 and $200, respectively.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/logitech-mx-anywhere-3s-hands-on-a-nearly-ideal-travel-mouse-specs-price-availability-070134836.html?src=rss
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Microsoft has deployed a critical troubleshooter update for Surface Pro X devices that will give users access to their camera again. On May 23rd, plenty of Surface Pro X owners reported that their cameras had stopped working entirely. Based on stories posted on Reddit, Twitter and the company’s own support forums, reinstalling the camera’s driver didn’t work. Tweaking the device’s date and rolling it back to May 22nd did, but it came with its own set of potential issues, such as authentication and scheduling problems.
In its new patch notes, the tech giant said the affected devices are powered by Qualcomm 8cx Gen 1, Qualcomm 8cx Gen 2, Microsoft SQ1 and Microsoft SQ2 processors. The troubleshooter update will be automatically applied to affected devices, and owners can check if it has been installed by going to their “hardware and devices troubleshooter” history and then looking for an entry that says “[a]utomatically change system settings to fix a problem on your device.”
As Ars Technica notes, users are reporting on the Microsoft support forum that the troubleshooter worked sufficiently, save for some posters saying that their cameras were working in slow motion outside of Teams or Zoom. Microsoft admitted in its announcement this workaround isn’t perfect — it is, after all, only meant to be a temporary fix. It might “disable some features of the camera or lower the image quality,” but it will make the camera functional until Microsoft comes up with a permanent fix. The tech giant is currently working with device manufacturers to release updated camera drivers expected to restore full camera functionality. It doesn’t have an ETA for the driver rollout yet, but it promised to share more information when it becomes available.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-releases-a-temporary-fix-for-surface-pro-x-camera-bug-061524664.html?src=rss
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