Steve Dent

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Steve should have known that civil engineering was not for him when he spent most of his time at university monkeying with his 8086 clone PC. Although he graduated, a lifelong obsession of wanting the Solitaire win animation to go faster had begun. Always seeking a gadget fix, he dabbles in photography, video, 3D animation and is a licensed private pilot. He followed l'amour de sa vie from Vancouver, BC, to France and now lives in Paris.

Articles by Steve Dent

Deepseek is coming to Windows Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft is most closely associated with OpenAI's ChatGPT AI model, but the software giant is starting to play the field.
A private start-up called Helion aims to have a working fusion reactor by 2028
A private startup called Helion thinks it can build a fusion reactor and start supplying energy by 2028.
China’s DeepSeek AI assistant becomes top free iPhone app as US tech stocks take a hit
Chinese AI assistant DeepSeek has become the top rated free app on Apple's App Store in the US and elsewhere, beating out ChatGPT and other rivals.
Sony is halting production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDiscs and MiniDV cassettes
Sony is ending production of recordable Blu-ray, MiniDisc and MD Data disc media, along with Mini DV cassettes.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup leans on AI to keep its cameras fresh
Samsung just launched the Galaxy S25 with new a camera and AI features that make it an unspectacular update over the S24 for video and photos.
Eleven percent of game developers were laid off in 2024, according to GDC survey
It's a difficult time to be a developer these days, according to GDC's 2025 State of the Game Industry report.
Bluesky created its own TikTok-like feature called 'Trending Videos'
Bluesky has introduced a TikTok-like vertical video feature on mobile called Trending Videos, now available in the explore tab.
Sony axes two more live service games
Sony has canceled two live-service games, one from its remake and remaster studio Bluepoint and another from Bend Studio in Oregon.
Leica's SL3-S mirrorless cameras boasts 6K ProRes video and faster autofocus
Leica has unveiled its latest full-frame mirrorless camera, the 24-megapixel SL3-S with improved performance and video compared to its predecessor, the SL2-S.
DJI will no longer block US users from flying drones in restricted areas
DJI has lifted its geofence that prevents users from flying over restricted areas like nuclear power plants, airports and wildfires.
DJI's Flip combines the best of its lightweight drones for $439
DJI continues its streak of innovative (and highly leaked) drones with the launch of the Flip, a lightweight and people-safe drone.
Samsung's 2024 Smart M8 monitor is on sale for just $399
Samsung's Smart Monitor M8 (M80D, 2024 refresh) normally costs $700, but it's back down near an all-time low of $400 at Amazon.
Tesla finally launches the refreshed 2025 Model Y in the Asia-Pacific region
Tesla has quietly unveiled its facelifted Model Y with new styling to keep it current with rivals like Kia and Volvo.
Everything NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang announced at its CES 2025 keynote
CEO Jensen Huang talked DLSS 4, RTX 5090 and Project Digits, a mini AI PC.
NVIDIA's native GeForce NOW app is coming to the Steam Deck
NVIDIA is launching a native GeForce Now app on the Steam Deck and browser versions on major mixed reality headsets.
Loreal's latest device promises to help find out how well your skin responds to ingredients like retinol
If you've ever been confused about the vast array of skincare products on the market and exactly which ones are right for you, L’Oréal claims to have a solution.
Telegram introduces third-party verification and new search filters
Telegram has introduced a new third-party account verification system as part of its latest app update.
In 2024, the camera of the year was a drone
2024 was mostly a dull year for cameras, except for DJI's Neo, which brought aerial photography in reach of nearly everyone.
Meta is working on a fix for a software update that bricked Quest headsets
Meta is reportedly working on an issue with a software update that bricked some Quest 2, Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets.
YouTube copies Netflix's old 'Play Something' button in new test
YouTube is testing a new "Play something" floating action button, borrowing a now-defunct Netflix feature of the same name.

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