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Your TV is adding over 50ms of input lag unless you’ve enabled this one setting

Your TV is adding over 50ms of input lag unless you’ve enabled this one setting

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With modern TVs, it can be all too easy to lose yourself in a sea of distracting settings menus. Dynamic contrast levels, expression enhancers, tone mapping, true motion, MPEG noise reduction; we’ve come a long way from the days when all you really had to worry about on a CRT set was adjusting brightness levels. While many of these settings will only subtly tweak how your favorite movies or shows look, one option many of you should definitely have enabled is game mode. If your TV offers such a preset and you regularly play PS5, PC, or Nintendo Switch 2 games, enabling this console-friendly option can massively reduce latency, making your favorite titles feel a good deal more responsive. If you’re not using your TV’s game mode either due to confusion around what it does, or you simply forgot to toggle it on, let me run you through why reducing screen latency is a big deal for gamers. What is screen latency? Explaining input lag Credit: MakeUseOf Input latency is measured in milliseconds, and it can …

Firefox is adding a free VPN for all users – but can you trust it?

Firefox is adding a free VPN for all users – but can you trust it?

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Mozilla Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Firefox is launching a VPN for its browser users. The built-in VPN is free and arrives March 24.  Limitations mean you shouldn’t cancel your current VPN. Mozilla is launching a free virtual private network (VPN) service for users of it Firefox browser. In a blog post published last week detailing upcoming updates with the rollout of Firefox 149, Mozilla said the VPN will be free and available to all Firefox users. Mozilla’s VPN Mozilla’s VPN has been around for some time as a standalone product, but as a frequent VPN reviewer and tester, I haven’t seen it make much of an impact in a crowded, saturated marketplace. You can sign up for the service, which offers around 500 servers in over 30 countries, to protect up to five devices for $4.99 per month, plus tax. Also: How to turn on Google’s free VPN on your Pixel The new, browser-based offering will be available to Firefox users in the US, France, Germany, and …

‘Winding Down’ the War and Easing Sanctions but Adding More Troops

‘Winding Down’ the War and Easing Sanctions but Adding More Troops

Published by Sam Flores

During this time, Trump said he was considering winding down the war, his administration confirmed it was sending more troops to the Middle East and, in an effort to lessen the economic impact on global energy markets, the United States lifted sanctions on some Iranian oil for the first time in decades — relieving some of the pressure that Washington traditionally has used as leverage. The confusing combination of actions deepens a sense among Trump’s critics that there is no clear, long-term strategy for the war the U.S. and Israel launched against Iran. Now in its fourth week, the war remains on an unpredictable path and a credible endgame is unclear even as the global economy is being roiled. Just 24 hours after saying the U.S. was thinking of walking away from the conflict, Trump issued another contradictory statement Saturday evening, threatening to escalate the conflict by targeting Iran’s power plants unless the country lets oil shipments pass through the Persian Gulf. ‘Winding down’ the war After another rough day in the financial markets, Trump …

Roku’s ad-free streaming service was already a great deal – now it’s adding Disney movies

Roku’s ad-free streaming service was already a great deal – now it’s adding Disney movies

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Roku Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Roku’s Howdy streaming service is just $3 a month. It includes a solid mix of movies and TV shows, but nothing new. The service will soon add content from Disney and Warner Bros.  If you’re looking to save a little money on your streaming budget, there’s an option you might not know about that’s only $3 a month. And that option is about to get even more content, including Disney movies. Alongside its pretty robust free live TV offerings, Roku launched a premium streaming service last fall called Howdy. The service offers a decent selection of TV shows and movies, but the real appeal is the price of just $3 a month for ad-free viewing. Also: The best streaming service you’re not taking advantage of (but probably have access to) When the service debuted, Roku CEO Anthony Wood acknowledged that the content library might not rival other services, and Howdy was designed to “complement, not compete with, premium services.” The content …

Entain renews Inspired partnership adding virtual sports titles and upgraded soccer

Entain renews Inspired partnership adding virtual sports titles and upgraded soccer

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Entain has renewed its long-running partnership with Inspired Entertainment, locking in a new multi-year agreement that keeps the betting group stocked with Inspired’s virtual sports content while adding fresh titles to the lineup. The deal, announced Monday (March 16), means Entain brands around the world will continue offering Inspired’s virtual sports portfolio across both online and retail channels. As part of the new agreement, customers will also see an upgraded version of Virtual Soccer with BetBuilder, which the companies plan to release ahead of this year’s soccer World Cup. Both companies said the partnership extension is about more than maintaining the current catalogue. A series of new virtual sports products are scheduled to roll out later this year as part of a broader expansion of content available across Entain’s international brands. Entain and Inspired move further into virtual sports One of the headline additions is the enhanced Virtual Soccer with BetBuilder. Players will be able to combine multiple selections within the same virtual football match, creating more customized bets in a format designed to mirror …

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 tipped to be considering adding third host to presenting line-up

Strictly Come Dancing 2026 tipped to be considering adding third host to presenting line-up

Published by Daniella Wilson

There continues to be rumblings from the world of Strictly Come Dancing as fans of the show wait to see just who will be announced as the show’s hosts, taking over from Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly, who announced their exit from the show back in October last year. Well, it’s now been suggested that the format of presenters could be shaken up even further, as The Sun reports that there is the possibility of a third host being considered for the show in order to “freshen up” the series. A source told the publication: “It’s likely a decision on whether it’s two hosts or three, and who will get the roles, won’t be decided until summer. The BBC are making a lot of changes to the pro dancer line-up and now that is out of the way, they can get to work on who is the best fit.” When approached by Radio Times for comment on the matter, a BBC spokesperson responded with a statement: “Plans for Strictly Come Dancing 2026 will be confirmed …

Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more

Google Play is adding new paid and PC games, game trials, community posts, and more

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Google on Wednesday announced a slew of new gaming-focused updates to Google Play at GDC 2026. The tech giant revealed that Google Play is expanding its catalog to include anticipated paid and PC indie games, launching game trials, introducing “buy once, play anywhere” pricing, rolling out a wishlist tool, and adding community posts. The updates indicate that Google is focused on transforming Google Play into an enhanced gaming hub by allowing players to try games before buying, play across mobile and PC, sync their progress, and connect with the gaming community, all in one place. Google said it’s expanding its library to include more paid games over the coming months, including Moonlight Peaks, Sledding Game, 9 Kings, Potion Craft, and Low-Budget Repairs. You can play these games on both mobile and PC through Google Play Games, with your Gamer Profile syncing progress across devices. Image Credits:Google To help users decide whether to buy a game, Google is launching game trials. If they like the game, they can buy it and continue from where they left …

A Certified Sleep Coach Shares the Sleep Week Deals She’s Adding to Cart (2026)

A Certified Sleep Coach Shares the Sleep Week Deals She’s Adding to Cart (2026)

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Bryte Balance Pro Photograph: Julia Forbes The Bear Elite Hybrid comes in three firmness levels, but the firmest option has provided the support our spines have needed without feeling like we’re lying on a brick, thanks to optimal pressure relief. Special for Sleep Week, use code WIRED40 for 40 percent off. I’m very nitpicky when it comes to mattresses (I guess I’m in the right job), but when I find a mattress I love, I become insufferable about it. Nolah Evolution is a longtime favorite (it’s what I sleep on myself) with its balanced approach to pressure relief, lumbar support, and temperature regulation. As part of its Sleep Week promo, and because the brand knows how much I love this mattress, Nolah has a special deal just for you: Take 30 percent off sitewide, plus an additional $50 off when you use code WIRED50 through March 16. Saatva recently played a big role for Team USA at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, and there are many mattresses in its line that we’re fans of. Its …

Burger King Adding AI to Employees’ Headsets to Constantly Monitor Whether They’re Being Friendly Enough

Burger King Adding AI to Employees’ Headsets to Constantly Monitor Whether They’re Being Friendly Enough

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Fast food franchises have struggled to reliably replace drive-thru employees with AI chatbots, resulting in abundant corporate frustration. Not only are customers being driven mad by the bots getting orders completely wrong, but even some company executives are also being worn down by the flailing effort. Some major players in the space, like McDonald’s, have given up on their AI-powered drive-thru efforts entirely, signaling that perhaps employing human workers may be a wiser long-term investment. Taco Bell soon followed suit, announcing it was rethinking the idea after a clip of a customer crashing the system by ordering 18,000 cups of water went viral. Burger King, though, isn’t quite ready to give up on AI just yet. Instead of infuriating customers at drive-thrus, the company is looking to exasperate its existing employees with the tech instead. As The Verge reports, the franchise is launching an OpenAI-powered chatbot, dubbed “Patty,” that will speak to the staffers through the headsets they’re …

Adding extra salt to your food might increase your risk of depression

Adding extra salt to your food might increase your risk of depression

Published by José Betancourt

People who frequently add salt to their meals may face a higher risk of developing depression. A new paper published in Nutritional Neuroscience demonstrates that a habit of reaching for the salt shaker is closely linked to depressive symptoms and major depressive disorder. Reducing the amount of extra salt added at the dinner table might serve as a helpful strategy for protecting mental well-being. Mental health professionals recognize that depression causes a heavy burden of disease around the world. The condition routinely leads to abnormally low moods, a frustrating loss of interest in daily activities, and a drastically reduced life expectancy. Identifying the everyday lifestyle factors that contribute to this mental disorder remains a critical public health priority. Experts routinely study how broad eating habits influence emotional states and general mental health. They know that eating a highly nutritious diet can protect against mood disorders, while highly processed foods can worsen psychological symptoms. The specific practice of adding extra salt to meals at the table is one specific dietary habit that researchers rarely examine. Adding …