Quantum computers aren’t yet practical, but Microsoft has already developed a programming language for them. Q# works inside Visual Studio, just like most other languages, and could offer aspiring programmers a chance to learn the basics of quantum physics through trial-and-error.

Spam emails are among the oldest methods of spreading malicious software, but it's proving to be the most effective in 2018. As ransomware loses its vogue status and exploit kits become less effective, spam has returned as the go-to method for spreading malware and viruses to unsuspecting email users.

Keeping up to date with workplace technologies is something that all long-term workers have to deal with, but when it comes to smart assistants and AIs that can do much of your job for you, what will the workplace of tomorrow actually look like? Will there be jobs for us at all, or will we work with the machines in entirely new ways?

Ditching signatures, Cylance Smart Antivirus is now available for consumers and it only offers AI protection. That machine learning algorithm though, is all you need, according to Cylance's senior VP, Christopher Bray. Can an AI really protect us from malware of today and tomorrow with no help at all?

Apple has brought its T2 coprocessor to the new MacBook Pros, offering advanced security features such as encrypted storage and secured boot. But as with many aspects of the MacBook Pro, it comes with a compromise that a lot of us feel weary about. Here’s why it feels like Apple is taking one step forward and two steps back.

Companies and individuals sink loads of money into cybersecurity each year, and yet with each passing month, the situation seems to worsen. We spoke with a former NSA expert about a new approach to cybersecurity that could keep individuals much more aware of how they were being protected.

VR is the future! Except if you look at the data. Sales of the biggest VR headsets, including the HTC Vive, PlayStation VR, and Oculus Go, are all declining. What does it mean for the state of VR, and where do we go from here?

Chrome OS is finally arriving on pure tablet devices, just as Google is rolling out more tablet-oriented features. We took a look at the first Chrome OS tablet to hit the market, the education-focused Acer Chromebook Tab 10, to see just how Google's lightweight OS performs without a keyboard and mouse.

If you like travel, trivia, and technology, When in Rome might just be the board game for you. It requires an Amazon Alexa device, like an Echo or Dot, to play. Alexa guides you through the game, while locals ask you questions about their cities.

We all love using facial recognition technology in services like FaceID or Windows Hello. But it has a serious dark side too. We spoke with a former White House official who has some legitimate concerns with what companies like Facebook is doing with it -- and how it’s being secured online.

The PC is in decline, yet a company like Logitech continues to find ways to stay relevant. From its high-end audio to emphasis on gaming, the company is more determined than ever to not go down with the desktop. We took a behind-the-scenes look at its state-of-the-art facility in Washington to see just how it's all done.

Intel's HD Graphics has come a long way over the years, but is it enough to play modern games at 1080p? We tested every modern incarnation of Intel HD Graphics, from HD 4000 up to the latest Intel UHD 620. The results are what you'd expect, but there is some hope.

Rightmesh believes internet connectivity is a human right, and it plans to help spread internet access using mesh networks built from users' existing smartphones, and other devices. The platform has completed an initial coin offering and plans a beta SDK to launch this fall.

WPA3 is a new security standard for Wi-Fi hardware that will charge manufactuters with meeting stricter guidelines to be certified to support it. It will bring about greater security and privacy for users in the home and when utilizing 'open' public Wi-Fi networks, as well as better password protections for everyone.

Cooler Master launched a new mechanical keyboard packing more features per dollar than the competition's more expensive products. It's a highly attractive, visually sturdy mechanical keyboard sporting a minimalistic, curved brushed aluminum design and raised, floating keys. It sells for $79.

Get ready for the future of surveillance! Researchers from the U.K. and India have developed a new drone-based surveillance system, which uses A.I.-equipped drones as flying smart security cameras to keep an eye (or several) on large gatherings of people. Here's how it works.

As much as password reuse is a problem because people use the same passwords for different sites and services, some think that storing passwords in a central location is a bigger problem. As we begin to move beyond password use altogether, do we need to reconsider how our login credentials are stored as well?

The idea of controlling a computer with your thoughts sounds like the ultimate way of interfacing with machines. A New York startup called CTRL-Labs has created a device to make that a reality. And, no, it doesn't involve drilling a hole in your head to implant a chip in your brain.

Quantum computers, once they become common, will complete difficult tasks thousands of times more quickly than current PCs. That could obviously threaten a classic chipmaker like Intel, but it plans to use its knowledge of silicon production to build quantum chips more quickly than its peers.

Mastercard wants to use the inherent security of blockchain to make money more intuitive and less hackable. Its new blockchain patents seeks to put an end to credit card skimmers. Regardless of what you think about cryptocurrency, the largest financial institutions are transforming real money to be more like it every day.

When’s the last time you saw a laptop without an Intel chip in it? The company’s near-monopoly status has made it difficult for new players. When one company completely dominates, innovation is stifled, prices remain high, and the average person ends up losing out. Here's why that could all change soon.

Social engineering is as problematic today as it's ever been, and that's a scary concept when so much personal information is accessible to hackers and fraudsters. Yet that also means we can learn from the lessons of the past. That's why digital validation company Trusona uses Frank Abagnale of ‘Catch Me If You Can’ fame to future-proof its systems.

At WWDC this year, Apple announced several new privacy and cybersecurity features, specifically in its Safari web browser. Apple didn’t shy away from naming names. It had Facebook right in its crosshairs. Here's how Apple is making a case for its more secure ecosystem, blocking Facebook in the process.

In a time when laptops were uniformly gray or beige, the glossy white MacBook stood out in stark contrast. Between its glowing Apple logo, bright white cables, often sticker-covered chassis, the original MacBook paved the way for today’s lightweight, stylish laptops. Here’s how.

I have multiple devices that I can talk to, and outside of telling Siri to turn off the lights when I go to bed (because I’m a lazy, terribly person), I don’t talk to a single one of them. In fact, I’ve disabled the voice-activation function of all the ones that I can. I don’t like talking to my devices. I find it silly, and I don’t find it makes my life any easier.

The FBI has discovered up to 500,000 home or office routers could be vulnerable to a dangerous cyberattack. According to experts, there are a couple of important factors that make this malware an unprecedented situation. But can resetting your router really prevent a major cyberattack?

Most PC gamers end up with two computers: A dedicated gaming PC and a thin-and-light laptop. But what if you could do it all with one device? Razer's external GPU promises a plug-and-play experience that makes that fantasy a reality. The crazy thing is that the experience is almost as magical as it sounds.

Thanks to the proliferation of the smartphone, the operating systems we use today couldn’t be more fragmented. But we’ve been reading the tea leaves and see an important event on the horizon, perhaps the most important since the iPhone. A unified operating system is coming.

With the implementation of the GDPR, more companies than ever are looking to better protect their data and that of their customers. But are they going about it in the right way? Kingston believes that the recent announcement of IBM's outright ban on physical media isn't taking the right tack in protecting digital information.

Logitech introduced a new wireless mouse for mainstream gamers promising "pro" performance and features: the G305. It's compact and great for gaming-on-the-go, providing a slot for its wireless dongle next to the peripheral's single AA battery. There's no bling, just highly-responsive gameplay.

Premium laptops have traditionally abandoned discrete graphics to keep battery life long and weight low, but HP’s newest systems take a different approach. Most include either AMD or Nvidia graphics. The new Envy x360 13-inch tries to outrun the competition with AMD’s Ryzen and Radeon Vega.

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the privacy concerns of modern life online, anti-tracker extension maker, Ghostery, has drafted a new study that looks how a major component of many online services – trackers – could be doing more than invading users privacy: they might be slowing down the internet as we know it too.

Google’s Digital Wellbeing suite includes features like Wind Down, Shush and an App Timer, designed to help users take control of their phone usage. But will it help us realize how much time we’re wasting and divert our attention, or is self control the only real solution? DT Debates.

Developed by veterans of The Spoils, Volition is a collectible card game from Cryptogogue that uses blockchain technology. It lets players customize their play with upgrades, augments, and customized fan art. It will even have its own cryptocurrency, using miners to discover new cards and booster packs.