Think the floppy disk is dead? Think again! Here’s why it still stands between us and a nuclear apocalypse
Have you used a floppy disk recently? Perhaps not — but the format is still in use by embroiderers, the aviation industry and the Department of Defense.
‘We still have a lot to learn.’ Oculus’ mobile chief explains the future of VR
We spoke with Max Cohen, the Head of Mobile at Oculus, to find out more about the company's strategy and how VR might influence smartphones in the future.
Here’s the five big Oculus Connect 2 announcements you should know about
The Oculus Connect 2 conference offered plenty of new intel on the leading force in virtual reality — here are the best bits.
The future ain’t so fancy! 10 sci-fi movie props that are actually real gadgets
Where do they get those wonderful toys? Closer than you think - science fiction prop designers often use let real gadgets stand in for fake ones on screen.
How Intel’s Skylake processor will dramatically improve your next PC
Every generation of Intel processors brings slightly increased speeds, but Skylake changes the pattern by improving power efficiency and adding features.
Can a Windows Cloudbook steal the Chromebook’s thunder?
Acer presents some stiff competition with its upcoming Cloudbook, but will its affordability bring quality along with it? Fat chance.
Want your next PC to last a decade? It’s possible
How long will your current PC last? Three years? Five? What if you could make one that would last you 10 years? Here's how to make a computer last a decade.
The computer mouse has served for decades, but could its reign come to an end?
After decades of heavy use, is it time for us to look beyond the long-serving computer mouse? We investigate the history of the mice and the alternatives.
The Core i7-6700K restores faith in Intel processor overclocking
Intel’s new Core i7-6700K is a new chip, and it’s unlocked so enthusiasts can increase its clock speed. The result is a processor that’s easy to overclock.
G-Sync promises to make games buttery smooth, but does it really work? We tested
With Nvidia's proprietary refresh management technology finding its way into more systems, it's time to sit down and ask whether it's worth investing in.
Want virtual reality, but don’t want a Rift? Don’t worry — you’ve plenty of options
Virtual reality is clearly an emerging market, seeing not only major players step up to the plate, but independent companies beginning to flourish too.
This ain’t CSI: How the FBI hunts down cyber criminals around the globe
The FBI faces many challenges in trying to arrest cybercriminals dotted around the world, from hackers hiding away in Russia to diplomatic hurdles.
Is Adblock Plus hurting content creators, or are they victims of friendly fire?
As channels struggled to keep afloat from advertising revenue alone, are users aware of the darker side of AdBlock?
How do you preserve your personal data forever? We ask an expert
Do you have a decent backup plan in place? Are you certain that your most precious digital files are going to be preserved?
IMVU wants to show everyone how to do social VR right
IMVU has big plans for virtual reality in its social software, but getting the interface, visuals and content right is not going to be easy.
Does using your laptop in bed cause it to overheat? We tested
Manufacturers show laptops in use on a desk or other flat surface, but they're used in bed as often. Does this reduce performance or stability? We tested.
How much do online advertisers really know about you? We asked an expert
How do advertisers and other entities track our online activity? We asked an expert what's going on behind the scenes and what else our data could be used for beyond targeted ads.
Grief is no game, but one developer used virtual reality to defeat it
Meet the man who created a virtual reality experience to help with the grieving process.
10 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2015
Google's 2015 I/O Keynote wasn't packed with flash, but it did offer some solid improvements on the company's platform and a few surprises.
Preview: Office 2016 isn’t revolutionary, and that’s ok
Microsoft Office 2016, the latest version of the productivity suite, will introduce the first all-news Mac suite in five years and cloud-focused features.
The Void will use reality to transport you to a virtual world
The Void is an ambitious project that seeks to combine virtual reality headsets with custom-built physical playgrounds.
Looking back on your favorite Windows time wasters with the guys who made them
Tenured Windows users might remember Microsoft Entertainment Pack titles like Rodent's Revenge and Chip's Challenge — we caught up with their creators.
Interview: How HP’s Sprout wants to change tomorrow’s workplace
HP's Sprout is being rolled out for companies and educators. We spoke with two HP managers working on Sprout to learn more about what it offers.
Decrypt This: How a cookie ruined routers for the rest of us
Even after 30 years in business, consumer routers still struggle to keep us safe from the bugs and infections that plague the web today.
Why don’t laptops with Intel’s Core M processors run longer? We tested to find out
Intel's Core M promises efficiency beyond the standard Core line. Yet in reviews, notebooks with Core M inside don't necessarily offer record-breaking battery life. Why?
Rags to riches to rags: The rise and fall of Internet Explorer
Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that Internet Explorer was to be phased out in favor of Project Spartan. Here's a look back at what made IE infamous.
Three years of laptop battery life explored
You might think your three year old laptop is still modern, fast, and portable. But can it really compare to the endurance of modern, portable PC?
67 people “liked” this insulin update: Is healthcare ready for hashtags?
Defibrillators hooked up to D-Link routers? Intel Security's latest report details the threats and challenges the world could face in connected healthcare.
What will the Surface Pro 4 be like? We put 10 rumors to the test
10 Microsoft Surface Pro 4 rumors: Could it include retina-quality display, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, Intel Core M, and Windows 10?