Forget Facebook: These are the 5 weirdest cryptocurrencies you can buy today
From the Tomagotchi-like blockchain game of breeding your own CryptoKitties to the cult-like following of the the playful Shiba Ina that grace Dogecoin, we've rounded up the top five weirdest, strangest, and most eccentric cryptocurrencies that you can have in your digital wallet.
Microsoft wants to put an ad for Office right on your keyboard
Screenshots of a dedicated Office key concept have surfaced and have us wondering why Microsoft won’t leave well enough alone when it comes to Windows keyboards? The Office key concept was spotted via a survey Microsoft sent out asking some users for feedback regarding their use of the key.
Google Calendar is back online. Here’s the latest on the outage
Google Calendar came back online after being down for several hours Tuesday morning, leaving millions of users without their daily agenda. The service came back online around 10:30 a.m. PT, according to Google.
PowerPoint is easier than ever with Microsoft’s new A.I. tools
Microsoft is bringing the power of artificial intelligence to PowerPoint with new tools to help Office 365 users tell impactful stories. These tools make it easy to design stunning slides by suggesting designs, add context to your data, and even help you become a better speaker through smarter coaching.
Facebook’s crypto isn’t a new Bitcoin, it’s Disney Dollars for a new world order
Facebook's new cryptocurrency ambitions might prove popular, but it won't pull in many existing cryptocurrency fans. The famously decentralized medium hasn't shown much love for more controlled alternatives, and Libra could be the latest attempt to legitimize the prototypically uncontrolled crypto space.
A Surface Pen with an OLED touchscreen would actually be awesome
Microsoft patented another Surface Pen hardware feature, this time registering a patent for an OLED touch bar strip on the Surface accessory. This could enable dynamic setting change functionality in the next generation of Surface Pens.
Genius uses 19th-century tech to prove Google copied its song lyrics
Song lyrics website Genius says that it was able to prove that Google was copying its lyrics and publishing them on its own search results pages. The weird part? Genius also says that it was able to catch the search giant red-handed by using Morse code, a decidedly old-school form of communication tech.
Why OLED gaming monitors may be further from reality than we thought
Earlier this year, Dell showed us the promise of an exciting new future for gaming monitors with the reveal of the Alienware 55-inch OLED gaming display. We loved it. But according to new reports, it may never see the light of day. Is PC gaming on a big OLED monitor a dream that will never come true?
I bought a four-year-old MacBook Pro instead of a new one. Here’s why
The new MacBook Pros have a ton of advantages over the older options, but when it came to buying a replacement machine for myself, I found myself returning to 2015 rather than picking up Apple's latest and greatest. Sorry, Apple. The decline in reliability on these new devices left me with a hard choice to make.
Russian hackers behind ‘world’s most murderous malware’ probing U.S. power grid
A hacking group linked to the Russian government has been attempting to breach the U.S. power grid. Security experts tracked the hackers, and warn that they were probing the grid for weaknesses, searching for ways to access critical infrastructure systems.
AMD’s Ryzen one-two punch will end with a 64-core Threadripper in 2019
The third generation of AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPUs may arrive before the end of the year, with the latest rumor suggesting the most powerful of them could have as many as 64 cores and 128 threads. If combined with AMD's powerful new Zen 2 architecture, such a chip would easily dominate the Intel competition.
Apple just registered seven new MacBooks, but what are they? Let’s speculate
Seven knew devices have been registered by Apple, suggesting a release date is imminent. But what exactly are they? We decided to investigate.
Monzo will launch its banking app in the U.S., but it may be a hard sell
Popular U.K. mobile banking app Monzo launch this summer in the U.S., but it may face difficulties in getting customers to sign up for accounts, due to its plans for a slow launch, banking services that aren’t officially licensed yet, and an app light on features.
Nvidia’s Super GPUs look powerful but could make its lineup a confusing mess
Nvidia has a new range of Super graphics cards waiting in the wings, if new rumor leaks are to be believed. It could be set to refresh the entire product stack, but retain initial RTX cards in the market, making for a lot of GPUs that aren't particularly distinct from one another, despite shuffled pricing.
Walmart cuts more than $300 off the price of this HP desktop and monitor bundle
If you're searching for a last-minute Father's Day gift, Walmart just took a huge price cut on a nicely-equipped, moderately powerful desktop computer bundle including a 24-inch monitor. The Pavilion 590 is configured for ordinary home, school, and small business use.
LG’s UltraGear monitors are blazingly fast, with a 1ms response time
LG announced its latest line of gaming monitors, the UltraGear. The monitors are expected to feature two different versions: A 27-inch and a 38-inch monitor. Both, however, will feature a game-changing, first of its kind, blazingly fast 1ms response time.
Dropbox’s all-new desktop app wants to be your one and only workspace
Dropbox has unveiled its most significant update yet as it continues to move away from its original core service as a place to store files in the cloud, toward a virtual workspace solution that offers access to all services in-app. Users can try the revamped desktop tool now via Dropbox’s early access program.
The true advantage of AMD’s next-gen chips isn’t power, it’s platforms
AMD announced some impressive new processors and GPUs at E3 this week, with plenty of muscle to flex. But the real strength of AMD in the future isn't its power -- or even its price. It's the cross-platform scalability, providing chips for everything from game streaming services to mobile devices.
Apple working with Microsoft? Service strategy puts iCloud on Microsoft Store
Want to sync your files between Apple and Microsoft devices? It’s easier than ever now that iCloud has come to the Microsoft Store. Apple and Microsoft rarely team up, but the two rivals have come together to bring iCloud for Windows to the Microsoft Store for the first time.
Amazon tablet deals: Fire HD tablets get steep discounts for Father’s Day
Apple’s iPad may still be at the top of the tablet game, but there’s an array of Android tablet offerings from brands like Amazon, Samsung, and others. Right now, Amazon is offering its Fire HD 8 tablet for just $60, and its premium Fire HD 10 tablet for just $120. Score your Fire HD tablet today.
AMD’s new 16-core CPU takes aim at PC gamers, throws shade at Intel
At its E3 press conference, AMD announced a surprising new entry to its Ryzen 3000 processors: The Ryzen 9 3950X. What's so special about it? Well, it's the first 16-core gaming processor, complete with 32 threads and a 4.7GHz boost clock speed.
AMD has an answer to Nvidia’s DLSS, but not ray tracing
AMD has launched its own solution to resolution upscaling, called Radeon Image Sharpening. It simulates the effect of moving from 1080p to 1440p, and offers a compelling alternative to Nvidia's DLSS. But ray tracing? AMD says that's still waiting for the right time.
AMD’s new Radeon RX 5700 wants you to leave 1080p gaming behind for good
At E3 2019, AMD has announced the first two graphics cards in its new 7nm Navi lineup. The Radeon RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT are built on a new RDNA microarchitecture that brings DDR6 memory and support for PCIe 4.0. Can these cards help AMD take back the lead from Nvidia?
How to watch AMD’s E3 Next Horizon Gaming press conference
AMD is scheduled to deliver a press conference to kick off E3 on Monday, June 10. The presentation is set to focus on gaming, and we expect to hear more about the company's new Navi RX 5000 graphics cards. The event will be broadcast live, so here's all the details on how to follow along.
Did Apple just accidentally reveal the Mac Pro release date?
Apple doesn't tend to give a lot of secrets away, especially when it comes to long-awaited $6,000 computing powerhouses. But it's not perfect -- and the tech giant might have slipped up and accidentally revealed the Mac Pro's launch date, which could be as early as this September.
Paid browsers are the future, and Firefox might offer a better deal than Chrome
An interview with Mozilla CEO Chris Beard by German magazine t3n has revealed that Mozilla, like Google, may be offering premium browsing features. But unlike Google, its method for doing so may be easier for its users to swallow, as it plans on letting free users keep their current services.
Tear-free and buttery smooth, the $400 Samsung CRG5 has a G-Sync, 240Hz panel
Samsung has announced a brand new gaming monitor, the CRG5 (C27RG5). It is a curved gaming monitor with a FullHD, Nvidia G-Sync, VA panel with a 240Hz refresh rate. It has a bezel-less design with wide viewing angles, great contrast, and presets for a variety of game types.
Microsoft’s foldable patent paves way for a durable PC folding screen
A recently uncovered patent reveals that Microsoft is hard at work on making foldable screens more durable, and the results could potentially make it into Centaurus. If Microsoft commercializes its work, Centaurus could come with a reinforced display to make it more durable and less prone to damage.
HTC’s Vive Pro Eye, a $1,600 VR headset with eye-tracking, is all business
HTC released its Vive Pro Eye virtual reality headset this week for its U.S. customers. But it’s not really for your average consumer. The Vive Pro Eye is stacked with more business-friendly features than anything else, including eye-tracking technology and heat-mapping.
Can your internet connection handle game streaming on Google Stadia?
Google is making it easy to play games at high resolutions with its Stadia game streaming service. The company announced that you'll need just an internet connection with at least 10 Mbps to play games in 720p, though you'll need a faster connection for 1080p or 4K streaming.
The new Razer Kraken X is a $50 gaming headset with 7.1 surround sound
Razer has introduced the Kraken X and Kraken X for Console which join the Kraken family of wired gaming headsets. It weighs half a pound, has memory foam ear cushions that are glasses friendly. It also features 7.1 surround sound audio in a wallet-friendly package that costs only $49.99.
Quake 2’s rerelease proves indie games could lead the ray tracing revolution
Quake II's RTX ray traced release shows how ray tracing can be relevant to games that don't have photo-realistic graphics. That might be what Nvidia needs to bring more indie developers on board. Ray tracing, which offers a physical simulation of the way light bounces, opens a new frontier for realism.
Father’s Day Apple Sale: MacBook, iPad, and Apple Watch discounts
Father’s Day is less than two weeks away, so now’s the time to start shopping for a present. Apple tech is always gift-worthy, and if your dad’s a gadget-loving techie, these Apple deals can make your Father’s Day shopping a bit easier.
The new Mac Pro was the only way to save the Mac from the iPad’s killing blow
The Mac Pro and the iPad were in the spotlight this year at WWDC 2019. Why? Well, the two products paint an interesting picture about the future of both platforms. Whether you like it or not, the incredibly niche Mac Pro may have been the only way to save the Mac from the jaws of the iPad.