Apple has finally killed off iTunes, but your music is safe
At its annual WWDC comforence, Apple announced its plans to finally phase out iTunes in its new MacOS, Catalina. Here's what you need to know about the death of Apple's long-running app, and what's replacing it, including Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Music.
YouTube purges extremist videos, from flat-earthers to Holocaust denial
YouTube announced its plans to remove and reduce the amount of hateful, supremacist, borderline content on its platform. As part of its new policies, YouTube will soon remove content that features hate speech, supremacist content, and denials of well-documented violent events.
How the Mac Pro’s modular internals prophesy a new future for PC design
Apple's new Mac Pro upgrades the hardware for Mac desktop users considerably and has a number of unique features and options. As it has in the past though with its 'trashcan' miniature Mac Pro, could the new one inspire change in the PC industry, even if it's just the option of a cheese grater case?
A new Mac Pro with monitor costs $11,000, and it isn’t built for you
Apple has a new $6,000 Mac Pro and a $5,000 Pro Display XDR. They're fantastically powerful and innovative, but they push the Mac Pro brand outside what even prosumers can afford. The Mac Pro isn't for people. It's for companies.
MacOS Catalina takes one more step toward merging the Mac and the iPad
Apple kicked off WWDC 2019 with a keynote and a few announcements about what to expect from the next version of its flagship operating system. Here’s the rundown on the biggest features to expect from MacOS 10.15., including demise of iTunes and the inclusion of second screen support for iPads.
Apple’s new 6K display costs $5,000 and can maintain 1,000 nits of brightness
Apple unveiled its pro-quality monitor designed for creative professionals. Dubbed the Pro Display XDR, Apple's panel costs a whopping $5,000, and and comes with 6K resolution, a bright panel, high contrast, and the ability for Mac Pro users to link up to six panels together for a total of 120 million pixels.
The new $6,000 Mac Pro houses some insane power inside its cheese grater design
At its annual WWDC event, Apple gave consumers the first look at its powerful new creative device, the Mac Pro. The behemoth machine on display in San Jose features powerful internals and ample expansion capability. Is the Mac Pro we've all been waiting for?
Why iTunes had to die to be reborn
Apple’s decision to kill off iTunes-as-we-know-it, as announced during WWDC 2019, makes me nostalgic. Not only because it was instrumental in bringing me into the Apple family; but because I still rely on iTunes today for the same reason it was created back in 2001. But reports of its death may be overblown.
Apple’s new sign-in feature brings a secure way to log in to your iOS 13 apps
Apple is reducing the friction of signing into your favorite app by giving developers access to the company's new sign-in button. Like similar buttons that allow you to sign in with your Google or Facebook accounts, Apple's button makes it easy to log in, but comes with added security and privacy benefits.
RIP Andromeda, and long live Microsoft’s dual-screen Centaurus PC
It's been reported that Microsoft has shown off its dual-screen laptop prototype, known as Centaurus, to employees internally, suggesting that the device could launch soon. Unlike Project Andromeda, which was a pocketable device, Centaurus is described as a larger device, making it more like a dual-screen notebook.
Nvidia’s Super reveal might derail AMD’s RX 5000 debut at E3
Nvidia's teased Super graphics cards could be set for an official unveiling at the upcoming E3 show which is when we expect to see the lineup of AMD's new Navi-based RX 5000 GPUs officially revealed. Nvidia's new GPUs might counter that with increased RTX performance and reduced pricing, according to new rumors.
Samsung’s updated Notebook 7 is ready for gaming with discrete GPU support
Samsung updated its Notebook 7 line of laptops with a new sleek and modern metal design and 8th-Gen Intel processors. The upgraded 15-inch variant of the Notebook 7 also comes with support for Nvidia's discrete graphics, making these laptops suitable for casual gaming and creative work while mobile.
Older versions of Windows have critical vulnerability, should be updated ASAP
If you're running an older version of Windows, it's vital to update it as soon as possible. Microsoft has warned about a critical security issue called BlueKeep. This vulnerability is a particular concern because the vulnerability is wormable, similar to the WannaCry malware from 2017.
TP-Link’s Touch P5 touchscreen router is on sale at Amazon for 60% off
The process of setting up your router can be a real pain in the you-know-where, but TP-Link has come up with a nifty a solution: put a touchscreen right on the router itself. It's called the Touch P5, and this AC1900 router is currently on sale at Amazon for 60% off its usual retail price
Amazon is dropping prices on TP-Link Wi-Fi range extenders
As you add Wi-Fi-connected devices to your home it's almost inevitable you'll discover areas where the signal is weak or dead. Wi-Fi range extenders provide a solution to wireless network dead spots. Amazon dropped the prices on TP-Link Wi-Fi range extenders, with models for various Wi-Fi signal problems.
How talk of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 has displaced higher core counts and clock speeds
At Computex this year, there was no shortage of big processor announcements from the likes of AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. But amidst the usual talk of improved clock speeds and higher core counts was a surprising emphasis on connectivity as a form of performance. Are they at odds or are they two sides of the same coin?
Everyone’s mad about Google blocking ad blockers in Chrome. Here’s why
Google has proposed changes to its Chrome extensions platform that involve, among other things, blocking adblockers on Google Chrome. In addition, the blocking of adblockers only seems to apply to Chrome users who don’t subscribe to G Suite Enterprise. Here’s why everybody is upset about it.
Your ATX motherboard is ancient. Is the modular Asus Prime Utopia the future?
The Asus Prime Utopia is a concept motherboard design that moves the graphics card to the back, has modular IO ports, proprietary Hydra Cortex fan controls and a detachable OLED touch screen for good measure. Can this new design replace the ancient ATX form factor that we've all used for decades now?
From dual screens to wood finishes: The 4 weirdest laptops at Computex
If you thought laptops are boring, think again! There are a number of fun, weird, and innovative laptop designs that were shown off at Computex, including HP's wood-cloaked Envy notebooks, Asus' ZenBook Pro Duo with a massive Touch Bar-inspired secondary screen, and two Intel dual-screen concepts.
Flipboard hack prompts password reset for millions of users
Flipboard says it has been hit by hackers, resulting in the theft of personal data of some of its 145 million users. The company is still investigating the incident to find out precisely how many people are affected, but as a precautionary measure it’s prompting its community to create new passwords.
Google finally puts the Pixel Slate on sale with a $200 price cut
Three versions of Google’s Pixel Slate have just gotten an $200 price cut. You can now buy a Pixel Slate with either a Core m3 processor, an i5 processor, or an i7 processor. all at prices less than $1,500. However, these new prices do not include a keyboard or a stylus.
The Razer Blade Studio is a desktop-replacement workstation you’ll actually want
The Razer Blade Studio Edition laptops are an upgrade to the regular Blade 15 and Blade 17 Pro. They have all new NVIDIA RTX Quadro graphics for workstation performance on the go. Buyers have an option of 4K OLED or 4K 120Hz screens.
Amazon deals on Netgear Wi-Fi routers cut prices by up to $100 today only
Smart homes need strong Wi-Fi. Without consistent Wi-Fi signals throughout your home, your internet service speed doesn't matter. If your Wi-Fi network doesn't reach where you need it, a wireless router could be the answer. Amazon has discounts on Netgear Wi-Fi routers as one of today's Deals of the Day.
Someone shelled out $470,000 for an Apple-1 housed in a leather briefcase
The computer that launched Apple was super-basic, but it's still popular among those who want to own a piece of Apple history. A recent auction saw someone shell out $470,000 for one of the remaining Apple-1 machines, though this one came with an unusual briefcase housing.
With an OLED screen and 8-core CPU, is the new XPS 15 a must-have for creators?
At Computex 2019, Dell has announced an update to its popular Dell XPS 15 laptop. The new version looks similar on the outside, but comes with some significant upgrades once you open it up. First is an option for a 4K OLED screen, followed by all-new 9th-gen Intel processors.
Dell breaks ground with first Intel 10nm Ice Lake CPUs in XPS laptops
Dell has refreshed most of its major laptop lines, including one of our favorites, the XPS 13 2-in-1. It packs a new Intel 10nm Ice Lake CPU, the first Dell has ever supported, but that's far from the whole picture. There are also new gaming laptops with RTX graphics, and new high-speed displays across the board.
Bored of aluminum and plastic? HP made a laptop out of wood that looks amazing
HP has announced new versions of its Envy, EliteBook, and Zbook notebooks, with options of new finishes in the form of wood and leather, and enhanced privacy protections. It's also pushed battery life to new heights, upgraded their internal hardware, and boosted connectivity with new LTE Advanced options.
Ice Lake is here. Intel’s 10th-gen CPUs boast large gains in speed and graphics
With Moore's Law slowing, Intel is focusing on different ways to deliver performance improvements. Although 10th-Gen CPUs debut with a new, smaller 10nm design, performance gains are largely driven by the use of A.I., faster wireless networking, robust Gen 11 Iris Plus Graphics, and efficient ports.
How Intel is using Project Athena to bring future laptop designs to the present
Intel is outlining the requirements for Project Athena. Described as an innovation project to help OEM partners build the most advanced laptops, Project Athena is intended to deliver a consistent computing experience to users with reliable expectations on power, performance, and battery life.
HP embraces dock culture with new portable and mini-PC displays
HP's new line of monitors is designed to create a hot-swappable, multi-user display environment for modern offices and schools. They offer easy transitions between different hardware and even have a compartment built into the back to swap in miniature PCs from HP's own EliteDesk and ProDesk range.
Intel’s Computex 2019 keynote: Here’s how to watch and what to expect
Intel is scheduled to give its Industry Opening Keynote at Computex on Tuesday, May 28, where it will likely unveil its first 10th generation chips and outline its Project Athena initiative. Here's how you can tune in and catch the biggest announcements.
Laptop with some of world’s most dangerous malware sells for $1.35 million
A laptop infected with six of the world's most dangerous malware, including the WannaCry ransomware and the BlackEnergy trojan, was sold in an auction for $1.35 million. Titled "The Persistence of Chaos," it contains malware that are said to have caused financial damages worth $95 billion.
13 year old who hacked Apple servers sentenced to probation
Last year a 16-year-old student from Australia was found to have repeatedly broken into Apple's network and downloaded large amounts of secure data. Now a similar case has come to court with an even younger defendant, a teenager who was 13 when he began accessing Apple servers.
Forget Ryzen and Navi, AMD’s biggest win at Computex was mindshare
AMD's Computex 2019 keynote speech was a seminal moment for the company. Along with major product announcements in the form of Ryzen 3000 processors and Navi RX 5000 graphics cards, CEO Lisa Su stated her firm intention for AMD to become a leader in major technology markets for many years to come.