Lawsuit alleges Apple disclosed information about iTunes purchases
Apple may promote itself as a privacy-focused company, but a new lawsuit alleges that it sells off personal data regarding iTunes purchases.The lawsuit is brought by three iTunes customers from Rhode Island and Michigan, and was brought to federal court in San Fransisco on Friday, according to Bloomberg.
Lenovo and Qualcomm show off Project Limitless, the first Snapdragon 8cx PC
Lenovo is making a big bet on a 5G future for PCs. The company is partnering with Qualcomm for Project Limitless in a bid to deliver an ultra-fast Always Connected PC experience. Details were light on the project, but the device will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx processor and Snapdragon X55 5G modem.
AMD’s long-awaited Ryzen 3 has arrived, and it includes a $499 12-core monster
At Computex, AMD announced additional products that will utilize the same 7nm architecture that it debuted earlier this year at CES with the Radeon VII graphics. The new products include the Ryzen 3 processors, based on AMD's new Zen 2 cores, AMD's new Navi graphics in the Radeon 5000 series, and Rome processor.
Walmart Memorial Day sale: 4K TVs, Dell laptops, and Nintendo Switch deals
Walmart is likely the largest pool of Memorial Day deals. With some pretty nice savings on Apple iPads, Apple Watches Samsung and Vizio 4K TVs, laptops, and Google Home devices, now is a great time to snag some electronics for cheap. Plus, if you're looking for a Nintendo Switch, there are a few offers.
Here’s how to watch the Nvidia Computex 2019 press conference
Nvidia hasn't released very many official details about its upcoming Computex 2019 press conference, but there have been a few hints dropped here and there about a few of the technology company’s possible talking points, including the possibility of new graphics cards.
Microsoft might finally embrace USB-C on next-gen Surface Pro 7
A patent filing from Microsoft suggests that the company is working on bringing its Surface Pro 7 into the future. An illustration in the patent suggests Microsoft may finally embrace the USB-C port for its tablet, though this feature may come at the expense of the magnetic Surface Connect charging port.
Here’s how to watch AMD reveal its new Ryzen chips at Computex
On Monday, May 27 at 10:00 a.m. GMT+8 time, AMD will hold a Computex 2019 keynote to announce its 3rd generation Ryzen processors and accompanying Radeon Navi graphics cards. It will be livestreamed and available for the world to watch. Here's how to follow along and what to expect.
B&H cuts the price on this 27-inch LG monitor — save up to $90, today only
B&H's DealZone sales offer deep price cuts on some quality products, but they only last for a single day. This means you'll need to act quickly to save nearly 50% on LG's 27MK430H-B 27-inch Monitor with FreeSync -- making gaming on this monitor an absolute pleasure.
Acer’s new Swift and Nitro laptops are now powered by the latest AMD chips
Ahead of Computex, Acer has announced a pair of updates to a couple of its most popular budget laptop lines. Both the Nitro 5 and Swift 3 will now be powered completely by AMD silicon in the form of Ryzen 7 Mobile. Both laptops include options for discrete Radeon RX graphics for light gaming and enhanced productivity performance.
Apple sends out invites for WWDC 2019, and unicorns are involved
Apple developers and fans alike look forward every year to the company's Worldwide Developers Conference, better known as WWDC. Apple has confirmed the conference will take place on June 3-7 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, and the company just sent out invites to media.
Samsung MicroSD memory cards get massive discounts in Amazon Memorial Day deal
Most of us have felt the frustration of running out of storage space on a digital device. MicroSD memory cards increase the storage space in your smartphone, tablet, camera, and more. Score the Samsung 512GB MicroSDXC Evo Select memory card on Amazon now for $100, down from $200.
Apple’s updated MacBook Pro may be twice as fast, but can it handle the gains?
Apple updated its MacBook Pro laptops with Intel's latest processors, giving these pro-grade laptops up to a 2x speed improvement. The smaller 13-inch models now come with Intel's eighth-gen processors, while the larger 15-inch laptops top out with an eight-core ninth-Gen Intel CPU and discrete AMD graphics.
Amazon’s one-day sale takes up to 69 percent off wireless accessories
Amazon is hosting a one-day sale that will take off as much as 69 percent on some essential gaming accessories. If you already have a great mobile gaming laptop or a desktop rig, you can add an upgraded keyboard, mouse, or router to boost your gaming performance and save some money through Amazon's sale.
HP slashes $200 off Spectre x360 laptops in Memorial Day deal
Just in time for Memorial Day, HP's premium line of Spectre x360 convertible laptops are now discounted by $200. Both the Spectre x360 13-inch and Spectre x360 15-inch are discounted, and various configurations are available as part of the promotion. The 15-inch version also supports discrete Nvidia graphics.
Yes, Google tracks and collects your online purchases through Gmail. But why?
Google has been tracking the purchase history of its users via Gmail. The company says that the tracking is an effort to provide users with a single place to view their shopping history, but there are some odd aspects that suggest that Google may have other motives for collecting this data.
Google recalls Titan Security Key due to hijack risk
Google's Titan Security Key is flawed -- the Bluetooth Low Energy version, that is -- and the company is offering a free replacement. A misconfiguration was discovered in the device, though hackers will find it difficult to exploit as it will require close proximity to their target and exact timing.
Cybercrime gang that stole $100M busted in international effort
A major cybercrime gang has been dismantled following an international investigation that spanned six countries. The 10-person gang is accused of using powerful malware known as GozNym to steal an estimated $100 million from as many as 40,000 bank accounts around the world.
Is Threadripper dead? If so, AMD has made a huge mistake
AMD's third-generation Threadripper high-end chips might have disappeared from its roadmap, but that doesn't mean the chip line is dead. In fact, we think it's still very much necessary and when it makes its return, could bring with it some exciting performance enhancements.
Zombieload forces a choice between performance and security. What will you do?
Intel has handled the recent discovery of a new security vulnerability in its processors with confidence, a stark contrast to its reaction to Spectre and Meltdown from 2018. But with ZombieLoad, the newest iteration of this nasty flaw, we're left with a choice between performance and security.
Windows on a Chromebook is a dead dream, but something better could replace it
It seems that Google has scrapped its plans to let Chrome OS users dual boot Windows on a Chromebook. Recent code updates posted in Chromium Gerrit indicate that Google has canceled Project Campfire, ending its plans to let Chromebooks dual boot Windows and Chrome OS. But Google has a plan, and Campfire never fit into it.
SanDisk’s $450 microSD card adds 1TB more storage to your Surface Pro
SanDisk's Extreme microSD card slot with 1TB capacity is finally available for purchase. If you own smartphones, laptops or PCs with a microSD or SD card slot like the Microsoft Surface Go, Surface Pro 6, or Samsung Galaxy S10, you can now add more capacity to store your photos, videos, and files.
Nvidia’s counter to AMD Navi might be new Turing GPUs with faster memory
Nvidia may be working on some Ti variants of its midrange RTX graphics cards in a bid to counter AMD's Navi graphics launch. A rumor suggests Nvidia is planning to launch new cards with faster memory that could offer a small uptick in performance over existing Turing GPUs.
ZombieLoad is Meltdown resurrected. Here’s how to secure your PC right now
Researchers have discovered four new distinct ways of attacking a computer powered by Intel processors that will leave personal data vulnerable and exposed. Similar to last year's Meltdown and Spectre flaws, the new flaw, dubbed MDS, allows an attacker access to data in the chip's buffer zone.
A leaked image of Apple’s next Mac Pro offers details on dubious specs
A rumored leaked image of Apple’s upcoming Mac Pro was posted on Imgur this week. However, certain details, like a few dubious specs, included in the image only seem to disprove the validity of the image instead of providing concrete details about the much awaited device.
HP packs second screens, liquid metal, and RTX graphics in new Omen laptops
HP's new range of gaming laptops includes some unique specifics in the Omen range. Along with high-end RTX graphics, the new Omen X models offer a second screen for chat and media functions. It also has Thermal Grizzly's liquid-metal thermal interface material on the CPU for enhanced cooling.
Hackers collect payment and password info from more than 4,600 sites
Recent supply-chain attacks affecting an open-source web form project and an analytics service allowed hackers to collect the payment and password info from more than 4,600 websites. Both attacks involved the spread of malicious code that collected payment and password data from these websites.
Lenovo targets Hololens with ThinkReality enterprise augmented reality headset
Lenovo has a new augmented reality headset, called the ThinkReality A6, that combines midrange specs with an open and agnostic software platform that could see it compete directly with Microsoft's Hololens in the business space. The question is, can it break into the Microsoft-dominated mindshare?
The new ThinkPad X1 Extreme has a 4K OLED screen and a Core i9 processor
The ThinkPad X1 Extreme is one powerful laptop, and now Lenovo has announced its second generation. The new version comes with a vibrant 4K OLED display and the latest 9th-gen Core i9 processor. Lenovo also announced a pair of affordable business laptops under the sub-brand of "ThinkBook."
Amazon, Walmart slash prices on select AMD Ryzen 5 and 7 series processors
Looking to build your own PC? AMD's Ryzen processors are at some of the lowest prices we've seen, giving you a great opportunity to outfit your build with one of the top processors on the market. We've spotted several sales on both select AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 series processors.
TP-Link’s new routers give you a huge mesh network for just $99
TP-Link is looking to undercut the mesh-networking competition with its new Deco W2400 router two-pack offer. Available exclusively through Walmart, the bundle gives buyers a dual-band, mesh network with support for 100 simultaneous devices over 3,000 square feet, all for under $100.
Take $339 off the newest XPS 13 laptop with Dell’s latest promo
Want to look good in boardrooms and on video conference while saving a cool $339? Now you can, thanks to Dell's discount on the latest XPS 13 model. Dell addressed a big complaint with its beloved Ultrabook, and the top-mounted webcam now makes you look even better on video conference calls.
AMD’s leaked 16-core Ryzen 3000 series could make multitasking a pleasure
AMD is about to throw even more power into its next-generation Ryzen 3000 processor. The silicon is expected to debut with 16 cores and 32 threads, making it a powerful chip for multitasking, gaming, and creative work. It's also been recently revealed that the chip could debut with a maximum speed of 4.2GHz.
Armagadd-on explained: What Firefox learned when expired certificates made havoc
Every mistake is a learning opportunity, and Firefox shows that it is taking this adage to heart in light of the recent armagadd-on incident. Earlier this month, all of Firefox's add-ons stopped functioning as a result of an expired security certificate, and Firefox detailed what happened in a blog post.