Wifi Porter is a high-tech block of wood that lets you share your broadband
Tired of manually connecting your guests to your home Wi-Fi network? The latest invention from the folks at Ten One Design, the WifiPorter, allow family and friends to quickly connect to your Wi-Fi with the tap of their phone, or by scanning an available QR code — available for iOS and Android devices.
Lenovo patent hints at a future tablet with a folding screen
Foldable phones, computers, and tablets are looking to be the next big trend in technology, and Lenovo could be next to get in on the wave of future devices. According to a recent patent, it is considering a foldable 2-in-1 with a hinge mechanism that would allow consumers to bend back the screen on the device.
Microsoft targets Chrome OS with $189 Windows 10 laptops for education
Microsoft is hoping to take a bigger slice of the education market as it competes against iPads and Chromebooks for students' attention. The company announced with partners Acer, Dell, and Lenovo seven new Windows 10 laptops all priced under $300 for the education market.
AMD’s Graphics Core Next successor could give a big boost to parallel computing
A newly published AMD patent application has revealed a new type of stream processor which could make its way into the company's graphics cards. It would seemingly improve the parallel compute functions of AMD's aged Graphics Core Next architecture to raise performance and lower power draw.
How good are you at spotting phishing scams? Take this quiz to find out
Given the rising incidents of phishing attacks, Google created a quiz to help internet users understand phishing and learn how to avoid these emails to avoid falling victim. The quiz will teach users how to identify a sophisticated phishing email and offer some tips to help users secure their accounts.
Always have way too many tabs open? Google Chrome might finally help
Google's Canary version of its Chrome browser has a new experimental feature to play with: Tab grouping. It allows users to combine tabs that are of a similar topic together, making them easier to manage, and easier to find amidst all the others tabs you have open. It does require a right-click though.
Want a Dell laptop with an RTX 2060? Cross the new XPS 15 off your list
Dell has confirmed it won't be shipping out its upcoming refresh of the XPS 15 with an option of an RTX 2060, despite fan requests. It will still have a dedicated GPU option, but for those who want more power, Dell suggests looking to its more gaming-centric Alienware brand with its broader RTX options.
Microsoft leans on A.I. to resume safe delivery of Windows 10 Update
Microsoft is starting to push out the October 2018 Update after halting the latest build of Windows 10 after problems were widely reported initially. Now that those issues have been resolved, Microsoft is using artificial intelligence to ensure that the update gets pushed safely to all compatible PCs.
Cortana wants to be friends with Alexa and Google Assistant
Rather than make Cortana a stand-alone digital assistant with its own ecosystem of connected speakers, Microsoft now wants to integrate Cortana into Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This turns Cortana into a skill that can be integrated into competing digital assistants to help Microsoft push its cloud services.
You could be gaming on AMD’s Navi graphics card before the end of the summer
AMD's Radeon VII isn't even out yet but we've already heard tell that its next-generation Navi architecture could be less than six months away. Navi will reportedly make its big entry-level to midrange debut at E3 in June with a general release of various graphics cards just one month later.
AMD Radeon VII will support DLSS-like upscaling developed by Microsoft
AMD's Radeon VII may one day soon support more than high-powered graphics. It could also deliver a DLSS-like upscaling feature developed by Microsoft called DirectML. The open technology wouldn't be locked to Nvidia GPUs and could see wider adoption because of that, including showing up in next-gen consoles.
Faster new PCIe 5.0 standard leapfrogs the best feature of AMD’s Ryzen 3
PCI-SIG, the industry body behind the PCI Express standard, just leapfrogged AMD's recent announcement that Ryzen 3 will be the first processor to support PCIe 4.0 by announcing that it ratified PCIe 5.0 version 0.9. PCIe 5.0 doubles the data throughput rate of PCIe 4.0, which already was twice as fast as PCIe 3.0.
Dell teases new XPS laptop with Intel’s 10th-gen Ice Lake for summer 2019
Dell teased that it will have a new XPS laptop ready with Intel's 10th-generation Ice Lake processor in time for the summer, and a Dell executive suggested that the company may debut the laptop as early as summer 2019. The XPS laptop could be a new addition to Dell's lineup and not just a refresh.
Data breach compromises 773 million records, 21 million passwords
Security researcher Troy Hunt was alerted to a massive collection of breached data that included more than 773 million compromised records. After digging deeper, the breach, now known as Collection No. 1, contains more than 21 million unique passwords and over 772 million email addresses.
Nvidia’s next midrange card might be a GTX 1660 Ti, rumors suggest
Nvidia may finally be set to launch a midrange Turing graphics card, although it won't have ray tracing and may not have DLSS either. Rumor has it that the 1660 Ti will be a little weaker than the RTX 2060, but should offer a noticeable performance improvement over the last-generation GTX 1060.
Microsoft to separate Cortana from search with the next version of Windows 10
Microsoft is decoupling Cortana from search in the taskbar with the next version of Windows 10 and is currently beta testing it with its Windows Insiders. The change will allow Microsoft to innovate on each of the two key Windows feature independently and was officially announced in a blog post.
Could the next Microsoft HoloLens be announced at MWC 2019?
Microsoft's next-generation HoloLens could be coming soon. After not having a presence at Mobile World Congress for three years, Microsoft is now sending out media invites for a press conference during the annual event in Barcelona, set for 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, February 24.
An update to Microsoft To-Do will help you keep up with your resolutions
We're now just about halfway through the first month of the new year, so there's still plenty of time to be productive. If that's what you're after, you might want to check out the freshly updated Microsoft To-Do app, now with additional integration with the Windows 10 Start Menu, and more.
Hackers are scoring with ransomware that attacks its previous victims
Hackers are targetting computers with ransomware that scours an infected network in order to pinpoint and attack and enterprises with big money. Named "Ryuk," the ransomware has been around since 2017, but only recently has there an uptick in successful attacks, according to research by FireEye.
Google is giving its G Suite web apps new touches of visual improvements
Material Design, Google's user interface approach with rounded corners, crisp edges, fonts, and shadows, is spreading to more of its online applications. As was announced on January 15, several of the Google G Suite web apps are getting updated visual improvements inspired by the design guidelines.
Chip off the auction block – Intel’s i9-9990XE may be sold to the highest bidder
Intel may be set to expand its ninth-generation extreme CPUs by one more notch, though it's a curious mix and priced oddly. The alleged 9990-XE will drop four cores to just 14, but will increase its frequency to 5GHz when boosted and will have a TDP of 255w. It will also be sold at auction once per quarter.
Microsoft is getting ready for a coming wave of foldable Windows 10 devices
Be it Windows RT or Windows 10 in S mode, Microsoft has been making Windows more efficient, and there is now reason to believe the firm is taking things to another level. A leaked string from an internal Windows 10 19H1 build shows Microsoft is preparing to build Windows 10 for future foldable devices.
Beam up the videos: AirPlay support is coming to VLC player
VLC Player has picked up plenty of features since it was first introduced, and there's more ahead in the future. At CES 2019, the developers of the app announced they are adding support for Apple's Airplay feature, allowing consumers to beam video and other content from their iPhone and Android devices to an Apple TV.
The 5 best laptops of CES 2019
Laptop manufacturers are doubling down on tiny bezels and HDR at CES 2019, looking to fit the best displays possible into the smalles chassis. Here, we highlight the five best laptops we've seen, including the newest Dell XPS 13, the Huawei MateBook 13, the Asus ZenBook S13, and a couple of new Lenovos.
This ‘computer mouse’ sets the new size standard for portable computing
People have been putting Raspberry Pi computers in all sorts of chassis over the past few years, but have you ever seen one in a mouse before? That's what one hardware hacker has achieved, along with a full-size scroll wheel, twin mouse buttons, a 1.5-inch display, and a miniature Bluetooth keyboard.
Microsoft will end support for Windows 7 one year from now
If you're one of the many still holding on to the nearly nine-year-old Windows 7 OS, it might be time for an upgrade. Microsoft is set to end extended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020, putting a halt on the free bug fixes, and security patches for most who have the operating system installed.
Firefox will disable Flash on its browsers by default in 2019
Mozilla will officially disable the Flash plugin by default in a 2019 release build, potentially as soon as September. A new bug report highlights a "deprecation roadmap" which will see Flash disabled by default in the Firefox 69 Nightly build followed by a stable release in September.
Prices of some components on the Alienware Area-51m will melt your wallet
The Alienware Area-51m is a gaming desktop replacement with the ability to change out both the CPU and GPU, but the prices might be high for consumers. Some of the top-end components for the gaming laptop are expensive, pushing up the final costs for gamers looking to purchase the latest parts.
2019 could be the year AMD has a full lineup of 7nm Radeon GPUs
At the Consumer Electronics Show, AMD revealed the Radeon Vega VII, the world's first 7nm graphics card for consumers, but there could be bigger plans ahead. In a new interview, Mark Papermaster, AMD's chief tech officer, hints that 2019 could be the year AMD has a full lineup of 7nm Radeon GPUs.
Intel vs. AMD: Which chipmaker stole the show at CES 2019?
Intel and AMD both showed off fantastic new technology at CES 2019, but who did it better? Are you more excited about Intel's Ice Lake CPUs, or AMD's Ryzen 3000-series chips? Eleventh-generation Intel onboard graphics, or AMD's 7nm Vega? We've rounded up the announcements from both camps to put them head to head.
The biggest laptop trends from CES 2019
Bringing a preview of all the trends expected across all tech industries throughout the year, CES 2019 offered surprises and news from some of the biggest names in laptop makers. Here are the major themes in laptops at this year's show, from OLED screens to Nvidia power.
Every gaming laptop that was announced at CES 2019, ranked
With new processor and GPU announcements from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, laptop manufacturers took over CES 2019 with a slew of new gaming notebooks sporting the latest silicon technology. We take a look at all the new gaming laptops at the show and rank each one for your convenience!
IBM’s Q System One is the rock star quantum computing needs
Quantum computing is intriguing. It's also confusing, distant, and unfathomable, which means people often skip right by the topic. IBM's Q System One, shown at CES 2019, may not be a scientific breakthrough, but it finally gives everyone a reason to stop and stare.
Lenovo patent hints at a future laptop with a flexible, folding OLED display
Foldable screens are a new trend in tech. We've seen the concept with various patents from Microsoft, and in real-life action with Samsung's smartphone, but now Lenovo is getting in on it. The company filed a patent for a device with a foldable display, hinting at a future where your laptop screen can bend in half.