You can ship all the things on Amazon for free, but only for a limited time
Likely facing challenges from retail rivals like Target, and BestBuy, on Monday, November 5, Amazon announced changes to its shipping policies. From now and onward for a "limited time," all items will ship for free on Amazon, for everyone, with no minimum purchase required.
Did a leaked image reveal Apple’s upcoming desktop monitor?
Apple revealed plenty of new products at its October 30 event in Brooklyn, New York City, but notably absent from the fall announcements was a new desktop monitor. Now hopes are rising that such a product might be real based on Mac Mini documentation highlighting a never-before-seen visual of an Apple display.
Won’t get fooled again: Chrome 71 to block all ads on abusive sites
If a website displays ads which are designed to trick or manipulate users and Google finds out about it, its Chrome browser will start blocking all of their ads, starting in December. The Chrome 71 release is looking to crack down on abusive web practices, and hoodwinking ads is one of them.
Powerful data privacy legislation drafted by Democratic senator from Oregon
Oregon senator Ron Wyden has drafted a data privacy bill for the U.S. which proposes sweeping changes to data laws to make data use more transparent and accessible to customers. The bill aims to protect Americans' privacy by giving customers more control over the sharing or selling of their data.
PortSmash attack exploits Intel’s Hyper-Threading architecture to steal your data
Security researchers demonstrated a proof of concept attack known as PortSmash that affects all processors that use simultaneous multi-thread technology. On Intel's chips, this is known as Hyper-Threading, and allows malicious code running alongside legitimate processes on the same CPU to eavesdrop.
HPE blasts a supercomputer into orbit and it’s (mostly) still in one piece
Back in August 2017, HPE teamed up with Space X and NASA to send a supercomputer to the International Space Station. Part of a year-long mission to test if the systems onboard the computer could survive the harsh environments of space, it is now still alive and partly in working order.
Hackers sold 120 million private Facebook messages, report says
Up to 120 million private Facebook messages were being sold online by hackers this fall. The breach was first discovered in September, and the messages were obtained through unnamed rogue browser extensions which monitored users and mined their information while browsing through the social media website.
New MacBook Air might not be as fast as you think, early benchmarks show
Early Geekbench benchmarks for the new MacBook Air 2018 have already been spotted online. Performance testing results show the processor on board the device is just slightly faster than the one in the MacBook, but it packs considerably more power than last generation's MacBook Air devices.
Apple patent suggests future Macs could use eye tracking to go hands-free
Apple might be considering Eye Tracking for Macs sometime in the future. A now public patent called "Gaze detection in a 3D mapping environment" includes mentions which hint that one day you might be able to ditch your mouse and look at your Mac in a completely different way.
Oculus VR could upgrade the Rift with a new display in 2019
Oculus may release a new version of its Oculus Rift headset in 2019, though it won't be a Rift 2. The new rumor calls the design the Rift S, and suggests it will have a better display and ditch the external constellation tracking cameras in favor of simpler and arguably less accurate, inside-out tracking.
Microsoft patent could let you write on both sides of the Surface Pro
A Microsoft patent application for a new type of reflective display was discovered today, and it looks like something that might one day change the way consumers interact with touch-screen-Surface devices. The patent showcases a "reflective multilayer structure to present information on the external surface" on a given sample device.
Dell patent hints at a super-thin, OLED-backlit keyboard
Dell's latest patent gives it the exclusive opportunity to produce keyboard keyboards with OLED backlighting. While that might be a more expensive solution than LED backlighting, it could make backlit keyboards thinner and the lighting far more versatile, potentially allowing for inter-key lighting animation.
The MacBook of 2021 could kiss the keyboard, and Intel, goodbye
Apple announced a new MacBook Air, which brings a fairly basic update to the line. But if you follow the rumors, there's a much bigger sea change happening. Based on patents, rumors, and pure imagination, this is what it'll be like to open a brand new MacBook in the year 2021.
Asus’ new monitor is 49 inches of high-speed gaming goodness
Asus' new gaming display might be perfect for game streamers, offering an enormous 49-inches of screen real estate and a triple picture in picture mode. Such a display would allow streaming gamers to play the game and view a chat interface on the same screen without sacrificing size or detail levels.
Windows 10 October 2018 Update won’t launch in October after all
Microsoft's long-planned and long-expected October 2018 update for Windows 10 is looking less likely to release in that month at all. With just hours to go until we tip into November, it seems more apt to rename it the November 2018 update following multiple delays, bug fixes, and insider test releases.
Drink up. Intel’s Whiskey Lake 8th-gen CPUs are coming to Chromebooks
Intel's 8th-generation Whiskey Lake CPUs look set to make their way into a new Chromebook design code-named Sarien. The new Chromebook has made its first appearance in the Chromium repository so is likely months away from being revealed, but its potential with the new Intel CPUs is exciting nonetheless.
The best and worst features of the new MacBook Air
Apple has announced a new MacBook Air today, bringing an update that we've been anticipating for many years. Here are three things we really like about what Apple has delivered, and two things we're less excited about, including the high price tag and the lack of information about the processor.
Apple’s MacBook Pro 15 gets an upgrade with AMD Radeon Pro Vega graphics
AMD and Apple have continued their graphics partnership with the MacBook Pro with the upcoming introduction of a new graphical option. Buyers who want more power will be able to opt for a Radeon Pro Vega 20 or 16 graphics chip come late November, giving them greater gaming and 3D-rendering capabilities.
Here’s how the new MacBook Air could’ve blown us away, but didn’t
Apple announced a new MacBook Air, and while we're happy to see an update to the aging laptop, there are a number of features Apple could have introduced that would have brought us onboard for a new MacBook. Unfortunately, none of these happened.
New Apple Mac Mini packs four- and six-core CPUs with up to 64GB memory for $800
Apple has made its new generation of Mac Mini hardware much more powerful than its predecessor. Upgrading to 8th-generation Intel processors, potential buyers have a choice of Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs and up to 64GB of memory, as well as up to 2TB of storage space, all in a compact, space-gray chassis.
It’s finally here. Apple’s new MacBook Air has Touch ID and Retina for $1,199
After weeks of rumors and leaks, Apple officially revealed a new MacBook Air during an October 30 event in Brooklyn, New York. The latest Apple laptop will be available on November 7 and costs $1,200, coming packed with the 8th Generation Intel dual-core, Core-i5 processor, two 3 USB-C ports, and Touch ID on board.
Concept images dress up a new Mac Mini in a sleek space gray
The Mac Mini has not gotten a major upgrade in over four years, but with the Apple event being less than one day away, rumors continue to surface on what a refreshed model can look like. That is exactly why one designer has taken it on himself to put together a package of new Mac Mini product concept images.
Google’s updated Recaptcha deters bots without imposing verification tasks
With Recaptcha v3, Google's verification tool gets smarter by allowing website owners to weed out spam traffic without even requiring visitors to prove they're actual humans. The new tool gets rid of verification requirements -- like interactive puzzles -- and sheds the friction of logging into sites.
AMD’s new Threadripper 2 CPUs offer improved performance at a discounted price
AMD's Threadripper 2000-series CPUs are now available in all of their guises following the release of the 2970WX and 2920X. These chips offers more affordable versions of the flagship 2990WX and 2950X chips, with slightly weaker core counts, but the same clocks and same features for high-speed multitasking.
Startup to apply quantum mechanics to protect data in fiber-optic cables
A new trial of a quantum network which would protect its data through quantum entangled encryption keys is set to begin in the near future. The network will connect New Jersey and New York, giving participating businesses the chance to send data in a manner that will destroy the data if snooping occurs.
A new Windows Defender feature will better guard your PC against viruses
Microsoft is working on helping protect your PC from hackers and other viruses with a new feature for Windows Defender on Windows 10. A sandboxed mode for the free and built-in antivirus tool is set to raise its security, separating it from the rest of Windows to further prevent hackers from getting access to your system.
Chromebooks will finally get the tablet mode they always needed
Chrome OS 70 is currently rolling out to Chromebook devices across the world. This latest update introduces new changes focused on making Chrome OS more touch-friendly, including features such as a centered system taskbar with larger icons, and a new Gboard inspired touch keyboard.
Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards are dying in alarming numbers
Hundreds of disgruntled early adopters of Nvidia's RTX 2080 Ti graphics cards are reporting failures, crashes, BSOD issues, and overheating GPUs, leading to returns and replacements, sometimes multiple times. This raises concerns over the failure rate and quality control of Nvidia's new Turing GPUs.
Alienware to offer Threadripper 2 CPUs in new Area-51 builds
Dell is expanding its Alienware Area-51 configuration options with a new Threadripper Edition. It adds support for the first-generation 1900X, as well as the newer 2920X and 2950X CPUs. They can be paired with up to 64GB of memory, 4TB of storage, and a choice of graphics cards all the way up to the Nvidia RTX 2080 Ti.
Beware of malware, adware when downloading Google Chrome through Microsoft Edge
Downloading Google Chrome through Microsoft Edge is apparently dangerous, as a Bing search returned a fake advertisement that leads to suspected malware. The link leads to a legitimate-looking website that could trick unsuspecting users, as pointed out on Twitter by user Gabriel Landau.
Snapchat finally comes to Windows 10 and MacOS, but it’s not what you think
Snapchat has announced that it is bringing a Snap Camera app to Windows 10 and MacOS. Not at all similar to its iOS and Android counterpart, the new app is all about integrating custom lenses with other video conferencing and social apps like Twitch, YouTube, Skype, and Zoom.
‘Final Fantasy XV’ dev claims Nvidia’s new card greatly improves performance
Nvidia's RTX-graphics-powered DLSS technology could make a dramatic improvement on not only the visuals but the frame rate in the PC version of Square Enix's Final Fantasy XV. The technical director claimed in an interview that the developer may implement ray tracing in the game in the future too.
Here’s how to watch Apple’s October 30 Mac and iPad event
Apple may have just started shipping the iPhone XR to the masses, but tech doesn't slow down, and the next Apple event is about to take place. Apple is likely to unveil new MacBooks, Mac Minis, and iPads. Here's where you can watch Apple's October 30 event for yourself.
Following the Portal, augmented reality glasses may be Facebook’s next step
Facebook confirmed in an interview on October 24 that it is working on its own AR glasses, Following the launch of its Portal smart display, the move signals the social media giant could be challenging both Apple and Google to rise up in the hardware scene.