Winamp eyes big comeback in 2019 with podcast, streaming support
Classic audio player Winamp is set for a big revamp next year, in what the developers hope will bring together all audio streaming solutions in a single application that's cross-platform. The newly updated app will support podcasts, local and cloud audio, radio stations, and other audio sources.
These gloves will make virtual reality feel even more immersive
Virtual Reality can be a truly immersive experience, but a touch of an object in the virtual world doesn't quite equate to a physical touch you would expect. That is exactly what scientists from EPFL and ETH Zurich have worked to address with newly developed thin and light VR gloves.
Qualcomm’s ‘Snapdragon 1000’ could bring octa-cores to Windows laptops
The rumored Snapdragon 1000 chip from Qualcomm could rival the performance of some of Intel's ultra low-power CPUs for laptops. The new report on its development suggests it will have a TDP of just 15w, despite packing as many as eight cores under the hood for use in high-power and low-power scenarios.
Leaked benchmarks suggest rumored AMD GPU could be king of midrange graphics
A supposedly AMD RX 590 graphics card has appeared in results for 3DMark's TimeSpy benchmark and the results are intriguing. With 200MHz more on the core clock than an RX 580, it beats the older Polaris GPU and pulls well ahead of the GTX 1060, slotting firmly between it and a GTX 1070 in raw performance.
Microsoft co-founder, Seahawks owner Paul Allen dies at 65
Paul Allen died on October 15 at the age of 65 due to complications from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, his company Vulcan reported. The entrepreneur, along with Bill Gates, helped to transform and shape the PC industry. Allen was known for spearheading the deal to acquire Q-DOS, which later became MS-DOS.
Your ‘Do Not Track’ tool might be helping websites track you, study says
Data from a Forrester Research study shows that the "Do Not Track" features embedded in popular browsers are being ignored. Primarily due to tracking options being independently handled on a per-website basis, this opens up the possibility of consumers having their information picked up by specific ads on the web.
Memory is still expensive, but Intel’s 9th-gen CPU lets you have 128GB of it
Intel's new 9-series CPUs, like the 9900K, 9700K, and 9600K, will have support for as much as 128GB of RAM using new double-height modules. Pricing remains unclear for such a system, but the new kits will no doubt be inordinately expensive, making these sorts of high-capacity PCs unlikely to be commonplace.
Updated Intel processor benchmarks still beat AMD Ryzen competitor, but by less
After some controversy surrounding Principled Technologies' testing of the Intel i9-9900K and AMD Ryzen 2700X processor, the benchmarking firm has published updated results. This time, the new testing shows things to be worse than before for Intel, with the AMD Ryzen 2700 X seeing better performance.
World’s first 49-inch, dual QHD curved monitor tops Dell’s new line of displays
Dell has taken the wraps off the world's first 49-inch dual QHD curved monitor, and several other 24, 27, and 32-inch USB C UltraSharp displays. The newest displays come packed with innovative design features and technologies aimed at meeting the demands of workflows everywhere.
Did your Windows 10 audio stop working after the update? Microsoft has a fix
Microsoft's latest update for Windows 10 fixes an audio issue that materialized after the rollout of its October 2018 Update. Affected users received no sound from their speakers or headsets at all, with only some driver uninstalls fixing the issue temporarily. This official fix should put a stop to it.
Personal info of 30,000-plus Pentagon employees compromised in contractor breach
More than 30,000 Pentagon employees may have had their personal information, including credit card details, revealed during a recent hack. A government contractor was said to be responsible for the breach and the Department of Defense is continuing an investigation into how and when it occurred.
Intel stands by Core i9 benchmarks, testing company to seek more data
Benchmarking company Principle Technologies found itself in some controversy in its testing between AMD and Intel's latest ninth-generation chipsets. The firm will be retesting the processors and will address earlier issues which skewed results benchmarks toward Intel's latest processors.
Was your Facebook account hacked in the latest breach? Here’s how to find out
Although Facebook initially estimated that up to 50 million users may have been compromised in a data breach last month, the social network says that 30 million accounts were affected after an initial investigation. Facebook also set up a Help Center for users to find out if their account were impacted.
Spoof Adobe Flash updaters are inserting cryptocurrency mining malware
New research from cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks shows that Cryptocurrency mining malware could be hiding in your Adobe Flash Update. Though it is not certain how users end up at URLS which hide the malware for these attacks, there has been a significant spike recently.
Enjoy the internet anywhere with LTE on the new Samsung Chromebook Plus v2
Rumors have long hinted that Always-Connected Chromebooks were in the works, and Samsung confirmed today by officially revealing the new LTE connected Chromebook Plus V2. Available on November 2 for $600, this new device addresses the need that Chromebook users have for staying connected.
Why Intel and Nvidia controversies prove you should always wait for benchmarks
Recent launches of hardware from Intel and Nvidia have been mired by concerns over misleading benchmark results which heavily favored their new products over the competition. This is a great time remind ourselves that pre-ordering hardware without third-party test results is a bad idea for a number of reasons.
Patent filing shows Microsoft’s evolving efforts on foldable Andromeda device
While Microsoft may have originally planned on equipping Project Andromeda with two displays that could rotate around a central hinge, the company may be exploring a new design with just a single screen. Microsoft's latest patent reveals that a flexible display could be used instead of two separate screens.
Gaming laptops with Nvidia’s flagship RTX cards could arrive by CES 2019
Gamers looking to pick up a new laptop that supports Nvidia's flagship GeForce RTX graphics may not have too much longer to wait. Nvidia is rumored to announce its ray tracing-capable mobile GPU at around the CES 2019 timeframe, so hopefully that means we'll see RTX-equipped laptops at the Consumer Electronics Show.
Don’t install the Windows 10 cumulative update if you have an HP computer
The most recent cumulative update for the Windows 10 October 2018 Update is causing the blue screen of death on some HP devices, Only a small subset of consumers appear to be impacted, and the issue appears to be linked to a conflict related to HP drivers.
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Razer Blade 15 gives more bang for your buck, adds ‘mercury white’ edition
Razer introduced a new base model of its popular Razer Blade 15 laptop; gamers looking to get their hands on great hardware, with an Intel Core i5 6-core CPU and Nvidia GTX 1060 GPU, at a lower price are now in luck. Otherwise, pick up Razer's new "mercury white" limited-edition PC.
Windows Insiders get fix for October 2018 Update’s data delete bug
Microsoft has released an updated version of its Windows 10 October 2018 update to Windows Insiders which includes a fix for the data deletion bug that plagued a few users upon the initial release of the OS overhaul. Insiders will get a chance to test this patched version before the rollout resumes.
3DMark’s new Night Raid benchmark gives integrated graphics their own test
UL Benchmarks has launched a new benchmark as part of its 3DMark test suite called Night Raid. Aimed at integrated graphics chips and Microsoft's Always Connected line of ARM-powered laptops, the test will give those with lower-powered systems the chance to see how capable their PCs are at basic gaming.
Google takes on iPad Pro and Surface Pro with its new Pixel Slate
Google unveiled its new Chromebook device under its Pixel branding at a New York City event on October 9. The Pixel Slate is a new Chrome OS-powered tablet that comes with an optional keyboard cover. Designed for productivity and entertainment on the go, the Pixel Slate is Google's answer to Apple's iPad.
Superpowered MSI Trident X packs RGB lighting, Intel 9900K, and a GTX 2080 Ti
MSI's new Trident X gaming PC is a compact powerhouse with RGB lighting and some of the best components in the world isolated into their own cooling chambers. Options include RTX 2070, 2080, and 2080 Ti GPUs, and up to a Core i9900K CPU with 32GB of memory for near-unparalleled gaming power for the foreseeable future.
HP x360 premium Chromebook bends over backward to impress
The HP x360 Chromebook is aimed at bringing a dash of premium to the world of Chrome OS computers. Featuring 8th-gen Intel Core CPUs, a full HD touchscreen, 64GB of SSD storage, and aluminum construction, this isn't your average Chromebook. It might run all day with up to 14 hours of battery, though.
Google Slides now auto-transcribes verbal presentations for real-time captions
A new feature for the Google Slides presentation software uses a PC's built-in microphone to transcribe the words of a speaker in real time, displaying them for everyone to see. While aimed at those with hearing loss, the feature could also prove useful in noisy rooms or when the speaker fails to project their voice.
Acer brings Intel’s 8-core, 9th-gen processor to its Predator Orion desktops
Acer today has revealed that it will be bringing the Intel 8-core 9th-gen processor to its Predator Orion 9000 and 6000 desktops. The new choice in processor puts more power into the hands of gamers and should make for seamless gameplay in the most demanding situations.
Chrome 70 could break thousands of websites, but that’s their own fault
Chrome 70 will drop support for older Symantec security certificates and that will cause thousands of sites to display security warnings by as early as October 16. Google announced that it will drop support for compromised certificates more than a year ago, but there are still some web developers holding out.
Google to shut down Google+ after exposure of 500,000 users’ data
After an undisclosed security vulnerability that left 500,000 users exposed was reported, Google announced that it will be shutting down Google+ over the next ten months. Google's security vulnerability is the latest to hit the tech sector, following Facebook's recent bug that left 50 million of its users exposed.
More Spectre protection comes with some of Intel’s new 9th-gen CPUs, but not all
Intel's upcoming ninth-generation Core CPUs have a number of enhancements over their predecessors, but its K-chips have the potential to be the most impactful. They are the first desktop CPUs to come with hardware fixes for the dangerous Spectre and Meltdown bugs which have plagued millions of chips.
A monstrous 28-core Xeon leads Intel’s new processor lineup
Along with the new Core i9-9900K processor, Intel today also announced new high-end Xeon and Core X Series Processors. The new processors come packed with increased frequencies, and more cores and threads, perfect for developers and those creative types looking to get the full power of desktop PCs.
Dell’s XPS Tower, Alienware Aurora desktops get Intel 8-core 9th-gen processor
Dell's refreshed XPS Tower Special Edition and Alienware Aurora Desktops are coming packed with the much anticipated 9th-generation K-Series processors. This marks the first time that 8-core CPU configurations will be available on either of these desktops, with Core i5, i7, and i9 options also available.
Ready to upgrade? Intel announces the Core i9-9900K processor
At an event in New York City today, Intel officially announced the Intel Core i9 9900K processor. This is Intel's first processor with 5.0 GHz broad volume CPU and the firm's first mainstream 8 core 16 thread processor, complete with a Solder TIM.
AMD Ryzen will add two budget CPUs, gaming-oriented update October 29
AMD will expand its range of Threadripper CPUs on October 29 with the launch of the 2970WX and 2920X chips. They will be joined by a new Dynamic Local Mode software update, which AMD claims will improve the gaming performance of its WX CPUs, potentially making them the new kings of benchmarking.