Dell’s new 27-inch ultrathin display is less than a quarter-inch thick
Dell's new S2719DC 27-inch Ultrathin monitor is something to behold. At just 5.5mm at its thinnest, with a low-profile frame and a USB-C connection, it could help declutter a desk at home or in the office. It also has a wide color gamut, HDR support, and a brightness of 600 nits.
Dell’s XPS 13 just got less expensive thanks to Intel’s 8th-Gen Core i3 processor
Dell refreshed a number of its consumer laptops at IFA, and the flagship XPS 13 just became a little more affordable thanks to the inclusion of Intel's 8th-Generation Core i3 processor. Dell is also bringing Intel's latest 8th-Generation processor to the convertible XPS 13 2-in-1.
Dell’s new Inspiron 2-in-1 PCs, premium Inspiron 2-in-1 Chromebook debut at IFA
Dell headed to the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin with lots of new products in tow, including new Inspiron 7000 and 5000 2-in1s. The company also introduced a new Inspiron-branded 2-in-1 based on Google’s Chrome OS platform. All three families stem from eighth-generation Intel Core processors.
Intel’s latest 8th-gen mobile processors improve battery life and performance
Intel is targeting mobile PCs, including laptops and convertible form factors, with its newest additions to the 8th-generation processor family. Intel unveiled its U-Series Whiskey Lake and Y-Series Amber Lake processors, bringing faster connectivity and better battery life to mobile devices.
A dual-screen MacBook concept shows how Apple could ditch the keyboard
Turkish designer Furkan Kasap's futuristic MacBook Pro concept MacBook Pro shows how Apple could get rid of the keyboard -- and its woes with sticky keys -- by going with a dual-screen design. Kasap replaces the physical keyboard with a dynamic touchscreen keyboard and multitasking windows in a clean interface.
Google responds to Trump’s tweet-rage: We didn’t rig search against you!
President Trump is waging a new war with Google. Early Tuesday morning, August 28, Trump accused Google of political bias in its search results. Trump claims that Google is using its position to suppress the voice of conservatives, a view that Google denies.
Samsung’s external X5 SSD blazes like the stick-shaped drive in your desktop
Samsung introduced its very first external NVMe-based solid-state drive: The Samsung Portable SSD X5. It requires a Thunderbolt 3 connection, meaning your files will transfer to and from the drive at up to 40Gbps. The X5 targets professionals and content designers who need a fast, durable drive.
Apple’s original computer expected to fetch more than $300K at auction
If you want a rare piece of Apple history, it will cost you more than $300,000. That's the expected price that a fully functional Apple-1 computer will fetch in an auction slated for September. The Apple-1 is Apple's very first PC, it's estimated that only 60 units are in existence today.
Microsoft patent filing hints at wireless charging for future Surface PCs
Microsoft's Surface devices could get a big power boost if the company brings its wireless charging patent to market. Wireless charging times could improve with a new battery management controller and multiple charging coils in a smart battery, which could be used on a future Surface product.
Nvidia’s RTX 2000 GPUs look like A.I. hardware dressed up for gamers
Nvidia's new RTX graphics cards are fantastically powerful parallel processors with built in AI cores and specialized chips. They're pretty good at gaming too, but could it be that they were instead designed to accelerate AI developments and that their gaming performance will actually be a little lacklustre?
There’s now an app to relive your Windows 95 nostalgia on a modern PC
You can now relive all your Windows 95 nostalgia through an app designed to run on your new Windows 10, MacOS, or Linux computer. Created by a Slack developer, the app allows you to run popular titles, like Minesweeper, and even comes with floppy disk support!
Chrome’s picture-in-picture mode for videos is expected to arrive next month
Google's Chrome 69 update is expected to arrive in September with support for picture-in-picture mode for video. The feature should delight multitaskers, as it allows videos to play in a pop-up window in the desktop, freeing up space for other content on your screen.
Older Chromebooks may not run Linux programs due to outdated software
Not all Chromebooks will support Linux software when the feature comes to Chrome OS later this year. Fourteen devices may be excluded from the list including Google’s own Chromebook Pixel introduced in 2015. The list consists of four models from Acer, four models from Asus, two from AOpen, and more.
When it comes to Chrome, there may not be a reason to expect privacy
Even if you're browsing with Incognito mode enabled on the Chrome browser, Google could still identify you if at any point during that session you log into a Google account or service, a new report suggests. Google denied using this practice, but Chrome users should still be cautious.
Qualcomm Snapdragon reportedly Microsoft’s first choice for Surface Go CPU
Microsoft watcher Paul Thurrott claims that the company originally intended to use Qualcomm’s ARM-based Snapdragon processor in its new Surface Go. But Intel supposedly caught wind of the move and offered “deep discounts” on its Pentium Gold processor that Microsoft simply could not refuse.
Oculus ‘Santa Cruz’ VR headset may arrive in the first quarter of 2019
Oculus may formally introduce a mid-tier VR headset during the Oculus Connect 5 conference on September 26th and 27th. This is an assumption based on a response regarding the “Santa Cruz” headset that sources now claim will arrive in the first quarter of 2019. Oculus wouldn’t comment on the rumor.
A.I. makes Nvidia’s RTX 2080 twice as powerful as the GTX 1080
Nvidia claims that its newest gaming GPU is twice as powerful as the GTX 1080 when developers build in ray tracing and deep learning into their games. Even if you don't intend to play games that take advantage of ray tracing, most gamers can expect to see a 50 percent performance improvement out of the box.
New 3DMark benchmark will support Nvidia’s RTX 20 Series possibly this October
UL Benchmarks is reportedly working on a new 3DMark benchmark that will support the real-time ray tracing features embedded in Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 20 Series graphics cards. It could possibly arrive around the time Microsoft’s October 2018 Update lands for Windows 10.
Chrome 69 arrives in September with Google’s Material Design overhaul intact
The latest version of Google Chrome will arrive on September 4, and with it the interface overhaul called Material Design. A specific portion of the company’s notes for the enterprise makes this clear, stating that Chrome will sport “a new design across all operating systems.”
‘Tomb Raider’ devs respond to RTX 2080 Ti, ray tracing performance concerns
The developers behind Shadow of the Tomb Raider responded to concerns about the game running poorly on Nvidia’s just-revealed GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card with ray tracing enabled. It’s still a work in progress and the feature will be made available in a post-launch update.
HTC’s new wireless adapter for the Vive arrives in September for $300
Sick of tripping over the HTC Vive’s cord when moving blindly across physical space? HTC’s new wireless adapter is here to help. The good news is that you can eliminate that long tripwire and feel secure that you’ll remain on your two feet. The bad news is that it will cost an additional $300.
Microsoft thwarts new Russian cyberattack on U.S. senators and think tanks
Ahead of the 2018 midterm elections in the United States, Microsoft had stopped another Russian cyberattacking attempt. The latest hack was linked to Fancy Bear, a group believed to have ties to Russia's military, and Microsoft was able to take down six fake websites intended for the spearphishing attack.
Asus gets ‘tough’ on gamers using two TUF Gaming FX laptops built for abuse
If you’re looking for a “tough” gaming laptop that won’t set your wallet on fire, Asus introduces two new solutions under its TUF Gaming FX banner. The FX505 dons a 15.6-inch screen while the FX705 sports a 17.3-inch screen, both of which support a Full HD resolution with up to a 144Hz refresh rate.
Nvidia’s new GPUs look amazing, but that doesn’t mean you should buy one
Nvidia's latest consumer GeForce RTX 2080 represents a powerful graphics upgrade for gamers, but gamers looking to buy the GPU should wait. Even with support for real-time ray tracing for cinematic lighting, shadows, and reflections, only a limited number of games will support this feature initially.
A MacBook Air with Retina display and Mac Mini “Pro” could arrive this fall
This fall, two of Apple's most beloved Macs may get refreshed. The MacBook Air and Mac Mini may see significant upgrades. Along with presumably faster and new processors, the notebook will get a Retina display, while the miniature desktop will get pro-centric components.
Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs are coming to Alienware and Predator gaming desktops
Following the keynote presentation for Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 2000 GPUs, Dell and Acer have both announced support for these graphics cards in refreshed gaming desktops. Predator Orion series systems, as well as Alienware desktops, will soon come with the latest and greatest in graphics, courtesy of Nvidia.
Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 20 Series starts at $500 and features real-time ray tracing
As expected, Nvidia introduced its new GeForce RTX 20 Series of add-in desktop graphics cards for gamers during its pre-show Gamescom press event. The new family is based on Nvidia’s new “Turing” architecture focusing on real-time ray tracing for believable, photo-realistic gaming.
Dell’s new fast-refresh Freesync display could be your next great gaming screen
Dell has a pair of new gaming displays for those who want speed and responsiveness above all. The new screens come in 1440p and 1080p flavors, offering up to 155Hz refresh rates and 1ms response times, and are available in both 24- and 27-inch form factors. Both, however, have streamlined, understated chassis.
HTC breaks down VR barriers by bringing Oculus Rift titles to Viveport
Oculus Rift gamers will soon be able to use the Viveport store and subscription to pick up new virtual reality titles, as HTC is opening the doors to evangelists of its staunchest competitor. This move may help it to compete more directly with Steam, which has offered cross-platform support since 2016.
Here’s how to watch Nvidia’s GeForce event at Gamescom
Today is August 20, and that means Nvidia is getting ready to (possibly) showcase its GeForce RTX 20 Series of add-in graphics cards for gamers. We’re sticking with that name, rather than the previous GTX 11 Series brand, due to today’s date and the introduction of Nvidia’s “Turing” architecture.
Logitech’s MX Vertical is an ergonomic mouse that looks as good as it feels
Logitech has announced its first true ergonomic mouse, sporting an interesting tilted design that is supposed to encourage less muscle strain. We spent some time with the MX Vertical to see how comfortable it was and determine whether or not we'd prefer it to a standard mouse.
New Apple MacBook may appear in September at $1,200
Apple may reveal new products in September including an entry-level 13-inch MacBook based on Intel’s seventh-generation processors. Industry sources claim Apple originally intended these units to rely on Intel’s upcoming 10nm “Cannon Lake” processors, but Intel delayed mass production of these chips.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 850 chip appears in benchmarks with improved performance
A benchmark for Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 850 processor show a less-than-stellar increase in multi-core performance over the previous 835 chip. Introduced in June, the Snapdragon 850 promises up to 30 percent better performance, yet benchmarks show that leap applies to single-core numbers.
Australian student hacks into Apple, steals 90GB of data because he’s a ‘fan’
A 16-year-old private school student in Melbourne, Australia broke into Apple’s network multiple times for an entire year to download 90GB of “secure” data and access customer accounts. He did this because he was a "fan" and even admitted to the police that working for Apple was his “dream job.”