Microsoft’s Windows 7 Meltdown update granted access to all data in memory
Microsoft reportedly fixed an issue on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that enabled applications to access all data stored in memory.
Nvidia hits the brakes on public autonomous tests after fatal Uber crash
Nvidia put a halt on testing autonomous vehicle technology on public roads after Uber's deadly incident in Arizona.
You need a GeForce GTX 1070 or better to get the best out of HTC’s Vive Pro
HTC updated its system requirements for the upcoming Vive Pro headset for virtual reality, listing hardware for the best experience possible.
Nvidia shows off the world’s largest GPU at its GTC conference
Nvidia's Graphics Technology Conference keynote just wrapped, and the two hour plus talk covered a lot of interesting topics -- if you're a graphical engineer.
Mozilla’s Facebook Firefox tool helps keep your browsing habits more private
If you're concerned about Facebook and privacy, then you will want to check out Mozilla's Facebook Container add-on for its Firefox browser.
Microsoft updates Code of Conduct to crack down on offensive content
Microsoft distributed an email over the weekend alerting customers to its updated Code of Conduct rules starting May 1, 2018.
Here’s how you can watch Nvidia’s GTC 2018 keynote kicking off at 9 a.m. today
Want to watch Nvidia's keynote at GTC 2018? We have the link to the stream plus a little speculation about what the company will reveal.
Chrome OS may jump straight to eating Android Pie rather than munching on Oreo
Notes posted on the Chromium boards suggest that Android support on Chrome OS may jump to v9.0 "P" rather than move to v8.x "Oreo."
The very first Chrome OS tablet makes its debut as the Acer Chromebook Tab 10
Acer formally introduced the Chromebook Tab 10, the very first Chrome OS tablet designed for students. It supports Google Play, too.
Google is working on blockchain technology for the cloud
Google is currently working on a new adaption of blockchain technology for its line of cloud services, though it isn't making any announcements just yet.
Craigslist, Reddit prep for legal woes from FOSTA sex-trafficking bill
Preparing for censorship, Craigslist and Reddit buckle down as the controversial FOSTA bill heads to the White House for President Trump's signature.
Hackers seize Atlanta’s network system, demand $51,000 in Bitcoin as ransom
On Thursday, Atlanta discovered that hackers infiltrated its network and seized data using ransomware, demanding $51,000 in Bitcoins.
Oculus Go and Santa Cruz will have a 72Hz mode for smoother mobile VR
The upcoming Oculus Go and "Santa Cruz" mobile VR headsets will have 72Hz refresh rate modes for a more fluid experience.
Oculus could be aiming to make VR a bit more real with these haptic gloves
Following up on an earlier tease, Oculus might be gearing up to make VR even more immersive with a set of VR gloves described in a pair of patent filings made public today.
IBM’s blockchain-ready CPU is smaller than a grain of salt, costs just 10 cents
IBM kicked off its Think 2018 conference today with a bombshell announcement: It has made the world's smallest computer, and it's designed from the ground up to work with the blockchain.
IBM breaks law by allegedly firing older workers for young ones, report says
A recent report suggests that IBM is firing older employees for younger workers to better compete with its fiercest competitors.
Nvidia ‘confident’ monitors using its G-Sync HDR tech will arrive in April
Nvidia confirmed that it's "confident" desktop displays based on its G-Sync HDR reference design will arrive by the end of April.
South Korea fines Facebook $300K for allegedly throttling its services
The Korea Communications Commission determined that Facebook intentionally throttled its services while negotiating fees with South Korean ISPs.
Benchmarks show the next wave of Intel desktop processors are on the way
Benchmarks now reveal the next wave of eighth-generation Intel "Coffee Lake-S" processors and an unannounced Z390 chipset for enthusiasts.
HTC’s stand-alone Vive Focus VR headset hits markets outside China in 2018
HTC said during the Game Developers Conference that its stand-alone Vive Focus VR headset is coming to international markets this year.
Hackers could have credit card numbers of 880,000 Orbitz users
Book travel on Orbitz in 2016 or 2017? User data could have been accessed by hackers, Orbitz said on Tuesday.
AMD is working on fixes for the reported Ryzenfall, MasterKey vulnerabilities
AMD said it's currently working on fixes for the MasterKey, Ryzenfall, Fallout, and Chimera vulnerabilities. There's no set release date yet, although firmware updates to its security processors are coming soon.
Microsoft and Nvidia are using ray tracing to make graphics more realistic
PC graphics are getting a real shot in the arm as Microsoft and Nvidia are introducing ray tracing technology, which has long made CGI more realistic.
Bitcoin’s blockchain contains links to child pornography, possible illegal image
Researchers recently downloaded the Bitcoin blockchain to analyze its non-financial data and uncovered links to child pornography and an image.
First U.S. cryptocurrency ban outlaws Venezuela’s ‘Petro’ coin
The U.S. executive branch has issued an executive order prohibiting the use or purchase of Venezuela's Petro cryptocurrency.
Twitter joins Facebook and Google in banning cryptocurrency advertising
Twitter is joining Facebook and Google in banning cryptocurrency advertising, specifically disallowing ads for initial coin offerings (ICOs), cryptocurrency wallets, and token sales.
An office in France is testing Li-Fi technology for the first time
Philips Lighting, who you likely know best for its bulbs and other illuminating fixtures, is now moving into the internet space by offering Light Fidelity, otherwise known as LiFi.
Here’s what we want to see from the Surface Book 3
Microsoft just released the Surface Book 2 a few months ago, but that doesn't stop us from imagining what the next version will look like. Here's everything we want from Microsoft's next premium 2-in-1 laptop.
Unboxing the HTC Vive Pro: Take a peek at what you get
Wanting to jump into the fun world of VR? The HTC Vive Pro can be yours now for $799. Is that price too steep? The original Vive is now $499.
Steve Jobs’ pre-Apple job application sold for nearly $175,000 at auction
Before founding Apple, Steve Jobs was looking for work. A single-page job application filled out and signed by Jobs sold for more than triple the estimate at auction.
New Windows 10 Skip Ahead build forces Mail app users to open links in Edge
The latest build of Windows 10 for Insiders in the Skip Ahead program is now testing a feature that forces links in Microsoft Mail to open in Edge.
Power-gulping cryptocurrency miners now charged higher fees in New York
The New York State Public Service Commission is now allowing power companies to charge higher rates to cryptocurrency miners.
A New York city becomes first in the U.S. to temporarily ban Bitcoin mining
The Plattsburgh, New York city council voted unanimously to introduce an 18-month ban on commercial bitcoin mining operations within the city.
AMD and Nvidia have tried to limit GPU sales to crypto-miners. It isn’t working
Graphics card manufacturers may have made some attempts to limit GPU sales, but according to one mining-rig builder we spoke to, it's had no impact on his ability to acquire masses of cards.