AMD is standing by to help you get that new APU up and running
If you're stuck with an AMD APU-based PC that won't boot thanks to incompatible firmware, then AMD has a bootkit just for you.
Microsoft pulls list of limitations on ‘Always Connected’ Windows 10 PCs
Microsoft briefly published a list of the limitations customers and developers will experience on 'Always Connected' PCs featuring Windows 10 on ARM.
Can’t get service? Head to an English church, soon to become a Wi-Fi hot spot
Churches in internet "dead zones" are now going to help facilitate the spread of information by facilitating broadband and Wi-Fi connectivity.
Atari embraces cryptocurrencies and sees its stock prices soar
Atari has announced that it is partnering with two different companies to help create new forms of cryptocurrencies.
New patent reveals Microsoft’s intent to kill the mouse with its Surface Pen
A recent patent awarded to Microsoft describes a pen-based peripheral aimed to eradicate the mouse. It's likely slated as the new Surface Pen.
Intel explores ‘spin qubits’ as the next wave in quantum computing
Quantum computing remains in its nascent state, and Intel hopes to change that with its research into "spin qubits" that offer advantages over alternatives.
Google Images altered to calm legal grumblings made by Getty Images
Google recently altered Google Images due to its agreement with Getty Images. Technically, the View Image and Search by Image buttons no longer exist.
New ‘Prime’ Meltdown, Spectre exploits outlined by Nvidia, Princeton University
A new paper published by Princeton University and Nvidia researchers describes a proof-of-concept taking advantage of Meltdown-based CPU flaws.
Microsoft focuses on stability in latest preview as Spring Creators Update nears
The latest Windows preview builds are out, and in the case of Redstone 4, aka Spring Creators Update, Microsoft is mostly focusing on stability.
Microsoft celebrates five years of the Surface Pro by shaving $200 off the price
If you've been thinking about picking up a Microsoft Surface Pro, then its fifth anniversary might be the perfect time.
Intel opens bug hunt to all security researchers, offers possible $250K payout
Intel is now expanding its Bug Bounty Program to all security researchers, ending its invite-only limitation. The company is also raising the bounty payout to a hefty $250,000 for select bounties. All others get a nice raise to $100,000, depending on the reported issue.
Samsung, we need to talk about your laptops
Samsung makes great devices, but it has never focused much on its laptops. The Notebook 9 Pen, which has a lot of potential, just doesn't feel like a device that had a lot of thought put into it.
Five years on, Microsoft’s Surface has made your PC better
Microsoft is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its innovative and controversial Surface line. The company's 2-in-1s and laptops aren't perfect, but they have indisputably paved the way for new categories of PCs.
A commercial version of HoloLens is available to rent in the U.S. and Canada
Microsoft said on Tuesday that companies can now rent the Commercial Suite version of HoloLens through Abcomrents. This will enable corporations to determine if HoloLens is right for their needs without sinking $5,000 into each costly, possibly unnecessary headset.
Intel’s latest graphics drivers can automatically optimize your favorite games
Intel's latest graphics drivers have added a new game optimization feature, which works with all of its GPUs to make many of your favorite games run faster.
Salon will mine digital currency on your PC if you opt to disable ads
Visitors on Salon.com that don't want to see advertisements have two options: Purchase the paid mobile app for Android and iOS, or let the company mine digital coins on your PC. The move is to secure revenue due to the heavy use of ad blocker plugins in modern web browsers.
Microsoft will use a blockchain to decentralize data for better control
Microsoft said that it plans to create a platform based on blockchain technology to decentralize your personal data. That means your info won't be stored on servers, but instead reside in a secure chain-like network spanning innumerable PCs scattered across the globe.
Gmail will be AMP’d up using a speedy new tech that makes emails pretty
Google said on Monday that it's bringing Accelerated Mobile Pages technology to Gmail. It's built to speed up web pages on mobile, but also enables developers and services to create richer, interactive emails versus the boring old links and static images. A preview for developers is available now.
Asus ZenBook 13 UX331 billed as the ‘thinnest laptop with discrete graphics’
Asus has announced the ZenBook 13 UX331, a thin and light 13.3-inch notebook with discrete Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics.
The first wave of Google’s Pixelbook Pen holder finally starts shipping
Several weeks ago, Google quickly offered Pixelbook owners a free pen holder for the Pixelbook Pen accessory. For those who took advantage of the offer, Google did not send a confirmation of the order, or a ship date. The mystery is now solved.
Government websites fall prey to a plugin injected with a digital coin miner
On Sunday, someone hacked a popular website plugin and inserted Coinhive's controversial Monero digital coin mining script. More than 4,200 websites used this plugin spanning government, organizations, and educational institutions across the globe. One Monero coin is worth $238.
Poll: Is AMD’s new APU fast enough to make a graphics card unnecessary?
We took a poll to see what PC gamers think of AMD's new Ryzen APUs. Is playing Overwatch at 30 frames per second good enough for you? Or is it worth saving up some cash for a new graphics card?
Microsoft brings Windows 7 and 8.1 into the Defender fold, but there is a catch
Microsoft said that subscribers to its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection subscription service will see Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 support starting this spring. This has nothing to do with Windows Defender on mainstream Windows 10 PCs.
No, AMD’s new Vega-powered APUs don’t make sense for PC builders
AMD's latest Ryzen APUs are quick enough to run Overwatch and Battlefield 1 on Low settings with some serious caveats, but as a PC component they don't fill any particular niche, and that's a problem.
Soon, you won’t have to be a Windows Insider to test Microsoft’s newest apps
Microsoft will soon let non-Windows Insiders test the newest beta versions of its first-party Windows 10 Apps.
Pennsylvania wants a paper trail on all voting machines, but money is an issue
The term "voter fraud" seemed to be as ubiquitous as the candidates' names in the 2016 presidential race, and now, Pennsylvania is hoping to do something about it.
BitGrail cryptocurrency exchange loses $170 million in Nano tokens
An Italian cryptocurrency exchange, Bitgrail, has reportedly lost $170 million worth of Nano tokens. Law enforcement officials are currently investigating the matter.
2018 Winter Olympic Games have been hacked, organizers confirm
It has now been confirmed that the 2018 Winter Olympics was the subject of a cyberattack. It's unclear who the attacker was.
Federal investigation into Equifax hack said to wither, even with more data exposed
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the federal agency responsible for protecting consumers from financial companies. Yet reports suggest it's neglecting an investigation of Equifax, which was hacked in 2017, exposing information on millions of people.
Nvidia says it’s working to increase supply of GPUs
During a recent call to investors, Nvidia's leadership spoke about its plans to increase production of GPUs.
CryptoCelebs: Famous people who’ve bought the cryptocurrency craze
The last few years has seen some of the most popular people in the world use their immense celebrity to endorse cryptocurrencies in a variety of ways.
This homemade 8-bit computer could finally pose a challenge to Intel's 8008 CPU
It surely won't run Crysis, but this throwback breadboard CPU was made by one guy working on it from home in a matter of only nine days.
Staff at Russian nuclear facility caught using supercomputer to mine Bitcoins
Whoops. Two Russian engineers at a top-level facility tried to use a supercomputer to mine Bitcoins for their own personal gains, but were immediately caught. How? They apparently forgot about one little restriction.
Google Assistant one step closer to marrying Chrome OS, report says
Although the Pixelbook already supports Google Assistant, recent notes found in the Chrome OS code show that Google is getting closer to baking the feature directly into the operating system. Availability will depend on the manufacturer, but when will the feature become widely available on Chromebooks?