Bitcoin’s latest boom sends it scorching past $9,000
Bitcoin has once again eclipsed all of its previous value records, tearing past $9,000 to gain a total market value of more than $152 billion
Popular VPN provider TunnelBear jumps into password management with RememBear
The security-conscious VPN app maker TunnelBear has released an accessible new password management service called RememBear.
Wikipedia can now be found on the dark web
In an effort to promote freedom of information, a cybersecurity expert has created a version of Wikipedia accessible via the Tor browser.
You could buy a MacBook. Or you could buy this laptop — and 137 lattes
The $750 Asus Zenbook UX330UA has a CPU that competes performance-wise with laptops in a completely different price range.
Canadian man charged in 2014 Yahoo breach expected to plead guilty in the U.S.
One of the men involved in the 2014 Yahoo breach is expected to appear in federal court on Tuesday, where he will plead guilty
Macy’s suffers a technical glitch at the worst possible time — Black Friday
Macy's had significant trouble processing credit cards and gift cards on Black Friday, leading to frustrated customers and some lost revenue.
Three generations of Intel processors are vulnerable to management engine bug
A flaw discovered in multiple generations of Intel CPUs has left many millions of PC users facing vulnerable to management engine bugs.
Google borrows Apple’s programming language for mysterious Fuchsia OS
Google is using Swift, Apple's programming language, for Fuchsia, its unofficial operating system currently in development.
Cortana takes fashion tips from Apple in potential interface overhaul
Microsoft hid a new Cortana Interface in the latest Windows Insider build 17040, making the search system look like Apple's Spotlight.
Forget goggles, HoloPlayer One gives you headset-free holograms in your home
Looking Glass Factory's Holoplayer One is a clever projection system that lets you interact with 3D holograms without a headset.
Leaked benchmarks for new Windows 10 laptops show meager performance
Leaked benchmark scores suggest that running Windows 10 on a Snapdragon 835 processor will result in underwhelming performance.
Asus Strix doubles down on AMD with first eight-core Ryzen laptop
Asus has unveiled the world's first Ryzen laptop powered by a desktop chip, and has paired it up with an RX 580 graphics processor.
Google to add Android-like in-line notification replies to Chrome OS
Google is going to add in-line notification replies to its Chrome OS, making Chromebooks that bit better at socializing.
A Facebook news feed in VR could help make the technology mainstream
Native React VR support may soon be coming to the Facebook news feed, with Oculus now testing an early iteration of the integration.
Oculus React VR takes you behind the scenes of ‘Jumanji’ and the British Museum
Oculus React has announced its first round VR projects, and they include offerings from Sony Pictures and the British Museum.
Faster Wi-Fi is in the cards for passengers on Cathay and Emirates airlines
Both Cathay and Emirates airlines are investing in faster Wi-Fi speeds for their passengers, so your time in the skies will fly by.
How Hollywood techniques and VR are changing the field of neuroscience
Hollywood CGI and the rise of virtual reality are changing how scientists approach the field of neuroscience.
Samsung is working on a detachable two-in-one Chromebook
Samsung is reportedly working on a detachable Chromebook that will be powered by a Kaby Lake processor and is expected to launch next year.
Next Dell XPS 15 laptop may have full-blown Thunderbolt 3 support
Alienware VP Frank Anzor jumped on Twitter to confirm that the next Dell XPS 15 laptop will have better Thunderbolt 3 support.
Insider build doesn’t want you to freak out about Windows Timeline privacy
Microsoft has laid the groundwork for Windows Timeline with new privacy features and options in the latest Insider build.
Apple extends replacement program for MacBook Pros affected by ‘Staingate’
Apple has quietly implemented another extension to its replacement program for MacBook Pro laptops affected by Staingate.
‘Top Gun 3D’ to be first movie shown in Paramount’s Virtual Reality cinema
Paramount and Bigscreen are co-developing a virtual reality cinema experience and will debut it with a showing of Top Gun 3D.
Explore the land of the dead in Pixar’s virtual reality experience, ‘Coco VR’
Pixar launched its first virtual reality experience, Coco VR, in support of its upcoming movie that debuts this month.
The FCC will make a final vote to reverse the net neutrality rules in December
The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to make a final vote on reversing net neutrality rules in December.
Get your body in the game — pre-order an HTC Vive tracker now for $100
HTC Vive Trackers are now up for pre-order as standalone, and in various bundles, including third-party accessories and compatible software.
We tested it: The Surface Book 2’s 15-hour battery easily outlasts your workday
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 has much to recommend it, but its battery life dominates the competition. It's not even close.
VRmark’s new Cyan Room test will put your computer through the wringer
Futuremark is adding a new 'Cyan Room' to its VRMark benchmark, making it possible to test a virtual reality scene using DirectX12.
Remote desktop patents are the focus of latest Apple infringement investigation
A new lawsuit alleges Apple infringement of patents relating to screen sharing and remote desktop access on Mac systems.
AMD CEO shows off first laptop packing a Ryzen-branded chip at Best Buy
The first laptop to hit the market with AMD's new Ryzen-branded mobile processors is HP's Envy x360 15z convertible 2-in-1.
Do you miss Windows Movie Maker? Don’t get caught up in this scam
A scam that piggybacks a malware-infected version of Windows Movie Maker is having success thanks to a top-listed Google result.
Razer updates its killer BlackWidow keyboard with dust and splash resistance
Razer is now making available an updated version of its BlackWidow Ultimate mechanical keyboard with an IP54-rated design.
‘StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty’ is now free to play, throws shade at ‘Battlefront II’
Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime revealed during the BlizzCon 2017 opening ceremony that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will soon be free to play.
Google estimates 1.9 billion usernames are available on the black market
A new study carried out by Google and Berkeley demonstrates the scope of the black market for stolen usernames and passwords.
Rumored tests of early Windows 10 on Qualcomm processor fail to impress
Early test results that appear to be from laptops running Windows 10 on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors have shown poor performance.