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The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 sitting on a wooden table.

The redesigned new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 officially launches on August 25

The new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 arrives on August 25, and you can order it on Dell's website now. Here's everything you need to know about Dell's latest XPS device.
The Dell Webcam Pro can be set to QHD, Full HD, and HD resolution settings.

The new QHD Dell Pro webcam has a Goldilocks resolution

The Dell Webcam Pro can be set to QHD, Full HD, and HD resolution settings.
A package with a fake Microsoft Office USB stick.

Don’t fall for this devious new Microsoft Office scam

With packaging looking legitimate enough at first glance, scammers are sending out fake Microsoft Office USB sticks -- loaded with ransomware -- to individuals.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

This vulnerability allowed hackers to access every aspect of your Mac

Two MacOS Monterey zero-day vulnerabilities have been found to be actively exploited, one with kernel privileges and another that affects web browsing.
A digital encrypted lock with data multilayers.

Hackers could use this nasty bug to expose government websites

Cybersecurity researchers have reported that a vulnerability in the open-source control system Git has left government domains open to data breaches.
A person's hand holding a phone with the TikTok app on it.

TikTok bans influencers from creating paid political ads

TikTok is rolling out a new Election Center as part of its strategy to fight election misinformation. It also prohibits paid political content from creators.
Dimenco SR display over a blue background.

This crazy monitor does VR without a headset — for a huge price

This new SR monitor can provide you with a VR-like experience without a headset or any other peripherals. The catch? It's outrageously expensive.
Google Meet's stylized background show movement glitches.

Google Meet just got a massive advantage over Zoom and Teams

Google Meet is using its own cloud servers to make your video calls look better with improved depth processing and enhanced effects.
A series of three mobile screenshots on a gray background showing the new Add Yours sticker for Facebook Reels.

You can now use the Add Yours sticker on Reels for Facebook and Instagram

Meta has added six new creator-focused features to its Reels feature for Facebook and Instagram. But the most interesting one is the Add Yours sticker.
Two Intel Arc chips in front of a blue and purple gradient background.

Intel Arc is finally here, and it’s cheaper than AMD and Nvidia

Intel Arc Alchemist finally makes its U.S. debut with the Arc A380, now available for sale. The pricing of the GPU seems quite competitive.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD steals Intel’s spotlight with new Ryzen 7000 release date

According to a new leak, AMD may delay the launch of Ryzen 7000. The new date would ramp up the competition between AMD and Intel.
Graphics card in the Acer Predator Orion 7000.

GPU prices may be about to crash to incredible new lows

Nvidia may be preparing to apply yet another price drop for its RTX 30-series GPUs, according to reports emerging from China.
An Alienware monitor with a headset holder.

Alienware’s new gaming monitors come with a retractable headset stand

The Alienware 25 and Alienware 27 are the newest monitors on the block from Dell's Alienware gaming division.
A person's hand holding a phone with the TikTok app on it.

You can (sort of) generate art like Dall-E with TikTok’s latest filter

A recently released TikTok A.I. green screen filter lets you generate art like DALL-E. But don't expect it to match the quality of DALL-E's images.
The Logitech Brio 4K Pro attached to a Macbook.

Zoom just fixed a major security flaw on Mac. Here’s why you should update now

Zoom spent the weekend patching a major security flaw in its Mac app, and the update is available right now.
Two Intel Arc GPUs running side by side.

Intel Arc Alchemist may be a lot cheaper than we thought

The winners of Intel's Scavenger Hunt were offered alternate prizes instead of Arc GPUs. Surprisingly, this gives us a clue about the pricing of Intel Arc.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel drops support for DirectX 9, but it may be a good thing

Intel has officially moved away from supporting DirectX 9 on its integrated Xe and discrete Arc GPUs. Is this going to be a problem for gamers?
A gamer sits in front of the Samsung Odyssey ARK monitor.

You can now get the Samsung Odyssey Ark — if you can stomach the price

Samsung has finally revealed the specifications and the price of its upcoming Odyssey ARK gaming monitor ... but will you still want it at that price?
The Snapchat app store listing on a mobile device with a stylus resting on it.

Snapchat Plus subscribers are getting these four new features today

Snapchat Plus subscribers will get access to four new features today. Here's what you need to know.
Twitter's new election-specific features shown on a smartphone.

Twitter’s latest features are all about curbing election misinformation

Twitter is launching a few new features to help combat election misinformation for the upcoming U.S. midterm elections. And it's reviving some older ones too.
A woman is standing at a table and using a laptop with a Meta Portal display next to it

Meta wants you to use its creepy Portal as a secondary monitor

Meta revealed its Portal devices can become a second display for productivity thanks to integration with the Duet Display app.
An Nvidia GeForce GTX 2080 graphics card.

Nvidia’s bizarre ‘GTX 2080’ GPU emerges out of hiding

An interesting Nvidia GPU was just posted on Reddit: The Nvidia GeForce GTX 2080. What's the origin of this peculiar card?
The Abacus PC with components all around.

This brilliant $150 device stuffs an entire PC into a keyboard

A recently funded Kickstarter project called the Pentaform Abacus puts an entire PC into a single device that includes a keyboard and trackpad.
Intel Arc A750M Limited Edition graphics card sits on a desk.

Support for dual GPUs could be making an unexpected comeback

Intel showed off its upcoming Arc graphics cards during SIGGRAPH 2022. It seems that it will bring back something that AMD and Nvidia have long since abandoned.
The Gigabyte EZ Latch Plus motherboard on a white background.

This screwless motherboard will make GPU upgrades easier than ever

The Gigabyte X670 EZ-Latch Plus motherboard is a new screwless and latchless system for easy GPU and SSD swaps.
elon musk stylized image

Elon Musk hints that he could start his own social media platform

If Twitter doesn't get its way and Musk's acquisition deal falls through, what happens? This week, Musk tweeted about another possible outcome.
An HDD and an SSD lie on a table.

There’s a new reason HDDs could be better than SSDs

According to a new study, SSDs may be much worse for the environment than HDDs. Does that mean you should switch?
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Google Fiber is bringing high-speed internet to five new states

After a pause in new construction, Google has announced plans to expand Google Fiber to five new states including Arizona and Colorado.
A Starlink dish next to an RV.

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites hacked by $25 homemade device

A $25 hacking tool that can seemingly breach Starlink’s internet terminals has been revealed by a security researcher.
An image of a supernova remnant created by Setonix, Australia's newest supercomputer.

Check out this supercomputer’s stunning image of a supernova remnant

Australia’s newest supercomputer, Setonix, has crunched masses of data to create a stunning image of a supernova remnant.
Someone wearing a futuristic VR headset.

VR in a pair of glasses? New research just made it possible

Stanford University and Nvidia have partnered in research to make VR "Holographic Glasses" as thin as everyday frames.
A nice collection of wedding gifts might arrive when you register.

Surprise: Amazon gift registries aren’t as private as you thought

Amazon gift registries make shopping easy but they might be inadvertently making identity theft easier at the same time. Here's how to protect your privacy.
A two-qubit gate between two atoms.

Scientists just achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing

Researchers were able to execute the world's fastest two-qubit gate operation, bringing the future of quantum computing one step closer.
A person using Snapchat on an iPhone.

Snapchat is down right now. Here’s what we know

Snapchat is down. Here's what we know so far about the outage.